Can you believe it’s already March! The school year is flying by but there’s still plenty of PTO news to share. Here’s a table of contents so you don’t miss what’s important to you:
- School Supply Kits
- 2019-2020 Board and Committee Chairs
- Girls Night Out
- Fifth Grade Spring Fling
- Volunteer Needs
- Important Dates and Other Reminders
2019 - 2020 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 2019 - 2020 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 from March 1–June 1. We do not order extras so this will be your only chance to order! If you don't have an account yet, 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 are ready to be ordered starting Fri., Mar. 1. Kits are available for all students, and the sale runs through May 31, but don't delay. To order your kit, please go to the TWIN GROVES 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.)
WE NEED YOU! for 2019 - 2020 PTO Positions!
Ivy Hall PTO loves our volunteers! Wouldn’t you like to feel the love?
Without the help of engaged parent volunteers, Ivy Hall PTO is unable to run our most popular events and fundraisers, which directly benefit our school and community. Please consider giving your time to help by volunteering to join the PTO Executive Board or a Committee next school year! Visit MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today to learn more and sign up.
Girls' Night Out is April 10!
All fifth-grade girls are invited to a fun evening to get to know our friends from Prairie and explore Twin Groves. Save the date of April 10 from 6:30 - 8 PM. Each child must be accompanied by an adult of their choice. Please SEE THE FLYER for more details. Registration is coming soon on Membership Toolkit!
Save the Date for Fifth-Grade Spring Fling
Like many of you, we’re dreaming of spring, so we’re planning ahead for a fun send-off for our fifth graders to cap off the school year. All fifth-grade gamilies, please Save the Date for Friday, May 17, 6:30–8:30 PM. Get ready for a night of music, fun, friends, snacks and prizes! SEE THE FLYER for more details.
We are now accepting volunteer sign-ups, donation sign-ups and student registration for this drop-off event on Membership Toolkit. Cost is $6 for pre-registration through Membership Toolkit, or $8 at the door. Any questions? Contact Vicki Wolpoff.
WANTED! Yearbook Co-Chair Trainee for Next School Year
In 2020, Ivy Hall will be losing one of its two Yearbook Co-Chairs, as her youngest child moves on to middle school. In order to get ahead of the game, we are asking for one very lucky person to "train" next school year (2019) by "shadowing" her and learning her job. You must commit to learning the job and giving at least one year (training next year and serving in 2020)–and, hopefully, more–to the Ivy Hall yearbook project.
For more details, see this issue of the Ivy Hall PTO BLOG. Please send a note to Melanie Gurel if you are interested or contact Ivy Hall Administrative Assistant Jodi Zachara.
Our Spring Events Need Volunteers!
Many of our most popular events are coming up this spring, and many of them are in desperate need of support. Please consider donating your time to one of the following committees.
-Breakfast with Your Buddy
-Guys Night Out (4th-Grade Parents needed)
-Variety Show
Sign up using MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT now if you’d like to sign up to volunteer at any of the events listed above. 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.
Spirit Wear Online Pop Up Shop
We have a limited supply of blue tie-dyed shirts (no paw) in youth sizes available for purchase on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Head over and pick one up today!
Let’s Be Friends!
Follow Ivy Hall PTO on Facebook if you don’t already. This is the easiest way to stay informed on PTO events and news.
Dates to Remember
March 12 - Special Lunch
March 13 - Ice Cream Wednesday
March 20 - Ice Cream Wednesday
April 3 - Ice Cream Wednesday
April 10 - Ice Cream Wednesday
April 10 - Girls Night Out
April 11 - Guys Night Out
Please note: Square One Art orders will take place in April. Stay tuned for details on when the order forms will be distributed!