Can you believe it's February already? Read on for the latest on PTO events and fundraisers this month...

Nominating Committee Members Needed

The PTO E-Board is currently seeking volunteers to join the Nominating Committee.  The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to form a slate for the open positions on the Executive Board and fill any vacancies on PTO Committees for the 2017-2018 school year.  Please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Vanessa Kapoor, to join. The group will meet several times in February and March.

Ticket Info for Wolves Family Night - Feb 4
For parents that purchased Chicago Wolves tickets for Ivy Hall Family Night, they will be located at will call for pick up onsite. Will call is located in the box office on the north side of Allstate Arena. Please bring an ID. You can pick up tickets as early as 3 p.m. on Saturday, 2/4. Game time is at 7 p.m.

Pizza Bingo Pre-orders EXTENDED!! Due 2/7

Pizza Bingo Night is here! Join us on Thursday, February 9, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at Ivy Hall. This is a combined event with families from both Ivy Hall and Prairie schools.  Join us for a night of friends, food, fun and the chance to win "Principal for a Day" or Lunch with your favorite teacher!

Pre-orders have been extended to Tuesday, February 7th! ***PRE-ORDER BONUS - 1 free raffle ticket per package*** Download the order form here.

Are you able to lend some time to volunteer? The committee could use parents to help out the night of the event.  If you can volunteer please contact Kate Nack.

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day Class Parties just around the corner!

Our last classroom party of the school year is scheduled for February 14 aka Valentine's Day! All classroom volunteers and/or party supply contributors will be contacted by their respective Room Parents with instructions. Please reach out to your Room Parent(s) directly with any questions about the events. Don't forget, all party supplies and snacks must be dropped off to the Ivy Hall office by 9 a.m. on 2/14 (drop off of snacks earlier in the week is much appreciated). For more information on Valentine's Day festivities at Ivy Hall, please see Mrs. Gluck's Principal's Blog.

Extra Sweet Treat at Ice Cream Wednesday on 2/15

On February 15, Ice Cream Wednesday will feature a special sweet treat for Valentine's Day! Students can purchase a cherry-vanilla swirl ice cream cup for 75 cents while supplies last.

Ice Cream Wednesday also needs a few additional parent volunteers - please sign up today!

BIG NEWS! Feb 17 is 3/4/5 grade Movie Night featuring the BFG!

It's your turn, third, fourth and fifth graders! Ivy Hall PTO/Student Council Movie Night is coming up on February 17 at 6 p.m. We've chosen an extra BIG movie, The BFG, so we're extending the fun to 8 p.m. As always, $5 gets you the movie and popcorn; additional snacks, candy and drinks available for purchase. For more details, see the flyer in Virtual Backpack.

Feb 21 is Cafe Zupas Restaurant Night!

Have you tried Cafe Zupas yet? This new soup, salad and sandwich destination in Wheeling (on Lake Cook near Target) is committed to supporting surrounding communities and will be hosting a dine-in restaurant night for Ivy Hall on February 21 from 5 - 9 p.m. Plan to join us and help Ivy Hall PTO earn up to 25% of sales! See flyer in Virtual Backpack for more details.

Got Pictures??

Do you have a GREAT photo you think would be perfect for our yearbook?  Time is running out so please contact Sandy Heltzer if you would like to share your photos with the Yearbook Committee. We'd love to use YOUR masterpiece!

Volunteers Needed for Spring Book Fair!

Our spring Scholastic Book Fair is only a month away and we still need volunteers to help support this much loved fundraiser. Please consider donating your time for setup or staffing of the fair. Sign up for a time slot. Contact Vanessa Kapoor with any questions.

Have a great weekend!

Your 2016-2017 Ivy Hall PTO Board