FUN FAIR COMMITTEE: Fun Fair is our biggest event where we need YOU to help make it a success. Friday, February 3rd from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. the kids come in and have a great time playing games with their friends. We need moms, dads, and high-schoolers to volunteer and make the night successful! The pre-sale wristband price is $12. The cost on the night of Fun Fair will be $15. Click the attached link and join in all the fun! Dedicate a hour, baked goods or drinks and watch the kids have a blast. Fun Fair SignUp Genius. Thank you. If you have any questions about the link please contact Caroleen Guiwargis cguiwargis@yahoo.com
CHESS CLUB COMMITTEE: Registration deadline extended to February 3! Calling all chess enthusiasts in grades 1-5! Chess Club is coming on Monday, Jan. 30th, but there is still time to register. We will have an instructional video during lunch recess on 1/30, so chess experience is not necessary. Chess Club will meet during lunch recess on 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13 & 3/20. We always need volunteers, and knowledge of chess is NOT required. It’s a great way to help out your child’s school without a big time commitment. Questions? Contact Becky Brown (bbecky4936@gmail.com) or Julie Soderna (julie@soderna.com)
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: WE NEED YOUR NOMINATIONS! The nomination process to elect the 2017-2018 IVY HILL PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE is underway! Please seriously consider who you know that might be qualified to serve in the following positions: Co-President (Presides over meetings and is responsible for general direction of PTA), 1st VP (Manage Volunteer Lists and Plan Year End Celebration), 3rd VP (Ways & Means) and Secretary (Monthly Meeting Minutes and PTA Correspondence). Please nominate your friends, neighbors, or even yourself for these rewarding PTA positions that directly impact and benefit our children at Ivy Hill. You can nominate candidates by filling out a nomination ballot (copies are available at the school or can be downloaded here) and placing it in the nomination box in the school OR by completing nominations online at Live Nomination Ballot. Nominations need to be submitted by Monday, February 13th. 2017-2018 officer Nomination Printable Ballot.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COUNCIL PTA: Deadline Extended– AHML/AHPTA/AHSD Technology Fair Information. District 25 and Arlington Heights Council of PTAs will join with Arlington Heights Memorial Library for a Technology Fair on Saturday, March 4th, 2017. Students can either demonstrate how they use technology to the Arlington Heights community or volunteer to assist AHML staff during the event. . Projects to be presented will be selected by AHML to ensure appropriate space and topic. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS REGISTRATION FORM BY SUNDAY JANUARY 29th, 2017. Technology Fair Registration Form Selected presenters will be notified by February 6th, 2017. Questions? Please email: ahptacouncilprograms@gmail.com
- A minimum of 3.0 out of a 4.0 unweighted grading scale is required.
- The graduating senior mus be enrolling in a college or university in education or education-related degree program, which requires certification from a State Board of Education.
- A transcript with a minimum of 7 semester high school grades must accompany the application. Online-scholarship-announcement.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Feb. 16, 2017 @ 7:30, Dryden Elementary School
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