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Parent Volunteers Wanted for Valentine’s Day Parties
There are three class parties each school year: Halloween, Winter and Valentine’s Day. In an effort to include more families in our class parties, 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 are here to help you along the way! We can help you plan games, crafts and other age-appropriate classroom activities, in consultation with your classroom teacher.
We ask that each family signs up for only one party per year, so that more children are able to have their parents participate. If you already volunteered for the Halloween or Winter Party, we ask that you add your name to the waitlist and you will be notified if space is available.
The sign-up form for Valentine’s Day Parties is live at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Ivy Hall Spirit Wear Store: New Designs and Options
We are pleased to announce that the Ivy Hall Spirit Wear store is now open and features two new logos and new products, including hats, sweatshirts and more! Orders placed will be delivered directly to your home. Find the spirit wear store at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Ivy Hall Partners with North Shore Plant Club
We’re pleased to announce a new ongoing fundraising opportunity with North Shore Plant Club. The North Shore Plant Club’s mission is to make gardening more accessible to the community. You can purchase a wide range of plants at almost wholesale prices. Ivy Hall PTO will receive a portion of your purchase. 
Joining the club is free and gives you access to great prices and a huge selection of plants that arrive fresh from the growers, while allowing you the convenience of shopping from your home.
When you join North Shore Plant Club and purchase a plant using our special link, 5 percent of the proceeds will go to Ivy Hall School PTO.
You, friends, family and neighbors will be able to order 15 different times between April and October and support the fundraiser. There are Plant Club pick-up locations in Buffalo Grove (near the Prairie View Metra Station), Barrington, Glenview, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Naperville, Skokie/Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka.
When you sign up through our special link, you’ll be notified by email when each sale begins. You can also view upcoming sale dates on the North Shore Plant Club website.
Pre-orders for Spring Annuals start Thursday, February 8, and run through Wednesday, February 14.
FAQ
Can I invite friends and family?
Yes! Share our link below and invite anyone who would like to purchase plants! After signing up, using our personalized link, shoppers can choose the nearest pick-up location: Barrington, Buffalo Grove (near the Prairie View Metra Station), Deerfield, Glenview, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Naperville, Skokie/Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka. No matter which location shoppers choose, purchases will benefit Ivy Hall PTO.
When can I purchase? When do I pick up?
Once you create your account, you’ll be able to see the ordering and delivery windows, based on the types of plants. Upcoming ordering and delivery windows include:
- Order February 8 to 14, receive in May and June
- Order April 4 to 7, receive April 11 and April 25
- Order May 2 to 5, receive May 10
- Order May 9 to 12, receive May 17
What about summer months?
The ordering and receiving windows continue through October. Even though school is closed during the summer, Ivy Hall PTO will still benefit and receive a portion of your purchase.
To join, visit https://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and click on the North Shore Plant Club Sign-Up link.
REMINDERS
Winter Is Here: Protect Your Belongings, Avoid the Lost & Found
Winter is here: That means it's time to protect your child's belongings and avoid the Lost and Found.
Does your Wildcat have a knack for losing his or her personal belongings?
Get yourself 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.
Get Social with Ivy Hall PTO on Facebook and Instagram
Get the latest updates on what’s happening on our Instagram and Facebook pages: Find our socials at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
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 and Sam’s Club. You can also shop online.
Find the link to download the app at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
~ Contributed by Neri Lourenco, Ivy Hall PTO