Ivy Hall PTO Blog, February 28th, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities now open for the Annual Ivy Hall Variety Show!

Help us make the Annual Ivy Hall Variety Show a success by volunteering to be a part of the parent crew helping on and off stage. Click on the following link to sign up as a volunteer for the Variety Show on March 5th at 5:30: http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.

Spring Conferences are in a few weeks, can you help us?

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 by March 14.

LAST CALL: 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.

SAVE THE DATE:  Upcoming events!

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

  • Wed, Mar 5, Variety Show
  • Thur, Mar 13, Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting
  • Tues - Thur, Apr 8-10, Book Fair
  • Thur, Apr 10, Family Pizza Bingo Night & Book Fair
  • Thur, Apr 17, Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting
  • Fri, Apr 25, Breakfast with your Buddy

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!

Beautify your home and support Ivy Hall PTO

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.  

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.