Ivy Hall PTO January 2020 Blog – Jan. 31 Update

The Ivy Hall PTO has a lot of great events planned for the spring. Be sure to read our blog and follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all the info.

Yearbook Sales Are Open!

Did you forget to order a yearbook during registration? Good news–you can order one now on the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT through Mar. 20. 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: 847.459.0022. If you need assistance with Membership Toolkit, reach out to [email protected].

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Yearbook Committee Needs Your PHOTOS!

Yearbook designing is just around the corner. The more photos they have, the better. If you have photos from class parties, Ice Cream Social, Book Fair, Special Lunch, Ice Cream Wednesday, or just around school, consider submitting them to the yearbook. Pictures with students, faculty, and families are encouraged–even those snapped with cell phones! UPLOAD your pictures. Contact Sandy Heltzer or Melanie Gurel for more information.

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Spring Book Fair Coming Soon!

Our Spring Book Fair is planned for Feb. 4–6! Parents are welcome to attend during the day, as well as during Ivy Hall Celebrates Giving Back on Feb. 6, from 6–8 p.m.
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Ewallet has returned! This is an easy way to let your kids purchase items during the Book Fair without having to worry about sending cash. MORE INFO

Please consider volunteering! We need volunteers to help with set-up on Mon., Feb. 3, and to work the Book Fair during various shifts on Tues., Feb. 4, Wed., Feb. 5, and Thurs., Feb. 6, including teardown that evening. Please consider volunteering your time at this fun event–many of our volunteers have said this is their favorite event to donate their time to in supporting the PTO. Sign up on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT

Book Fair Visiting Schedule by Classroom: Tues., Feb. 4

8:30–9: Guarino;    9–9:30: Deger, Litvan, Savic;    9:30–10: Cappelen, Yario;   10–10:30: Holzhauer, Dalton;   10:30–11: Levin, Slivnick;   11–11:30: Nguyen;   1–1:30: Kirberger, McNamara;   1:30–2: Hock, Dorfman;   2–2:30: Schumacher, Nowicki, Lima;    2:30–3: Wachta, Balek

Change Wars Is Back!

Yep, it's that time again. CHANGE WARS! Change Wars benefits All for Books, an easy and effective way to unite the school community and provide more books for kids and teachers.

Funds are used to:

  • Add new books to the school library
  • Help teachers build and refresh their classroom libraries
  • Donate to other schools or community organizations in need of books

The classroom of students who collect the most change will win a free book(s) from the Book Fair.

Valentine's Day Cafe for the School Staff

A couple of years ago, the PTO purchased 2 Keurig coffee makers and 200 K cups for our staff for Valentine's Day! We are continuing the tradition of providing coffee and accompaniments for Valentine's Day for our favorite Ivy Hall Staff. Head over to the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT and sign up for K cup donations and other coffee shop-related items. Make this a sweetly caffeinated day for our staff! Contact Colleen Torf with any questions. All donations are due to the Ivy Hall Office by 10 AM on Feb. 13 (the day before Valentine's Day).

Feb. 1 – Start Sending In Those Box Tops!

Collecting Box Tops is a fun and easy way to raise money for our school. We will be collecting Box Tops for the month of February. Please turn in any Box Tops that you collect to your child's teacher.

Although traditional Box Tops are being phased out, many products still have them. You can still clip them and send them to school.

Eventually, Box Tops will become digital only. Many brands have already changed their packaging to the new Box Top label. When you see this new label, don't forget to use the Box Tops APP and scan your receipt. The app will instantly add money to our school's online earnings! Questions? Please contact Amy Levine.
 

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Cancellation Warning: Variety Show

If we do not secure enough Committee Chairs and parent volunteers by Feb. 1, we will be forced to cancel the Variety Show. 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
 

Meal Pre-Order for Pizza Bingo!

Our Pizza Bingo and Silent Auction will be on Mar. 5, from 6–8 p.m. Visit the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT to pre-order meals for the event. Prices will increase at the door. Our Committee members have secured many wonderful items for the raffle and silent auction and more continue to roll in. This is a not-to-be-missed event!

The Pizza Bingo Committee could use more parent volunteers to help in the days leading up to the event. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up on Membership Toolkit. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alisha Patel.

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
  • Girls' and Guys' 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 (contact info on MTK forms) if you'd be willing to get more involved by joining a committee.

Dates to Remember

  • Feb. 4–6 – Spring Book Fair (as well as from 6–8 p.m., during Ivy Hall Celebrates on Feb. 6)
  • Feb. 5 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 9–16 - Papa John's Fundraising Week
  • Feb. 12 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Parties, 2–2:45 p.m.
  • Feb. 19 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 26 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 28 - Culver's Fundraiser
  • Mar. 4 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Mar. 5 – Pizza BINGO, 6–8 p.m.