Penguin Patch
Holiday Shoppe

  Holiday Shoppe

Monday—Wednesday,

Dec. 1, 2, 3

Kids can shop independently for family and friends in a safe, convenient atmosphere.  Envelopes were sent home with students today.  You may send cash or checks (payable to Gombert PTA.)

ALL GIFTS UNDER $10

*Parent volunteers are still needed to help students make selections and collect payment.  Please click here to sign up for a volunteer shift.

http://vols.pt/FX2QUe

Aurora Food Pantry

7th Annual Holiday Food Drive

The IPPC (Indian Prairie Parent's Council) has asked us to pass along the following information to anyone interested in helping out with the Aurora Food Pantry's 7th Annual Holiday Food Drive going on now through Thanksgiving.

A request has been made for volunteers who are willing to pass out flyers to incoming shoppers at one of three area grocery stores. (Mariano's being the closest to Gombert.) There is NO MONEY or DONATION request being made of these volunteers other than that of time - to hand out informational flyers to shoppers.

This might be a valuable service project for Scout and other school groups as well as for families. To sign up, visit this link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44aaac2ba1fc1-7thannual1

PTA Meeting November 20th

There is a PTA meeting this Thursday,

 November 20th at 7:00 pm in the LMC. 

Everyone is Welcome!

Gombert Parents...let your voices be heard!

State Representative Month Day, Year Senate Bill 16 Update Many residents asked to be kept informed of SB16, which was referenced in several emails from Indian Prairie School District 204.  I wanted to let you know that SB16 is scheduled for a subject matter hearing on Tuesday, November 18, at3:00 PM in the Capitol.  As subject matter hearing is where the committee will only hear testimony from various individuals, both for or against the bill.    The General Assembly provides an opportunity for testimony to be submitted by people in the community who are unable to attend a hearing.  You can also keep informed of other bills on the GA Dashboard.   If you are interested in making sure your opinion is part of the official record for SB16, here are the steps for submitting written testimony: Go to www.ilga.gov Scroll down the page and click on GA Dashboard (in red ink along the left side of the page) Click on the Register icon and fill in your information (registration is recommended but not required) Click on House, Committee Hearings, and then on the "Month" tab Click on the piece of paper icon to the right of the listed hearing (November 18th, Appropriations- Elementary & Secondary Education) Click on Create witness slip Fill out the form In the "subject matter" portion click "proponent (in favor of)", "opponent (against)", or "no position on merits". Under "Testimony" you can have your written comments supplied to all committee members. This is optional. Interestingly, they do not accept emailed testimony. You can fax your written statement to 217-557-2165or you may mail it to Illinois State House, Room 426, 401 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL  62706. Make sure that your written testimony is clearly marked at the top of the page: SB16 Testimony, and your name. Fill in verification code Click the box to accept the terms Click Submit *If registered, you can go back and adjust your witness slip. If you do not register, once it is submitted you may not change your witness slip. Sincerely, Stephanie Kifowit State Representative

Market Day Pick Up November 12th

Pick-up is held in the Gombert Multi-Purpose Room 

from 5:30-6:00 pm

PTA NEWS

PTA MEETING - NOVEMBER 20th

7pm - Gombert LMC

Guest Speaker:  District 204 Superintendent, Dr. Karen Sullivan

Mark your calendar for our next Gombert PTA meeting and join us!  Gombert is next on Dr. Sullivan's "Listening Tour" and she wants to hear from YOU!  Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear first-hand from the leader of our district as she introduces herself and gives a brief update on the state of our district.  Her focus will then be on listening to what YOU have to say and answering your questions personally.

Dr. Sullivan is asking for any questions or topics of interest ahead of time so that she may be best prepared with the information you want to hear.  Please forward your questions or suggestions by Wednesday, Nov. 12 to PTA Secretary, Eva Fiala, at ellie51835@yahoo.com

To learn more about Dr. Sullivan, go to http://www.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx/Superintendent