Book Fair & Ice Cream Social Two Weeks Away
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is only two weeks away ~ September 26-28. 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 today and browse the online Book Fair at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
We're looking for parent volunteers to assist by signing up for a shift at the Book Fair. Responsibilities include helping children select books, restocking and straightening the shelves between class visits. Sign up to volunteer at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
All families are welcome to attend our Ice Cream Social, from 6 to 8 pm. September 28, and shop the Book Fair. All Ivy Hall students will receive a sticker that can be redeemed for one free ice cream novelty! Additional ice cream novelties and bottled water can be purchased for $2 each. Cash only please ~ exact change is appreciated.
Ivy Hall PTO Board Meets Next Week
Join us for our monthly PTO Board meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 14 and learn about all of the exciting plans for the school year. The Zoom link to attend the meeting will be posted at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Frozen Treat Friday: Last Chance to Order on Monday Night
Our first Frozen Treat Friday (formerly Ice Cream Wednesday) was held today. Wildcats who have 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. A dairy-free and gluten-free option is always available. Purchase an Ice Cream Wednesday card by Monday, September 11, at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
REMINDERS
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.
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.
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