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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

IVY HILL PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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

Welcome back, Ivy Hill Families!!!

PTA MEMBERSHIP

IVY HILL PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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