FIELD DAY: is Friday, May 29. The morning session will be for K(AM), 4 and 5 and will run from approximately 9 – 12. The afternoon session is for K(PM), 1, 2 and 3 and will run from approximately 12:45 – 3:00. The kids will be outside and weather permitting, will be playing lots of games with water, so don’t forget your bathing suites (optional and should be worn under clothes for the girls, during class) and sun screen (the school staff/parent volunteers cannot put this on for the students). If you are interested in volunteering to help with the activities or are able to supply some water balloons, please follow this link www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050F49ACAB2DA13-20151/. If you have any questions please contact Sherri Kontos at sherri.kontos@pepsico.com or Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: There is still time to purchase the school supplies your child will need for the 2015-2016 school year. School supply kits may be purchased on-line by going to http://www.shopttkits.com: account number 1249. Please be sure to purchase the kit for the grade your child is entering. Also, please note, the price for the school supply kits is not included in the school registration fee. Kits are purchased separately. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer (847)924-9087.
PTA BY-LAWS: are posted in the case outside of the school and in the PTA box in the office. Changes were made and will be voted on at the first meeting of the next school year. Click here for more information on the changes and the rationale for the changes. Questions? Contact Luanne Eisenhardt at Lbeisenhardt@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: This school year is coming to an end, but we need volunteers for all of our PTA events for next year! Please fill out the form to volunteer for the 2015-2016 school year. Committee members will contact you when needed.
REIMBURSEMENTS: Deadline for this year’s submissions is Monday, June 15th. You will not be eligible for reimbursement after that date. Contact Debbie at Dcgags@comcast.net
It’s time for Dining for Dollars$$!! We invite you to dine at Chipotle in Arlington Heights (at Northpoint Shopping Center, 338 E. Rand Rd.) this Monday, May 18 from 4-8 pm. Chipotle will donate 50% of your total bill to Ivy Hill PTA. This is our ONLY Dining for Dollars event this school year, and the 50% that goes to Ivy Hill is an amazing percentage — so hope you will consider participating! Click here for the flyer. Please bring the flyer with you, or show it on your phone, when ordering. If you forget the flyer, that’s ok, just tell them you are there for the Ivy Hill PTA fundraiser, and we’ll still get the credit! Don’t forget to tell your family& friends to come support us, too! Any questions-please contact Carla Kim, cmk17@sbcgobal.net or Lynn Feder, lynnfeder@hotmail.com.
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The outgoing PTA Board members: Denise Schreiner, Kara Janus, Dina Oberman, Carla Kim, Lynn Feder & Judy Newman. Thank you for all your years of service (past & future) to the PTA. For those of you leaving Ivy Hill, you will be missed!!