Black Friday Spirit Wear Sale!
Just in time for Black Friday, all Spirit Wear is going on sale. Head over to the Spirit Wear store and enter the special code BLACKFRIDAY20 to receive 20% off all purchases!! The code expires on November 30th, so hurry on to the online store at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto before the sale ends. Happy shopping!
Important Change in Payment Processing effective January 1st.
Ivy Hall PTO has accepted credit card payments on Membership Toolkit purchases for many years. Each credit card transaction results in fees charged back and the PTO has absorbed the fees associated with these transactions. For an organization as small as ours, these fees are a significant expense to our budget. Effective January 1st, fees charged for each credit card transaction will be passed along to the purchaser. To avoid these fees, you will be able to link your checking account for payment by e-check at checkout. While these fees will not be effective until January 1st, we encourage you to set up and choose e-check payment the next time that you check out.
If you face any issues with the set-up, please email us at: [email protected]
World Wide Wildcats Cultural Night Returns in January!
The Cultural Night is a fantastic way to present all the different cultures represented at Ivy Hall. This popular event returns on Thursday, January 30th, so this would be a great time to start thinking about what you would like to showcase. Please watch this space in a future blog for additional information on how to register and participate in this event.
Save the date and book your babysitter - Parent Night Out
We’re excited to offer a new event - Parent Night Out. Mark the date, Friday, January 17, for a fun night of food and hanging out with other Ivy Hall parents.
Watch our blog and Facebook page for details coming soon.
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: 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:
- Fri, Dec 20, Class Winter Parties
- Fri, Jan 17, Parent Night Out - details to follow
- 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 winter 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.