March is here, “It’s almost spring”, we cheer! There is so much to do, so little time, I hope you are enjoying this little rhyme. Please look below, activities abound, please join us, help is appreciated all around!

PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd @ 7pm, where you can learn all about PTA and the various committees. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Click here to join the meeting. Contact our PTA Co-Presidents Julie Soderna (julie@soderna.com) and Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen57@aol.com) with questions.

AMAZONSMILE: Support the Ivy Hill PTA through AmazonSmile! If you’re an Amazon user, you can make a difference while you shop on Amazon. There’s a new, easy way for you to support the Ivy Hill PTA! Before you start your shopping, go to  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3673393 and confirm that you would like to support the Ivy Hill PTA. Then just shop as you normally would, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the PTA. No additional work necessary! Please contact Katie Taranda if you have any questions (ktaranda@gmail.com). Thanks!

STRESS FREE FUNDRAISER: The stress-free fundraiser is BACK, now with PAPERLESS and CONTACT-FREE payment options! The PTA is working hard to deliver fun events and activities for the kids this year, while adhering to social distancing and safety guidelines. When the pandemic days are over, we will plan many more fun activities for the kids, so fundraising now is important! We can’t do it without your help! Please consider making a donation – any amount is appreciated. This link provides the option to pay via credit/debit card or echeck. If you prefer to pay via cash or physical check, please send payment to the school office in an envelope marked “Stress Free”. Please contact Kari Rosczyk (kari.rosczyk@gmail.com) with questions.

WOODCRAFTER’S: Enjoy a family fun evening of DIY crafting while helping to support small business and your school. Woodcrafters DIY Studio will donate 10% of all sales back to Ivy Hill PTA. Visit the website, select your favorite fun project, and include your personalized stain and paint choices! PTA will pick up all purchases on 3/14 and deliver them via backpack mail to students on 3/16! Order online at https://www.woodcraftersdiystudio.com between 3/1 and 3/11 using code IVYHILL10.

K-8 SCHOLARSHIPS: K-8 D25 students! Design your own Summer U Course for the chance to win one of 10 $100 scholarships to Summer U or the Park Districts. Entry deadline is March 15.Visit the AHC PTA Website (ahcpta.org) or click here for the details and to enter: https://forms.gle/WiqEEETzZ5TmUaad8

Email ahcpta25@gmail.com with questions.

REFLECTIONS: Thank you to Jaxson Hawkins, Harshan Rajkumar Anusha, Mohammed Hamd Azhar, and Hosanna Feliz Peter who participated in the “I Matter Because…” Reflections Program this year! A special congratulations to Hosanna and Mohammed who have both advanced to the State level for their literary pieces! Everyone did a fantastic job!

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS: Now is the time to think about nominating someone – friends, neighbors, yourself! – who might be qualified to serve on the Ivy Hill PTA executive board for the next school year. The positions open include: President, Co-President Elect, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President/Ways and Means Chairman, and Secretary.  Click on the link below to learn briefly about each of the positions. If you’d like a full job description, please contact the nominating committee or email: amyfuller29@gmail.com. On the nomination form, please list a name for a specific position, and a reason for nominating. 
Serving on the PTA board is a wonderful way to stay connected to your students’ school and a great way to give back and support our Ivy Hill community!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S_v77MAijrBZlPc2nKBQNfGlAcBtwQgwJWzenNhr3EQ/edit?ts=602affe9&gxids=7628

YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Please submit yearbook pictures to Christy Smith  Delilah327@yahoo.com 

I-FIVES: A big THANK YOU to Nicole Campbell and Christy Smith for organizing Picture Day.  Also to all the volunteers who came out to assist. 

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, March 18th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building. To watch remotely, click here.

Picture day is almost here, not our typical time of year. Look below see what’s new, we have a lot of fun, for the kids and you.

PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd @ 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.

AMAZONSMILE: Support the Ivy Hill PTA through AmazonSmile! If you’re an Amazon user, you can make a difference while you shop on Amazon. There’s a new, easy way for you to support the Ivy Hill PTA! Before you start your shopping, go to  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3673393 and confirm that you would like to support the Ivy Hill PTA. Then just shop as you normally would, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the PTA. No additional work necessary! Please contact Katie Taranda if you have any questions (ktaranda@gmail.com). Thanks!

