Ivy Hall PTO Blog, Nov. 16, 2018

Hope everyone had a great week and is looking forward to Thanksgiving next week. We will not have a blog next week and will return on Nov. 30 with more news you can use! Have a happy and healthy holiday, all.

Yearbook Sales Open!

Did you forget to order a yearbook during registration? Good news – you can order one now on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Simply log in, scroll down, and look for the order form. If you do not see the order form, it means you have already ordered a yearbook. If you have questions about your order, you can contact the Ivy Hall Office staff for help. If you need assistance with Membership Toolkit, reach out to [email protected] for help. 

Reminder! Drop off Staff Appreciation Dinner Donations by NOON 11/19

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate items for our "Wildcat Diner"-themed Staff Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 19! Please remember to drop off your items to the Ivy Hall Office by NOON on Mon., Nov. 19.

Questions? Please contact our Staff Appreciation Chairwoman Colleen Torf.

Please remember to thank our amazing staff for all they do when you see them at Family Educator Conferences!

Winter Party Sign-Up Open

As a reminder, our volunteer sign-up for the upcoming Winter Party (Fri., Dec. 21) is open now through early December. Please head on over to MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT to sign up today; Contact your Room Parent with any questions about your student's class specifically, or reach out to [email protected] for general questions.
 

Clip Those Box Tops on Thanksgiving!

Did you know many of the products you buy for Thanksgiving have Box Tops? Who has these items on their shopping list for the upcoming holiday?
• Baking supplies: Try Reynold's Bakeware Pans, Oven Bags, Parchment Paper, or Slow Cooker Liners
• Leftover storage: Try Ziploc Freezer Bags, Storage Bags, Smart Snap Containers, Twist 'n Loc Containers
• Cleaning Products: Try Lysol Bathroom Cleaners, Disinfecting Spray, Disinfecting Wipes
• Paper products: Try Kleenex Tissue Bundles and SCOTT Bath Tissue or Paper Towels
• Breakfast for houseguests: Try Annie's Refrigerated Dough, Yoplait Yogurt, and General Mills Cereals

See the full list HERE.

Send your neatly clipped Box Tops to the Ivy Hall Office (bundles of 25 or 50 in a small plastic bag or envelope is perfect) for our Box Top Cooridnator to collect and redeem. Every little bit helps, so check those boxes before you hit the recycling or garbage bin!

*REPEAT* Spirit Wear Orders – Coming Soon

Thank you to everyone who ordered Spirit Wear! Our vendor has our order placed and the items should be arriving at school in a couple of weeks. When we have a specific date for availability, we'll announce here and on Facebook.

*UPDATED* Committees In Need!

Many of our committees have started the school year without a full team. Please consider donating your time to one of the following committees.

– Breakfast with your Buddy
– Fifth-Grade Spring Fling
– Girls' Night Out (4th-Grade Parents)
– Guys' Night Out (4th-Grade Parents)
– Staff Appreciation
– Variety Show

Please head over to the MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today if you'd like to sign up to volunteer at these events. Contact Maria Papageorgiou or one of the committee chairs (contact info on MTK forms) if you'd be willing to get more involved by joining the committee.

LET'S BE FRIENDS!

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Nov. 19Staff Appreciation Dinner
Nov. 28Ice Cream Wednesday
Dec. 5 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Dec. 11 – Special Lunch
Dec. 12 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Dec. 19 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Dec. 21 – Winter Parties (2–3 PM)