Ivy Hall PTO Blog: February 14th, 2025

Valentines Day Party, Thank You & Pictures for the Yearbook!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered for our final party of the year.  We appreciate you sharing your time in our classrooms.  Please share your pictures of the Valentine’s Day parties for possible inclusion in our Yearbook. Send your pictures along with your child’s grade & teacher’s name to: 

[email protected]

REMINDER: Half Day of School Today means Culver’s - take a break from cooking and dine out at Culver’s and support Ivy Hall PTO

Visit Culver’s in Buffalo Grove on February 14. Mention Ivy Hall PTO and Culver’s will donate a portion of sales to Ivy Hall PTO. Culver’s is open 10am-10pm, so you can eat early or late!

REMINDER: No School on Presidents Day - dine out at Wiener Take All or Mug’s Pizza 

Visit Wiener Take All for Lunch or Dinner, or Mug’s Pizza for Dinner (or late night snack)  on February 17 - mention Ivy Hall PTO and 20% of sales will be donated back to Ivy Hall PTO!  For faster service: order online and add “fundraiser” in the comments.

Spring Annuals are now on sale at North Shore Plant club through February 18th. 

Beautify your home and 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, a huge selection of plants that arrive fresh from the growers, 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 will go to Ivy Hall School PTO.  

Make your plant selections online by February 18 and you will receive an email when the plants are ready for pickup. There are Plant Club pick up locations in Buffalo Grove (near Meridian School), Barrington, Glenview, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Naperville, Skokie/Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka.

To join, visit http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and click on the North Shore Plant Club link so that Ivy Hall PTO will receive credit for your purchases. 

REMINDER: Variety Show on March 5th!

See details in Mr Senatore’s Principal’s Message on how to sign your student up to participate in our annual Variety Show. Ivy Hall PTO will need volunteers to set-up and coordinate the acts.  Keep following our blog for more details in the coming weeks. 

REMINDER: Spring Conferences are in a few weeks!

During Parent-Teacher Conferences every Fall and Spring, Ivy Hall PTO provides our teachers with a catered meal to enjoy before the evening conferences begin. We would love your help in providing some snacks, beverages and other treats. Please check out our Amazon wishlist at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

REMINDER: Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase an Ivy Hall Yearbook for 2024-2025

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].

SAVE THE DATE:  Upcoming events!

Mark your calendar and plan to join us at an upcoming event:

  • Fri, Feb 17, Culver’s Dine Out Fundraiser 
  • Wed, Mar 5, Variety Show
  • Thur, Mar 13, Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting

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

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 here - 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!