YEARBOOK: Order a Yearbook Today! Checks & Online Orders accepted. They are $16.00 each. Deadline to order is April 8th, 2019. After April 8th the price of the yearbook is $20.00 (limited copies available). To order, visit us online:https://www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay/
Enter the pay code: 095243 You will receive an email receipt for your records if paying online. Please contact Christy Smith (delilah327@yahoo.com) or Nicole Campbell (nicole.campbell496@gmail.com) with questions.
BOOK FAIR: Book Fair is next week, Wed,. April 10, from 3:35-8:00pm, and LOTS of volunteers are still needed to help make this event possible. Please consider signing up for a time slot on this Sign Up Genius. Thank you!
SENIOR WALK: Calling all Ivy Hill alumni who are graduating Seniors! Be a part of Ivy Hill’s newest tradition on May 22! Check out this flyer for more information.
ABC/25 GET BURBED CHALLENGE: Race day is almost here! Online registration for the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge closes on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm! We are looking forward to this fun event, please join us in support of all District 25 students either by running, walking or volunteering! Don’t miss out! Register now! After 4/10, you can register in person at packet pick up or on race day. Race Day Events –
Saturday, April 13th at South Middle School:
- 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM – Race Day Registration (5K)
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Race Day Registration (1 Mile)
- 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Health and Fitness Expo
- 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Silent Auction
- 8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start
- 9:00 AM – 1 Mile Run/Walk Start
- 9:40 AM (approximate) – Awards Ceremony
- 10:00 AM – Silent Auction Ends
This event cannot happen without help from 90 volunteers! Please consider helping with this fun event. Volunteer participation counts toward your school’s participation goal and all volunteers receive a race technical t-shirt. Sign up by 4/10 to be entered in a drawing for prizes from local Arlington Heights businesses! Sign up here! After 4/10, please email the Race Directors at abc25challenge.com to sign up to volunteer.
Early registrants who selected school delivery for their race packets will receive them during the week of April 8th. If you don’t receive it by Thursday, April 11th, please contact us immediately at abc25challenge@gmail.com. Packet pick up for everyone else is Friday, April 12th at Runner’s High ‘n Tri, from 10 am – 7 pm. Or you can pick it up on race day starting at 6:30 am at South Middle School.
New this year – ABC/25 Foundation Silent Auction!!! Check out unique items and experiences donated by SD25 Parents and AH Community members. You can bid on a ride to school in a police car or fire truck, an Apple Watch, Cubs tickets and more! Be sure to bring a credit card for payment at the close of the auction.
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ANXIETY PARENT PRESENTATION: Preteen/Teen Anxiety is reaching epidemic proportions in our area, impacting nearly every student at some level! South PTA is proud to host Jennifer Zielinski, M.A, N.C.C, L.C.P.C. from F.A.I.R. Counseling, Inc. (Families and Adolescents In Recovery) who will give a Free Parent Presentation on Preteen/Teen Anxiety on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00pm in South Middle School’s Multi-Purpose Room. Learn about hidden signs of anxiety, coping tips, and treatment options, as well as ask questions from the floor. Presentation will be primarily geared towards parents of 5th-8th graders. See flyer for details.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The following individuals are slated for Executive Board Offices for 2019-2020. Please mark your calendars for the May 15th PTA meeting, when the new Executive Board will be voted in. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the time of the election. Nominees must have agreed to take on the role (if elected) prior to their nomination.
President – Caroleen Guiwargis (incumbent)
Executive Vice President- Jennifer Sadowski
1st VP – Tajalli Horvat (incumbent)
2nd VP – Denise Wagner
Co-3rd VP – Katie Hacias (incumbent)
Co-3rd VP – Kari Rosczyk
Treasurer – Joelle Vena
Secretary – Debbie Johnson
SAVE THE DATE: Our next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, April 9 @ 7pm. All parents are welcome! We will be voting in our 2019-2020 Executive Board at the May 15th meeting. Refreshments will be served and childcare is available.