Ivy Hall PTO Blog, March 7th, 2025

Thank you & please share pictures from the Variety Show

Hope you all had a fantastic time at the Ivy Hall Variety show. Our students are so talented. Each performance was incredible. A special shoutout to our wonderful volunteers for all your help in making the show run smoothly! We couldn’t have done it without you. 

If you have pictures from the event, please share it with us for possible inclusion in our Yearbook. Send your pictures along with your child’s grade & teacher’s name to: [email protected]

Family Pizza Bingo Night is April 10, Pre-Order Pizza Meal Deal

Our annual Family Pizza Bingo Night is coming up on Thursday, April 10. Join our Wildcat Community and enjoy a fun filled evening with bingo, Book Fair, bidding on items in our silent auction and of course - pizza! Pre-orders for pizza dinner are due by April 5. Our popular pizza meal deals, featuring Mug’s Pizza are back and include a full cheese pizza, bottled water & choice of ice cream novelties - pre-order at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting next week
Join us for our monthly PTO Board meeting on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the exciting activities your PTO has planned for the rest of the school year. The Zoom link to attend the meeting will be posted at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto on March 13th.

REMINDER: Spring Conferences are in a few weeks; Please help with our Amazon wishlist

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.

SAVE THE DATE:  Upcoming events!

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

  • 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.