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The Ivy Hall PTO is now on Instagram: Give us a follow us at http://instagram.com/ivyhallpto.
Frozen Treat Friday: Form Closes on Monday Night
You have a second chance to order for Frozen Treat Friday: The form closes on Monday Night.
Our first Frozen Treat Friday (formerly Ice Cream Wednesday) was held today. Wildcats who purchased a card enjoyed tasty frozen treats at lunch today! If you would still like to purchase a card, we’ve reopened the order form until Monday night.
Each card is valid for Ice Cream Novelties throughout the fall term (September to December). Hershey's Ice Cream Smart Snacks meet school nutrition guidelines. Dairy-free and gluten-free options are always available. Purchase an Ice Cream Wednesday card by Monday, September 4, at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Special Lunch: Orders Due September 13
Once a month, Ivy Hall PTO works with Papa John’s to bring in a special pizza lunch. Lunches must be pre-purchased. All meals include an entree, two sides items and bottle of water. Cash will not be accepted on-site.
Upcoming dates: 
- September 20
- October 18
- November 15
- December 20
Place your order at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto. The form for these three dates closes on September 13. Late orders will not be accepted.
REMINDERS
Halloween Party Volunteers Wanted
There are 3 class parties each school year: Halloween, Winter and Valentine’s Day.
In an effort to include more families in our class parties, Ivy Hall PTO has redesigned the concept of room parents and party volunteers. Each class party will have four unique volunteers: One Party Planner and three Volunteers. The Party Planner will work with the Volunteers to plan the party together, but the Party Planner will act as the point of contact for this party with PTO and the classroom teacher.
Students love when their parents are part of their class celebrations. We ask that each family signs up for only one party per year, so that more children are able to have their parents participate. Once you have volunteered for a party, you can add your name to the waitlist for the classroom and will be notified if space is available.
We are here to help you along the way! We can help you develop games, crafts and other age-appropriate classroom activities, in consultation with your classroom teacher.
Sign up at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Join an Ivy Hall PTO Board or Committee
Ivy Hall is accepting applications for the following positions through Wednesday, September 6.
- Recording Secretary: Responsible for taking monthly meeting minutes and submission of the weekly blog
- Book Fair Committee: Work with volunteers and assist with the operation of Fall (September 26 to 28) and Spring (March 5 to 7) Book Fairs. Each Fair has an evening event responsibility on the final day of the fair.
- Willy Wildcat’s Chocolate Factory / Family Halloween Event Committee: Be part of the planning committee for an exciting family Halloween themed event for the Ivy Hall community on October 27.
- NEW! World Wide Wildcats Ivy Hall Family Cultural Event Committee: Be part of the planning committee for a new event at Ivy Hall highlighting the many cultures represented here on December 1.
- Pizza Bingo & Silent Auction Committee: Be part of the planning committee for our annual Pizza Bingo Night, which includes coordinating the silent auction on March 7.
Sign up at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Book Fair and Ice Cream Social: Set Up e-Wallet
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held September 26 to 28. The best way for students to shop the Book Fair is with an e-Wallet. By setting up an e-Wallet, you don’t need to send cash to school, and students can use loaded money on their account to shop the fair. Set up your e-wallet starting September 4 and browse the online Book Fair at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
All families are welcome to attend our Ice Cream Social from 6 to 8 p.m. September 28 and shop the Book Fair. All Ivy Hall students will receive a sticker, which can be redeemed for one free ice cream novelty! Additional ice cream novelties can be purchased for $2 each. Cash-only please: Exact change is appreciated.
Turn Snacks Into Cash for Ivy Hall PTO
Did you know that some of the items on the D96 Approved Snack List qualify for the Box Tops For Education program and can earn cash for Ivy Hall PTO?
Check out the updated snack list at https://www.kcsd96.org/ and then earn money for Ivy Hall PTO by grocery shopping. Qualifying Approved Snack products include: Annie’s Fruit Snacks, Cheerios, Chex, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll Ups and Mott’s Fruit Snacks.
Download the Box Tops for Education app at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and scan your receipt after grocery shopping (or forward your receipt if you shop online or do grocery pickup).
Don't Lose Your Back-to-School Gear
Does your Wildcat have a knack for losing his or her belongings?
Pick up some durable name 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.
~ Contributed by Lawrence LeVine, Ivy Hall PTO