Ivy Hall PTO Blog, May 12, 2023

Ivy Hall Family Picnic: May 19

Register by Monday, May 15, for one free hot dog per family member: This is for the Ivy Hall Family Picnic on May 19.

We can’t believe the end of the school year is almost here!  Let’s celebrate at our annual Ivy Hall Family Picnic from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19.  Pre-register by May 15, and we’ll provide one free regular or vegan hot dog per family member, up to 6 people. You can also pre-order chips, water, and ice cream available for an additional fee.

Picnic festivities include a DJ, giant games, walkaround entertainment, Ivy Hall playground (weather permitting), and fun with our Wildcat Community. Sign up at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
 

Staff Appreciation Week Recap

Thank you, Wildcat community for your donations to support our Staff Appreciation Week efforts. 

We treated the staff to snacks, treats and meals from around the world!  Photos can be found on our Facebook page.  Special thanks to Nora Fellowes and Amy Singh for all of their hard work in planning and coordinating the Staff Appreciation Week!

 

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End of the School Year Gifting Made Easy

With the end of the school year approaching, consider contributing toward a gift for your child's teacher, aide, or other school staff. Ivy Hall PTO is working with GiftCrowd to coordinate these gifts.  This group gifting platform allows the recipient to choose the gift card that they would enjoy, based on the group donation of gifts.  Participate at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.

 

End of Year Ice Cream Box Sale

Is there an Ice Cream Wednesday flavor your child loves that you cant find anywhere else? Purchase a box to get you through the summer. Orders must be placed by May 21 at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.

 

Get ready for summer camp, travel & sports NOW – Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser 

Does your Wildcat have a knack for losing his or her personal belongings? Get yourself durable name labels from Mabel’s Labels and support Ivy Hall PTO.  Mabel’s Labels has a label for all ages, and they stick to most common surfaces (and survive the dishwasher and washer/dryer). 

Head over to http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto, and click on the Mabel’s Labels link to get started.

 

School Supplies Kits for 2023-24 Now on Sale

Purchase your School Supply kit today, and get ready for the next school year.  Avoid last-minute shopping and let everything ship right to your door and support Ivy Hall PTO!        Ivy Hall School Supply Ordering Kit, April 2023

Visit https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ and enter code IVY002.  For your reference, other D96 school codes (3 letters/3 numbers) are included below:

  • Ivy Hall:  #IVY002
  • Twin Groves:  #TWI011
  • Willow Grove:  #WIL378
  • Prairie:  #PRA069
  • Kildeer:  #KIL036
  • Country Meadows:  #COU847
  • Woodlawn:  #WOO171

 

Turn Grocery Shopping Into Cash for Ivy Hall PTO!

Earn money for Ivy Hall by grocery shopping and then making two taps on your phone.  No more clipping Box Tops, just download the Box Tops for Education app and then scan your receipt after grocery shopping.  Participating stores include Jewel-Osco, Whole Foods, Marianos, Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club ~ plus, you can even shop online. 

Find the link to download the app at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.

 

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~ Contributed by Madhuri Kannan, Ivy Hall PTO