Thank You!
Thank you to all those who joined in for Breakfast With Your Buddy and to Alisha, Emily and Nora for their wonderful work in organizing this event. Check out the smiling faces at the Breakfast With Your Buddy Photo Gallery: https://www.kcsd96.org/ih/ivy-hall-photo-gallery/gallery/1616145/ivy-hall-breakfast-with-a-buddy
Ivy Hall Family Picnic on May 17
We can’t believe the end of the school year is almost here! Let’s celebrate at our annual Ivy Hall Family Picnic on May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Pre-register by May 12, and we’ll provide one free regular or vegan hot dog meal, including chips, water and ice cream per family member, up to six people.
There will be a limited number of meals available on the day of this event. Dinner will be free; on-site purchases of ice cream will be $2. We strongly recommend pre-ordering!
Picnic festivities include a DJ, giant games, Ivy Hall playground (weather permitting), and fun with our Wildcat Community. Sign up at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting is Next Week
Join us for our monthly PTO Board meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 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.
Donations Wanted for Staff Appreciation Week
We’re hosting a week of surprises in appreciation for the Ivy Hall Staff from May 6 to 10. Please consider donating drinks, sides, dessert, and paper goods as we celebrate our champion Ivy Hall educators.
Make a purchase from our Wish List at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto or make a donation on our Membership Toolkit form. Contact Nora Fellowes to drop off locally purchased items at her house (near Ivy Hall). All donations are due May 5.
REMINDERS
School Supply Kits for 2024-25 on Sale Through July 9
Purchase your School Supply kit today, and gear up for the next school year. This is an easy and convenient way to get your student’s supplies without the hassle of shopping in the fall. Everything will be delivered right to your door before school begins and will support PTO.
If you have students at more than one District 96 school, you can order all kits all together.
Visit https://www.educationalproducts.com and enter code KCS096.
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.
Spring Is Here: Protect Your Belongings, Avoid the Lost & Found
Spring 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.
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.
Stay Connected 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.
~ Contributed by Neri Lourenco, Ivy Hall PTO