FUN FAIR IS BACK AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!: Fun Fair is finally returning to Ivy Hill on Friday, 10/7. We need lots of volunteers to make this happen! Please check out the sign up link here and find an option that works for you. This is a great opportunity for high schoolers to earn volunteer hours!

RUNNING CLUB IS BACK!: The next Running Club date is Friday, 9/30. If your child is signed up, have them meet in the Commons after school to check in and meet up with their coach. Pick up is at 4:15pm. The remaining meeting dates for the year are: 10/7, 10/14, & 10/21.

CLASSROOM PARTY DONATIONS: Classroom Party Donations can be made online this year! Your $10 donation to your child’s class goes towards the classroom Halloween Party, Valentine’s Day Party, and Teacher’s Appreciation Week. This year it can be done easily online at the link here. Please make your donation by Friday, 10/7.

PICTURE DAY RETAKES: Picture day retakes/make-ups will be Thursday, 10/6. Order forms are being sent home via backpack mail if needed.

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION: We are now accepting photos for Welcome Kindergartners, Ice Cream Social/Meet and Greet and first day of school.  The deadline for submission for these events is 10/15/2022. Please submit them here, with the following User ID: 0U4wev2edQPPN0tMxVjMLPw

PTA MEMBERSHIP: It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA. Membership ($12) includes access to our digital membership platform, MemberHub, and 2 log-ons to the online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Chess Club, and many, many more. To join, please click here.  If you have any questions, please contact Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com).

I-FIVES: Thanks to everyone who attended our Dine and Earn night at Garibaldi’s on Tuesday! It was great to see so many Eagles there! 

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook- Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, Twitter- @ivyhillpta

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 11th @ 7:00 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building

GARIBALDI’S DINE & EARN 9/27: We have our first Dine & Earn Night of the year at Garibaldi’s in Arlington Hts. on Tuesday, 9/27, from 10am-9pm. Mention “Ivy Hill PTA” when ordering and the PTA will earn 20% of sales! See flyer below for additional details.

FUN FAIR IS BACK AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!: Fun Fair is finally returning to Ivy Hill on Friday, 10/7. We need lots of volunteers to make this happen! Please check out the sign up link here and find an option that works for you. This is a great opportunity for high schoolers to earn volunteer hours!

RUNNING CLUB IS BACK!: The first day of Running Club is Friday, 9/23. If your child is signed up, have them meet in the Commons after school to check in and meet up with their coach. Pick up is at 4:15pm. The remaining meeting dates for the year are: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, & 10/21.

AHC PTC ELEMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: Calling all artists! The Arlington Heights Council of PTAs is running an Elementary Scholarship Contest to design the cover to the AHPD Program Guide. 10 winners will receive a $100 gift card to the AHPD! Entries are due 9/30. See flyer below for additional details.

CLASSROOM PARTY DONATIONS: Classroom Party Donations can be made online this year! Your $10 donation to your child’s class goes towards the classroom Halloween Party, Valentine’s Day Party, and Teacher’s Appreciation Week. This year it can be done easily online at the link here. Please make your donation by Friday, 10/7.

PICTURE DAY RETAKES: Picture day retakes/make-ups will be Thursday, 10/6. 

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION: We are now accepting photos for Welcome Kindergartners, Ice Cream Social/Meet and Greet and first day of school.  The deadline for submission for these events is 10/15/2022. Please submit them here, with the following User ID: 0U4wev2edQPPN0tMxVjMLPw

PTA MEMBERSHIP: It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA. Membership ($12) includes access to our digital membership platform, MemberHub, and 2 log-ons to the online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Chess Club, and many, many more. To join, please click here.  If you have any questions, please contact Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com)..

I-FIVES: Thank you to the Paczosas and the Zakarases for hosting two amazing Patio Parties last weekend! Everyone had a fantastic time at the Minute to Win It Party and the Luau! We appreciate your support of the PTA!

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook- Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, Twitter- @ivyhillpta

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 27th @ 7:00 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building

LAST DAYS TO PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR!: Spirit wear sales end Wednesday, 9/21, so check out our online store and show your IVY pride! Use this link to purchase your gear. Questions? Please contact Connie Gonzalez at 847-420-4564.

ROOM REP SIGN UP: There are still a few classes that need Room Rep volunteers! Room Reps coordinate and attend the classroom Halloween and Valentine’s Day Parties. Please click here sign up for the classroom you would like to help out in! We will contact you with more information soon. Sign ups close at the end of day, 9/18.

RUNNING CLUB SIGN UP: Interested in joining the Ivy Hill Running Club? This is a non-competitive club open to 3rd-5th graders at Ivy Hill. Check the sign up here for additional details. Registration closes Tuesday, 9/20.

GARIBALDI’S DINE & EARN 9/27: We have our first Dine & Earn Night of the year at Garibaldi’s in Arlington Hts. on Tuesday, 9/27, from 10am-9pm. Mention “Ivy Hill PTA” when ordering and the PTA will earn 20% of sales! See flyer below for additional details.

