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September 28, 2025

Dear Blackwell Families,

We’re excited for a fantastic Run to Read event this Sunday! Best of luck to all our Bobcat runners. Be sure to come out and cheer on Bobby the Bobcat in the mascot race! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time, click the link below to register and join the fun!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephanie Fry and Julie Shapiro

School News

 

Trunk or Treat

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 29th from 5:00-6:00pm. Join us for a night of costumes, fun and trunk or treating in the Blackwell parking lot. This event is for all Blackwell students and parents. If you would like to participate by decorating your car/trunk, please sign up with the link below: 

 

Vehicle Sign Up and Candy Donation:

We are currently in need of families to sign up for this year’s Trunk or Treating event.  There are two ways to help support this event:

·       Trunk or Treating Vehicle Sign Up: Decorate the trunk of your vehicles in Halloween-themed decor and pass out candy or other goodies to our Blackwell community. Please sign up by Friday, October 24th.

·       Candy Donations: We are in need of donations of bags of candy, bubbles, and other small prizes for our trunk or treaters. Please send all donations to the main office by Friday, October 24th.  Donations will be distributed to participating trunk or treating vehicles. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

 

Watch  Blackwell’s Trunk or Treat 2024 video to preview the event and sign up here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/56920343

Blackwell PTA

 

SPIRIT WEAR SHOP IS OPEN! – Orders Due Friday, October 3

Show your Bobcat pride by getting some freshly designed Blackwell Spirit Wear! Orders MUST be in by October 3. 

Thank you to our volunteers who helped out this week handing out pizza on Tuesday and treat day today!! We cannot operate the PTA without your help! 

Come volunteer for our next treat day on Treat Day – no prior experience needed! 

  • Arrive at 11:00, check in with the office and head to the gym! You will be done around 12:30-12:45. 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: 

  • October 2 – Hot Lunch – Manny’s
  • October 8 – October PTA Meeting
  • October 10 – Treat Day
  • October 10 – Scholastic Book Fair
  • Sign up for volunteer slots here

Dine and Donate Nights: 

  • October 8 – MOD Pizza – 1731 Golf Road – All Day
  • November 12 – Chipotle – Barrington and Schaumburg location from 4-8
  • December 16 – Lou Malnati’s on Roselle and Schaumburg  – All Day

 

Not a PTA member yet, it’s not too late – Pay for Membership and join us on Facebook and Get more information!

D54 News

 

Personal Assessment of Core Competency (PACC)

In District 54, we are dedicated to supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of every student. Your perspective as a parent or guardian plays a vital role in helping us build a complete understanding of your student’s strengths and areas for growth. To gather your valuable input, families of students in grades K–8 will receive an email on Monday, September 29, containing a unique link to complete the District 54 Personal Assessment of Core Competency for your student(s). The survey will be open through Friday, October 17. We sincerely appreciate your participation, as strong collaboration between home and school is essential in supporting your student’s overall well-being.

 

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