Welcome back!
We hope you had a fun and relaxing Spring Break!
Next week is a busy week for Ivy Hall PTO - please don’t forget to pre-register for our upcoming events: Girls’ Night Out, Guys’ Night Out, and Breakfast with Your Buddy - all next week!!
In this week’s blog you’ll find:
- Girls’ Night Out
- Guys’ Night Out
- Breakfast with Your Buddy
- Variety Show
- Square One Arts - Coming Soon!
- 2019-2020 School Supply Kits
- 2019-2020 Board and Committee Chairs
- Fifth-Grade Spring Fling
- Help Wanted: 2019-2020 Yearbook Co-Chair Trainee
- Important Dates and Other Reminders
Special Events for 5th Graders: Girls' and Guys' Nights Out
Nervous about 6th grade? Don't be! Girls' and Guys' Nights Out are a fun way for your student to learn about Twin Groves and make new friends. They'll play fun games, grab some pizza, and meet future classmates from Prairie Elementary. At the end of the night each student will take home a special surprise. If you like Ivy Hall, you're going to love Twin Groves!
Girls' Night Out is next week, on Wed., Apr. 10, from 6:30–8 PM MORE INFO
Guys' Night Out is next week on Thurs., Apr. 11, from 6:30–8:30 PM MORE INFO
Preregistration is encourage to help us plan better. Sign up today on the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Each child must be accompanied by an adult of his or her choice.
Breakfast With Your Buddy - April 12
Join us for one of our best-loved events, Breakfast With Your Buddy, on Apr. 12 at 7:30-8:25 AM. 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 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.
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. SIGN-UP FORM
Plan to attend our initial rehearsal on Apr. 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.
SEE MORE INFO for additional details, volunteer sign-up, and event organizers' contact info.
Square One Arts Orders Start Next Week
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 student artwork, with a portion of sales benefiting the Ivy Hall PTO. Order forms will be distributed in classrooms next week. The last day to order is Apr. 19. Please see your student's packet for information on what's available, how to order, and the link to order online (preferred).
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 extra kits, 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 MEMBERSHIIP 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 Board or Committee next school year! Visit our Ivy Hall 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 PM. Get ready for a night of music, fun, friends, snacks, and prizes! READ 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 it's 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, please scroll down in THIS BLOG POST. Please send a note to Melanie Gurel or contact the Ivy Hall Administrative Assistant Jodi Zachara if you are interested.
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 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 19 - Square One Arts Order Deadline
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)