Fundraising

Fun Run Fundraiser Reminder!

The Fun Run, one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, is October 22 and students are collecting donations NOW! Pledge envelopes went home with instructions.

To collect pledges online, register at http://www.thegetmovincrew.com/.

Students can also collect cash or checks (payable to “Irving PTO”). Cash/checks should be returned in the pledge envelope or in a regular envelope with the student’s name and teacher’s name. Please bring envelopes to the teacher or to the Irving PTO mailbox in the front office before October 22 once they’re done collecting pledges.

Prizes will be awarded and classrooms are competing against each other for the most pledges! You can track the school’s progress with online donations here.

If you have questions about the Fun Run or the online registration system, or if you want to help volunteer, please contact Hilary Klein (hilaryklein04@gmail.com) or Laura Crawford (lauracrawford47@gmail.com).

Thank you for supporting Irving School!

Family Fun Run REMINDER
The Fun Run, one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, is October 22 and students are collecting donations NOW! Pledge envelopes went home with instructions.
To collect pledges online, register at http://www.thegetmovincrew.com/.
Students can also collect cash or checks (payable to “Irving PTO”). Cash/checks should be returned in the pledge envelope or in a regular envelope with the student’s name and teacher’s name. Please bring envelopes to the teacher or to the Irving PTO mailbox in the front office before October 22 once they’re done collecting pledges.
Prizes will be awarded and classrooms are competing against each other for the most pledges! You can track the school’s progress with online donations here.

If you have questions about the Fun Run or the online registration system, or if you want to help volunteer, please contact Hilary Klein (hilaryklein04@gmail.com) or Laura Crawford (lauracrawford47@gmail.com).

Thank you for supporting Irving School!

Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program (HFGB)

Irving Parents and Guardians,

It is time once again for those who qualify to sign up for the Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program (HFGB).  This program provides families who reside in Oak Park and River Forest with a gift card for food around Thanksgiving time and gifts during the December holiday season.
 
The criteria used to determine who qualifies for HFGB are similar to the guidelines set up by the federal government for free/reduced school lunch.  All applicants must be part of the Irving School community.   If you do not live in the Irving zone the social worker must already be familiar with you.
 
You must also be the head of your household in order to apply for this program and in some cases proof of income may have to be shown.  Scheduling an appointment with the social worker is the only way to ensure that your application gets completed and turned in on time.  Stop by Irving or call 708-524-5830 ext. 6150 and leave a message.  I look forward to seeing you and I promise it will be a quick process!
 
All applications must be completed in a face-to-face meeting with the social worker by Friday October 10, 2014! Only one application is allowed per household/family and the applicant must sign off as the head of household!
 
Please contact Ms. Kila Bell-Bay, MSW; for more information: 

Kila Bell-Bey, MSW
Washington Irving Elementary School Social Worker/D97 Oak Park
kbell–bey@op97.org
708-524-5630 (office)
708-524-5830 ext. 6150 (voicemail)
708-524-3090 (main office) 

Fun Run Fundraiser!

FunRunKidsSignSmallerThe Irving PTO is excited for another amazing Fun Run! This healthy event is one of the PTO’s biggest fundraisers of the year and we need your help to make it happen! The Fun Run is on October 22 during the school day.

Help your child raise donations of money through small or large flat pledges. We’re teaching students how to be active for a cause, while achieving our budget goals together! The PTO needs your support to achieve the goals for this big fundraiser. Over the last two years we’ve raised $20,000 in profit for school activities and our overall goal this year is $13,000.

Look for the pledge envelope coming home in the Tuesday Packet this week.

The pledge envelope has instructions on how to collect donations with cash, checks or online.

  • Your child can start asking friends and family for donations today!
  • Once you’re done collecting donations, please return the envelope and money to your child’s teacher or put it in the locked PTO mailbox in the school’s front office.
  • Your child can collect a combination of donations online and with cash or checks.
  • (Please note that the PTO keeps more money with cash and checks due to online processing fees, but we’re thrilled to offer an online option to make it easier to donate.)
  • Checks should be made payable to “Irving PTO.” Please make sure your child’s name is noted so the student and their classroom receive credit for funds raised.
  • Donations are due on the day of the Fun Run, October 22.

On October 22, all students will run in the Fun Run, regardless of how much they pledged. There are prizes for the top earners in the school and in classrooms. All students have a starting goal of $30, but many choose a higher amount for themselves. Prizes include:

  • Students that raise $30 or more receive a School Spirit Store certificate!
  • The top pledging student in the school will receive a Fitness Pack with cool things in it!
  • The top 5 pledging students in the school will get a gift certificate for a free lunch!
  • The top pledging student in each classroom will get to be the gym teacher for their class one day!
  • The classroom that raises the most will get a Recess Pack with super fun stuff!

To register your child for online donations, go to: thegetmovincrew.com and look for “Washington Irving School.”

If you have questions about the Fun Run or the online registration system or if you want to help volunteer, please contact Hilary Klein (hilaryklein04@gmail.com) or Laura Crawford (lauracrawford47@gmail.com).

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Irving Volunteers needed

Volunteering is a great way to meet other Irving families, get to know your child’s friends and teachers, and help out the school! Whether you have a lot of time to spare or just a little, there is certainly a project or two that will work with your schedule.

This coming Tuesday, your child’s packet will contain a volunteer form, for the 2014-15 school year. Please take time to  look over the list of opportunities on the form and if you’re interested in helping out in any way, or if you might be available for occasional projects during the school year, email Hilary Klein  and we’ll contact you when volunteers are needed and you can step up if the timing is right.

Simply, fill out the paper form and put in the PTO mailbox or return to your teacher. There is also an online form for easier access right here:

Thanks so much for your help and commitment to making it a great year for our students at Irving!