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PTA Happenings April 1-7, 2016

March 31, 2016 6:02 pm

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE: Start collecting your new and gently used books (suitable for K – 6th graders) for the Ivy Hill Book Drive which will take place 3/30 – 4/13.  Collection bins will be located in the Commons area.   All these books will be donated to Bernie’s Book Bank to increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers & school age children throughout Chicagoland.  Please put your books in a plastic bag with your name and grade on it before placing them in the bins as we will be holding a raffle for prizes at the end of the drive.  If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Derochowski, michelledycus@gmail.com,The Environmental Awareness Committee.
 
Note, we will also be holding our “Reuse-A-Shoe” drive, plastic bag collection and E-Waste drive during Earth week,  April 18 – 22nd  so start collecting your old used shoes, plastic bags and old small electronics such as cell phones, digital cameras, IPod devices…as well.
 

JUST MOVE IT! CHALLENGE – is quickly approaching. Even though the deadline has passed to receive a free Tshirt and reduced entry fee, you can still register for the Just Move It challenge. Please use this link http://jmichallenge.org/registration/  to sign up and join the race, whether you want to run, walk or volunteer. Any questions please reach out to Katie Rausch, our school JMI representative! katier18@yahoo.com

BOOK FAIR is Wednesday, April 13th from 3:30pm-8:00pm.  The Ivy Hill PTA is once again partnering with Scholastic Books to bring you this year’s BOOK FAIR fundraiser!  Scholastic brings a wide variety of books, many at discounted prices.  Please join us and stock up on some new books to keep the kids reading as the school year comes to a close and summer is just around the corner!  Students will have an opportunity to preview the books during class, on Tuesday, April 12th.  We need volunteers for both the preview day and the Book Fair.  Watch for an email from the school messenger regarding signing up to volunteer.  If you have questions regarding volunteer opportunities or general questions about book fair, please contact Rekha Muruvinakombe at resrini@yahoo.com or  Lynn Feder at lynnfeder@hotmail.com.

The nominations for the PTA Executive Committee for next year are:
            For Co-President                                 Louann Benbow
            For C0-President                                 Luanne Eisenhardt
            For 1st Vice President                         Lucy Block
            For 2nd Vice President                       Nikki Wolverton
            For 3rd Vice President                        Suzanne Krause
            For 3rd Vice President                        Caroleen Guiwargis
            For Treasurer                                         Joelle Vena
            For Secretary                                         Jennifer Sadowski
We will be voting on the slate at the April 5th meeting . Nominations from the floor will be accepted, as well.  Please plan to attend this meeting – your votes are needed!

NEXT PTA MEETING: April. 5, 2016 @ 7:00

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: April 7, 2016 @ 7:30 at South Middle School

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PTA Happenings March 11-17,2016

March 10, 2016 8:11 pm

FREE Training Sessions for Just Move it! ChallengeWhether it’s your first race or your 100th, ALL Levels of walkers and runners are invited to Runner’s High ‘n Tri for FREE training sessions to prepare for the Just Move it! Challenge* on April 16th. Come to one or as many sessions as you’d like. Participants that attend all FIVE sessions will earn a chance to win great prizes
When:             Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 AM    3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, and 4/9
Where:           Runner’s High ‘n Tri, 121 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights
Ages:               Youth and Adults
Skill Level:    Runners, walkers, ALL skill levels are welcome!
Prizes **:    1. One pair of shoes professionally fitted by a Runner’s High ‘n Tri expert (Adult)   One Timex watch (Youth)
** Participants who attend all five sessions will be eligible to enter a drawing for the prizes above. One award will be given to an adult participant and one award will be given to a youth (17 & under). Prizes have been donated by Runner’s High ‘n Tri.
Registration, Volunteering, and Event Details: http://www.jmichallenge.org
RUN, WALK, DONATE OR HELP! Just Move it! Contact your school representative Katie Rausch  katier18@yahoo.comwith with questions or suggestions. *All proceeds go to the Scholarship and Grant Fund, benefiting the education of School.

BOX TOPS/SHOPAROO:  Congratulations!!
Our lucky Box Tops and Shoparoo raffle winners are:
Box Tops winner:  Mikey Morrison- Kidsnips gift certificate
Shoparoo winners of $5.00 Family Video gift certificates are:
Praveena Aaradhya-Nischal
Kelly Nix-Timmy
Jill Capito-Jake
Jennifer Amling-Michael-Natalie

The nominations for the PTA Executive Committee for next year are:
            For Co-President                                 Louann Benbow
            For C0-President                                 Luanne Eisenhardt
            For 1st Vice President                         Lucy Block
            For 2nd Vice President                       Nikki Wolverton
            For 3rd Vice President                        Suzanne Krause
            For 3rd Vice President                        Caroleen Guiwargis
            For Treasurer                                         Joelle Vena
            For Secretary                                         Jennifer Sadowski
We will be voting on the slate at the April 5th meeting . Nominations from the floor will be accepted, as well.  Please plan to attend this meeting – your votes are needed!

