Dear Ivy Hall Families,
Love Your Melon beanies fundraiser (New)
The Wildcat Wow Committee's and the Student Council's co-sponsored recent fundraiser was a great success. Our work together will make a positive difference. READ MORE
Girls on the Run (New)
Girls on the Run sign up is full - if you did not receive confirmation from Mrs. Jarrett the club is full and no longer accepting new applications. Thank you for your interest.
Science Club (New)
After-School Science Exploration:
A new after-school opportunity begins Jan. 18 for students in grades 3–5. Science Club, sponsored by Ms. Dolan, will meet on Thursdays and offers opportunities to do new and unusual experiments. Maximum enrollment is 24. MORE INFO/ REQUIRED PERMISSION FORM (return to Ms. Dolan)
Community Informational Meeting: Solar Energy in KCSD96 (New)
On Tues., Jan. 23, Kildeer Countryside School District 96 administrators and their consultants will host an informational meeting for the community about the solar energy installation to occur on the Country Meadows/Woodlawn campus this year. The purpose of the meeting is to present the project and to inform about the District's decision to move to an alternate energy source for this campus. The community is welcome to attend this meeting on Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Woodlawn Middle School Learning Center, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove. Please call 847.459.4260 with questions.
SMART Watches & Other Electronics (New)
SMART watches are starting to show up here at the elementary schools. Many SMART watches have similar capabilities to SMART phones (game, voice, and text capabilities). If a SMART watch becomes a distraction, it may be confiscated and stored in the office to remove the distraction from the learning environment. Essentially, we will treat the SMART watches like a cell phone. Confiscated equipment may be picked up in the office at the end of the day.
New Session Begins for After-School Spanish Instruction (New)
After-school learning opportunities for our students include learning Spanish. Fun Fluency Immersion Spanish classes (Jan.–May 2018) will begin later this month. Class tuition includes a workbook and take-home and online activities for continued practice at home. Please find program info for our school HERE.
Physical Education (New)
We will be starting our Human and Growth and Development unit the week of January 29. This unit is for grades third through fifth.
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Third-grade lessons are on plants, animals, and babies.
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Fourth-grade lessons cover the development of babies and puberty.
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Fifth-grade lessons are on puberty and a discussion on Erin's Law with the social worker Ms. Jarrett.
The links below contain a document with more information and a waiver if you wish to opt out of the Human and Growth and Development unit. The opt out forms must be signed and returned to the PE team.
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3rd Grade & 4th Grade (Info & Waiver for Human & Growth Development Unit)
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5th Grade (Info & Waiver for Human & Growth Development Unit)
*** If you have questions regarding materials please contact Todd Spangler [email protected] or Jenni Cigrand [email protected].
Orchestra & Band Boosters (New)
Next Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Orchestra concert (Twin Groves 7:00pm-8:30pm) the Orchestra & Band Boosters will be selling these t-shirts for $15 dollars.
4th and 5th Grade Orchestra Winter Concert (Repeat)
The 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra Winter Concert will take place on Wednesday, January 17th at 7pm at Twin Groves. The concert will take place in the Large Gym. Students need to arrive at Twin Groves in their concert attire by no later than 6:15 pm for tuning and warm-up. It is going to be a fantastic concert! We look forward to seeing you there!
Erin's Law Abuse Awareness/Prevention (Repeat)
An Illinois law known as Erin's Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside School District 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Victor Pacini to present Be Seen & Heard ©.
The focus of this developmentally appropriate and interactive program is to teach children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult's touching him or her is not the child's fault.
Parents who would like to preview the information he will present to KCSD96 elementary students may attend a program with Mr. Pacini at 6 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 23, in the Mat Room at Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Ln., Buffalo Grove.
The presentation to Ivy Hall students will be during the school day on Thurs., Jan. 25.
If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request–or your questions–to me at [email protected]. MORE INFO
Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians: From District 96 E-News (Repeat)
THE REQUIREMENT FOR SOME TO PROVE RESIDENCY AGAIN
Attention: Parents of all current KDG and 5th-Graders
Who must prove residency?
Parents of all current KDG and 5th-Graders.
Yes–even if you proved residency at the start of the current school year–and even if you have other students currently attending KCSD96 schools–it still is necessary to prove residency again for current kindergartners and current 5th-graders. Administrative assistants at Willow Grove and KCSD96 elementary schools will begin accepting proof of residency after school resumes on Jan. 8, following Winter Break.
At what school should you prove residency?
Prove residency at Willow Grove for current kindergartners.
Prove residency at the elementary school your 5th grader currently attends.
How do you prove residency?
At Willow Grove or the elementary school your 5th grader attends now, please visit the building office and present the following to the administrative assistant:
• a current monthly mortgage or lease statement or property tax bill
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• a current utility bill
By when must you prove residency?
No later than Fri., Feb. 23. This deadline is important! Your current kindergartner’s or current 5th grader’s online registration form link will not be emailed when 2018–19 registration opens for all returning students districtwide on Mar. 1 and he/she will not be assigned a teacher for the 2018–19 school year until you do so.
Older Repeated Information (Click Here)
PTO NEWS & Highlights
Be sure to check out the PTO BLOG for more information regarding upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Upcoming Dates
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January 15, 2018 ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observed (No School)
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January 16, 2018 ~ Board of Education Meeting
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January 17, 2018 ~ IH/P Orchestra Concert, Grades 4 & 5, w/ Boosters After-Concert Social (7:00pm-8:30pm)
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January 25, 2018 ~ Erin’s Law Assemblies
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January 26, 2018 ~ 1st and 2nd Grade Movie Night @6:30 PM-8:00 PM
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February 5-7, 2018~ PTO Book Fair
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February 8, 2018~ Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity- 2nd Grade Music Concert @6:30 PM
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February 13, 2018~ Early Release @ 2:00 PM
Have a great weekend!