Ivy Hall PTO December 2019 Blog

Special Lunch, Dec. 17– Real Urban BBQ

Our December Special Lunch is coming soon, featuring Real Urban BBQ for those who pre-ordered. If you're unsure of your order, please log in to the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT and view your previous orders under "My Account."

Winter Parties on Dec. 20, 2–2:45 PM

Sign-up for Winter Party volunteers is now closed. All Room Parents should have been contacted regarding planning our upcoming Winter Parties. The sign-up form will re-open on Dec. 21 to fill remaining openings for the Valentine's Day Feb 14 parties. If you have questions, contact your student's Room Parent about that specific class. Please direct general questions to [email protected].

Ice Cream Wednesday – 2020 Volunteer Slots Open Dec. 9

Didn't get a chance to volunteer at Ice Cream Wednesday this year? Now is your chance! Head on over to MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today to sign up for a slot during the second half of the school year. 

PLEASE NOTE: Parents who already volunteered are asked not to select another slot and all parents are asked to select only one slot. (We will contact those who sign up for more than one slot to ask you to choose one date.) Please add yourself to the Wait List to be considered for additional openings or last-minute needs.

Lurie Children's & Ronald McDonald House Toy Drive

The Ivy Hall PTO and the Ivy Hall Student Council are partnering with the Ronald McDonald House to collect toys (new and unopened) for those in need. Please consider making a donation. You may send donations to school with your kids. Each grade has a drop-off location. Please see the Toys/Shopping List below for suggestions.

Toys: Because Ronald McDonald Houses serve so many children and families, they accept only new, non-handmade toys.
Board games • Stuffed animals and dolls • Books for various reading levels • Puzzles • Video games (rated E) • Movies (rated G) • Balls and outdoor games

Household Items & More: Ronald McDonald Houses need the same products as your home, but they need them in bulk because several families stay in a Ronald McDonald House every night.
Paper products (facial tissue, toliet paper, paper towels) • Trash bags • Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, sandwich bags •  Laundry detergent and fabric softener • Cleaning products (sponges, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher detergent) •  Bath and bedroom items (towels, shower curtains, sheets, and pillowcases) • Personal care products (deodorant, dental floss, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner) • Entertainment products (games, movies, books, art supplies) • Long-distance phone cards • Gift cards for local grocery stores and gas stations • Greeting cards and postage stamps • Gift certificates to local grocery stores and department stores (Mariano's, Target, WalMart, etc.) • Transportation vouchers (buses, taxis, trains)

Yearbook Sales Open Jan. 1!

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 don't see it, it means you have already ordered! If you have questions about your order, you can contact the Ivy Hall Office staff for help. If you need assistance with Membership Toolkit, please reach out to [email protected] for help.
 

Box Tops Product Marking Advertisement

The Next Generation of Box Tops Is Here

Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products, and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.

No More Clipping! If you see this label, DOWNLOAD the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops still are worth 10 cents each for schools. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school's earning online.
 

Parents, We Need Your Talent to Showcase Our Students' Talent

Poster requesting Variety Show volunteers

We are in need of A LOT of Committee Chairs and VOLUNTEERS to make this show happen! We would like to have sign-ups earlier rather than later, so as to avoid having to cancel the show due to the lack of help.

If you have ANY knowledge of clipping/editing music or would just like to be a "stagehand," please sign up. Our students are always looking forward to this show every year! IVY HALL STUDENTS "Got Talent"– Let's show it off, with your help!!

Sign up to help: IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT

Committees in Need!

Many of our committees are still in need of a full team. Please consider donating your time to one of the following committees:

  • Pizza Bingo
  • Entertainment Nights
  • Yearbook
  • Breakfast With Your Buddy
  • 5th-Grade Night Out
  • Family Picnic
  • Variety Show

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

Dates to Remember