Thank You to our Book Fair Committee, Volunteers
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our entire Book Fair Committee and the many volunteers who helped make our Book Fair and Ice Cream Social this week a success. Your hard work and dedication enables us to Share The Fair, bring the “Bookjoy” and enjoy an evening of sweet treats to our Wildcat community each year.
Donations Wanted - Ivy Hall Staff dinner during conferences - due October 5
We are providing dinner for the Ivy Hall Staff during conferences and are looking for donations of drinks, dessert and snack items! Head over to our Amazon wish list and help us fill our wish list!! Visit http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto - donations are due by October 5.
DAVE & BUSTER’S POWER CARD FUNDRAISER & IVY HALL SPIRIT NIGHT
We are excited to launch a new event that the whole Wildcat Community can enjoy together!
Power Card Fundraiser
Purchase Rechargeable Dave & Buster’s Power Cards for $10 or $20 and 50% of all purchases will benefit Ivy Hall PTO. Power Cards make great birthday and holiday gifts!
We will distribute pre-purchased Power Cards at our Ivy Hall Spirit Night. Any unclaimed cards can be picked up from PTO Board members in your neighborhood. Power Cards are on sale thru October 30 at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Ivy Hall PTO’s Dave & Buster’s Spirit Night
On Monday November 4, 5-8pm, join us for an Ivy Hall PTO Spirit Night at Dave and Buster’s in Vernon Hills (424 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL in the Southwest corner of Hawthorn Mall). There is No School on Tuesday! 20% of all purchases made during Ivy Hall Spirit Night (snack, dinner, dessert, power cards/recharges, etc) will be donated back to Ivy Hall PTO when you mention Ivy Hall PTO or submit your Power Card purchase/recharge receipt to the Ivy Hall PTO table. We invite everyone to wear Ivy Hall Spirit Wear!
The fundraiser is open to all - so invite family and friends to purchase and join us for Spirit Night!
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Ivy Hall PTO Celebrates National Comic Book Day
We love surprising the Ivy Hall Staff with treats throughout the year. On Wednesday, September 25, we celebrated National Comic Book Day with Batman & Marvel themed cakes, themed snack and comic books. Special thank you to Beyond Tomorrow Comics in Palatine for their donation of comic books for staff and students to enjoy.
REMINDER: 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 and volunteer positions.
If you have any questions about responsibilities or time commitments, please email the PTO at [email protected].
Looking ahead
Here are some of the exciting things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks:
- October 25 - Willy Wildcat & The Wizard of Oz Family Halloween Event
- November 4 - Ivy Hall Spirit Night at Dave & Buster's, Vernon Hills
View our full year calendar
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!
Get social with us!
Get the updates on what’s happening on our Facebook page! LIKE our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
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.