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PTA Happenings: May 27- June 2, 2016

May 25, 2016 11:03 pm

FIELD DAY COMMITTEE:  Field Day is Friday, June 3rd. The morning session, 9:00 to 12:00, will be for AM Kindergarten, 3rd grade (Como-Sobanski and Tazioli) 4th  and 5th. The afternoon session, 12:30 to 3:00, is for PM Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade (Knutson and Taylor-Schlickman.) The kids will be outside and, weather permitting, will be playing games with water.  Students are able to wear swimsuits if they desire, but it is not required. Girls suits can be worn under their clothes during class. Don’t forget sunscreen (note: the school staff/parent volunteers cannot put this on for the students). If you are interested in volunteering to help with activities or are able to supply some water balloons, please follow this link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a44ada72fa3fc1-field If you have any questions please contact Sherri Kontos at sherri.kontos@pepsico.com or Julie Ratzki at julieratzki@yahoo.com


ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE: Let’s recycle all our old used markers and turn them into energy – clean fuel!  Please donate any old markers including dry erase and highlighters by giving them to your teachers Tuesday, May 31th – Monday, June 6th. Please count all your used markers and give them to your teacher. The class with the most markers collected will win Ivy Hill reusable water bottles!  See the letter on reverse side with more details about this great marker/Colorcycle  program.  Questions? Please contact Michelle Derochowski at michelledycus@gmail.com or Angela Zulaski at ajz95331@yahoo.com

ATTENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS: There is only one more month to get PTA reimbursement checks.  Debbie need all receipts and debit vouchers by June 13th.  Any questions contact Debbie Gagliano at dcgags@comcast.net or 773-771-3273.

PARENTS: Don’t forget to join Ivy Hill’s PTA when you register your child online for school next year!  We need your support to keep our programs and events going for the students.

School Supply Kits are On Sale NOW! Ivy Hill PTA offers our families the ability to purchase pre-packaged and approved school supply kits through our vendor, EPI. The sale is taking place now through the end of the school year and orders are being accepted Online ONLY. To order: Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks. Enter the school ID, IVY003. Follow the directions on the website to complete your order. All kits will be delivered to school and can be picked up during the Teacher Meet and Greet/Ice Cream Social prior to the first day of school. Questions? Please contact Julie Ratzki at 847 463-6277 or Liz Dombroski at 847 561-3897.

ATTENTION Ivy Hill Community: Please click on the link below to see how you can volunteer to help with all our 2016-17 PTA events for the next school year.  Our committee heads are looking for help with the following: Room Representative, Welcoming Committee, School Supplies, Running Club, Movie Night, Everybody Counts, Chess Club, Vision/Hearing Screening, Holiday Gift Shop, Education Fair, Lunchtime Readers, Fun Fair, Roller Skating Night,  Book Fair, Field Day, LMC, Garden Club, Musical Productions, Hospitality and Safety Patrol and Yearbook. 2016-2017 PTA Volunteer Sheet

BOX TOPS/SHOPAROO:  SUCCESS!    We have raised over $1,245.00 from collecting Box Tops this school year!  We are currently at $400.00 for the Shoparoo program!  Remember, Shoparoo to keep scanning receipts and collecting  Box Tops all summer long!  There is a Summer Box Top Contest so have your Box Tops ready for the 1st day of school!

We hope that the raffles were fun and motivating for everyone!   Ivy Hill PTA wants to thank everyone who participated in the Box Top and Shoparoo Programs this school year!

The following students are the winners of the last raffles for the school year: American Academy of Gymnastics open gym pass winners: Natalie Liigsoo, Alex Dubois, Julianna Maezes,William Nason, Kurinji Kumar Shivakumar.
Box Tops magnet winners: Lizzie & Kate Khalil, Boehm family, Nimmo family, Nathan Catlett, Paytuvi family.
Poster winners: Ashley Sullivan, Sofia Torres, Olivia Lombardi, Aidan Nasiatka, Julia Alferova, Karoon Krikorian, Sai Amish, Audrey Newman, Charlie Schreiner, Mikey Wolverton.

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

Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!

