Mr. E's Farewell Celebration & Legacy Fund
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Farewell, Mr. E!
June 4, 2020 6:30p After 33 years of sharing his heart and soul with William Beye Elementary School, Jonathan Ellwanger is retiring.
Join the PTO in planning a send off like no other! The Farewell Party for Mr. E will be held at 6:30pm during the annual End of Year School Picnic on June 4, 2020. There will be music, memories, cake and a few surprises! |
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Bring dinner or purchase food at one of the available food vendors but most importantly show up for the man who has inspired us all.
How can you help to make this event fit for the man who has given our community so much?
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Other ways to celebrate the legacy of Mr. E
Kidz Express Fundraiser
In addition to the legacy piano gift there will be a fundraiser for Kidz Express, a community program in Austin, to bring in programming from the Institute for Nonviolence and Black School. This fundraiser will take place at the Friendly Tap on May 9th, showcasing local musical talent and also honoring Jonathan Ellwanger for his commitment to equity in education. To buy tickets or to find out more about Kidz Express and the Institute for Nonviolence and Black School check out the Facebook event posting or the Mr. E Legacy Facebook Page.
Oak Park Education Foundation Bingo Bash
On April 17th the Oak Park Education Foundation is a Bingo Bash that will honor Mr. E while raising funds for the OPEF. For event information and to buy tickets, visit the OPEF event page.
Kidz Express Fundraiser
In addition to the legacy piano gift there will be a fundraiser for Kidz Express, a community program in Austin, to bring in programming from the Institute for Nonviolence and Black School. This fundraiser will take place at the Friendly Tap on May 9th, showcasing local musical talent and also honoring Jonathan Ellwanger for his commitment to equity in education. To buy tickets or to find out more about Kidz Express and the Institute for Nonviolence and Black School check out the Facebook event posting or the Mr. E Legacy Facebook Page.
Oak Park Education Foundation Bingo Bash
On April 17th the Oak Park Education Foundation is a Bingo Bash that will honor Mr. E while raising funds for the OPEF. For event information and to buy tickets, visit the OPEF event page.
Submitting Your Photos & Messages
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The Video Montage: Submit your memories and well wishes for Mr. E here. Former Beye School parents, Sheila and Steve Connor have volunteered to produce a montage from the collection of photos and videos submitted by Mr. E’s biggest fans. This will be presented at the picnic for all of us to enjoy.
Deadline for submissions: April 1, 2020 |
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If you would like to hand write a note, we will have a piano box for people to drop them in on June 4th. There will also be a table with cards and crayons/markers for people to jot down their memories and good wishes at the picnic. If you can't make that day, please drop off your note, preferably on a 3x5 index card, in the PTO mailbox anytime, or send your notes to: Christina Darley 317 N. Lombard Oak Park, Il 60302 |
Any Questions? Looking for more information about Mr. E?
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