PTA Happenings April 29th, 2022 – May 5th, 2022
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is from May 2-6. This year the theme will be “Ivywood” VIP – You’re A Star! Daily activities are listed in the flyer below. We are looking for volunteers to help and contribute, so please participate if you can. A SignUp Genius for donating items can be found HERE.
PACK THE PIGGIES PRIZE PAYOUT: It’s time for SILLY STRING! Principal Kaese and Vice Principal Lempke will be getting covered in Silly String by various student on Friday, May 6! Join us outside the front of the school at 3:15pm to witness the fun!
FIELD DAY FUNDRAISERS: Save the date for all of these yummy fundraisers we have coming up to raise money for Field Day!
- Kona Ice Truck @ Ivy Hill, 5/11
- Which ‘Wich 5/18
- Billy Brick’s Pizza and Gelato Trailer @ Ivy Hill, 5/26
MOVIE NIGHT 5/13: Movie Night is just around the corner! Make sure you’ve turned in your forms and money so you can join us for a night of family fun under the stars!
NEW PTA BOARD: Our new PTA Board will be voted on at the next PTA Meeting on May 4th. Please join us in person for the meeting so we have ample members present to vote! See a list of the slated candidate below:
- Mario Bonasera – President-Elect
- Sarah Ivy – Secretary
- Laura Ackley – Treasurer
I-FIVES: Thank you to everyone who came out to our Raising Cane’s Fundraiser! We raised almost $150! Thank you to our Running Club Committee and all of the volunteers who have helped out! We know the weather hasn’t been in your favor, but your hard work is greatly appreciated!
A big thanks to everyone who participated in or donated items to our Earth Week events! It was especially great to see all those big groups of students walking to school together Monday!
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Thursday May 5th, 2022 at 7 PM at Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm in the LMC
PTA Happenings April 22nd, 2022 – April 28th, 2022
WALK TO SCHOOL DAY: Postponed until Monday, April 25 due to weather forecast. Meet up locations are still the same. We hope you can join us!
The six starting points will be:
- Douglas and Hintz-8:30 start to Ivy Hill
- Camelot Park (Tennis Court)- 8:40 start to Ivy Hill
- Windsor and Valley- 8:45 start to Ivy Hill
- Pinetree and Valley- 8:45 start to Ivy Hill
- Ivy and Arlington Heights Road- 8:40 start to Ivy Hill
- Burke and Palatine Road 8:40 start to Ivy Hill.
FIELD DAY FUNDRAISERS: Save the date for all of these yummy fundraisers we have coming up to raise money for Field Day!
- Kona Ice Truck @ Ivy Hill, 5/11
- Billy Brick’s Pizza and Gelato Trailer @ Ivy Hill, 5/26
ABC/25 GET BURBED CHALLENGE: The ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge will take place on Saturday, April 30th at South Middle School. You have the option of running or walking either 1 mile or 3 miles. All Ivy Hill participants should wear white. The proceeds help with teacher grants and innovative learning experiences. Get the kids and make it a family affair. Click here to register.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is from May 2-6. This year the theme will be “Ivywood” VIP – You’re A Star! Daily activities are listed in the flyer below. We are looking for volunteers to help and contribute, so please participate if you can. A SignUp Genius for donating items can be found HERE.
SAVE THE DATE: Outdoor Family Movie Night coming 5/13 (rain date 5/20). Something new for Ivy Hill this year! An outdoor movie night for the whole family! More details to come.
I-FIVES: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Raising Cane’s fundraiser this week! We hope you had a delicious time helping raise money for Field Day!
Thank you to our Environmental Committee Chair, Michelle Derochowski, for organizing all of our wonderful Earth Week events! We appreciate all of your hard work!
NEW PTA BOARD: The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the 2022/2023 school year: Mario Bonasera – President-Elect, Sarah Ivy – Secretary, Laura Ackley – Treasurer
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Thursday May 5th, 2022 at 7 PM at Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm in the LMC
PTA Happenings April 15th, 2022 – April 21st, 2022
WALK TO SCHOOL DAY: On Friday, April 22nd, join us on a walk to school!!! To promote a more physically active lifestyle, Ivy Hill will be participating in a walk-to-school program.
The six starting points will be:
- Douglas and Hintz-8:30 start to Ivy Hill
- Camelot Park (Tennis Court)- 8:40 start to Ivy Hill
- Windsor and Valley- 8:45 start to Ivy Hill
- Pinetree and Valley- 8:45 start to Ivy Hill
- Ivy and Arlington Heights Road- 8:40 start to Ivy Hill
- Burke and Palatine Road 8:40 start to Ivy Hill.
