Family Pizza Bingo Night is almost here! Pizza Preorder deadline is Sunday April 6
Our annual Family Pizza Bingo Night is this Thursday, April 10, 6-8pm. 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 and ice cream! The deadline to preorder pizza is Sunday April 6.
Preordering your family meal deal is essential to securing a delicious pizza dinner for the event, and to help us determine how much food to order. Pizza Meal Deals will be available for preorder only. Our popular pizza meal deals, featuring Mug’s Pizza, include a full cheese pizza, bottled water & choice of ice cream novelties - pre-order at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Silent Auction opens April 9, closes April 10
A highlight of Pizza Bingo Night is our annual Silent Auction! Register now for an account on our auction platform, Bidding Owl (or make sure your account from last year is working!). We have over 100 Silent Auction items up for grabs this year! Choose from Activities and Experiences, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gift Certificates, Sports Games, and more! Bidding opens on Wednesday, April 9 at 9am and will close on Thursday, April 10 at 7:40pm. You do not have to attend the event to bid on or win the silent auction items. Visit http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto to create your account.
Volunteers Wanted at Book Fair and Pizza Bingo Night
We're looking for parent volunteers to assist by signing up for a shift at the Book Fair and Pizza Bingo Night. Book Fair responsibilities include helping children select books, restocking and straightening the shelves between class visits. Pizza Bingo Night responsibilities include handing out pizza/ice cream, assisting with silent auction and general setup. Sign up to volunteer at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
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Book Fair is April 8-10. Set up your e-Wallet today - cash will only be accepted on April 10
Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held April 8-10. On April 8 & 9, students are welcome to make cashless purchases using e-Wallet at the Book Fair. Cash will only be accepted on April 10 during the school day and at Pizza Bingo Night. The best way for students to shop the Book Fair is with an e-Wallet. Preview the Book Fair, shop online and set up your student’s e-Wallet today at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
Join Us for our favorite event of the year - Breakfast With Your Buddy on April 25
Students are invited to enjoy breakfast at school accompanied by an adult (parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, neighbor, etc), siblings are welcome. Breakfast with your Buddy begins at 7:15 AM in the cafeteria. This year we are offering a beverage only option for adults, but a meal must be purchased for all children attending including siblings. A selection of warm and continental breakfast options will be available. No food or beverage tickets will be sold at the door. Please note: this is not a drop off event and pre-registration is required for everyone who attends.
Register at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
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School Supply Kits for 2025-2026 on sale thru July 7
Purchase your School Supply kit today and gear up for the next school year. This is an easy and convenient way to get your student’s supplies without the hassle of shopping in the fall. Everything will be delivered right to your door before school begins and will support PTO. If you have students at more than one District 96 school, you can order all kits all together. Visit https://www.educationalproducts.com and enter code KCS096.
2025 - 2026 PTO Board & Committee Chair Opportunities
Please consider contributing your time by joining the Ivy Hall PTO Board or a committee during the 2025-2026 school year! We have board and committee chair openings, and we invite all parents to consider joining us! Please review the positions available at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and respond by April 21.
If you have any questions about responsibilities or time commitments contact Stefanie and Lawrence at [email protected]
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Join North Shore Plant Club and support 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 almost 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, 5% of the proceeds will go to Ivy Hall PTO.
You, friends, family and neighbors will be able to order 15 different times between April and October and support the fundraiser. There are Plant Club pick up locations in Buffalo Grove (near the Prairie View Metra Station), 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 Sign Up link.
Spring Is Here: Protect Your Belongings, Avoid the Lost & Found
Spring is here: That means it's time to protect your child's belongings and avoid the Lost and Found.
Does your Wildcat have a knack for losing his or her personal belongings?
Get yourself some durable name labels and support Ivy Hall PTO. Mabel’s Labels has a label for all ages, and they stick to most common surfaces (and survive the dishwasher and washer/dryer).
Head over to http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto and click on the Mabel’s Labels link to get started.
Turn Grocery Shopping Into Cash for Ivy Hall PTO buy
Earn money for Ivy Hall by grocery shopping and then making two taps on your phone. No more clipping Box Tops, just download the Box Tops for Education app and then 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.
Find the link to download the app at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.
Stay connected with Ivy Hall PTO on Facebook and Instagram
Get the latest updates on what’s happening on our Instagram and Facebook pages: Find our socials at http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto.