PTA MEETING: Please join us for our meeting on Wednesday, November 4th @ 7pm, where you can learn all about PTA and the various committees. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Contact our PTA Co-Presidents Julie Soderna (julie@soderna.com) and Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen57@aol.com) with questions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The PTA runs so many wonderful events throughout the year that aren’t possible without parent volunteers. Although this year we will run fewer activities or have to reimagine them we still need your help! If you want to be a committee head, put your name here! Thanks for all of your support.
PTA MEMBERSHIP: It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA. Membership ($12) includes a membership card and 2 log-ons to the online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year. This year will look a little different, but we plan to have fun activities regardless. To join, please click this link. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Vanburen (studyfreak2005@yahoo.com).
DIRECTORY SPOT: One of the many benefits of joining the PTA is access to Directory Spot. Keep your kids connected to their classmates and friends! Quickly access contact information for parents, students, staff and PTA members, plus the school calendar, all from your mobile device! Get the Directory Spot app in the App Store or Google Play today, or visit DirectorySpot.net. All sponsored by your PTA! Questions or edits? Contact Jules Motschall (IvyHillDirectory@gmail.com).
SCHOOL BOARD: Are you interested in running for the school board? If so, then your paperwork must be submitted by December, elections are in April. Google Suburban Cook County Elections for more info!
REFLECTIONS: Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Matter Because…,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Click here for the form, which needs to be returned by November 2nd to Kim Eckert. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more ab out prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.
ROOM PARENTS: We are still in need of Room Reps for a bunch of classes! If you would like to help out in your child’s classroom this year, please sign up! We especially need volunteers in these classes: Schefske, Eisenhuth, Berman, Swanson, Dombrowski, Sobanski, Tazioli, Born, and Hansen. Click here for the SignUp Genius Link. Thank you so much! Email Kim Eckert at kimeckert55@gmail.com for questions.
STRESS FREE FUNDRAISER: More information to follow on our Stress Free Fundraiser.
SPIRIT WEAR: Spirit Wear store is open! Use this link to purchase Ivy Hill gear! Orders due October 7th!
I-FIVES: Thank you to Melissa VanBuren for getting PTA members organized and Jules Motschell for updating the Directory Spot.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, October 15th @ 7:30pm at the Greenbrier Elementary School. To watch remotely, click here.