LAST CALL – GIRLS' NIGHT OUT REGISTRATION CLOSES 3/18!
Calling all FIFTH-GRADE GIRLS! Join us at Girls' Night Out with Prairie School at Twin Groves to learn more about the school, meet new friends, have fun, and ask questions. This night is just for you–don't miss out on the fun. MORE INFO Registration is now open on the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Buy your ticket today–$10 includes one student and one parent admission, plus pizza, water, and a special gift. Don't be the only one not there!
NOW AVAILABLE: GUYS' NIGHT OUT REGISTRATION
Calling all FIFTH-GRADE BOYS. Join us at Guys' Night Out with Prairie School at Twin Groves for a fun-filled night of pizza, dodgeball, games, and adventures! This night is just for you–don't miss out on the fun. MORE INFO Registration is now open on Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Buy your ticket today–$10 includes one student and one parent admission, plus a special gift. Don't be the only one not there!
HEY, FOURTH-GRADE PARENTS
We need volunteers for Girls' and Guys' Nights Out–especially fourth-grade parents who can help during the event and "learn the ropes" for next year! Volunteer today on IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
2018–2019 SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS NOW AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce that we are again offering the convenient service of complete back-to-school supply kits for the 2018–19 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 Ivy Hall PTO receives profits from this sale that go right back into helping our school, teachers, and students. And it's EASY! Kits will be waiting for you at Meet the Teacher Day in August.
All orders will be placed through our Membership Toolkit website. If you don't have an account, it's easy to get started–set up your IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today!
Attention 5th-grade parents... It's time to start thinking about Twin Groves School Supply Kits for your incoming 6th grader. To order your kit, please go to the TWIN GROVES PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
(Note: If you have children in multiple D96 schools, you'll be able to use the same log-in for all Membership Toolkit sites.)
SAVE THE VARIETY SHOW! VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Want to save the 2018 Variety Show? We need your support to ensure the show goes on! We are considering rescheduling the show for May 15–16 if we can secure enough dedicated parent support.
Minimum volunteer support needed to proceed:
• THREE (3) additional chairpeople (must plan AND attend all events below)
– Technical/music/sound system/theater expertise REQUIRED for at least one of the chairpeople
– Run auditions on May 2 (details below...)
• FIVE (5) additional (not chairpeople) parent volunteers for rehearsals on May 15 (details below...)
• EIGHT (8) additional (not chairpeople) parent volunteers for Variety Show on May 16 (details below)
Below is the Variety Show Committee description. This is what's needed in order to move forward with the Variety Show....
THREE (3) Additional Committee Chairpeople – Chairpeople are essentially event coordinators. Your time investment and responsibilities are more substantial.
• Experience or familiarity with editing music and working a sound system
• Organize the information that is gathered from the informational packet that has been provided in the Blog
• Organize auditions, to be held on May 2
• Sign-ups will begin once we have the Committee Chairpeople and requested volunteers in place.
• Progress updates provided weekly to the PTO Executive Board
• Blog and Facebook promotional language provided weekly
• Run the rehearsal on Tues., May 15, and Variety Show on Wed., May 16
FIVE (5) Volunteers during Rehearsal Night, Tues., May 15 – Your assistance responsibilities will be determined and organized by the coordinators.
EIGHT (8) Volunteers during the entire frame of the Variety Show, Wed., May 16 – Your assistance responsibilities will be determined and organized by the coordinators.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHAIR (most important) OR VOLUNTEER (also needed) FOR THE VARIETY SHOW, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE
SIGN UP NOW FOR BREAKFAST WITH YOUR BUDDY!
Breakfast with Your Buddy is a fun event for Ivy Hall students and their dad, grandpa, or other important adult! Spend a little extra time with your kiddo while you enjoy a variety of breakfast foods. Mark your calendar for Fri., Apr. 20, 7:30–8:25 AM! Pre-register now for only $7 per person on the IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
Only limited onsite registration will be available for $8 per person, so it's important to sign up ahead of time!
HELP WANTED! We are also in need of volunteers to help run the event. If you can help us on the morning of Apr. 21, please sign up on IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT or contact Tina Piepenbrink.
THANK YOU FROM THE STAFF APPRECIATION COMMITTEE!
The Staff Appreciation Committee would like to thank the following parents who donated for the Spring Staff Appreciation Dinner. We could not do this without all our wonderful parents!
Nicole Gopaul
Sheri Greenwald
Tina Piepenbrink
Krishnakumari Selvarajan
Katie Tompkins
Colleen Torf
The Staff Appreciation Committee would also like to thank the following restaurants for their donations to the Spring Staff Appreciation Dinner. It was a successful and delicious dinner!
AO Sushi
Buffalo Restaurant
Fuji Thai
Taste of Tokyo
Tasty Spin
Wiener Take All
All the teachers were very grateful for a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the variety of food entrees and desserts.
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 out the 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 the IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT to review the positions available and sign up 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.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Mar. 21 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Mar. 21 – Girls' Night Out
Apr. 4 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Apr. 11 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Apr. 12 – Guys' Night Out
Apr. 18 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Apr. 18 – PTO Volunteer Dinner
Apr. 20 – Breakfast with Your Buddy
Apr. 24 – Special Lunch