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10-year-old Conley student Kamila 

The Santiago family needs the support of our Square Barn Campus! Their 10 year old daughter Kamila is undergoing treatment for Pleomorphic Sarcoma, a type of cancer. The Santiago's have two other daughters as well! Financial challenges are quickly mounting as they pay their monthly bills with only one income, pay high medical co-pays, and incur travel expenses to the hospital where Kamila receives treatment. Your donation would make an impact for our local family.

$11Year

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
$7Year

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
$7Year

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!
The PTA runs solely by volunteer power!  We are always looking for, and welcoming the adult family members of SBC students to volunteer.  There are many opportunities throughout the year to get involved, both big and small, and every helper counts!  If you're interested in being contacted when an opportunity arises, with no obligation, please send your contact information to us, and we are happy to let you know.  Who is the PTA? The PTA is YOU!  
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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

TitleDateLocation
Trunk or Treat - Decorated Vehicle Entry 28 Oct 2022800 Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL, USA
Fall Photo Mini Sessions SUNDAY 16 Oct 202214614 Marengo Road, Union, IL, USA
Fall Photo Mini Sessions SATURDAY 15 Oct 202214614 Marengo Road, Union, IL, USA
Fall Photo Mini Sessions FRIDAY 14 Oct 202214614 Marengo Road, Union, IL, USA

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.

08:45 AM - 10:00 AM
BooHoo-WooHoo!! Kindergarten Breakfast
Location: **IN PERSON** Mackeben Cafeteria

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.

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PTA Meeting
Location: Zoom
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PTA Meeting
Location: ETC Room Mackeben & ZOOM

Trunk or Treat plans will be finalized! Fall and winter events discussed. See agenda.

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PTA Meeting
Location: Zoom

Fall event recap; Winter & Holiday events will be planned and finalized!

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Happy Winter Break!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PTA Meeting
Location: ETC Room Mackeben

New Year! Plans start forming for the remainder of the year.

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PTA Meeting
Location: Zoom
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PTA Meeting
Location: ETC Room Mackeben

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.

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PTA Meeting
Location: Zoom

Election Team (and anyone else) will submit their candidates or run for next year's PTA Board.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LAST PTA MEETING OF THE YEAR
Location: ETC Room Mackeben

Final business of the year recap, 2023-24 Board confirmed.
Have a great summer!

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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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WHAT IS THE PTA? WHAT DOES IT DO? The PTA is...YOU!
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.
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STAFF FAVORITES!

Elementary School Lunch Calendar

2022-23 District Calendar

PowerSchool Portal

Transportation Website  & Phone (847) 659-3000


Mackeben Elementary School

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.


Conley Elementary School

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

  • 800 Dr. John Burkey Drive formerly Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102

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)