Ivy Hall PTO Blog, Apr. 12, 2019

A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers for a week of successful events - Girls’ Night Out and Guys’ Night Out are a blast for our fifth graders, and Breakfast with your Buddy brings together our students and their favorite adult for a yummy pre-school breakfast.

In this week’s blog you’ll find:
Culver’s Fundraiser - April 26
Variety Show
Square One Arts
Staff Appreciation Week
Family Picnic
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

Culver’s Fundraiser on April 26

Mark your calendar to attend our fundraiser at Culver’s Buffalo Grove on Apr. 26 from 12–8 PM. A percentage of all sales will be donated directly to Ivy Hall PTO! Bring the kids in for lunch after the half-day of school, the family for dinner, or grab a sweet treat any time! Mention Ivy Hall when you order, and be sure to say thank you to our generous friends at Culver’s for their support.

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 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 Apr. 29 at 3:30 pm and the Variety Show on April 30 at 6:30 pm. For additional details, volunteer sign-up opportunities, and who to contact, see this FLYER in the Ivy Hall Virtual Backpack.

Square One Arts Orders Open

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 were distributed in classrooms this 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).

Staff Appreciation Week is May 6–10!

We need your help to let our Ivy Hall Staff know “how sweet it is to be taught by you”! Please considering donating one of the variety of items we need for the week-long celebration. Sign up today on the Ivy Hall MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT

Annual Family PIcnic Needs Your Help!
Mark your calendar for May 10 from 6-8 PM for our annual Family Picnic at Ivy Hall. Our committee has another fun event in store for us, and they need your help to make the event run smoothly. Please consider volunteering to help out. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP 

Repeat Info: 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 must be placed through our Membership Toolkit website from March 1 - June 1. We do not order extra school supply 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! 

Order a 2019–2020 School Supply Kit for your incoming 6th grader. Kits are available for all students, but don't delay. School Supply Kit sales run through May 31 ONLY. 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.)

Repeat Info: 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 join the Board or Committee next school year! Visit MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT  today to learn more and sign up.

Repeat Info: 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: Fri., May 17, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. 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.

Repeat Info: 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, scroll down and read in THIS PREVIOUS BLOG ! Please send a note to Melanie Gurel if you are interested  or contact Ivy Hall Administrative Assistant Jodi Zachara.
 

Repeat Info: 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! 
 

Repeat Info: 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 16 - Special Lunch - Culvers
April 16 - Variety Show Rehearsal (3:30 pm)
April 17 - Ice Cream Wednesday
April 24 - Ice Cream Wednesday
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)
May 1 - Ice Cream Wednesday
May 8 - Ice Cream Wednesday
May 10 - Family Picnic (6-8 PM)
May 16 - PTO General Meeting
May 17 - Fifth Grade Spring Fling
May 22 - Special Lunch