Here we are, it is mid May, what does the PTA have to say? We are not done, there’s still time for fun, before you know it, the year will be done. But not yet, we are still set, to end the year with a big cheer.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee next year? Please click here.
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.
KIDS PANDEMIC COMMITTEE: Look for a funny magic show virtual assembly coming to a screen near you on Wednesday, May 19th. We will also be having some sweet treats for the kiddos closer to the end of the school year!
IVY HILL’S HELPING HANDS: Ivy’s Helping Hands will take place May 17-May 28th. Please consider donating to this special fund to help those suffering from the Covid crisis in India.
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS: School Supply kits for the 2021/2022 school year are now available for purchase. Click here to order. Enter our School ID IVY003, then follow directions on the website to complete your order. Questions? Please contact Connie Gonzalez at 847-420-4564 or Kim Eckert at 847-840-1739.
I-FIVES: Thank you to Dimpy Gulati for volunteering on behalf of the Pandemic Relief Committee and bringing in special cupcakes for the teachers. Also thank you to everyone who helped with teacher appreciation week last week.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The next school board meeting is Thursday, May 20th @ 7:30pm at the Dunton Administration Building.