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PTA Happenings – Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2017

 

MEMBERSHIP – Directory 2017-2018 – Thank you to everyone who has joined the Ivy Hill PTA this year!  The student directory has been updated and you should now have access.  If you would like access, it is not too late to join the PTA.  Not only will you gain access to the directory and on-line calendar, but you will help support all of our wonderful activities and programs.  Simply compLete this PTA Membership Application-2017-2018 and return it via backpack mail.  Should you have any questions, please contact Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.

STRESS-FREE FUNDRAISER:  Back by popular demand!!!  Our “Stress Free Fundraiser” was so successful last year, that we are doing it again this year!  This year, it is the only fall fundraiser we are doing, so please consider participating!  Like last year, we are striving for each family to donate 3 hours of your time and $30 towards our fundraising efforts.  Our PTA sponsors many great activities throughout the year, and we can’t do it without your time and money!  Remember all donations towards our Stress Free Fundraiser are tax deductible, and 100% of the money you donate will go towards the great activities sponsored by our PTA!  If you have any questions, please contact Caroleen Guiwargis at cguiwargis@yahoo.com or Kelly Nix at Kelly.nix630@gmail.com

 

REFLECTIONS COMMITTEE:  This year’s Reflections theme is:  Within Reach!  To participate there are a few easy steps…

  1. Turn in your student interest form into the office.
  2. The rules and entry form will then be sent to you.
  3. Create using dance, music, writing, film, photography and/or visual arts!
  4. Turn in your project by October 27th!
  5. Let your creativity be recognized and acknowledged!

For more information contact:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

*New this year…Come to the Reflections kickoff night at South Middle School on Oct. 2nd at 6:00! There will be stations for you to create, and you might get some ideas for your project!!!*  Registration for this event is full, however, please sign up to be put on a wait list.  Reflections Kickoff Registration

PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping!  See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.

I Fives go to:  Garden Committee, Michelle Derochowski and Lisa Nason for coordinating our Fall Harvest and the volunteers who helped make it a success; Juvenile Protection Committee, Stephanie Horvath and Kathy Thompson for coordinating the weather trailer event.

NEXT PTA MEETING:   November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  October 19, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary 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 – September 22-28, 2017

GARDEN COMMITTEE:  It’s Salsa tasting time!  As you may recall, your children helped plant a Salsa garden in the spring.  Now that it’s harvest time, your children will have the opportunity to sample some of the lovely vegetables they planted such as tomatoes, onions, green, jalapeno and Serrano peppers in a salsa we will be serving with chips during lunch on Wednesday, 9/27.

Don’t forget PICTURE DAY is September 26, 2017.

STRESS-FREE FUNDRAISER:  Back by popular demand!!!  Our “Stress Free Fundraiser” was so successful last year, that we are doing it again this year!  This year, it is the only fall fundraiser we are doing, so please consider participating!  Like last year, we are striving for each family to donate 3 hours of your time and $30 towards our fundraising efforts.  Our PTA sponsors many great activities throughout the year, and we can’t do it without your time and money!  Remember all donations towards our Stress Free Fundraiser are tax deductible, and 100% of the money you donate will go towards the great activities sponsored by our PTA!  If you have any questions, please contact Caroleen Guiwargis at cguiwargis@yahoo.com or Kelly Nix at Kelly.nix630@gmail.com

 

REFLECTIONS:  This year’s Reflections theme is:  Within Reach!  To participate there are a few easy steps…

  1. Turn in your student interest form into the office.
  2. The rules and entry form will then be sent to you.
  3. Create using dance, music, writing, film, photography and/or visual arts!
  4. Turn in your project by October 27th!
  5. Let your creativity be recognized and acknowledged!

For more information contact:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

*New this year…Come to the Reflections kickoff night at South Middle School on Oct. 2nd at 6:00! There will be stations for you to create and you might get some ideas for your project!!!* Please register for this event with the attached link.  Reflections Kickoff Registration

PTA MEMBERSHIP:  It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA!  Membership ($10 for individual, $15 for family) includes online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Running Club, Chess Club, and many, many more.  To join, click the Ivy Hill PTA Membership application 2017-2018  Questions?  Contact Louann Benbow (benbowunit@gmail.com).

PTA COMMITTEES:  Is your PTA committee looking to promote an event or share a link for volunteer sign-up? Contact the WebMasters and let us help you get the word out!  Our Ivy Hill Community would love to see what exciting events are on the horizon and find out how they can help.  Send an e-mail to Emily emmorrison@sbcglobal.net and Jennifer Jenzerbenz@gmail.com to get the process started.  Don’t forget to CC our two Co-Presidents so they can keep up with your amazing efforts!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, please like our PTA Facebook page “Ivy Hill Elementary PTA.”  We appreciate your interest in building our community and thank you in advance for liking posts to help the messages spread to a wider audience!

PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping!  See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.

