Ivy Hall PTO Blog: August 9th, 2024 (2024)

Blog Pro Tip
Usually, blogs end with a PRO TIP, but today, we’re going to share a PRO TIP at the beginning of our blog: Be sure to read our blog every week so that you’ll know about all of the exciting opportunities and activities that our PTO has to offer!

Update Your Membership Toolkit (MTK) Account & Purchase Frozen Treat Friday & Special Lunch
Once you find out who your child’s teacher is, head on over to Membership Toolkit and update your family profile for the new school year. Membership Toolkit is our PTO member portal where you can purchase sign up for activities, volunteer (forms coming in a few weeks!), and more.

You can also purchase a card for Frozen Treat Friday and Special Lunch! Find our MTK link athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

A few donation items are left, can you help us?
We are hosting a Welcome Back Coffee Bar for the Ivy Hall Staff, and are asking for donations of coffee, tea, candy & snack items! Check out our Amazon wish list and help us sweeten the Staff Lounge and give them a caffeinated treat! Visithttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto - donations are due by August 12.

Back to School Backlot Bonanza - Friday, Aug 23
Introducing a new, free* event on Friday, August 23, 6:00-7:30pm - Back To School Backlot Bonanza.. Join us “on the blacktop” in the back of Ivy Hall for a fun night hanging out with old/new friends, playing on the playground, lawn games, sports, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic dinner - we will have an ice cream truck *selling ice cream novelties - cash/credit card accepted. In event of rain, event will be cancelled.

Don’t make lunch or dinner on the first day of school - make it a Culver’s day
Celebrate a half day of school (and the first day of school!!) by taking a break from cooking lunch or dinner – or enjoy a cold custard treat! Visit Culver’s in Buffalo Grove on Thursday, August 15 -be sure tomention Ivy Hall PTOand Culver’s will donate 25% of sales! Culver’s is open 10am-10pm, so you can eat early or late!

REMINDER: Special Lunch and Frozen Treat Friday
SPECIAL LUNCH:As we have seen across the food industry over the last few years, vendor price increases and ingredient changes have impacted the PTOs ability to offer certain nutritionally compliant meals at a price point that is reasonable to families. We will continue to offer Ivy Hall Wildcat student favorite Special Lunch: Papa John’s pizza for special lunch! All meals will be served with 2 sides (including an ice cream novelty) and a bottle of water. Special Lunch will be held on Wednesdays, once per month.

ICE CREAM DAY:Frozen Treat Friday has always been one of the students’ favorite programs. In the 2024-2025 school year, Ivy Hall PTO will distribute ice cream novelties at lunch once per month to those who have pre-ordered an ice cream card.We know that our Wildcats will look forward to this special treat once per month.

Save The Dates - Our Calendar is Live!
Our 2024-2025 calendar is posted! Head on over tohttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallptoand save the date for all of our exciting activities throughout the year!

Beautify your home and support Ivy Hall PTO - Fall Annuals on sale Aug 15-18
Support our ongoing fundraiser in partnership with North Shore Plant Club. The North Shore Plant Club’s mission is to make gardening more accessible to the community.You can purchase a wide range of plants at near wholesale prices. Ivy Hall PTO will receive a portion of your purchase.

Joining the club is free and gives you access to great prices, a huge selection of plants that arrive fresh from the growers, while shopping from the convenience of your home. When you join North Shore Plant Club and purchase a plant using our special link below, 5% of the proceeds will go to Ivy Hall School PTO.

You, friends, family and neighbors will be able to order various times between April and October and support the fundraiser. There are Plant Club pick up locations in Buffalo Grove (near the Prairie View Metra Station), Barrington, Glenview, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Naperville, Skokie/Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka.

You’ll be notified by email when each sale begins, you can also view upcoming sale dates on the North Shore Plant Club website. Fall Annuals will be on sale Aug 15-18.

To join, visithttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallptoand click on the North Shore Plant Club Sign Up link.

ONGOING IVY HALL PTO FUNDRAISERS
Update your Back To School wardrobe with Ivy Hall Spirit Wear
Our Ivy Hall Spirit Wear store is open year ‘round. Shirts, sweatshirts, and hats can be purchased for both children and adults. Stay tuned for our brand new logo and Spirit Wear Flash Sale this fall - announcement coming soon! Shop online athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

Don’t lose your Back To School Gear - Get durable name labels.
Does your Wildcat have a knack at losing their personal belongings? Do you want to keep track of all of your back-to-school gear?

Get yourself some durable name labels from Mabel’s Labels and support Ivy Hall PTO! Mabel’s Labels has labels for all ages (including adults) and they stick to most common surfaces (and survive the dishwasher & washer/dryer). Head over tohttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallptoand click on the Mabel’s Labels link to get started!

FUN FACT: 97% of items with name labels that end up in the Lost & Found end up making their way back to Ivy Hall students!

Turn Grocery Shopping Into Cash for Ivy Hall PTO!
Earn money for Ivy Hall PTO by grocery shopping and then making two taps on your phone. No more clipping Box Tops, just download the Box Tops for Education App and then scan your receipt after grocery shopping. Participating stores include Jewel-Osco, Whole Foods, Marianos, Walmart*, Target, Costco and Sam’s Club. You can also shop online.

Find the link to download the app athttp://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto

*Walmart can now be linked to your Box Tops app. If you order on Walmart.com or use the Walmart App, qualifying items will automatically be redeemed on the Box Tops app!

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