Ivy Hall PTO Blog: October 4th, 2024 (2024)

Spread the Book Joy Online and Shop Book Fair thru Oct 6

All purchases at the online Book Fair support Ivy Hall PTO’s commitment to our educational community. Proceeds from Book Fair enable our library and classrooms to receive new books for all students to enjoy. In addition, Ivy Hall PTO provides a book to each student for their birthday or half birthday

Check your account to see if you have leftover funds on your E-Wallet. A portion of the sales benefit Ivy Hall PTO. Shop online athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to our Halloween Event and Purchase Dinner today!

Our annual Halloween Event is a Wildcat Community Favorite! Please join us on Fri, Oct 25! This year our Family Meal Deals will feature sandwiches from Original Bagel and Bialy and Pizza from Mug’s! Sandwiches include a bag of chips, all meal deals include a bottle of water and ice cream novelties. Pre-order yours today athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

This event is always a lot of fun because our whole community pitches in to make it a success! Sign up to decorate a space along our yellow brick road (formerly our Trunk or Treat) and pass out treats (provided by Ivy Hall PTO) to guests or to volunteer your time to help out. Signup athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

DAVE & BUSTER’S POWER CARD FUNDRAISER & IVY HALL SPIRIT NIGHT

We are excited to launch a new event that the whole Wildcat Community can enjoy together!

Power Card Fundraiser due Oct 30

Purchase Rechargeable Dave & Buster’s Power Cards for $10 or $20 and 50% of all purchases will benefit Ivy Hall PTO. Power Cards make great birthday and holiday gifts!

We will distribute pre-purchased Power Cards at our Ivy Hall Spirit Night. Any unclaimed cards can be picked up from PTO Board members in your neighborhood. Power Cards are on sale thru October 30 athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

Ivy Hall PTO’s Dave & Buster’s Spirit Night -On Monday November 4, 5-8pm, join us for an Ivy Hall PTO Spirit Night at Dave and Buster’s in Vernon Hills (424 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL in the Southwest corner of Hawthorn Mall). There is No School on Tuesday! 20% of all purchases made during Ivy Hall Spirit Night (snack, dinner, dessert, power cards/recharges, etc) will be donated back to Ivy Hall PTO when you mention Ivy Hall PTO or submit your Power Card purchase/recharge receipt to the Ivy Hall PTO table. We invite everyone to wear Ivy Hall Spirit Wear!

The fundraiser is open to all - so invite family and friends to purchase and join us for Spirit Night!

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming events!

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

• Fri, Oct 25, 6-8pm:The Wizard of Oz - Family Halloween Celebration
• Thurs Oct 31: Classroom Halloween Parties
• Mon, Nov 4, Dave and Buster’s Ivy Hall Spirit Night

Ivy Hall Yearbook sale and cover contest - coming soon

Yearbooks were NOT sold at registration this year for all D96 elementary schools.Ivy Hall PTO will open sales of Yearbooks around the second week in October. Our annual Yearbook Cover Contest will also kick off in October.Watch our blog for details!

REMINDER: Volunteer for Ivy Hall PTO Activities

The success of PTO activities depends on “You,” our volunteers. There are many exciting ways in which you can get involved. Curious? Head on over to the Membership Toolkit athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallptoand review available committee and volunteer positions.

If you have any questions about responsibilities or time commitments, please email the PTO at[emailprotected].

ONGOING IVY HALL PTO FUNDRAISERS

Shop online athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

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 tohttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallptoand 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 theBox Tops for Educationapp 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 athttp://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, visithttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallptoand click on the North Shore Plant Club Sign Up link.