PTA Happenings October 29th, 2021-November 4th, 2021
HOLIDAY SHOP: This year the shop will be 100% online! We have 2 great companies that we are working with: Pals Socks and Boon Supply. Sales start Monday, 11/1 and will run the month of November. All orders will be shipped directly. Please check out the flyers below for more information and incentives for selling:
DRIVE FOR $25: Please consider donating to the PTA this year. For just $25 per student we can fully fund our budget. Download our flyer (Drive-for-25Download) or donate here
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us, @ivyhillpta.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
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 all of the Room Reps who volunteered their time and energy to organize the great Halloween classroom parties this year!
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Help out our Yearbook Committee by submitting your pictures to the yearbook! Click 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.”
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 11th @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th @ 7pm in LMC.
PTA Happenings October 22nd, 2021-October 28th, 2021
DRIVE FOR $25: Please consider donating to the PTA this year. For just $25 per student we can fully fund our budget. Check out our flyer below and donate here

RED RIBBON WEEK: October 25 – October 29. The Red Ribbon campaign was established to raise awareness about alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence and bullying. We would love to have each student participate in the daily activities. Please see the schedule below:
Monday – Wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Wednesday – Crazy Hair Day
Thursday – School Spirit Day
Friday – Wear Halloween shirts or Black & Orange
RED RIBBON WEEK INSPIRES OUR KIDS TO BE BRAVE
RED RIBBON WEEK INSPIRES OUR KIDS TO BE HAPPY
RED RIBBON WEEK INSPIRES OUR KIDS TO BE DRUG FREE
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS: Reminder, Halloween Parades and Parties will be next Friday, October 29. Parades will be outdoor, no indoor rain option.
- Grades 1-5: Outdoor Parade 1:45-2pm. Party 2-3pm.
- AM Kindergarten: Party 10:45-11:40am. Outdoor Parade 11:45-11:50am
- PM Kindergarten: Party 12:50-1:45pm. Outdoor Parade 1:45-2pm.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us, @ivyhillpta.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
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: Thanks to Jennifer Sylvia for coordinating our Red Ribbon Week activities! Thanks to Joelle Vena for coordinating the staff dinner for conferences. Your hard work was much appreciated!
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Help out our Yearbook Committee by submitting your pictures to the yearbook! Submission instructions can be found below.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 11th @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th @ 7pm.
PTA Happenings October 15th, 2021-October 21st, 2021
PTA DONATIONS: Please consider donating to the PTA this year. For just $25 per student we can fully fund our budget. Check out our flyer below and donate here

RED RIBBON WEEK: October 25 – October 29. The Red Ribbon campaign was established to raise awareness about alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence and bullying. We would love to have each student participate in the daily activities. Please see the schedule below:
Monday – Wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Wednesday – Crazy Hair Day
Thursday – School Spirit Day
Friday – Wear Halloween shirts or Black & Orange
RED RIBBON WEEK INSPIRES OUR KIDS TO BE BRAVE
RED RIBBON WEEK INSPIRES OUR KIDS TO BE HAPPY
RED RIBBON WEEK INSPIRES OUR KIDS TO BE DRUG FREE
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us, @ivyhillpta.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
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: Erin Lakomski and Megan Martin for their efforts in planning the Food Truck Fest. We’re so disappointed we didn’t get to see it in action, but hopefully we’ll be able to put together something in the future.
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Help out our Yearbook Committee by submitting your pictures to the yearbook! Submission instructions can be found below.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 11th @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th @ 7pm.
PTA Happenings October 8th, 2021-October 14th, 2021
SAVE THE DATE: Food Truck Fest – Monday Oct 11th – Serving 4 to 7pm!

RED RIBBON WEEK: Dates are October 23rd through October 31st. Theme information coming soon!
MOVIE NIGHT: Due to current circumstances, 3rd-5th grade movie night will be postponed until we can coordinate a fun, safe way for everyone to enjoy the event.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us, @ivyhillpta.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
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: Thanks to everyone who volunteered on the Teacher and Student Pandemic Relief Committees last year! Both were recognized at the Annual Meeting of the Illinois PTA – Northwest Cook Region for their outstanding, innovative work. Your hard work is truly appreciated!
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Help out our Yearbook Committee by submitting your pictures to the yearbook! Submission instructions can be found below.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: November 11th @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th @ 7pm.
PTA Happenings October 1st, 2021-October 7th, 2021
SAVE THE DATE: FOOD TRUCK FEST – – Monday Oct 11th – Serving 4 to 7pm! Amazing Tacos and More! Fresh pizza! Hot dogs! Sweets too! All trucks donating back to the PTA so come have dinner and support your Ivy Hill Eagles – ALL WELCOME! Spread the word!
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us, @ivyhillpta.
PICTURE DAY MAKEUP: Picture day makeup will be Thursday October 7th.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
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 the host families for our Patio Parties, the Glickleys, Ackleys, and McIntyres, and thank you to all those who attended!
YEARBOOK PICTURE SUBMISSIONS: Help out our Yearbook Committee by submitting your pictures to the yearbook! Submission instructions can be found below.

NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 7th, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Buildin
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th.
PTA Happenings September 24th, 2021-September 30th, 2021
SAVE THE DATE: FOOD TRUCK FEST – – Monday Oct 11th – Serving 4 to 7pm! Amazing Tacos and More! Fresh pizza! Hot dogs! Sweets too! All trucks donating back to the PTA so come have dinner and support your Ivy Hill Eagles – ALL WELCOME! Spread the word!
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us, @ivyhillpta.
PICTURE DAY MAKEUP: Picture day makeup will be Thursday October 7th.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
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 all who came out to support the PTA at our Kona Ice fundraiser
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 7th, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th.
PTA Happenings September 17th, 2021-September 23rd, 2021
PATIO PARTY: The PTA is putting together the FIRST EVER progressive style party where you get to attend two parties in one evening! We are currently recruiting homes to host completely outdoor events (you only need to provide an indoor space for bathroom breaks) and we are also looking for attendees to come to these parties. Check out the flyers below! Click here to join in the fun!PatioPartyRecruit21-3Download Deadline to buy tickets is Monday September 20th!

SOCIAL MEDIA: Ivy Hill PTA now has a Twitter account! Follow us at @ivyhillpta.
SAVE THE DATES: Fall Food Truck Fest is happening Monday, October 11th from 4-8PM also at Ivy Hill More details to come.
ROOM REP SURVEY: If you haven’t already, please fill out the survey for the classroom you’d like to be a Room Rep for! There are still a lot of spaces to fill to help with classroom parties!! Sign up here.
PICTURE DAY MAKEUP: Picture day makeup will be Thursday October 7th.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The PTA runs so many wonderful events throughout the year that aren’t possible without parent volunteers. If you haven’t had a chance to complete this PTA Volunteer Form, please do! Thanks for all of your support.
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 Megan Martin and Erin Lakomski for planning the Kona Ice fundraiser.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: September 23, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th.
PTA Happenings September 10th, 2021-September 16th, 2021
PATIO PARTY: The PTA is putting together the FIRST EVER progressive style party where you get to attend two parties in one evening! We are currently recruiting homes to host completely outdoor events (you only need to provide an indoor space for bathroom breaks) and we are also looking for attendees to come to these parties. Check out the flyers below! Click here to join in the fun!PatioPartyRecruit21-3Download

SAVE THE DATES: Kona Ice Truck on Wednesday, September 15th from 6:15-8PM at Ivy Hill! First come first served. Please have cash available. Also, a Fall Food Truck Fest is happening Monday, October 11th from 4-8PM also at Ivy Hill More details to come.
ROOM REP SURVEY: If you haven’t already, please fill out the survey for the classroom you’d like to be a Room Rep for! There are still a lot of spaces to fill to help with classroom parties!! Sign up here.
PICTURE DAY MAKEUP: Picture day makeup will be Thursday October 7th.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The PTA runs so many wonderful events throughout the year that aren’t possible without parent volunteers. If you haven’t had a chance to complete this PTA Volunteer Form, please do! Thanks for all of your support.
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 the Gardening Committee for harvesting the garden and their farm stand fundraiser. We would also like to thank all our new committee chair volunteers.
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: September 23, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th.
PTA Happenings September 3rd, 2021-September 9th, 2021
SPIRIT WEAR: The Spirit Wear Store is open! Use this link to purchase! Orders due by September 8th!
PATIO PARTY: The PTA is putting together the FIRST EVER progressive style party where you get to attend two parties in one evening! We are currently recruiting homes to host completely outdoor events (you only need to provide an indoor space for bathroom breaks) and we are also looking for attendees to come to these parties. Check out the flyers below! Click here to join in the fun!PatioPartyRecruit21-3Download

SAVE THE DATES: Kona Ice Truck on Wednesday, September 15th from 6:15-8PM at Ivy Hill! First come first served. Please have cash available. Also, a Fall Food Truck Fest is happening Monday, October 11th from 4-8PM also at Ivy Hill More details to come.
PICTURE DAY MAKEUP: Picture day make up will be Thursday October 7th.
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee? Please click here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The PTA runs so many wonderful events throughout the year that aren’t possible without parent volunteers. If you haven’t had a chance to complete this PTA Volunteer Form, please do! Thanks for all of your support.
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: Nicole Campbell for coordinating picture day and to all the volunteers who helped out!
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: September 23, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building.
NEXT PTA MEETING: Next PTA meeting is Thursday November 4th.
PTA Happenings August 27th, 2021 – September 2nd, 2021
PTA MEETING: The first PTA General Meeting is on Wednesday, September 1at 7:00 p.m in the LMC, so please join us to learn all about PTA! All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Snacks will be served. Contact our PTA Presidents Angela Sisi (angelasisi925@gmail.com) and Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com) with questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: Interested in heading a PTA committee next year? Please click here.
COMMITTEE MATERIALS: Anyone who has materials from a PTA committee they used to serve on, please get those to Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The PTA runs so many wonderful events throughout the year that aren’t possible without parent volunteers. If you haven’t had a chance to complete this PTA Volunteer Form, please do! Thanks for all of your support.
PATIO PARTY: The PTA is putting together the FIRST EVER progressive style party where you get to attend two parties in one evening! We are currently recruiting homes to host completely outdoor events (you only need to provide an indoor space for bathroom breaks) and we are also looking for attendees to come to these parties. Check out the flyers below! Click here to join in the fun!

SPIRIT WEAR: The Spirit Wear Store is open! Use this link to purchase! Orders due by September 8th!
SAVE THE DATES: Kona Ice Truck on Wednesday, September 15th from 6:15-8PM at Ivy Hill! First come first served. Please have cash available. Also, a Fall Food Truck Fest is happening Monday, October 11th from 5-8PM also at Ivy Hill More details to come.
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 Eleni Boutsikakis (EleniBoutsikakis@gmail.com).
I-FIVES: Nicole Campbell and everyone else who helped out with picture day!
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: September 23, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m., the Dunton Administration Building.

