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Ivy Hill PTA Happenings
11/10/23
This Upcoming Week's Events
- Friday, November 17th Ivy Hill Spirit Day - Dress Up Fancy
Save the Date! Book Fair - Friday, December 1st AFTER SCHOOL
FUN!
MORE INFO TO COME NEXT WEEK...
Chess Club Returning to Ivy Hill - Call for Volunteers!
We are excited to announce that the Chess Club will be returning to Ivy Hill this January! The Chess Club meets weekly over the lunch hour during those chilly winter months. More info to come - for now, we are seeking VOLUNTEERS! Please note, no chess experience is necessary (for kids or volunteers); chess club is a great place to learn the game and have fun! Kids will have the opportunity to to learn the game and play against peers.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email stefanielynnbrown@gmail.com for more information. We are looking to assemble volunteers now before the holidays.
Note: All volunteers are required to complete a screening process (including fingerprinting).
Ivy Hill Family Day @ the Chicago Wolves Hockey Game!
Join friends and family at the January 28th game, 3pm puck drop!
Tickets for sale with link on flyer and everyone gets a free knit hat. Come see Ivy Hill light up the board!
2023-2024 Ivy Hill PTA Committee Sheet - NEW COMMITTEES ADDED - TRIVIA and PATIO PARTIES
Are you interested in planning an event? Does an adult trivia night sound fun? Would you like to assist in planning Patio Parties for the spring? If YES, take a look at the PTA Committee Sheet linked below - there are TWO NEW committees! Planning is beginning soon so don't delay! Emily B and Jackie S (our amazing 3rd VPs) need your help :)
Members may add themselves to this sheet if they are interested in joining a committee this year.
If you are looking to volunteer time or donate items, watch for Sign Up Geniuses throughout the year as things come up. Some items are one time events (Ex: Fun Fair) and some are spread throughout the year (Ex: Staff Events). **This is NOT the sign up for Room Rep (room parents who plan parties).
NEW Magnets and Stickers Available Online
Buy a car/fridge magnet or water bottle sticker online on Givebacks and it will be sent home with your child in their backpack - so easy!!
Show your Ivy Hill spirit everywhere you go!
GiveBacks Store Krispy Kreme Deal!
Buy a dozen (or more!) donuts and redeem at your leisure at the nearest Krispy Kreme store! Ivy Hill PTA earns as you enjoy warm, yummy treats!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Lunchtime Programs
- Chess Club - see details listed above
- Lunchtime Readers - more information to come
Join the PTA and help Ivy Hill reach our membership goal plus the kids get to have a special guest appearance!
Our current PTA membership is up to 228 members. That's a significant increase from last year. Thank you everyone for supporting the Ivy Hill PTA!!
We are only 22 members away from having a special guest make an appearance at lunch!!!! Click the QR code or link below to join!
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear is available for purchase.
Check out our online store and show your IVY pride, while supporting our PTA!
Use this link to purchase your items.
I-Fives
THANK YOU to all the REFLECTIONS ART contest participants for submitting your work. Best of luck!
THANK YOU to all the Dads on Recess volunteers for making recess a little more fun!
THANK YOU to all those that DONATED to the Coat, Hat and Mitten drive to help others in need.
Calendar
- Friday, November 17th Ivy Hill Spirit Day - Dress Up Fancy
- Friday, December 1st - Book Fair
- Friday, December 22nd Ivy Hill Spirit Day - Pajama Day
- Wednesday, January 10th PTA MEETING at 7PM in the LMC of Ivy RSVP below to add to your calendar.
- Friday, January 26th Ivy Hill Spirit Day - Backwards Day
- Sunday, January 28th Ivy Hill Family Day @ The Chicago Wolves Hockey game
Yearbook Pictures Submission
Please submit photos to be included in the Yearbook from the following events via the link below:
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Last School Year
- Field Day (Friday, June 2, 2023)
Current School Year
- Welcome to Kindergarten (Wednesday, August 8, 2023)
- Meet the Teacher and Ice Cream Social (Wednesday, August 16, 2023)
- First day of School (Thursday, August 17, 2023)
- Picture Day (Thursday, August 24, 2023)
- Fun Fair (Friday, September 8, 2023)
- Movie Night (Friday, September 29, 2023)
- Halloween Parade and Room Parties (Tuesday, October 31, 2023)
JOIN the PTA!
Why join?
- PTA provides the opportunity for parents to take an active role in their child's educational environment.
- PTA sponsors many school events such as Fun Fair, Field Day, Movie Night, Book Fair, Picture Day and Yearbooks.
- The PTA provides birthday books for all students.
- Opportunities to volunteer in your kids classroom and lunch periods.
- Get access to the school directory.
- Priority volunteer opportunities for school events such as Fun Fair, Field Day, Movie Night and Book Fair.
- Scan the QR code or click the link below to purchase a membership. https://ivyhill.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
PTA Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024, 07:00 PM
2211 North Burke Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Contact Us
Email: ivyhillhappenings@gmail.com
Location: 2211 N Burke Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Facebook: facebook.com/ivyhillelementarypta
Twitter: @ivyhillpta