 

PTA Happenings May 20-26, 2016

May 23, 2016 4:26 am

FIELD DAY COMMITTEE:  Field Day is Friday, June 3rd. The morning session, 9:00 to 12:00, will be for AM Kindergarten, 3rd grade (Como-Sobanski and Tazioli) 4th  and 5th. The afternoon session, 12:30 to 3:00, is for PM Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade (Knutson and Taylor-Schlickman.) The kids will be outside and, weather permitting, will be playing games with water.  Students are able to wear swimsuits if they desire, but it is not required. Girls suits can be worn under their clothes during class. Don’t forget sunscreen (note: the school staff/parent volunteers cannot put this on for the students). If you are interested in volunteering to help with activities or are able to supply some water balloons, please follow this link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a44ada72fa3fc1-field If you have any questions please contact Sherri Kontos at sherri.kontos@pepsico.com or Julie Ratzki at julieratzki@yahoo.com

ATTENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS: There is only one more month to get PTA reimbursement checks.  Debbie need all receipts and debit vouchers by June 13th.  Any questions contact Debbie Gagliano at dcgags@comcast.net or 773-771-3273.
School Supply Kits are On Sale NOW! Ivy Hill PTA offers our families the ability to purchase pre-packaged and approved school supply kits through our vendor, EPI. The sale is taking place now through the end of the school year and orders are being accepted Online ONLY. To order: Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks. Enter the school ID, IVY003. Follow the directions on the website to complete your order. All kits will be delivered to school and can be picked up during the Teacher Meet and Greet/Ice Cream Social prior to the first day of school. Questions? Please contact Julie Ratzki at 847 463-6277 or Liz Dombroski at 847 561-3897.
PARENTS: Don’t forget to join Ivy Hill’s PTA when you register your child online for school next year!  We need your support to keep our programs and events going for the students.

EXT PTA MEETING: May. 24, 2016 @ 7:00 (last meeting of the year)

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: May 26 , 2016 @ 7:30 at South Middle School

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

Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!

PTA Happenings: May 13-19, 2016

May 12, 2016 6:20 am

GARDEN COMMITTEE: Let’s get ready to do some gardening!  All students will participate in the planting of the Ivy Hill garden plots on Monday, May 16th so please dress appropriately.  We will be planting a “Vegetable Dip Garden” – all those vegetable kids loved to dip in dressing.   Also, all the children will  get a chance to sample the vegetables they plant in a special “Vegetable Dip Tasting” after we harvest the vegetables in the fall.

ATTENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS: There is only one more month to get PTA reimbursement checks.  Debbie need all receipts and debit vouchers by June 13th.  Any questions contact Debbie Gagliano at dcgags@comcast.net or 773-771-3273.
School Supply Kits are On Sale NOW! Ivy Hill PTA offers our families the ability to purchase pre-packaged and approved school supply kits through our vendor, EPI. The sale is taking place now through the end of the school year and orders are being accepted Online ONLY. To order: Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks. Enter the school ID, IVY003. Follow the directions on the website to complete your order. All kits will be delivered to school and can be picked up during the Teacher Meet and Greet/Ice Cream Social prior to the first day of school. Questions? Please contact Julie Ratzki at 847 463-6277 or Liz Dombroski at 847 561-3897.
Teacher Appreciation Week:  Thank you to all our wonderful teachers and staff – we hope you enjoyed your Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you to all the Room Reps and all volunteers for their help in communicating the activities for the week and gathering pictures, cards and flowers!
Thank you to Julie Soderna for offering a wonderful exercise class for the staff!
Thank you to the Room Rep Committee for coordinating all the events and communications for the week!  Thank you to Melissa Sherman, Linda Boehm, Rekha Muruvinakombe-Adiga and Kelly Nix.
PARENTS: Don’t forget to join Ivy Hill’s PTA when you register your child online for school next year!  We need your support to keep our programs and events going for the students.
ABC25 NEWS: ABC/25 Foundation’s Membership Drive for 2016-17 is now underway!  Be sure to sign up to join ABC/25 Foundation when you register your child online for school next year.  With a minimum $40 donation, your family can join ABC/25 and help Ivy Hill earn a $2500 grant which is given when 25% of Ivy Hill  families join.  ABC/25 Foundation is the fundraising partner of D25, raising money to support innovation, creativity, and excellence in our children’s classrooms.
ABC/25 Foundation and ComEd’s Hourly Pricing Program are hosting a Virtual STEM Fair for District 25 students. The Virtual STEM Fair challenges students to explore, examine and analyze scientific questions and have fun! There’s also an opportunity to help raise money for ABC/25 teacher grants.   Students will submit videos on their projects online!
Cash prizes are awarded per age group(K-2, 3-5, 6-8) by a panel of ComEd and STEM industry professionals. Deadline to submit projects online is May 20,2016 Learn more and register at www.abc25.org Questions? email abc25president@gmail.com
We Need YOU! Join the ABC/25 Foundation Board and IMPACT the District 25 learning environment! The ABC/25 Foundation is a volunteer organization that since its inception has raised and contributed more than $1 million in teacher and school grants for District 25. There are still various openings for the 2016-2017 school year. ABC/25 Foundation Board – Co-President(1), Vice President of Fundraising,  Secretary,  Directors at Large (2), School Co-Liaisons for Dryden (1),  South (2). Just Move it! Challenge – Co-Race Director (1)For detailed job descriptions visit www.abc25.org
Questions? Contact Doris or Laura for more information abc25president@gmail.com

