Happy Labor Day!! As you enjoy the long weekend with family and friends, please read the Ivy Hall PTO blog to see the wonderful ways in which you can participate.
Ivy Hall Spirit Wear Flash Sale, August 30 to Sept 22 featuring the coolest Mascot in town
The wait is finally over! Announcing the launch of the Ivy Hall Spirit Wear Flash Sale with a preppy (that’s “cool” to our kids!) new design. The Ivy Hall Spirit Wear Flash Sale runs from August 30 to September 22. The year round store is closed during this time. We have special pricing available during our Flash Sale. So, show your Ivy Hall spirit by ordering shirts and more for both children and adults. Orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom at Ivy Hall, following the Flash Sale.
Place your orders online at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Volunteer for Ivy Hall PTO Activities
The success of PTO activities depends on “You,” our volunteers. There are many exciting ways in which you can get involved. Curious? Head on over to the Membership Toolkit at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and review available committee positions.
Additional volunteering opportunities for Special Lunch, Frozen Treat Friday & Halloween parties will become available on Saturday, September 7th @ 9 am. These are on a first-come, first-served basis, so please mark your calendars.
If you have any questions about responsibilities or time commitments, please email the PTO at [email protected].
Purchase Frozen Treat Friday & Special Lunch Cards by September 5th!
The launch of this year’s Frozen Treat Friday & Special Lunch programs is right around the corner. Please log into your Membership Toolkit account by September 5 land purchase Frozen Treat Friday & Special Lunch cards for your student(s). As a reminder:
Special Lunch: We will offer Papa John’s pizza for the Special Lunch! All meals will be served with two sides (including an ice cream novelty) and a bottle of water. Special Lunch needs to be purchased in advance and will be provided once per month, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month (on the 4th Wednesday in April).
Frozen Treat Friday: Ivy Hall PTO will distribute ice cream treats once per month at lunch, on the last Friday students are in attendance, to those students who have pre-ordered an ice cream card.
Find the MTK link to update your account and purchase SL and FTF cards by September 5th at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Looking ahead
Thanks to everyone who attended our Backlot Back to School Bonanza. It was great to see so many members of our Wildcat community after summer break! Here are some of the exciting things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks:
- September 24-26 - Fall Book Fair
- September 26 - Family Ice Cream Social
- October 25 - Willy Wildcat & The Wizard of Oz Family Halloween Event
- November 4 - Ivy Hall Spirit Night at Dave & Buster's, Vernon Hills
Save The Dates - Our Calendar is Live
Our 2024-2025 calendar is posted! Head on over to http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and save the dates for all of our exciting activities throughout the year!
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ONGOING IVY HALL PTO FUNDRAISERS
Don’t lose your Back To School Gear - Get durable name labels.
Does your Wildcat have a knack for losing their personal belongings? Do you want to keep track of all of your back-to-school gear?
Get yourself some durable name labels from Mabel’s Labels and support Ivy Hall PTO! Mabel’s Labels has labels for all ages (including adults) and they stick to most common surfaces (and survive the dishwasher & washer/dryer). Head over to http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and click on the Mabel’s Labels link to get started!
FUN FACT: 97% of items with name labels that end up in the Lost & Found end up making their way back to Ivy Hall students!
Turn Grocery Shopping Into Cash for Ivy Hall PTO!
Earn money for Ivy Hall PTO by grocery shopping. No more clipping Box Tops! Just download the Box Tops for Education app and 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 and upload your receipt on the app.
Find the link to download the app at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
*Walmart can now be linked to your Box Tops app. If you order on Walmart.com or use the Walmart App, qualifying items will automatically be redeemed on the Box Tops app!
Beautify your home and support the Ivy Hall PTO
Support our ongoing fundraiser 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 near 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, all while shopping from the convenience of your home. When you join North Shore Plant Club and purchase a plant using our special link below, 5% of the proceeds go to the Ivy Hall School PTO.
Feel free to share the link with your friends, family and neighbors so everyone can benefit from this incredible opportunity, and support the fundraiser. Orders can be placed various times between April and October. There are Plant Club pick up locations in Buffalo Grove, 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. To join, visit http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and click on the North Shore Plant Club Sign Up link.