CHESS CLUB: Calling all chess enthusiasts in grades 1-5! Chess Club will be held during lunch recess each Monday starting with an informational session in the LMC on Monday, January 13. Play will begin on January 27 and continue each Monday through March 16 during lunch recess and will take place in the Gym – participation each week is voluntary. No chess experience is necessary. If you want to sign up your child or volunteer, please sign up here. Questions, email Julie Soderna (julie@soderna.com).

SIX FLAGS – READ TO SUCCEED is back!  Think summer, sun and splashing at Great America next summer!  Students need to read 6 hours (homework assignments not included) and keep a log of reading titles and minutes read to earn a FREE Six Flags Great America one day pass for the 2020 summer season (these can also be used to purchase a Season Pass for a discount).   NEW THIS YEAR – parents/guardians will need to register their student(s) for the program on-line using a Teacher Specific Code, which will be sent home soon, if you haven’t received it already.  Then, complete the online eReading log, by Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 (there are no paper forms to send back this year).  Personalized day passes will be issued and set home in May.  Additionally, if students read more than 6 hours they may be eligible for Extra Rewards this year.  Once these are determined by Six Flags, you will be able to see them in the Rewards area of the online site.  You must attend Ivy Hill to be part of our program.  For questions, contact Nikki Wolverton (nicholewolverton@yahoo.com) or Louann Benbow (benbowunit@gmail.com).  

FUN FAIR: Save the date for Ivy’s Fun Fair on Fri, February 21st from 5-8pm. This fundraiser is a really fun event for all Ivy families. There are kid carnival games, a DJ, concessions and more! Kid wristbands are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Flyers and more info to come soon.

I-FIVES GO TO:

• Kari Rosczyk, Katie Hacias, Joelle Vena, Mr Kaese, Mrs. Jimenez, Ivy’s Maintenance Team, and to all of our volunteers who helped make our first Winter Wonderland possible. The Winter Wonderland event was a great success this year. These events cannot happen without the help of you, the community of Ivy Hill. As a Board we would like to thank all those individuals who took time to come out and volunteer their time.
• Michelle Derochowski for organizing our holiday lights drive and to everyone who donated.
• Julie Soderna for organizing our coat and mitten drive and to all of the families who donated items.

PTA MEETING: Save the date, our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 3 @ 7pm at Ivy in the LMC. Babysitting is available.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  Thursday, January 16 @ 7:30 p.m. at Dunton.