Originally delivered on 5/22/2026 11:45 am

SUBJECT: Salt Creek 48 FTC Connection - May & June 2026

THANK YOU!!

THANK YOU from FTC for all of your contributions during the 2025-2026 school year! If you attended one of our events or donated to a fundraiser, we cannot thank you enough! We paid for many field trips and fulfilled many teacher requests! 

As we begin preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, there are many things to be excited about as updates will continue on all 3 buildings this summer! Next school year, you will see some new and some returning events and fundraisers as well as some events at different points in the year as we anticipate upcoming school needs!

EPI School Supply Kits!
EPI School Supply Kits on Sale Now Through June 21 - ORDER NOW!

Make life easier, save time and money, all while supporting FTC! Click here to get your school supply kit now through June 21! Kits are divided out by grade level and have everything you need! There are a few exceptions - a list of items you need to provide can be found here. This list also includes items that are purchased in bulk and shipped directly to the school when you purchase your kit. Enter SAL149 for the School ID! School supply kit pickup will be Wednesday, August 12, 4-6PM at Swartz! Please note that if there is any change in pickup due to summer construction, you will be notified via email.

Upcoming Events!
Thursday 5/28 | End of Year Celebration

Join FTC for our annual End of Year Celebration at Swartz! This event is fun for all ages and open to current and future Vikings! Celebrate the end of the school year with friends before everyone heads out for summer! There will be music, games, balloon twister, wiffle ball, volleyball and more! Plus, we will have dinner from Heavenly Hot Dogs and drinks from Hello Boba! Not a drop off event.

Thursday 6/4 | Dairy Queen Dine Out

Join FTC for a dine out at Dairy Queen in Villa Park to celebrate the last day of school! Meet up with other district friends and families to kick off summer! Show the flyer and 15% of sales ALL DAY will go back to FTC!

Saturday 7/11 | D48 Family Pool Party

Join FTC for a District 48 FREE Family Pool Party on Saturday, July 11, 7:15-9 PM at Jefferson Pool in Villa Park! This is a great opportunity to see your friends from school, hang out, swim and meet and mingle with other District 48 families! The pool party is free to attend. Not a drop off event. RSVPs are highly encouraged here so we can properly staff the event!

Summer FTC Meetings!

Join FTC for our summer meetings as we begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year! New members are always welcome to learn about what FTC does and different ways you can get involved! Involvement can be large or small and we appreciate any way you can give your time! We love to hear new ideas and see new faces! Meeting dates are as follows for the summer - keep an eye on our Facebook page for any changes!

Monday, June 8 | 7:30 PM @ DeVine - 339 E. Kenilworth, Villa Park

Monday, July 13 | 7:00 PM @ DeVine - 339 E. Kenilworth, Villa Park

Monday, August 17 | 7:00 PM @ 302 Villa Park - 324 E. Central, Villa Park

Meet the New Executive Board!

The 2026-2027 school year also brings a new FTC executive board! Join us in welcoming some new and some returning board members. 

Co-Presidents: Lisa Auriemme, Brittany Sebesta, Katie Briseno

Vice Presidents: Nicole Dobry, Megan Becker

Treasurer: Samara Langley

Secretary: Jessica Lindeen

A big thank you to our outgoing board members, Sarah Szarzynski, Sofia Eisner and Ar-Gern Tacadena for all of their contributions!

Where Does Your Money Go?!

As we round out the 2025-2026 school year, FTC is so grateful for all of the items we were able to fulfill for our our District 48 teachers and students! FTC tries to hold a variety of fundraisers throughout the year so you can participate as you wish! Have you asked yourself what the money raised has been used for? We are here to tell you!

  • Salt Creek Snacks
  • 1st Grade Johansen Farm Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
  • Albright Golf Clubs
  • Albright LEGO Robotics Builders Club
  • Preschool Morton Arboretum Field Trip
  • Swartz Book Vending Machine Replenishment
  • 7th Grade Book Publishing
  • 2nd Grade Siegel's Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
  • 2nd Grade Aladdin Field Trip
  • Kindergarten Click Clack Moo Field Trip
  • Kindergarten DuPage Children's Museum Field Trip
  • Preschool Legoland Field Trip
  • 1st Grade Alphabet Soup Theater Field Trip
  • Kiln for Salt Creek Art Room
  • Cricut for Swartz Copy Room
  • 8th Grade Springfield Trip
  • 9 Square Game for PE
  • Kindergarten Memory Books
  • Inflatable T-Ball for PE & Field Day
  • 8th Grade Main Event Outing
  • Kona Ice Truck for PreK Step Up Day
  • 8th Grade Dance DJ
  • Swartz Year End Celebration DJ
  • 8th Grade Graduation Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • PE Scooters
  • Salt Creek Field Day Obstacle Course
Looking Ahead - Save the Dates!
Thursday, May 28
5:00p Year End Celebration
Thursday, June 4
11:30a FTC Dine Out - Dairy Queen
Monday, June 8
7:30p FTC Meeting
Saturday, July 11
7:15p District 48 Family Pool Party
Monday, July 13
7:00p FTC Meeting
Monday, August 17
7:00p FTC Meeting
FTC Directory

The FTC Directory is a great place to find information to connect with other District 48 families - find contact information for your student's new friends here! To see and also be added to the directory, you will need to create an account on the FTC website here. Once you create an account, fill out the parent and student information form and choose your directory publishing choices. Once this is complete, you will see the Directory link in the navigation at the top of the website. Please keep in mind that it is each parent's choice to be included and what information is published.

Ongoing Fundraising
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