EVERYBODY COUNTS COMMITTEE:  Everybody Counts Week is coming Nov 13-17.   Everybody Counts is a program designed to teach children about various disabilities and how children with these challenges cope with them.  The goal is understanding, to help everyone look for the person behind the disability, and to create a climate in which we all feel at ease with our differences.  Each presentation will provide the children with an opportunity to experience what it would be like to cope with a disability.  Would you like the opportunity to lead your child’s class in this experience?  A script will be provided, and there are typically 4-5 volunteers who share each presentation.  Please contact Stephanie Lazzari (slpturtles@gmail.com) to be added to our volunteer list.  When the dates and times are confirmed for each grade level, we’ll follow up with you to confirm if you are available at those times.  Also, Everybody Counts is in need of clean, empty gallon milk jugs.  Please drop these off in the bin provided in the front hall at school.  Thank you!!  Sign up here!  Everybody Counts Volunteer Signup

BOXTOPS/SHOPAROO COMMITTEE:   Are your kids bored at home now that the weather is turning cold?  Send them on a Box Top scavenger hunt!  Have them hunt for Box Top labels on many of your family’s favorite products (Cheerios, Annie’s, Lysol Cleaners, Ziploc, Hefty Garbage Bags and much more).  After the game, label a bag with your child’s name/teacher and send them into school.  Not only can it be a fun activity, it is also a great way for the school to earn extra money that is utilized for your children’s benefit.  Also, don’t forget to scan your receipts into the Shoparoo App!  For more information go to www.shoparoo.com

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.

EVERYBODY COUNTS COMMITTEE:  Everybody Counts Week is coming Nov 13-17.   Everybody Counts is a program designed to teach children about various disabilities and how children with these challenges cope with them.  The goal is understanding, to help everyone look for the person behind the disability, and to create a climate in which we all feel at ease with our differences.  Each presentation will provide the children with an opportunity to experience what it would be like to cope with a disability.  Would you like the opportunity to lead your child’s class in this experience?  A script will be provided, and there are typically 4-5 volunteers who share each presentation.  Please contact Stephanie Lazzari (slpturtles@gmail.com) to be added to our volunteer list.  When the dates and times are confirmed for each grade level, we’ll follow up with you to confirm if you are available at those times.  Also, Everybody Counts is in need of clean, empty gallon milk jugs.  Please drop these off in the bin provided in the front hall at school.  Thank you!!

JUVENILE PROTECTION COMMITTEE:  Red Ribbon Week is 10/23-10/27.   Here’s what we have planned for activities during the week:

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 COMMITTEE:    Turn in your project by October 27th!  Questions:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

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.

THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA NEWS:  Red Ribbon Week is the kickoff for WOLF PACK DEN (Discover, Elevate, Nourish).  This new school-wide program will go all year round with a new focus each month.  The next 3 months of topics:  November Nutrition and Fuel; December, Screen time; January, Sleep.  PSAT Testing  for 8^th graders is Oct 28^th.  The makeup date is Nov 4^th.  Please be sure to register your 8th grader for this test. Club and Team Photos Nov 2^nd.   Variety Show is Nov 9^th and Nov 10.  The Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly is Friday Nov 10^th (Parents welcome to help and attend.)  October 27^th is the end of the quarter.  End of term report cards will come electronically or via Powerschool app. They will NOT come home via backpack. Hobby Elementary School fundraiser came to a total of $3,103.48.  The Next PTA MEETING is Nov 7th.

I-FIVES go to:  Movie Night Committee, Becky Brown and Tajalli Horvat for making movie night such a great success.

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

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  November 16 , 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School

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

Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.

JUVENILE PROTECTION COMMITTEE:  Red Ribbon Week is 10/23-10/27.   Here’s what we have planned for activities during the week:

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP COMMITTEE:  Holiday Gift Shop needs YOUR HELP!  Right now, we have no one to run this fun event for our kids.  Please consider helping out this year!  This is a perfect opportunity for a working parent as the time commitments are not during the work day.  If you have questions about what would be involved, please contact Suzanne Krause at svkrause@hotmail.com or Luanne Eisenhardt at lbeishenhardt@yahoo.com.

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 COMMITTEE:    Turn in your project by October 27th!  Questions:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

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.

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  Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!

Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog

MOVIE NIGHT COMMITTEE:  SAVE THE DATE!  Movie Night for 3rd-5th grade at Ivy Hill is Friday, October 20 at 6:15pm. The students are voting on a movie which will be unveiled next week. Doors will open at 6:15 PM and the movie will start promptly at 6:30 PM.  Come and join the fun!!! Bring a sleeping bag and hang out in your PJs with your friends. More details coming soon.

REFLECTIONS COMMITTEE:    Turn in your project by October 27th!  Questions:  Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.

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.

I-FIVES go to:  MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, Louann Benbow and Tammi Grippo, for organizing and maintaining our membership numbers and directory.

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  Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!

Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.

Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog