What's Been Happening at SBC
CALENDAR of EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP
Parent/Guardian/Family
- $4.50 of every membership goes directly to the National PTA.
- Membership is required for each Family. You can purchase additional memberships if you would like the additional benefits a PTA Membership provides.
- Did you know PTA members are eligible for certain perks? https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/marketplace/Save-Money-with-Member-Offers
Faculty/Staff
- $4.50 of every membership goes directly to the National PTA.
- Membership is required for each Family. YOU DO NOT have to purchase an additional family membership if you have purchased a faculty membership. However, you can purchase additional memberships if you would like the additional benefits a PTA Membership provides.
- Did you know PTA members are eligible for certain perks? https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/marketplace/Save-Money-with-Member-Offers
Community - Sponsor A Teacher!
- Already paid SBPTA family members can show their gratitude for our amazing teachers and staff by sponsoring the PTA dues for one faculty member for one year!
Interest in volunteering?
Event Tickets & Sign UPS
Operation 160 Acre Wood
Our 160 acre campus was opened in 2005 - Prior to this project it was home to just 24 trees! This project plans to add 462 trees to the campus--this will include a mix of shade, evergreen and ornamental trees. Platt Hill Nursery created the plan and design for the campus. We started last year with 18. Any size donation is welcome (you don't have to sponsor an entire tree!). Dedications are available, more information is available on the order form.
- Date: 2/16/2023 01:54 PM
- Location: 750 Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL, USA (Map)
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk or Treat - Decorated Vehicle Entry | 28 Oct 2022 | Friday | 800 Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL, USA |
| Fall Photo Mini Sessions SUNDAY | 16 Oct 2022 | Sunday | 14614 Marengo Road, Union, IL, USA |
| Fall Photo Mini Sessions SATURDAY | 15 Oct 2022 | Saturday | 14614 Marengo Road, Union, IL, USA |
| Fall Photo Mini Sessions FRIDAY | 14 Oct 2022 | Friday | 14614 Marengo Road, Union, IL, USA |
2022-2023 Meetings
ALL ARE WELCOME! We understand many parents work during the day (including some of us!) so meetings will continue to rotate each month between AM and PM times. MORNING MEETINGS ARE IN PERSON @ MACKEBEN (ETC ROOM) EVENING MEETINGS ARE ON ZOOM. Agenda will be posted in advance. Download a plain printable copy of the meeting schedule from the PRINTABLES folder at the top of the page.
The first PTA meeting of the year is a special one - join us for smiles (and tears!) for a little breakfast snack and some conversation after dropping off your kindergartner on their first day!
This no pressure event is a fun way to meet other kindergarten parents and explore what the PTA is - and is not.
Trunk or Treat plans will be finalized! Fall and winter events discussed. See agenda.
Fall event recap; Winter & Holiday events will be planned and finalized!
Happy Winter Break!
New Year! Plans start forming for the remainder of the year.
Board Member Election Team needed! A handful of parents are needed to form an election team. Job: confirm existing board members and nominate new people for roles during the 2023-24 school year.
Election Team (and anyone else) will submit their candidates or run for next year's PTA Board.
Final business of the year recap, 2023-24 Board confirmed.
Have a great summer!
SNACK & SMILE for A CAUSE
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Market Day!
From Burgers and Fish to Cheesecake and French Toast Sticks, Market Day orders can be placed online at any time and will ship direct to your home. Weekly/Monthly specials offer a variety of products at seasonal discounts.
Tip: Ask around on our facebook community to see if another SB Family wants to place an order with you to reduce shipping costs.
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we are sbc - square barn campus!
The Square Barn PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, parent driven, volunteer organization that - simply put - raises money for student and teacher enrichment, and promotes community involvement through fun activities. The Funds raised during the year are used in many ways, such as:
GOODS AND MATERIALS: T-shirts for each incoming kindergarten class, replacement and new musical instruments, gym & sporting materials, smart boards and electronics for classrooms, water bottle filling stations, picnic tables & benches, outdoor message boards, Scholastic Readers.
EDUCATION: Field trips & programs like Challenger, Candor Health, and Opera for the Young.
SUPPORT: Teacher grants for supplemental classroom materials, matching parent volunteers with teacher tasks, staff appreciation week, nurses and support staff celebrations.
GROWTH: SBC Community events like Trunk or Treat, Color-a-Thon Color Run, and Fall & Winter Mini Photo Shoots.
Donations & Fundraiser Purchases
If you're completing a fundraiser purchase here, again - thank you! Please include the student's name and grade as well as the fundraiser this purchase is for (example: Taffy Apples).
Helpful LINKS
Elementary School Lunch Calendar
Transportation Website & Phone (847) 659-3000
Main Line: (847) 659-3400 | Absence Line: (847) 659-3411 mackebenattendance@district158.org
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | School Day: 8:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
Main Line: (847) 659-3700 | Absence Line: (847) 659-3711 conleyattendance@district158.org
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | School Day: 8:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
Address: 750 Dr. John Burkey Drive, Algonquin, IL
Contact Us
- 800 Dr. John Burkey Drive formerly Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
2022-2023 Executive board
Amanda Straus
The Fearless Leader (aka President)
Andrea Stewart
Co-Minion #1 (aka VP Conley)
Jen Forestieri Kranig
Co-Minion #2 (aka VP Mackeben)
Jenn Veloso
Fort Knox (aka The Treasurer)
Kim Fekete
The Gate Keeper (aka Secretary)
Katie Kubon
The Martha Stewart (aka Chairman of the Committees)