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Reflections 2018
Does your child enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then they should join us and have fun unleashing their inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Heroes Around Me”, calls for their own unique interpretation through the arts. Below you can find the rules for each Reflections category, as well as the Student Packet with Entry Form. One Entry Form needs to be submitted with each project. Projects will be due Monday, October 29. For any additional questions, please contact Katie Taranda at ktaranda@gmail.com or 847-778-1648.
Reflections Rules and Entry forms
STEAM MUSEUM
Hello from the CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
The Ivy Hill PTA Cultural Arts Committee & Ivy Hill Elementary are bringing your kids the experience of visiting a science museum right at our school. The state-of-the-art hands-on children’s museum focuses on STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).
Please help us to manage the kids & the exhibit. You can choose to be with your kid’s class.
Location : Gymnasium, Ivy Hill Elementary School, 2211 N Burke Dr, Arlington Heights IL 60004
Dates: April, 17-18, 2018.
Times: 9am – 3:30pm
If you are able to help, please sign up HERE
Thank you,
Rekha Muruvinakombe and the Cultural Arts Committee
PTA Happenings – Nov. 17-23, 2017
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP COMMITTEE: Save the Date for this year’s Holiday Gift Shop, Saturday, December 2, 9:00-11:30 AM at Ivy Hill School in the Commons Area. We are in need of volunteers! Please sign up to volunteer at Holiday Gift Shop signup. This is a great event for working parents to volunteer since it’s on the weekend! Students will have the opportunity to purchase items for the holidays for family members or friends. Donuts and hot chocolate will be available for purchase during the shopping time. Students will be singing holiday songs during the shopping! We are looking for students or adults to sell their crafts/home made items during the event too. If you or anyone you know (they don’t have to be Ivy Hill families) have a craft to sell please contact Katie Hacias at Katie.hacias@hotmail.com or 847-987-6233. Student vendors must be students of Ivy Hill. Tables can be purchased for $10/student and $25/adult. Holiday wrapping paper donations needed for our gift wrapping station. Donations will be collected in a bin located in the commons.
LUNCHTIME READERS COMMITTEE: Lunchtime Readers is looking for volunteers to help guide a book discussion group for small groups of 3rd-5th graders. The group would meet once a week for 30 minutes during the recess period from 1/30/18-3/8/18. Leader Resources guides will be provided along with books and incentives. This is a great opportunity to encourage young readers and only requires 30 minutes of time per week.. Please email Denise Wagner at legalprofessionals@yahoo.com if interested in guiding a small group and day preference. We expect an increase in student participation this year and would love your help!
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: Help the yearbook team Upload Photo’s TODAY!!!
Get your pictures in the yearbook! The Yearbook Staff invites you to submit photos for the yearbook. If you’ve got great photos of school events, please submit them. Our photographers can’t be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have. We prefer small group photos
and all the kids in the photo need to attend Ivy Hill. Link: Yearbook Photos. You will have to register your information and put in our school name. When entering our school info, a password will be requested. Password: iheagles25
You can use website and/or download app. The Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.
I-FIVES go to: Everybody Counts Committee, Stephanie Lazzari and Lucy Block and all of the many volunteers who made it possible; Community and Family Involvement Committee, Sharon Bank and Julie Soderna.
NEXT PTA MEETING: January 9, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: December 14, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to 
Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
Happy Thanksgiving!
PTA Happenings – November 10-16, 2017
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP COMMITTEE: Save the Date for this year’s Holiday Gift Shop. Saturday, December 2, 9:00-11:30 A,M. at Ivy Hill School in the Commons Area. Students will have the opportunity to purchase items for the holidays for family members or friends. Donuts and hot chocolate will be available for purchase during the shopping time. Students will be singing holiday songs during the shopping! We are looking for students or adults to sell their crafts/homemade items during the event. If you or anyone you know (they don’t have to be Ivy Hill families—just the students need to attend Ivy Hill) have a craft to sell, please contact Katie Hacias at Katie.hacias@hotmail.com or 847-987-6233. Tables can be purchased for $10/student and $25/adult. Holiday wrapping paper donations needed for our gift wrapping station. Donations will be collected in a bin located in the commons.
LUNCHTIME READERS COMMITTEE: Lunchtime Readers is looking for volunteers to help guide a book discussion group for small groups of 3rd-5th graders. The group would meet once a week for 30 minutes during the recess period from 1/30/18-3/8/18. Leader Resources guides will be provided along with books and incentives. This is a great opportunity to encourage young readers and only requires 30 minutes of time per week.. Please email Denise Wagner at legalprofessionals@yahoo.com if interested in guiding a small group and day preference. We expect an increase in student participation this year and would love your help!
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: Help the yearbook team Upload Photo’s TODAY!!!
Get your pictures in the yearbook! The Yearbook Staff invites you to submit photos for the yearbook. If you’ve got great photos of school events, please submit them. Our photographers can’t be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have. We prefer small group photos
and all the kids in the photo need to attend Ivy Hill. Link: Yearbook Photos You will have to register your information and put in our school name.
