PTA Happenings March 19 – April 1, 2021
Spring break is here, let’s give a big cheer, three quarters of the school year is over, are we looking over a four leaf clover? Enjoy the week off, look below, do not scoff, we have a lot of fun in store, April and May will be great for sure!
PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 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.
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.
VIRTUAL ART CLUB: Welcome to part 2 of the Virtual Art Club! Once again this is taught remotely by Hello Art Studio(www.helloartstudio.com). Join us for weekly creative fun and connection! Four remote art lessons in four weeks for $30 per family (all siblings included in one fee). Sign up and receive a link to a prerecorded YouTube video each week, taught by the owner of Hello Art Studio. All siblings are welcome to “take the class” any time that works for your family over the course of the week. Virtual Art Club also includes a brief, optional Zoom share where you can show off your art and connect with the teacher and classmates on Saturdays at 11:00am.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Jennifer Sadowski, jenjen5757@aol.com to register. All checks should be made out to Ivy Hill PTA for $30.
D25 SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The District 25 PTA is looking for two volunteers to be judges from Ivy Hill to be judges for the D25 Scholarship fund. Responsibilities include reading and evaluating scholarship applications. Please contact Jennifer Sadowski, jenjen5757@aol.com, if you are interested.
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR: More information coming soon!
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Get your pictures in the yearbook! SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS ONLINE
LOG ON TO: https://images.memoryebooks.com Enter Login ID: 416174563 The last day to submit your photos is April 16, 2021.
PICTURE DAY RETAKES: Save the date! April 6th is retake day, remote learners can come in from 7:30am – 8:45 am, and in person students can take their pictures from 9:05am – 11:00am. Online order code 58076G. Click here to order!
MONDAY FUNDAY REMOTE THEMES: March 29th Sports Day, April 5th Take a picture with your Pet/Stuffed Animal Day, April 12th PJ Day.
I-FIVES: Special Thank you to our Picture Day Volunteers: Shannon Diederich, Connie Gonzalez, Christen Lipani, Jennifer Sia, Polianthi Baki, Nikki Klikas, Fatima Tanwi, Michelle Derochowsk, Linda O’Brien, Megan Geltner. Also a BIG high 5 to Jennifer Hill. She provided the teachers delicious and creative treats on behalf of the Pandemic Relief Committee.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, April 8th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building.
PTA Happenings March 12 – March 18, 2021
It’s the last week before spring break, did you just do a double take? Time is flying by, kids release a big sigh, the school year has been a lot of fun, good thing it’s not done. Please don’t go, look below.
PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 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.
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: Thank-you to everyone who participated in our Woodcrafters event during March! All orders will be delivered via-backpack mail on Tuesday, March 16th.
PINOT’S PALETTE: Our April event is Pinot’s Palette….more information to come soon!
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.
D25 SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The District 25 PTA is looking for two volunteers to be judges from Ivy Hill to be judges for the D25 Scholarship fund. Responsibilities include reading and evaluating scholarship applications. Please contact Jennifer Sadowski, jenjen5757@aol.com, if you are interested.***
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR: More information coming soon!
EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS: Are you interested in joining next year’s Executive Board? Or Do you know someone who you think would be a great volunteer on the board? Please nominate your choices here”. Contact Amy Fuller at amyfuller29@gmail.com for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S_v77MAijrBZlPc2nKBQNfGlAcBtwQgwJWzenNhr3EQ/edit?ts=602affe9&gxids=7628
SCHOOL PICTURES: If you were unable to come for Picture Day, please take a yearbook portrait from home. Click below link to view how to take a good portrait photo from home. https://youtu.be/kdLCkiwBHoE
When you’re finished with taking your portrait please include the title: Home portrait. In your email please include child’s first, last name, grade and teacher when sending the email. ivyhillpictureday2021@gmail.com
Home portraits emailed by March 19, 2021
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Please submit yearbook pictures to Christy Smith Delilah327@yahoo.com
I-FIVES: A big THANK YOU to Erin Lakomski, Megan Martin, Sara Munogovan, Katie Rausch, Megan Cook, and Prairna Kumar for volunteering on the Kids’ Pandemic Relief Committee!!
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, March 18th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building. To watch remotely, click here.
PTA Happenings March 5 – March 11, 2021
Spring is in the air, warmer weather is here, looking forward to going outside, we all cheer! Spring break is around the corner, but before we take a break, please look below, for everyone’s sake.
PTA MEETING: Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 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.
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.
KIDS PANDEMIC RELIEF COMMITTEE: We are forming a new committee that will celebrate all the fabulous kids at Ivy Hill!! The purpose of this committee is to say thank-you to all the students, both in-person and remote, for being so great and flexible during this unique year. Responsibilities include brainstorming and facilitating ideas which celebrate all students. Ideas are endless! (Please keep in mind, however, that Covid will prevent large gatherings and parties.) If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jennifer Sadowski, jenjen5757@aol.com.
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.
EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS: Are you interested in joining next year’s Executive Board? Or Do you know someone who you think would be a great volunteer on the board? Please nominate your choices here”. Contact Amy Fuller at amyfuller29@gmail.com for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S_v77MAijrBZlPc2nKBQNfGlAcBtwQgwJWzenNhr3EQ/edit?ts=602affe9&gxids=7628
SCHOOL PICTURES: If you were unable to come for Picture Day, please take a yearbook portrait from home. Click below link to view how to take a good portrait photo from home. https://youtu.be/kdLCkiwBHoE
When you’re finished with taking your portrait please include the title: Home portrait. In your email please include child’s first, last name, grade and teacher when sending the email. ivyhillpictureday2021@gmail.com
Home portraits emailed by March 19, 2021
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Please submit yearbook pictures to Christy Smith Delilah327@yahoo.com
I-FIVES: A big THANK YOU to go to all the people who made donations to Stress Free fundraiser and who signed up for Amazon Smile. We have raised $110 through AmazonSmile and $785 through the Stress Free Fundraiser! Thank you!
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, March 18th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building. To watch remotely, click here.