Volunteer Sign Up for Winter Party
Who doesn’t love a good party?? Another favorite among students and staff is the Winter Party, which will be held this year on December 20th at 2:00pm. We look for your continued help and support to make this event a success. Parent sign-up for the Winter parties will go live at 9 am on Saturday, November 9th. Slots are filled on a first come first served basis. However, we request those who have already volunteered at a class party this year, to please put your name on the waiting list to allow other parents a chance to participate.
Head over to http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto on November 9th to sign up. If you have any questions about responsibilities or time commitments, please email the PTO at [email protected].
Ivy Hall has Spirit
Thanks to everyone who came out to join us at Dave & Buster’s this week to raise funds for Ivy Hall PTO. We enjoyed seeing our Wildcats out in the “wild”. If you’d like to purchase Ivy Hall Spirit Wear, our year ‘round store is open at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Join us for the Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting next week
Join us for our monthly PTO Board meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the exciting activities your PTO has planned for the school year. The Zoom link to attend the meeting will be posted at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto on Nov 14th.
REMINDER: Ivy Hall Yearbooks for 2024-2025 are now on sale!
Ivy Hall Yearbooks may now be purchased at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Yearbooks were NOT sold at registration at D96 elementary schools. This is your opportunity to purchase them.
Special note: if you did not purchase a yearbook last year, there are a few 2023-2024 yearbooks still available. If you would like to purchase one, please email us at [email protected].
REMINDER: The Ivy Hall Yearbook Cover Contest is underway, entries due November 15th!
Our 4th annual Yearbook Cover Contest is underway and entries are due November 15th. Entries should keep Ivy Hall's theme for the school year in mind - Kindness Counts, based on The Power of One by Trudy Ludwig.
You may use markers, colored pencils, crayons, or do a digital/ drawing on your iPad. Entries must be VERTICAL (Portrait), not Horizontal (Landscape) and may be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" paper or emailed as a digital image. Include your name and grade on the back of your design or in the name of the digital file. Turn in your cover design to your teacher, so that it can be given to the Yearbook Club Sponsors, Mrs. Jarrett and Mrs. Slivnick. There will be one winner per grade, which will be announced in the 2024-2025 Yearbook in spring! (Ivy Hall's yearbook is sponsored by Ivy Hall PTO in collaboration with the Yearbook Club.)
Please Note: Yearbook cover entries in Horizontal/Landscape format will not be accepted.
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Please send your pictures for the Yearbook
We would like to remind all families to please send your pictures from different school events for possible inclusion in the yearbook. Please remember to include your child’s name, grade & teacher. The pictures should be emailed to:
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming events!
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at an upcoming event:
- Thur, Nov 14, Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting
- Thur, Dec 12, Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting
- Fri, Dec 20, Class Winter Parties
- Thur, Jan 30, World Wide Wildcats - Cultural Night
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
Update your Back To School wardrobe with Ivy Hall Spirit Wear
Our Ivy Hall Spirit Wear store is open year ‘round. Shirts, sweatshirts, and more can be purchased for both children and adults.
Shop online at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Winter Weather is coming - don’t lose your hat, gloves, etc - 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.