NEXT PTA MEETING:   November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  October 19, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary 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 – September 15-21, 2017

NOTES FROM THE CO-PRESIDENTS

Thank you to everyone who attended our first meeting this week! It was so nice to see familiar and new faces.  We look forward to seeing you all again next month.  Be sure to reach out to someone new to Ivy Hill and welcome them to attend the next meeting!   If you are new, please don’t hesitate to walk up to an individual or a group and introduce yourself.  We promise you this is a great group and you will find your place(s)! It’s important to remember that we are all parents volunteering our time to give all our children enriching experiences while at Ivy Hill!

STRESS-FREE FUNDRAISER

Back by popular demand!!!  Our “Stress Free Fundraiser” was so successful last year, that we are doing it again this year!  You should have received the flyer through back pack mail today.  This year, it is the only fall fundraiser we are doing, so please consider participating!  Like last year, we are striving for each family to donate 3 hours of your time and $30 towards our fundraising efforts.  Our PTA sponsors many great activities throughout the year, and we can’t do it without your time and money!  Remember all donations towards our Stress Free Fundraiser are tax deductible, and 100% of the money you donate will go towards the great activities sponsored by our PTA!  If you have any questions, please contact Caroleen Guiwargis at cguiwargis@yahoo.com or Kelly Nix at Kelly.nix630@gmail.com

REFLECTIONS

This year’s Reflections theme is:  Within Reach!  To participate there are a few easy steps…

  1. Turn in your student interest form into the office.
  2. The rules and entry form will then be sent to you.
  3. Create using dance, music, writing, film, photography and/or visual arts!
  4. Turn in your project by October 27th!
  5. Let your creativity be recognized and acknowledged!

For more information contact:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

*New this year…Come to the Reflections kickoff night at South Middle School on Oct. 2nd at 6:00! There will be stations for you to create and you might get some ideas for your project!!!*

PTA MEMBERSHIP

It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA!  Membership ($10 for individual, $15 for family) includes online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Running Club, Chess Club, and many, many more.  To join, click the Ivy Hill PTA Membership application 2017-2018  Questions?  Contact Louann Benbow (benbowunit@gmail.com).

PTA COMMITTEES

Is your PTA committee looking to promote an event or share a link for volunteer sign-up? Contact the WebMasters and let us help you get the word out!  Our Ivy Hill Community would love to see what exciting events are on the horizon and find out how they can help.  Send an e-mail to Emily emmorrison@sbcglobal.net and Jennifer Jenzerbenz@gmail.com to get the process started.  Don’t forget to CC our two Co-Presidents so they can keep up with your amazing efforts!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, please like our PTA Facebook page “Ivy Hill Elementary PTA.”  We appreciate your interest in building our community and thank you in advance for liking posts to help the messages spread to a wider audience!

PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping!  See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.

NEXT PTA MEETING:   November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 21, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary 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 – September 8-14, 2017

REFLECTIONS 2017-2018

This year’s Reflections theme is:  Within Reach!  To participate there are a few easy steps…

  1. Turn in your student interest form into the office.
  2. The rules and entry form will then be sent to you.
  3. Create using dance, music, writing, film, photography and/or visual arts!
  4. Turn in your project by October 27th!
  5. Let your creativity be recognized and acknowledged!

For more information contact:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

*New this year…Come to the Reflections kickoff night at South Middle School on Oct. 2nd at 6:00! There will be stations for you to create and you might get some ideas for your project!!!*

PTA MEMBERSHIP

It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTAMembership ($10 for individual, $15 for family) includes online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Running Club, Chess Club, and many, many more.  To join, click the Ivy Hill PTA Membership application 2017-2018  Questions?  Contact Louann Benbow (benbowunit@gmail.com).

IVY HILL PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping!  See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.

Save the Date – PICTURE DAY is coming up on September 26th!

FIRST PTA MEETING:  September 12, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 21, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary 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 – September 1-7, 2017

Welcome back, Ivy Hill Families!!!

The first PTA General Meeting is on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the PTA and its various committees. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Contact our PTA Co-Presidents Luanne Eisenhardt (Lbeisenhardt@yahoo.com) or Suzanne Krause (svkrause@hotmail.com) with questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

PTA MEMBERSHIP

It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTAMembership ($10 for individual, $15 for family) includes online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Running Club, Chess Club, and many, many more.   To join, click the Ivy Hill PTA Membership application 2017-2018  Questions?  Contact Louann Benbow (benbowunit@gmail.com).

IVY HILL PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping!  See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.

 I Fives go to:

Welcoming Committee ChairsKatie Hacias, Becky Foster, and Katie Rausch for organizing a fun and successful Welcome Picnic for incoming Ivy Hill kindergartners and their families.
Thanks to all the parent volunteers who came out to help welcome all our new students and their families!
School Supply Committee – Julie Ratzki and Connie Gonzalez, for organizing the sales and distribution of the kits!
Co-PTA PresidentsLuanne Eisenhardt and Suzanne Krause for organizing the Ice Cream Social last week!  We had a great turnout and everyone had a great time visiting, playing, and eating ice cream!
 

FIRST PTA MEETING:  September 12, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 21, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary 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!

 
Have a great Labor Day weekend!