AHC PTC ELEMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: Calling all artists! The Arlington Heights Council of PTAs is running an Elementary Scholarship Contest to design the cover to the AHPD Program Guide. 10 winners will receive a $100 gift card to the AHPD! Entries are due 9/30. See flyer below for additional details.

FUN FAIR IS BACK!: Fun Fair is finally returning to Ivy Hill! It will be held on Friday, October 7th. Additional details to follow.

PICTURE DAY RETAKES: Picture day retakes/make-ups will be Thursday, October 6th. 

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION: We are now accepting photos for Welcome Kindergartners, Ice Cream Social/Meet and Greet and first day of school.  The deadline for submission for these events is 10/15/2022. Please submit them here, with the following User ID: 0U4wev2edQPPN0tMxVjMLPw

PTA MEMBERSHIP: It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA. Membership ($12) includes access to our digital membership platform, MemberHub, and 2 log-ons to the online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Chess Club, and many, many more. To join, please click here.  If you have any questions, please contact Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com)..

I-FIVES: Thank you to Kim Eckert, Erin Lakomski, Shannon Diederich, Megan Martin, and Alice Sylvester for helping with our Fall Garden Harvest and clean-up! And an additional thank you to Kim Eckert, Katie Parenti, and Erin Lakomski for running our Gourd Sale this past week. Everyone was excited to have an opportunity to purchase something from the Ivy Hill Garden!

Thank you to our hosts for our upcoming Patio Parties this weekend. Everyone can’t wait to see what you have planned! And thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to the Patio Parties! We appreciate your support of the PTA!

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook- Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, Twitter- @ivyhillpta

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 27th @ 7:00 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building

2nd ANNUAL PATIO PARTY – Saturday September 17th: Patio Parties are back again next Saturday, 9/17! Come out for a night of food, fun, making new friends, and catching up with old ones! Purchase your tickets here. Make sure to purchase tickets by 9/11! Check out the flyer below for more information!

SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN!: Check out our online store and show your IVY pride, while supporting our PTA! Use this link to purchase your gear. Sale will run until Wednesday 9/21. Questions? Please contact Connie Gonzalez at 847-420-4564

VOLUNTEER/INTEREST SURVEY: The PTA Volunteer/Interest Survey for the 2022-2023 School Year is now available! Please take some time to complete this survey to let us know where your interests are in volunteering with the PTA, and your opinions on some new committee/event ideas we have. The PTA represents you and your families, so let us know your thoughts! You can complete the survey here.

PICTURE DAY RETAKES: Picture day retakes/make-ups will be Thursday, October 6th. 

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION: We are now accepting photos for Welcome Kindergartners, Ice Cream Social/Meet and Greet and first day of school.  The deadline for submission for these events is 10/15/2022. Please submit them here, with the following User ID: 0U4wev2edQPPN0tMxVjMLPw

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, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Chess Club, and many, many more. To join, please click here.  If you have any questions, please contact Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com).

I-FIVES: Thank you to everyone who attended the first PTA Meeting of the year! We’re so glad you came out to learn more about the PTA, and how we can all partner together to make this a great year for the students and staff at Ivy!

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook- Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, Twitter- @ivyhillpta

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 13th @ 7:00 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building

PTA MEETING: The first PTA General Meeting is on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m in the LMC. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the PTA and its various committees. All parents/caregivers are invited and encouraged to attend. Snacks will be served. Contact our PTA President Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com) with questions. We look forward to seeing you there! 

2nd ANNUAL PATIO PARTY – Saturday September 17th: Patio Parties are back again! Come out for a night of food, fun, making new friends, and catching up with old ones! Purchase your tickets here. Make sure to purchase tickets by 9/10! We are also recruiting homes to host this completely outdoor event (you only need to provide an indoor space for bathroom breaks). Check out the flyers below for more information! 

SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN!: Check out our online store and show your IVY pride, while supporting our PTA! Use this link to purchase your gear. Sale will run until Wednesday 9/21. Questions? Please contact Connie Gonzalez at 847-420-4564

VOLUNTEER/INTEREST SURVEY: The PTA Volunteer/Interest Survey for the 2022-2023 School Year is now available! Please take some time to complete this survey to let us know where your interests are in volunteering with the PTA, and your opinions on some new committee/event ideas we have. The PTA represents you and your families, so let us know your thoughts! You can complete the survey here.

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION: We are now accepting photos for Welcome Kindergartners, Ice Cream Social/Meet and Greet and first day of school.  The deadline for submission for these events is 10/15/2022. Please submit them here, with the following User ID: 0U4wev2edQPPN0tMxVjMLPw

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, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Chess Club, and many, many more. To join, please click here.  If you have any questions, please contact Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com).

I-FIVES: Thank you to Connie Gonzalez for coordinating an amazing Spirit Wear Store! We’re so excited for all the awesome offerings that are available! 

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:  September 13th @ 7:00 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building