MOVIE NIGHT: for grades 3-5 is October 16th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the movie will start promptly at 6:45 PM. Parents should pick their chilren up at 8:45 PM. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and their favorite stuffed animal to enjoy the movie. Fall Movie Night Permission Slips went home today by backpack mail. Please return your signed permissions slips and money by Thursday Oct. 15th. Questions? Contact Caroleen Guiwargis (cguiwargis@yahoo.com) or Amy Hoffman (amye_hoffman@wowway.com).
REFLECTIONS: Let Your Imagination Fly! There is still time! All Reflections projects are due on Oct. 23rd. Turn all projects into the office to be displayed! Don’t forget the student entry form including: Title of artwork, Artwork details, Artist statement. Questions? Contact Claudine Mele (cmmele@gmail.com)
EVERYBODY COUNTS: Will be held November 9th-13th. Throughout the week, each grade will participate in activities with the help of parent volunteers to learn more about children with different types of disabilities. We are looking for additional volunteers. Each volunteer will work either a complete morning session (9:15 – 12:15) or a complete afternoon session (1:30-3:30). If you would like to volunteer or need more information, please send a email to Soumya Subash subashsoumya@gmail.com or Krupa Gawade krupagawade@yahoo.com.
PTA MEMBERSHIP – It’s never too late to join!!! We are currently hosting our second membership drive of the school year. Beginning today until Friday, October 16, any new memberships received will be eligible for a drawing to win a front parking space the night of Open House (October 22). You can find a membership form on the school’s website, under “for families”. Click on PTA and then choose PTA forms. Our goal is to reach 100% participation this year!!! Questions? Contact Judy Newman (judy.ivyhillmom@gmail.com) or Colleen Wytmar (colleen@wytmar.com).
BOX TOPS/LABELS COMMITTEE: October is double sweeps month! We can rake in the entries for Ivy Hill for a chance to win $1,000.00! It’s completely free and all you do is scan in your receipts for purchases you normally make. It only takes a few seconds. It’s quick, easy and did we mention a FREE way to earn money for the school! If you haven’t already downloaded the Shoparoo app, go to Shoparoo.com and sign up using the referral code: Clond536. Be sure to read additional details and frequently asked questions about the Shoparoo program while you are there.
Is Shoparoo safe? YES it is! Shoparoo’s Privacy Policy: All user data provided to brands is aggregated — no personal or contact information will be shared. In fact, Shoparoo participants can choose to remain completely anonymous without even providing their name. In addition, users can always cross out any items or information on receipts such as credit card information, or simply choose to not submit a particular receipt.
No School Oct. 9th and Oct 12th – Enjoy the long weekend!
NEXT PTA MEETING: Nov 10th @ 7:00
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: OCT. 15th 7:00 at Thomas Middle School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
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