I FIVES go to: The Nominating Committee Sharon Bank, Becky Brown, Luanne Eisenhardt,  Lynn Feder, Sherry Geer, Claudia Kowalski and Claudine Mele
The Movie Night Committee  Amy Hoffman and Caroleen Guiwargis
Thank you for all your hard work!!

NEXT PTA MEETING: April. 5, 2016 @ 7:00


NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: March 7, 2016 @ 7:30 at South Middle School

Don’t forget to  like-facebook Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!

PTA Happenings March 4-10, 2016

March 3, 2016 6:53 pm

REFLECTIONS:  Congratulations for all who participated in Reflections this year! Your projects will be displayed in the gym at Thomas Middle School on March 9th at 6:45. There will be a reception to congratulate you on your accomplishments and you will be able to take your project home!  Also, a big congratulations to Thomas Wojick, Gianna Mele and Natalie Michael who have advanced from region to state. There will be be a reception for them on March 8th at 7:00 at Eisenhower Junior High School in Hoffman Estates! Be sure to find Mrs. Mele to take your pictures for the yearbook at both events! She is so proud of everyone who ‘Let Their Imaginations Fly’ this year!

LUNCH TIME READERS:  was held from the week of January 26th – 4th March 2016. Throughout the six weeks, students read the assigned book during the week, met in small groups once a week where discussions and activities were lead by  Parent Volunteers. Committee would like to thank Sherry Kontos, Emily Morrison, Denise Wagner, Lucy Block, Jennifer Sadowski, Charles Van Hoy, Suzy Krause, Jennifer Baumeister, Kara Janus, Diane Liigsoo, Shradda Agrawal, Lynn Feder, Shruti Mahishi.  Special thanks to Judy Newman for leading two groups. We would also like to thank Teachers, LMC and office staff for their help and support.
There will be a Lunch Time Readers celebration with pizza and popsicles  on March 8th during Lunch hours in the gym. Third grade LTR participants will meet from 12:15-12:45 p.m.  Fourth and Fifth grade LTR participants will meet 12:45-1:15 p.m. A permission slip was sent home and will need to be turned in before Monday, March 7th. We cannot accept students without permission slips. Students will receive a free book as an incentive for participating in the program.

JUST MOVE IT! CHALLENGE: Please remember to register online for the Just Move It! Challenge by 3/31 to be guaranteed your race t-shirt in your school color.  http://jmichallenge.org/registration/  Don’t want to run but still want to be part of the fun…..Volunteer!  We have many volunteer opportunities!  Check them out here and sign up today.  http://jmichallenge.org/volunteer/  Contact your school representative Katie Rausch  katier18@yahoo.comwith  questions or suggestions.  *All proceeds go to the Scholarship and Grant Fund, benefiting the education of School District 25 students through PTA scholarships and the ABC/25 Foundation Grant selection.

MOVIE NIGHT for grades K-2 is March 11th at 6:30 pm.  Doors open at 6:30PM and the movie will start promptly at 6:45 PM.  Parents should pick their child up at 8:30 PM.  Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and their favorite stuffed animal to enjoy the movie.  Movie Night Permission   Please return your signed permissions slips and money by Thursday Mar 10th. Questions?  Contact Amy Hoffman (amyhoffman3@gmail.com) or Caroleen Guiwargis (cguiwargis@yahoo.com)

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE:  The Yearbook committee has already begun making pages.Please be sure to get your photos in ASAP  at https://images.memoryebooks.com/login. If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 402723591.

The Teachnology fair is coming up on March 9th from 7-9pm at Thomas.  Parent and student volunteers are needed  go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a9ad29a3fb6-student/

Attention 5th Graders… Get your Timberwolves Gear! The Thomas Middle School spring spiritwear sale starts on March 1! Orders will be delivered to your child’s elementary school. Please see  2016 Thomas Spring Flyer2 for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Moran (rrmm2225@gmail.com) Brett Hackmann (bretthackmann@gmail.com).

I FIVES go to: Reflections Committee Claudine Mele and Lunch Time Readers committee Praveena Aradhya and Soumya Subash.  Thank you for all your hard work!!

NEXT PTA MEETING: March. 8, 2016 @ 7:00  * This is a change of date from previous Happenings

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: March 10 @ 7:30 at South Middle School

Don’t forget to  like-facebook Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!