BCG PTO

10/16/2026

10/11/2026

⏰ Last call for printed directories! Printed copies of the 2026-2027 Student Directory must be ordered by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, October 11.
👉 Order here: bcgpto.org/directory

📖 Digital + printed copy: $15
💻 Digital only: $9, available all year

Signed up to be listed this summer? Being listed is free, but it doesn't include a copy of the directory. Order by tomorrow to get a printed copy.

Not in the directory yet? It's free, and sign-ups are open all year: bcgpto.org/getlisted

10/09/2026

🎉 PARENTS NIGHT OUT IS A GO! 🎉
Parents, it’s time for a night off! 🙌 While the kids have a fun-filled evening, you can enjoy some well-deserved time for yourself! ❤️
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Glenwood Elementary Gym
💲 $30 per child
🎉 The evening includes:
🍕 Pizza & drinks
🎧 Silent Dance Party
🎬 Movie
🎉 MORE FUN ACTIVITIES!
👧🧒 Ball Chatham District Students ONLY
🎒 Kindergarten–5th Grade
🚨 PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
This event SELLS OUT FAST, so don’t wait to reserve your child’s spot!
📌 Register by October 13 to guarantee your spot.
🎟️ Register today:
https://givebutter.com/parent-night-out-october-2026
✨ Parents get the night off. Kids get the night of FUN! ✨
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10/06/2026

🎉 Only 1 week left to claim your kid’s spot! 🎉

Spots are filling up quickly for Parent Night Out, so don’t wait! Give yourself a well-deserved night off while the kids enjoy an evening of fun with their friends. ❤️

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 pm (drop off starting at 5:30)
📍 Glenwood Elementary School

Reserve your spot today: https://givebutter.com/parent-night-out-october-2026

10/05/2026

📚 One week left to order a printed Student Directory! Printed copies must be ordered by this Sunday, October 11.
👉 bcgpto.org/directory

💻 Digital: $9, available all year
📖 Digital + printed copy: $15

Free for every family: tell us your child's teacher at bcgpto.org/myteacher. Not listed yet? It's not too late: bcgpto.org/getlisted

10/05/2026

THANK YOU so much to all the families whose kiddos shopped our Scholastic
Book Fair over the last week! Our fairs were an enormous success and
earned a substatial amount of money that will be used to purchase books for
our school libraries!

A gigantic THANK YOU to all of our incredible volunteers who helped
throughout the week! We could not have done it without you!

Want to make sure you know when we are looking for volunteers for book
fair next spring? Fill out our Join the BCG PTO form, select your
school(s) and select the Book Fair Committee.

The form can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOrk_1ixJYf0gvyPO3DWAMLG6_NIfJA1YJsjbOqjAJinQIKg/viewform

10/01/2026

📚✨ Family Reading Night is TONIGHT! ✨📚

While you’re here, don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair from 6–7 PM! 🎉📖

Come browse, pick out a new book, and have some fun!

We can’t wait to see you tonight!

09/30/2026

Today is the day!!!!! Enjoy some panda express for lunch and/or dinner and help our schools!!

🐼🥡 BALL CHATHAM GLENWOOD PTO FUNDRAISER! 🥡🐼
Skip cooking dinner and help support our Chatham elementary schools! ❤️
Join us for a Panda Express Fundraiser on:
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
📍 Panda Express – 2585 Wabash Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
💰 20% of event sales will be donated to the Ball Chatham Glenwood PTO, which supports the three Chatham elementary schools!
🥡 HOW TO PARTICIPATE
ONLINE:
Order through PandaExpress.com or the Panda Express app and enter fundraiser code:
🎟️ 3866610
IN PERSON:
Bring a paper copy of the fundraiser flyer OR show the flyer on your smartphone when ordering.
📱 You can order ahead or place your order on September 30!
⚠️ Important: For your purchase to count toward the fundraiser, be sure to present the fundraiser flyer/code at checkout. Online orders should have the fundraiser code applied to the order.
Every order helps support our students and our schools! 🎓❤️
Share this event with your family and friends and help us spread the word!
🐼 Eat Panda. Support our Schools. 🐼