When entering our school info a password will be requested. Password: iheagles25
You can use website and/or download app. The Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.
I-FIVES go to: Community and Family Involvement Committee, Sharon Bank and Julie Soderna; Boxtops Committee, Rekha Muruvinakombe, Laurie Walscheid, and Sherry Geer.
NEXT PTA MEETING: January 9, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 16 , 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
PTA Happenings – November 3-9, 2017
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE: Did you know that nearly 15% of Americans are living in poverty and struggling to provide warm coats for themselves and their families? This year the Ivy Hill PTA is teaming up with One Warm Coat to hold a coat, hat and mitten drive, and we need your help!
Donate coats to the PTA coat, hat and mitten drive! One Warm Coat has been holding coat drives across the country for more than 20 years. During the week of November 6-10, stop by the Ivy Hill Commons to drop off gently worn coats, hats and mittens. Everything collected will be donated locally to our neighbors in need. Help spread the warmth!!! Coat, Hat, Mitten Drive Flyer
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP COMMITTEE: Save the Date for this year’s Holiday Gift Shop. Saturday, December 2 , 9:00-11:30 AM at Ivy Hill School in the Commons Area. Students will have the opportunity to purchase items for the holidays for family members or friends. Donuts and hot chocolate will be available for purchase during the shopping time. We are looking for students or adults to sell their crafts/home made items during the event too. If you or anyone you know (they have to be Ivy Hill families) have a craft to sell please contact Katie Hacias at Katie.hacias@hotmail.com or 847-987-6233. Tables can be purchased for $10/student and $25/adult. We are looking for holiday wrapping paper donations for our gift wrapping station. We would appreciate wrapping paper roll donations and are collecting them in a bin in the commons area.
BOXTOPS/SHOPAROO COMMITTEE: Are your kids bored at home now that the weather is turning cold? Send them on a Box Top scavenger hunt! Have them hunt for Box Top labels on many of your family’s favorite products (Cheerios, Annie’s, Lysol Cleaners, Ziploc, Hefty Garbage Bags and much more). After the game, label a bag with your child’s name/teacher and send them into school. Not only can it be a fun activity, it is also a great way for the school to earn extra money that is utilized for your children’s benefit. Also, don’t forget to scan your receipts into the Shoparoo App! For more information go to www.shoparoo.com
I-FIVES go to: Spirit Wear Committee, Jocelyn Fredell, Shannon Wold, and Julia Zubchonak; Room Rep Committee, Dina McBride, Rekha Muruvinakombe, Katie Erickson and Laura Fritzsche.
NEXT PTA MEETING: November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 16 , 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
PTA Happenings – October 27-November 2, 2017
BOXTOPS/SHOPAROO COMMITTEE: Are your kids bored at home now that the weather is turning cold? Send them on a Box Top scavenger hunt! Have them hunt for Box Top labels on many of your family’s favorite products (Cheerios, Annie’s, Lysol Cleaners, Ziploc, Hefty Garbage Bags and much more). After the game, label a bag with your child’s name/teacher and send them into school. Not only can it be a fun activity, it is also a great way for the school to earn extra money that is utilized for your children’s benefit. Also, don’t forget to scan your receipts into the Shoparoo App! For more information go to www.shoparoo.com
MEMBERSHIP – Directory 2017-2018 – Thank you to everyone who has joined the Ivy Hill PTA this year! The student directory has been updated, and you should now have access. If you would like access, it is not too late to join the PTA. Not only will you gain access to the directory and on-line calendar, but you will help support all of our wonderful activities and programs. Simply complete this PTA Membership Application-2017-2018 and return it via backpack mail. Should you have any questions, please contact Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup
I-FIVES go to: Reflections Committee, Claudine Mele and Sherri Kontos; Juvenile Protection Committee, Stephanie Horvath and Kathy Thompson; Movie Night Committee, Becky Brown, Tajalli Horvat, and the following volunteers: Paragon Theatre for donating the popcorn, Scott Kaese, Natalie Jiminez, Lucy Block, Surinder Kaur, Holly Gibbs, Alex Paytuvi, Katie Erickson, Doris Shapiro, Cheryl Hampton, Louann Benbow, Joelle Vena, Scott Catlett, Manjula Karthi, Rosa Dimarco, Vernika Sood, Linda Boehm, Lisa Nason, Amy Walters, Julie Soderna, Brad Wells, Sowmya Chepuri, Kim Greenstein, Shatabdi Lahiri, Sourindhri Chattopadhyay, Phil Inglis, Brian Heather, Scott Stevens, Sups Rapuru, Linda Khalil.
NEXT PTA MEETING: November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 16 , 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
PTA Happenings – October 20-26, 2017
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.
MEMBERSHIP – Directory 2017-2018 – Thank you to everyone who has joined the Ivy Hill PTA this year! The student directory has been updated, and you should now have access. If you would like access, it is not too late to join the PTA. Not only will you gain access to the directory and on-line calendar, but you will help support all of our wonderful activities and programs. Simply complete this PTA Membership Application-2017-2018 and return it via backpack mail. Should you have any questions, please contact Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.
THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA NEWS: Red Ribbon Week is the kickoff for WOLF PACK DEN (Discover, Elevate, Nourish). This new school-wide program will go all year round with a new focus each month. The next 3 months of topics: November Nutrition and Fuel; December, Screen time; January, Sleep. PSAT Testing for 8th graders is Oct 28th. The makeup date is Nov 4th. Please be sure to register your 8th grader for this test. Club and Team Photos Nov 2nd. Variety Show is Nov 9th and Nov 10. The Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly is Friday Nov 10th (Parents welcome to help and attend.) October 27th is the end of the quarter. End of term report cards will come electronically or via Powerschool app. They will NOT come home via backpack. Hobby Elementary School fundraiser came to a total of $3,103.48. The Next PTA MEETING is Nov 7th.
I-FIVES go to: Movie Night Committee, Becky Brown and Tajalli Horvat for making movie night such a great success.
NEXT PTA MEETING: November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 16 , 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog
PTA Happenings – October 13-19, 2017
MOVIE NIGHT COMMITTEE: Movie night for 3rd-5th grade is Friday, October 20 at 6:15 P.M. By a close vote, the students have chosen to watch “Sing.” Doors will open at 6:15 P.M., and the movie will start promptly at 6:30 P.M. Pick up is at 8:30 P.M. as the movie is 1 hour and 53 minutes long. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a sleeping bag, pillow and their favorite stuffed animal to enjoy the movie. You should have already received your Permission Slip in this week’s backpack mail. Please return your signed permission slips and money by Monday, Oct. 16th. Questions? Contact Becky Brown (bbecky4936@gmail.com) or Tajalli Horvat (tajalli@gmail.com)
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.
MEMBERSHIP – Directory 2017-2018 – Thank you to everyone who has joined the Ivy Hill PTA this year! The student directory has been updated and you should now have access. If you would like access, it is not too late to join the PTA. Not only will you gain access to the directory and on-line calendar, but you will help support all of our wonderful activities and programs. Simply complete this PTA Membership Application-2017-2018 and return it via backpack mail. Should you have any questions, please contact Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.
NEXT PTA MEETING: November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 19, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog
PTA Happenings – October 6-12, 2017
MEMBERSHIP – Directory 2017-2018 – Thank you to everyone who has joined the Ivy Hill PTA this year! The student directory has been updated and you should now have access. If you would like access, it is not too late to join the PTA. Not only will you gain access to the directory and on-line calendar, but you will help support all of our wonderful activities and programs. Simply complete this PTA Membership Application-2017-2018 and return it via backpack mail. Should you have any questions, please contact Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.
I-FIVES go to: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, Louann Benbow and Tammi Grippo, for organizing and maintaining our membership numbers and directory.
NEXT PTA MEETING: November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 19, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog
PTA Happenings – Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2017
MEMBERSHIP – Directory 2017-2018 – Thank you to everyone who has joined the Ivy Hill PTA this year! The student directory has been updated and you should now have access. If you would like access, it is not too late to join the PTA. Not only will you gain access to the directory and on-line calendar, but you will help support all of our wonderful activities and programs. Simply compLete this PTA Membership Application-2017-2018 and return it via backpack mail. Should you have any questions, please contact Louann Benbow at benbowunit@gmail.com.
REFLECTIONS COMMITTEE: This year’s Reflections theme is: Within Reach! To participate there are a few easy steps…
- Turn in your student interest form into the office.
- The rules and entry form will then be sent to you.
- Create using dance, music, writing, film, photography and/or visual arts!
- Turn in your project by October 27th!
- Let your creativity be recognized and acknowledged!
For more information contact: Claudine Mele cmmele@gmail.com or Sherri Kontos sherri.kontos@pepsico.com.
*New this year…Come to the Reflections kickoff night at South Middle School on Oct. 2nd at 6:00! There will be stations for you to create, and you might get some ideas for your project!!!* Registration for this event is full, however, please sign up to be put on a wait list. Reflections Kickoff Registration
PTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in volunteering at Ivy Hill? The PTA has a wide variety of opportunities available. Whether you like to be interacting with students or helping out behind the scenes, we are certain you will find a fun committee to work with. Volunteer opportunities exist for moms and dads and can fit a variety of schedules. Contact Jennifer Sadowski (jenjen5757@aol.com) with any questions. Thanks for helping! See attached Ivy Volunteer Signup.
I Fives go to: Garden Committee, Michelle Derochowski and Lisa Nason for coordinating our Fall Harvest and the volunteers who helped make it a success; Juvenile Protection Committee, Stephanie Horvath and Kathy Thompson for coordinating the weather trailer event.
NEXT PTA MEETING: November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 19, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m., Ivy Hill Elementary School
Don’t forget to Ivy Hill Elementary PTA on Facebook!
Check out our interactive links online at ivyhillpta.org.
Click HERE to visit Mr. Kaese’s Blog!