All students are welcome to participate. If you live on the other side of a busy road (Arlington Heights Road, Palatine Road, etc.) you can drop your child(ren) at the starting point closest to your home. Also, you can meet up with the Walking School Bus as it passes your house- you don’t have to start at the starting points. Let’s get active!!! If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Derochowski (Environmental Awareness Committee ) at michelledycus@gmail.com Thank you!
EARTH WEEK: In celebration of Earth Week, Ivy Hill will be holding a book drive, plastic bag collection as well as a Reuse-A-Shoe collection April 18 – 22nd. – We are accepting both children and adult books in good condition as well as craft and cook books and more. DVD’s and CD’s will also be collected. – We can accept shoes in any condition. Boots from rain boots to hiking boots are accepted, too. Please tie or rubber band pairs of shoes together.- Bring a bag filled with plastic bags & film packaging. (over TP, paper towels…)- Collection boxes will be set up in the Commons area. – “Be Cool & Walk to School” on Earth Day on Friday, April 22nd and get a cool stamp for participating.
RAISING CANE’S FUNDRAISER:
FIELD DAY FUNDRAISERS: Save the date for all of these yummy fundraisers we have coming up to raise money for Field Day!
- Raising Cane’s, 4/20 – 4 to 9pm
- Kona Ice Truck @ Ivy Hill, 5/11
- Billy Brick’s Pizza and Gelato Trailer @ Ivy Hill, 5/26
ABC/25 GET BURBED CHALLENGE: The ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge will take place on Saturday, April 30th at South Middle School. You have the option of running or walking either 1 mile or 3 miles. All Ivy Hill participants should wear white. The proceeds help with teacher grants and innovative learning experiences. Get the kids and make it a family affair. Click here to register.
SAVE THE DATE: Outdoor Family Movie Night coming 5/13 (rain date 5/20). Something new for Ivy Hill this year! An outdoor movie night for the whole family! More details to come.
YEARBOOK HELP: We’re looking for pictures (or screenshot of the following):
- First Day of School
- Meet and Greet
- Ice Cream Social
- Halloween or Valentine’s Day
- Spirit Day
- Band
- Music for Youth
- Any pictures from current fifth graders during their years at Ivy Hill
Please text them to Christy Smith at 847-707-5835 or email at delilah327@yahoo.com. No need to send repeats if already submitted. Also, please just send a few pictures of each event of your child/friends. You can also submit directly here. Login ID: 416665973
- Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload, click on “Select My Images.”
- Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
- Click “Upload Chosen Images.”
I-FIVES: Thank you to everyone who came out to shop at the Book Fair, or did their shopping online! We greatly appreciate your support!
Thank you to our wonderful Book Fair Committee and all of our Book Fair Volunteers! We appreciate all of your hard work so we can make events like this possible for our students!
NEW PTA BOARD: The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the 2022/2023 school year: Mario Bonasera – President-Elect, Sarah Ivy – Secretary, Laura Ackley – Treasurer
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Tuesday April 21st, 2022 at 7 PM at Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm in the LMC
PTA Happenings April 8th, 2022 – April 14th, 2022
BOOK FAIR ONLINE ORDERS: Can’t make it to the Book Fair in person? No problem! You can place orders online until 4/19 by clicking HERE. For any questions, please contact Caroleen Guiwargis, cguiwargis@yahoo.com
FIELD DAY FUNDRAISERS: Save the date for all of these yummy fundraisers we have coming up to raise money for Field Day!
- Raising Cane’s, 4/20 – 4 to 9pm
- Kona Ice Truck @ Ivy Hill, 5/11
- Billy Brick’s Pizza and Gelato Trailer @ Ivy Hill, 5/26
SAVE THE DATE: Outdoor Family Movie Night coming 5/13 (rain date 5/20). Something new for Ivy Hill this year! An outdoor movie night for the whole family! More details to come.
YEARBOOK HELP: We’re looking for pictures (or screenshot of the following):
- First Day of School
- Meet and Greet
- Ice Cream Social
- Halloween or Valentine’s Day
- Spirit Day
- Band
- Music for Youth
- Any pictures from current fifth graders during their years at Ivy Hill
Please text them to Christy Smith at 847-707-5835 or email at delilah327@yahoo.com. No need to send repeats if already submitted. Also, please just send a few pictures of each event of your child/friends. You can also submit directly here. Login ID: 416665973
- Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload, click on “Select My Images.”
- Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
- Click “Upload Chosen Images.”
I-FIVES: Thank you to all of our Book Fair volunteers and our Committee Chair, Caroleen Guiwargis! It was great to have Book Fair back in person this year, and we know we couldn’t have done it without all of you!
NEW PTA BOARD: The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the 2022/2023 school year: Mario Bonasera – President-Elect, Sarah Ivy – Secretary, Laura Ackley – Treasurer
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Tuesday April 21st, 2022 at 7 PM at Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm in the LMC