Ivy Hall PTO Blog, Mar. 22, 2019

Wishing our Ivy Hall Families a safe, fun and relaxing Spring Break! The blog will be back in two weeks - on April 5. Before you go, read up on what’s in store when break is over:

Variety Show Sign-Ups Open!

Does your student have a special talent? Consider entering our annual Variety Show! Variety Show acts are encouraged to sign up now through April 25 using this SIGN-UP FORM.
Plan to attend our initial rehearsal on April 16 at 3:30 pm to show us what you’ve got! All confirmed acts must commit to attending the dress rehearsal on April 29 at 3:30 pm and Variety Show on April 30 at 6:30 pm. For additional details, volunteer sign up, and contact info, see VARIETY SHOW INFO/DATES in the Ivy Hall VIRTUAL BACKPACK.

Square One Arts Orders Coming Mid-April

Students have been working hard on a special piece of artwork just for our annual Square One Arts program–where you can buy special keepsakes featuring their artwork–with a portion of sales benefiting Ivy Hall PTO. Watch our blog and Facebook for announcements of ordering open and close dates, planned for mid-April.

Breakfast With Your Buddy Registration Now Open!

Join us for one of our best-loved events, Breakfast With Your Buddy, on April 12 at 7:30-8:25 a.m. This special event invites students and their favorite buddy to enjoy breakfast together before school (dads, uncles, grandparents, and even moms or other special adults welcomed!). Please pre-register to help us plan better by buying tickets on the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today. Tickets are $10 per person. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $12/each.

Please also consider volunteering if your student will be attending with another member of your family. Sign up today on Membership Toolkit to volunteer.

Girls' Night Out - 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 now open on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT!

Boys' Night Out - April 11

All fifth-grade boys are invited to a fun evening to get to know our friends from Prairie and explore Twin Groves. Save the date of April 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Each child must be accompanied by an adult of their choice. Please see the flyer for more details. Registration is now open on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT!

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! 

Order a School Supply Kit for your incoming Twin Groves 6th grader. The sale ends May 31, but don't delay. 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.)

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 of your time to help by volunteering. Join the Executive Board or a Committee for the next school year! Visit MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today to learn more and sign up.

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 families, please Save the Date for Fri., May 17, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Get ready for a night of music, fun, friends, snacks, and prizes! SEE MORE DETAILS

We are now accepting on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT volunteer sign-ups, donation sign-ups, and student registration for this drop-off event. 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 (2019–2020) 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, please see this previous BLOG POST. Please send a note to Melanie Gurel if you are interested or contact the Ivy Hall Administrative Assistant Jodi Zachara.
 

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

April 3 - Ice Cream Wednesday
April 10 - Ice Cream Wednesday
April 10 - Girls Night Out
April 11 - Guys Night Out
April 12 - Breakfast with your Buddy
April 16 - Special Lunch
April 16 - Variety Show Rehearsal (3:30 pm)
April 25 - Variety Show Sign-ups Close
April 26 - Culver’s Fundraiser (12-8 pm)
April 29 - Variety Show Dress Rehearsal (3:30 pm)
April 30 - Variety Show! (6:30 pm)