Celebrate a Half Day of School Today with Culver’s
Take a break from cooking lunch or dinner – or enjoy a cold custard treat! Head over to Culver’s in Buffalo Grove today — Friday, February 16: Be sure to mention Ivy Hall PTO and Culver’s will donate 25 percent of sales! Culver’s is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., so you can eat early or late.
Thanks, Valentine’s Day Party Volunteers
Thank you to all of our party planners and volunteers who helped with our final party of the year! We couldn’t do it without you!
If you volunteered at a Winter Party, we need your photos. Please email them, at the highest resolution (largest size) possible, to [email protected]. Photos may be used in the Yearbook.
Check Out Our Calendar Updates
In case you missed it last week, please note these Important Calendar Updates:
Please note new dates for the following events: 
- Variety Show: April 4, 2024
- Spring Scholastic Book Fair: April 9-11, 2024
- Family Pizza/Bingo Night: April 11, 2024
Shine Brightly at the Annual Ivy Hall Variety Show
It’s time for students to start planning their solo or group acts, showcasing all of their unique talents at the annual Ivy Hall Variety Show!
The Variety Show will take place on the evening of Thursday, April 4. Students are encouraged to participate as a solo act or in groups. The first practice rehearsal will take place on Monday, March 18; dress rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, April 3. In-person attendance at at least one rehearsal is mandatory to participate in the show.
More information is coming soon in Mr. Senatore’s Principal blog!
Update Your Spring Wardrobe with Ivy Hall Spirit Wear
The Ivy Hall Spirit Wear store is now open and features two new designs and new products, including hats, sweatshirts and more! Orders placed will be shipped directly to your home. Shop now at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Last Call: Purchase Your Yearbook by February 29
Yearbooks were not sold at registration: The only way to purchase a Yearbook is on Membership Toolkit. After clicking Open Forms and Sign-Ups, if you don’t see the Yearbook sales form, you have already purchased a yearbook. Purchase your Yearbook at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Sign Up Now for Spring 2024 PTO Committee Chair Opportunities
Please consider joining one of our PTO Committees this Spring. We have committee chair openings for our Pizza Bingo Committee and Family Picnic Committee. We invite all interested parents to express their interest in joining us.
Additionally, we have a Committee dedicated to celebrating our 5th Graders: We invite all 5th grade parents to express their interest in joining this committee. Please review the positions available at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto. Please respond by February 19.
If you have any questions about responsibilities or time commitments, contact Stefanie and Lawrence at [email protected].
Beautify Your Home and Support Ivy Hall Plant Sale
Support our ongoing fundraising opportunity in partnership 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.
You’ll be notified by email when each sale begins. You can also view upcoming sale dates on the North Shore Plant Club website.
Spring Annuals are now on sale through February 25: Order today.
To join, visit http://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