Romona PTA

Parent Teacher Association

PTA Programs & Events

Throughout the year, the PTA holds many events with two goals in mind. Those goals are to strengthen the community (events like Rockin' Romona and Open Gym Nights) and raise money to fund all the enrichment activities our children utilize the year and support the school with gifts, i.e cameras, rugs for the classroom, art tables, etc.

We hope everyone can come out and enjoy at least one event this year!

Parent Parties!!

PARENT PARTIES ARE OPEN!

Parties will close when all slots have been filled, so sign up now!

Parent Parties

  • Price: $25.00 Quantity:
    Come join us for a braiding party!! Let's get together and learn some new tips and tricks for our French, Dutch, fishtail, and even possibly 4 or 5 strand braids. We can address any troubles you may be having and all walk away more confident about our braiding abilities. Please come with a model to practice your braids on and a brush for her hair. LOCATION: Holmstead Residence, 700 Juniper Road, Glenview
  • Price: $40.00 Quantity:
    Let fab artist and Romona mom Esther Galantowicz lead you in a night of artistic fun! BYOB to this creative event for Moms and Dads of all painting abilities and experience. No experience necessary! LOCATION: Bottle & Bottega in Evanston
  • Price: $60.00 Quantity:
    Treat you and your child to an afternoon of rockstar crafting while you learn the magnificent art of Candle Dipping! You and your little guest will get the opportunity to each make your own set of candles: 2 single candles and 2 double candles per adult-kid combo. The wax is hot, though, so please be prepared to watch your child closely. As in all things, safety first! Fun, always... PRICE IS PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR! LOCATION: Khuri Residence, 1004 Ashland Avenue, Evanston
  • Price: $30.00 Quantity:
    Join us for 45 minutes of fun and elevated heart rates as Romona mom Alison Rundall leads us through a class at CycleBar in Evanston. All fitness levels are welcome as YOU moderate your own intensity. Work those muscles you didn't know existed, pace yourself through an easy ride, or simply bike dance to the tunes - there is no judgement here, just good times! After the class, please join the PTA sponsors for drinks and snacks in the CycleBar Community Room. Stay fit! Enjoy your ride! LOCATION: CycleBar in Evanston
  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
    Let downtown Wilmette’s Torino Ramen fill your bellies with some Japanese goodness! Join co-owner, and Romona parent, Chika Asghari as she serves up a dinner that will feature a flight sampling of 3 different types of sake, appetizers, buns and a ramen bowl of your choice, dessert and tea. LOCATION: Torino Ramen in Wilmette
  • Price: $35.00 Quantity:
    Calling all Romona moms… If you’re like us, and tired of cooking, cleaning, carpools and trying to be perfect, then join us for the “Bad Moms” Party! We promise to provide plenty of “offensive treats” - jello shots, Reddi Whip, and so much more. Come ready to laugh the night away (Kid Free!!!). LOCATION: Sternweiler Residence, 2719 Alison Lane
  • Price: $30.00 Quantity:
    We invite you to join us on a Bourbon Inspired Journey as we travel through an Introduction to Bourbon and Bourbon-Barrel Beers. We will compare and contrast different styles and variations, led by a wise, bearded, bourbon drinking gentleman. Light apperitifs, water, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. LOCATION: The Well North Shore, 1222 Washington Court, Wilmette
  • Price: $30.00 Quantity:
    Join artist Becky McFall in her home studio for a fun and relaxing lesson on rock painting, specifically focusing on dot mandalas. Included are fabulous cocktails such as Old Fashions, Manhattans, or Margaritas "On the Rocks"! LOCATION: McFall Residence, 210 Sunset Drive
  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
    Join us for a day/night of Beer, BBQ and Bags Tournaments with other Dads from Romona! Come and enjoy all the smoked meats you can consume. We will have 4 beers on tap, smoked ribs, pulled pork, turkey, sausages, wings, and NO SIDES!! We will also play multiple Bags tournaments throughout the day. This is the third year for this annual event and it's one of the best days of the year. LOCATION: Gerster Residence, 2911 Orchard Lane
  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
    Escape to a beautiful Havana Night at Mamajito! Join the Romona Ladies for delicious fare and great ambience while we celebrate our love for everything Cuban. Price includes dinner and drinks. Details to follow. We hope to see you! LOCATION: Ballester Residence, 817 Westwood Lane
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Environmental Awareness

Environmental Awareness Guidelines for PTA Events

Support D39 strategic goals related to Sustainability Practices by implementing environmentally sustainable practices for all PTO/A events.
1.   Use items that can be recycled/ composted or made from sustainable materials*

•       Use reusable items whenever possible

•       Avoid Styrofoam products

•       Plates, cups, bowls, etc should be compostable/recyclable (paper goods should state 100% compostable or 100% paper (with no waxy coating))

•       Use paper and card stock made of recycled content, if possible
2.   Procure environmentally responsible decorations, give-aways and other supplies*

•       Avoid or limit promotional or give-away items (select items that have a purpose and that are not single-use)

•       Minimize decorations and single-use packaging

•       Consider garnishes, centerpieces and decorations that can be donated, recycled, reused or composted

•       Utilize reusable service items such as cloth napkins, tablecloths and bulk condiments

•       Purchase items that are sourced locally
3. Provide recycling and composting services for events

•       Provide clear signage to all recycling and composting collection areas

•       Contact your Green Committee chair to answer any questions

* Whole Foods, Fresh Market. On-line: http://onyxcompany.com (compostable), Costco, Office Depot, Eco-Products, Natural Value, Bridge-Gate, greenpartygoods.com, ecopartytime.com

Lunch Clubs

Are you, a family member or friend looking for an opportunity to volunteer at Romona? The Romona Lunch Club committee is looking for individuals to lead lunch clubs from January-March 2018. Share your love of dance, Legos, photography, Pokémon and more by leading a weekly lunch club. Contact Julie Hanahan or Ilene Green at lunchRclubs@romonapta.org with questions or to volunteer.

Birthday Books

If you and your child love books and enjoy making birthdays memorable, then the Romona Birthday Book Club is for you! The Birthday Book Club is an opportunity for students and their families to recognize birthdays in a special way by donating the cost of a new book (approximately $20) to be used to purchase a book for Romona’s library.

To make a donation, please complete the form below. You will be able to pay with credit card or PayPal.

Your child will then get to pick out their book the month of their birthday (or in September or May for summer birthdays). The book will be identified with a personalized nameplate including your child’s name, birth month & day, and donation year. Your child will also get to be the first student to check the book out of the library. The book will honor your child’s birthday for years to come.
Thank you for making a lasting donation to our school library.

Birthday Book Club Committee
Alicia Wiechert, Librarian
birthdaybookclub@romonapta.org
wiechera@wilmette39.org

 

  • Price: $20.00 Quantity:

Bike Safety Trips

The Bicycle Safety Day Committee coordinates with the Wilmette Bicycle Task Force and the Active Transportation Alliance to help children learn and review bike safety tips during the school day. While the programs are led by a representative from the Active Transportation Alliance, committee volunteers help children in Grade 2 use the bike racks, lock/unlock bikes, adjust helmets and follow a safety obstacle course on their bikes following a safety presentation. In Grade 4, the children review bike safety rules with the Active Transportation Alliance during one PE Period. Both Bicycle Safety Days take place in the Spring.