Thank you to everyone who came out to Culver's last Friday to support our Ivy Hall PTO and thank you to the Buffalo Grove Culver's for their generous support and hospitality. We are still tallying up the results but are thrilled with the turnout.
2018-2019 School Supply Kits NOW ON SALE!
We are pleased to announce that we are again offering the convenient service of complete back-to-school supply kits for the 2018-2019 school year. Skip the last minute shopping in August and order a supply kit for your child. Prices are competitive with local and online stores and the Ivy Hall PTO receives profits from this sale that goes right back into helping our school, teachers and students. And, it's EASY! Kits will be waiting for you at Ivy Hall on Meet the Teacher Day in August. Follow this link to order a supply kit on the IH PTO Membership Toolkit! If you don't have an account, be sure to set up your account today! If you have children at multiple D96 schools, you'll be able to use the same login for all Membership Toolkit sites.
Attention 5th grade parents: Click here to follow the link to order your childs' 6th grade supply kit from the Twin Grove PTO Membership Toolkit.
Calling All Performers for the 2018 Variety Show!
The Variety Show Committee is pleased to announce details for the 2018 Variety Show.
- Auditions: Sign-ups begin March 2nd and last through March 16th. The audition will be held on Wed., March 21st.
- Informational Packet: All the information and instructions will be available for download from the IH PTO Virtual Backpack
- Dress Rehearsal: Wed., April 25th from 3:15 - 6:30 p.m.
- Variety Show Performance: Thurs., April 26th @ 6:30 p.m.
- Parent Volunteers: Parents, please sign up today to volunteers - IH PTO Membership Toolkit
- Questions: Contact Kate Zarovsky or Anya Belan
Save the Date & Volunteers Needed - 5th grade Girls & Guys Nights Out!
Mark your calendars today:
- 5th Grade Girls Night Out - March 21
- 5th Grade Guys Night Out - April 12
We need additional volunteers for both events - especially fourth grade parents who can help during the event so that the fifth grade parents can spend time wiht their students. Volunteer today on Membership Toolkit! More details and sign up forms are coming soon!
Staff Appreciation - Donations and Volunteers needed!
Our next Staff Appreciation Dinner is next week on March 8, and we are still in need of supplies and volunteers! Please consider donating your time or supplies to help us treat the team to a delicious dinner. Visit Memberhsip Toolkit to sign up today.
Last Call for Pictures! Yearbook Order Deadline 3/10!
Please consider sharing your photos from events throughout the school year for use in our Ivy Hall Yearbook! Pictures with students, faculty and families are encouraged - even those snapped with cell phones. Deadline to submit photos is March 10. Visit www.hjeshare.com to upload photos using school code HJ17172. Click here to review more detailed instructions how to upload your photos. Thank you for your support!
We Need YOU for 2018-2019!
The school year is far from over but we are already thinking about the 2018-2019 school year. We are in the process of forming our Nominating Committee, who will help us build our PTO Board and Committee Chair roster. We have several Board and many Committee Chair openings, and we are inviting all interested parents to express their interest in joining us! Please visit IHPTO Membership Toolkit! to review the positions available and signup if you are interested in being considered for these roles. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Papageorgiou or Amy Au for more details and stay tuned to the blog for more information.
We Still Need YOU for 2018, too!
There are several events coming up in the next couple of months that need volunteer support to run smoothly. Please consider signing up to help out with:
- BREAKFAST WITH YOUR BUDDY [CLICK HERE]
- VARIETY SHOW [CLICK HERE]
- FAMILY PICNIC [CLICK HERE]
Stay tuned for more details about these events in the coming weeks!
Stay up to date between blog posts!
Want to know a fun and easy way to keep up to date on Ivy Hall PTO activities between blog posts? We provide quick reminders and updates throughout the week to keep you in the loop. Like Ivy Hall PTO on Facebook today and invite your friends to join us!
Dates to Remember
- March 1 - Square One Art Sale Begins
- March 7 - Ice Cream Wednesday
- March 8 - Staff Appreciation Dinner
- March 13 - Special Lunch (Culver's) Pre-Order required
- March 14 - Ice Cream Wednesday
- March 21 - Ice Cream Wednesday
- March 21 - 5th Grade Girls Night Out
- March 23 - Square One Art Sale Ends