STRESS FREE FUNDRAISER: The stress-free fundraiser is BACK, now with PAPERLESS and CONTACT-FREE payment options! The PTA is working hard to deliver fun events and activities for the kids this year, while adhering to social distancing and safety guidelines. When the pandemic days are over, we will plan many more fun activities for the kids, so fundraising now is important! We can’t do it without your help! Please consider making a donation – any amount is appreciated. This link provides the option to pay via credit/debit card or echeck. If you prefer to pay via cash or physical check, please send payment to the school office in an envelope marked “Stress Free”. Please contact Kari Rosczyk (kari.rosczyk@gmail.com) with questions.

PICTURE DAY: Save the date! Our photographer will be at the school on February 22nd for remote learners and February 23rd for in person learners. Pictures will be in the in the Ivy Hill Commons. Pre-order by clicking here. Online order code: 50856. No cash or checks will be accepted the day of pictures. A Genius link will be emailed to all remote families so they can select a time slot for Monday, February 22.

Volunteers needed for Picture Day
Remote Learners: February 22nd https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA9AA23A5FAC70-remote1
Students In School: February 23rd https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA9AA23A5FAC70-inperson
Any questions please email: ivyhillpictureday2021@gmail.com.

WOODCRAFTER’S: Enjoy a family fun evening of DIY crafting while helping to support small business and your school. Woodcrafters DIY Studio will donate 10% of all sales back to Ivy Hill PTA. Visit the website, select your favorite fun project, and include your personalized stain and paint choices! PTA will pick up all purchases on 3/14 and deliver them via backpack mail to students on 3/16! Order online at https://www.woodcraftersdiystudio.com between 3/1 and 3/11 using code IVYHILL10.

EXECUTIVE BOARD OPEN POSITIONS: Our Nominating Committee has been voted in, and they are ready to begin the process of helping select next year’s Executive Board. Please be on the look out for information regarding how you can nominate your choices for President, President-Elect (co-president), 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP (two people) and Secretary. 

YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Please submit yearbook pictures to Christy Smith  Delilah327@yahoo.com 

CULTURAL EVENT: The PTA’s in all of District 25 Schools are collaborating together to put on a large Cultural Event which will celebrate a wide array of cultures.  Because of Covid and the uncertainty of large gatherings, the event has been postponed until Spring 2022. Although the actual event is a ways away, volunteers are currently needed to participate in the planning process. It will be a very large, special event!  If you are interested in helping, please email Julie Eisenhut tanni3@hotmail.com or Jennifer Cazares. Jennifermcazares@gmail.com

5ESSENTIALS SURVEY: District 25 is seeking your feedback via the 5Essentials Survey! Just visit www.sd25.org/5Essentials2021 and click on your preferred language under the Parent Survey section to begin.

I-FIVES: A big high 5 goes to ALL of the parents who planned, coordinated, and led the class Valentine’s day parties.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, February 25th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building. To watch remotely, click here.

Happy Valentine’s Day, here is what we have to say. There is a lot of fun to be had, look below, it’s pretty rad!

PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd @ 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.

AMAZONSMILE: Support the Ivy Hill PTA through AmazonSmile! If you’re an Amazon user, you can make a difference while you shop on Amazon. There’s a new, easy way for you to support the Ivy Hill PTA! Before you start your shopping, go to  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3673393 and confirm that you would like to support the Ivy Hill PTA. Then just shop as you normally would, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the PTA. No additional work necessary! Please contact Katie Taranda if you have any questions (ktaranda@gmail.com). Thanks!

STRESS FREE FUNDRAISER: The stress-free fundraiser is BACK, now with PAPERLESS and CONTACT-FREE payment options! The PTA is working hard to deliver fun events and activities for the kids this year, while adhering to social distancing and safety guidelines. When the pandemic days are over, we will plan many more fun activities for the kids, so fundraising now is important! We can’t do it without your help! Please consider making a donation – any amount is appreciated. This link provides the option to pay via credit/debit card or echeck. If you prefer to pay via cash or physical check, please send payment to the school office in an envelope marked “Stress Free”. Please contact Kari Rosczyk (kari.rosczyk@gmail.com) with questions.

PICTURE DAY: Save the date! Our photographer will be at the school on February 22nd for remote learners and February 23rd for in person learners. Pictures will be in the in the Ivy Hill Commons. Preorder by clicking here. Online order code: 50856

WOODCRAFTER’S: March is Woodcrafters month for the PTA! More information to come on how you can participate.   In the meantime, check out woodcraftersdiystudio.com to see what is coming!

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTIES: Valentine’s Day parties will be virtual on Monday, Feb. 15th.  Room parents will be sending out classroom specific info.

EXECUTIVE BOARD OPEN POSITIONS: Our Nominating Committee has been voted in, and they are ready to begin the process of helping select next year’s Executive Board. Please be on the look out for information regarding how you can nominate your choices for President, Executive Vice President (co-president), 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP (two people) and Secretary. 

YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Please submit yearbook pictures to Christy Smith  Delilah327@yahoo.com 

CULTURAL EVENT: The PTA’s in all of District 25 Schools are collaborating together to put on a large Cultural Event which will celebrate a wide array of cultures.  Because of Covid and the uncertainty of large gatherings, the event has been postponed until Spring 2022. Although the actual event is a ways away, volunteers are currently needed to participate in the planning process. It will be a very large, special event!  If you are interested in helping, please email Julie Eisenhut tanni3@hotmail.com or Jennifer Cazares. Jennifermcazares@gmail.com

5ESSENTIALS SURVEY: District 25 is seeking your feedback via the 5Essentials Survey! Just visit www.sd25.org/5Essentials2021 and click on your preferred language under the Parent Survey section to begin.

I-FIVES: A big high 5 goes to Stefanie Brown and her wonderful daughter for heading this month’s Pandemic Relief Committee. 

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, February 18th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building. To watch remotely, click here.

Valentine’s Day is near, have you found that person you hold dear? Sweet T’s was a great way to celebrate the special day…but look, more options are coming, what do you say? Look below, PTA has a plan, please join us if you can.

PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd @ 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.

AMAZONSMILE: Support the Ivy Hill PTA through AmazonSmile! If you’re an Amazon user, you can make a difference while you shop on Amazon. There’s a new, easy way for you to support the Ivy Hill PTA! Before you start your shopping, go to  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3673393 and confirm that you would like to support the Ivy Hill PTA. Then just shop as you normally would, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the PTA. No additional work necessary! Please contact Katie Taranda if you have any questions (ktaranda@gmail.com). Thanks!

STRESS FREE FUNDRAISER: The stress-free fundraiser is BACK, now with PAPERLESS and CONTACT-FREE payment options! The PTA is working hard to deliver fun events and activities for the kids this year, while adhering to social distancing and safety guidelines. When the pandemic days are over, we will plan many more fun activities for the kids, so fundraising now is important! We can’t do it without your help! Please consider making a donation – any amount is appreciated. This link provides the option to pay via credit/debit card or echeck. If you prefer to pay via cash or physical check, please send payment to the school office in an envelope marked “Stress Free”. Please contact Kari Rosczyk (kari.rosczyk@gmail.com) with questions.

PICTURE DAY: Save the date! Our photographer will be at the school on February 22nd for remote learners and February 23rd for in person learners. Pictures will be in the in the Ivy Hill Commons. Preorder by clicking here. Online order code: 50856F

SWEET T’S BAKERY: Thank you to everyone who ordered cookies/cupcakes! Pick-up is Thursday, February 11th, in the Ivy Hill Commons, from 10:00-4:00.  If you cannot make that time, please email Jen Sadowski, jenjen5757@aol.com to make other arrangements, or you can opt for a porch delivery on Friday 2/12

VIRTUAL ART CLUB: Attention Ivy Hill artists! Would you like to participate in a virtual art club where you are taught how to draw by a professional then get to show off your beautiful art work?  Come join us for weekly virtual art lessons: four weeks, one class per week, $30! Sign up and receive a link to a prerecorded YouTube video each week, then “take the class” anytime. Then there are optional zoom classes on Saturdays. To register, email Jennifer Sadowski, jenjen57@aol.com by February 10th.

WOODCRAFTER’S: March is Woodcrafters month for the PTA! More information to come on how you can participate.   In the meantime, check out woodcraftersdiystudio.com to see what is coming!

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTIES: Valentine’s Day parties will be virtual on Monday, Feb. 15th.  Room parents will be sending out classroom specific info.

EXECUTIVE BOARD OPEN POSITIONS: We have a few open positions for the 2021/2022 school year:  both Co-Presidents, Secretary, 2nd VP, and 3rd VP. Please begin to consider who you would like to nominate for these roles, and remember you can always nominate yourself! Check out this link for descriptions of each position: https://ivyhillpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Ivy-Hill-PTA-Procedure-Guide-2018.pdf.

Please contact jenjen5757@aol.com or julie@soderna.com if you are interested.  Thank-you for considering!

YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Please submit yearbook pictures to Christy Smith  Delilah327@yahoo.com 

I-FIVES: A HUGE Thank-you to Alice Sylvester, Megan Martin, Shannon Dietrich, Kim Sander, and Amy Fuller for volunteering to be on this year’s Nominating Committee!!!!    Please be on the look out for an email so these ladies can be voted in. 

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, February 18th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building. To watch remotely, click here.