Ivy Hall PTO February 2020 Blog

THANK YOU to everyone who visited the Spring Book Fair and participated in Change Wars. 

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].

Graphic art of round yellow face wearing red ballcap with camera held in front

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.

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).

Keep 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. 15, 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
 

Save the Date for Pizza Bingo!


 

Visit the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT to pre-order meals for the event.

Winner, Winner Chicken (& Pasta) Dinner

Let's thank the Ivy Hall Staff for all they do with a chicken and pasta-themed dinner during Family Educator Conferences on Mar. 12. Main dishes will be catered in, so we need your help with drinks, sides, desserts, and paper goods. Sign up on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. All donations must be dropped off to the Ivy Hall Office by 10 a.m. on Thurs., Mar. 12.

Questions? Contact Colleen Torf

Dates to Remember

  • Feb. 12 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Parties, 2–2:45 p.m.
  • Feb. 19 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 19 - Papa John's Fundraising Night
  • Feb. 26 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 28 - Culver's Fundraiser
  • Mar. 4 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Mar. 5 – Pizza Bingo, 6–8 p.m.