Ivy Hall Community Members,
Conference Sign Up (New)
Parent-Teacher conference sign-ups were pushed out this morning at 9:00am. You should have received an invitation from your child's teacher to sign up for a parent-teacher conference. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, 3/8/2018 from 5:00pm-8:30pm and Friday, 3/9/2018 from 10:00am-1:30pm. One conference is offered per student/teacher and conferences run for 15 minutes. If you are unable to attend conferences on either of these dates, please contact your child's teacher to set up a phone conference. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Ivy Hall Wildcat Love Your Melon Hats (New)
Thank you to everyone who purchased Ivy Hall Wildcat Love Your Melon Hats. The Wildcat Wow committee and Student Council donated $1227.05 to The Cure Starts Now in memory of Joshua McFadden. There are a limited number of hats still available. They are $30 each and all money from the purchase of the hat will be donated to The Cure Starts Now. If you are interested in purchasing a hat, please contact Alexis Jarrett at [email protected] or 847-459-0022
Focus on the Present (New)
Parent/teacher conferences are meaningful minutes for all. Our teachers truly look forward to celebrating with parents their student’s effort, improvement, diligence, and opportunities for growth. Parents of current 5th graders, in particular, have a milestone to mark–their child’s last elementary parent/teacher conference. As you anticipate that conference on March 8 or 9, I ask that at the conference you keep the focus of your questions and conversation with his or her teacher on your son’s or daughter’s growth in that 5th-grade classroom and our elementary school. Be assured that in the weeks ahead you’ll be given lots of information about MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACEMENT. Please find placement information for 6th-grade placement for the 2018–19 school year HERE. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn and ask questions of both District 96 middle school principals and a student panel at the district-wide Transition to Middle School program for all District 96 parents of current 5th graders on Mon., