The Accelerated Reader (A.R.) Program encourages children in grades 4 through 8 to read for the love of books. When a child finishes reading a book from the school library, classrooms, or home, he or she goes online at school to take a comprehension test, or "AR quiz." Points earned for successfully answering questions about the book are tallied at the end of each school quarter (in many classrooms, students set their own AR point goals and AR success is part of their reading or literature grade). Points are then used for "shopping" in our A. R. Store for items such as small toys, art supplies, gift certificates, passes (out-of-homework, snack-in-class, free-period-with-the-kindergarteners, and more), and opportunities to donate points toward charities. Please Annie Reist or Kathy O'Neil with any questions

After School Enrichment provides fun and exciting programming for children to supplement their in-school education. The Winter 2009 session is currently underway and will end the end of February. The next session will be the Fall 2009 session. If you are interested in teaching a class please let us know. If you have any questions please contact Julie Whalen, 755-2875 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Marianna Gerritzen, 924-9496 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Scholastic Book Fair, held every year in the library, is a great way to purchase great books while also benefitting IHM. Along with an excellent selection of books for children of all ages, a variety of educational products and software will be available. You may even purchase a special book from the Teacher Wish List, which will be donated to the classroom with your child's nameplate on the inside cover. Proceeds from the Book Fair benefit the school library as well as the classroom libraries. The Book Fair will be held March 6-10, 2010, following all weekend masses and also after school from 3:00-4:00. School children will have an opportunity to shop with their class during school hours. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. 

In a seasonly decorated activities center, the Christmas breakfast sampler concert allows parents, grandparents and friends to attend a preview of the evening Christmas concert . The breakfast includes an array of fresh breakfast foods like bagels, donuts, yogart, fruits and beverages. It is scheduled in mid December the day before the first evening concert at 7:30am- 9am. Contact Info Here 

This committee processes the reciepts from our IHM teachers for reimbursement of classroom equipment with bugeted money provided from the PTO . The committee may also orders equipment directly if requested. They money is tracked over the school year to ensure each teacher uses all the money they are alloted for that school year. The teachers are provided a certain amount of money each year to make purchases for their classroom needs. Contact Info Here 

The Cultural Enrichment Committee schedules curriculum-enriching events for IHM students throughout the school year. This includes bands of many genres, singers, storytellers, scientists, a dog sled racer and a book-maker. Other topics include conflict resolution through role play, internet safety, and new ideas are always welcome. Contact Info Here 

Every year, PTO publishes your MUST HAVE school directory that provides:

• Student / Parent Names with contact information
• Room Parents
• Directions to CYO locations
• Teacher Names and Birthdays
• School Calendar / Hot Lunch Schedule

The first directory is $7.00… each additional directory is $1.00.  Many families purchase more than one.  They are helpful at home, at the office or in your car.  Ask the school “veterans” …by the first week, your children will confiscate them!

Everybody Counts is an age-appropriate program that educates the students on various physical disabilities, learning challenges, and mental/physical challenges. The program will take place during the week of February 22-26, 2010. Thank you to all of our volunteers!  Contact Suzanne Johnson or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to volunteer. 

Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2009. Field Day is a full day of fun. Students join their school family groups for games outside, which include 8th graders in the Dunk Tank and of course, Snowcones for all. A delicious lunch is provided followed by a dance-a-thon in the afternoon with a DJ. Lots of parent volunteers make this day fun and successful. Contact Info Here 

Each year, the PTO asks every IHM student to participate in our main fundraiser--Sally Foster. This company offers a variety of gift wrap, candy and other gift and household items for sale from a catalog or online. Contact Info Here 

This committee sells Honey Baked Ham products at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter with the proceeds helping to fund the Accelerated Reader program at IHM school.  Contact Info Here 

The Hospitality Committee coordinates the following events: First Day of School Breakfast, Back to School Night, Fall Festival Pitch-in, IHM Open House, Catholic School Week Celebration, Muffins for Moms, and Doughnuts for Dads.  Contact Info Here 

You have some important birthdays in your family!  Many IHM parents choose to celebrate these birthdays by donating a book to the school library in honor of their child on his/her birthday.  The Library Committee is excited to once again promote the Birthday Book Program for the 2009-2010 school year.

IHM's PTO Lunch program is offered most Fridays during the school year. We rotate through offerings of mac & cheese, pizza, hot dogs and Panera lunch. Sign up for these lunches is done via the on-line registration in the Spring. The lunch schedule is also printed in the 2009-2010 Student Directory.   The lunch schedule for the 2010-11 school year will be available online as soon as the school calendar is finalized.  Contact Info Here 

For information about the IHM Wellness Policy, please refer to the Archdiocese wellness policy.

Market Day offers an assortment of convenient, high quality foods for your family. Offering a wide selection of over 160 foods, including all natural, low fat and low calorie products, it's easy to serve your family delicious, wholesome and nutritious meals. A minimum of 10% of your Market Day purchase is provided back to our school to support our computer technology program.  Order forms are sent home monthly with each student, and are also available in the school office and the vestibule in church. Order forms are always due one week before the sale date. Ordering can also be done online at www.marketday.com.  Orders are picked up in the Activity Center once a month between 5-6:00 pm., normally on a Monday. Contact Info Here

This committee takes information from the volunteer interest form in the Parent Packet (which is completed in the Spring) and compiles committee lists which are given to each Committee Chair at the beginning of the school year. Contact Info Here 

The purpose of this committee is to welcome and provide support to those students and families new to IHM School.
For more Information, contact Erin Lews ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Julie Moeller ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )  or Amy Schulte ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Instead of giving money to the school directly, you are spending the usual amount on groceries, gasoline, restaurants and gift cards…except a portion of the money goes to IHM when you purchase Scrip Cards. This program requires a little extra work on your part, but no additional money! Download Scrip Form Here. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed, download that here.  Contact Info Here 

DEADLINE TO ORDER SPORTSWEAR IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD!

Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year.  For new parents, this is the time of year where you can order Sportswear/Spiritwear for your child(ren) and family.  IHM Sportswear t-shirts can be worn every Monday and it's a great way to show your IHM spirit!  IHM Crewneck sweatshirts can be worn daily.

This is the first year of being able to order Sportswear on-line.  By ordering on-line, there are a few more options available to you.  Please visit:  https://secure.distinctimages.net/shop/enter/ihm to shop on-line. 

With that comes the question, will you still go to the classroom and show the kids samples?  Our answer is quite simple, spend a few minutes at our on-line store with your child(ren) at your convenience!  This way, you will order EXACTLY what they want and not what you think they want!  What about sizing?  We are hopeful you were able to stop by the Sportswear tables at Back To School night to look at the sizes available. However, if you weren't, the general rule of thumb is this for youth sizing: 
     YS (6-8)
     YM (10-12)
     YL (14-16)
     YXL (18-20) - YXL is a little wider and the Adult Small is usually a little longer

Please note, the last day to place orders will be Friday, September 3rd, 2010.  Deliveries will be made by the end of Setpember to school.  Please remember ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!  If you miss this deadline, you will have another opportunity to buy Sportswear/Spiritwear around Thanksgiving and in time for Christmas.

Questions, please contact Bridget Bain This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mary Wannemuehler This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The PTO Teacher Appreciation Committe is responsible for supporting our staff throughout the school year. We have over 40 parents volunteering their time to support wonderful lunch time spreads, birthday and Christmas treats and much more. Thank you to Molly Berghoff, JoJo Murphy & Amy McGuire for chairing the program this year. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. Contact Info Here 

Trash bag are available for sale year round. Kitchen sized and Lawn sized bags are available by the roll. Contact Nancy Hiltunen for pricing and availability. Contact Info Here