2nd Grade General Music Concert (New)
Last night there were snowflakes inside and outside the building. The 2nd grade class has been working hard to prepare for last night and it showed. The 2nd grade students showcased their talents and put on an excellent show. Congratulations to the 2nd grade and Mrs. Coleman a great musical performance.
Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity & Learning (New)
Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity was a terrific event. We had a great turn out! The weather truly did not keep students and families away from our celebration. Families journeyed through Ivy Hall, locating all the ways Ivy Hall celebrates learning and diversity. As families found each item, they checked off the corresponding box. We are looking to expand the event next year and incorporate members of the community to directly participate and help plan the evening.
Band Concert (Repeat)
Where: Twin Groves Middle School
When: Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM
Who will perform? Prairie and Ivy Hall 5th grade bands ( Cadet Band) and the Twin Groves Concert Band
Student Call time for Cadet Band: 6:15 PM. The 5th grade Cadet band students should be in the Twin Groves band room by 6:15 PM (Signs will be in the hallway directing students to the band room.) The reason for having them warm up in the band room is so the students will get a feel for the Twin Groves band room.
Student Call time for Concert Band: 6:40 PM Concert band members should be in the band room by 6:40 PM ready to play.
What should the students wear? Band shirts, dark pants, and dress shoes.
What should students bring? Students should bring their instrument and Ipad. Please have the Ipad charged. Percussion students do not need to bring their instruments, just their sticks.
How Long will the concert last? Around 30 minutes. However, I believe there will be a pre concert presented by musicians from Stevenson High School.
After Concert Social: See below.
Join us on February 13th, for an After-Concert Social featuring Culver’s vanilla custard or lemon ice or a decorated cookie from Original Bagel and Bialy.
Please pre-order your sundaes and cookies now so we don’t run out. Prices will be higher at the door and quantities available limited.
To find the order form please sign in to your Band and Orchestra Boosters Membership Toolkit account or click on the link below. If you have any problems with the form, you can contact Donna Cobb at [email protected]. We are also looking for five volunteers to help with the event. More information on that is also in the Band and Orchestra Boosters
Membership Toolkit.
https://bandandorchestraboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/42739
All pre-orders are due on February 11th at noon.
Flu Season Send or Keep Home? (Repeat)
Deciding when a child is too sick to go to school can be a difficult decision for parents to make. When deciding, use the guidelines linked below and seek the advice of a healthcare provider.
Valentine’s Day Parties (Repeat)
Please remember that if you are donating snacks and/or drinks for the winter parties on February 14th, these items MUST come from the Approved Snack List. Please also have these items at school by Wednesday, February 14th at 9:00am to be approved by the nurse.
If you have been approved by the head room parent to volunteer at the classroom party and have not yet been raptored at Ivy Hall, please stop in prior to the parties to scan your license in the office with Mrs. Hannon. This will make the check in process run smoothly on party day. Only those who have been approved by the head room parent can attend.
Updates and News from the Band Boosters (Repeat)
Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.
New Session Begins for After-School Spanish Instruction (Repeat)
After-school learning opportunities for our students include learning Spanish. Fun Fluency Immersion Spanish classes (January–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.
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
AND
• 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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February 13, 2018~ Early Release @ 2:00 PM
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February 13, 2018~ Band Concert @ Twin Groves 7:00pm-8:30pm
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February 19, 2018~ No School Presidents Day
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February 23, 2018~
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Report period ends, Grades KDG-8
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February 23rd Half Day - School Improvement classes dismissed at 11:45am.
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March 1, 2018~ Report Cards go live @ 3:00
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March 5, 2018~ No School Casimir Pulaski Day
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March 7, 2018~ PTO Exec Meeting 6:30pm-8:00pm
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March 8, 2018~
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Early Release 2:00 PM
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5:00PM-8:30PM (Parent Teacher Conferences)
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March 9, 2018~ No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Have a great weekend!