NEXT PTA MEETING: May. 24, 2016 @ 7:00 (last meeting of the year)

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: May 12, , 2016 @ 7:30 at South Middle School

Don’t forget to  like-facebook Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook! Or online at ivyhillpta.org

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!

PTA Happenings: May 6-12, 2016

May 5, 2016 9:30 pm

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE: Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week!  Thank you for your participation!

Monday, May 9: Let’s “Sweet” It All Out
Julie Soderna, an Ivy Hill mom and fitness instructor, will be providing a fun high intensity/low impact interval workout from 4:00-5:00 pm in the gym for all teachers and staff.

Tuesday, May 10: “Ten sweet fingers, ten sweet toes. Boy or Girl, Who Will Know?
Please bring in one baby picture of your child this morning (write the name on back). Teachers will be guessing the baby pictures of each of their students! Their picture will be displayed and returned to you the following week.
Wednesday, May 11: Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is Sweet and so are you” ~Flower Day
Have your child bring in one flower for their teacher (a flower from your garden would be great).  One flower from each student will create a beautiful bouquet!

Thursday, May 12: A Note of Thanks
Have your child write a note of thanks to their teacher. Make a card, hand-write a note on a sheet of paper or draw a picture.

Friday, May 13: “How Sweet it is to be Just like you” ~Favorite Color or Sports Team
Have your child wear their teacher’s favorite color or favorite team shirt.
If you have additional questions, please contact your Room Reps!
School Supplies Kits are On Sale NOW! Ivy Hill PTA offers our families the ability to purchase pre-packaged and approved school supply kits through our vendor, EPI. The sale is taking place now through the end of the school year and orders are being accepted Online ONLY. To order: Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks. Enter the school ID, IVY003. Follow the directions on the website to complete your order. All kits will be delivered to school and can be picked up during the Teacher Meet and Greet/Ice Cream Social prior to the first day of school. Questions? Please contact Julie Ratzki at 847 463-6277 or Liz Dombroski at 847 561-3897. 
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE: A big thank you to all you Ivy Hill students who donated used shoes to our Reuse-A-Shoe drive.  We collected 212 pairs of shoes!!!!  Thank you to Kate Buttita and the Environmental Awareness Committee for organizing this amazing collection.
ABC25 NEWS: ABC/25 Foundation’s Membership Drive for 2016-17 is now underway!  Be sure to sign up to join ABC/25 Foundation when you register your child online for school next year.  With a minimum $40 donation, your family can join ABC/25 and help Ivy Hill earn a $2500 grant which is given when 25% of Ivy Hill  families join.  ABC/25 Foundation is the fundraising partner of D25, raising money to support innovation, creativity, and excellence in our children’s classrooms.
ABC/25 Foundation and ComEd’s Hourly Pricing Program are hosting a Virtual STEM Fair for District 25 students. The Virtual STEM Fair challenges students to explore, examine and analyze scientific questions and have fun! There’s also an opportunity to help raise money for ABC/25 teacher grants.   Students will submit videos on their projects online!
Cash prizes are awarded per age group(K-2, 3-5, 6-8) by a panel of ComEd and STEM industry professionals. Deadline to submit projects online is May 20,2016 Learn more and register at www.abc25.org Questions? email abc25president@gmail.com
We Need YOU! Join the ABC/25 Foundation Board and IMPACT the District 25 learning environment! The ABC/25 Foundation is a volunteer organization that since its inception has raised and contributed more than $1 million in teacher and school grants for District 25. There are still various openings for the 2016-2017 school year. ABC/25 Foundation Board – Co-President(1), Vice President of Fundraising,  Secretary,  Directors at Large (2), School Co-Liaisons for Dryden (1),  South (2). Just Move it! Challenge – Co-Race Director (1)For detailed job descriptions visit www.abc25.org
Questions? Contact Doris or Laura for more information abc25president@gmail.com

NEXT PTA MEETING: May. 24, 2016 @ 7:00 (last meeting of the year)

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: May 12, , 2016 @ 7:30 at South Middle School

Don’t forget to  like-facebook Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook! Or online at ivyhillpta.org

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!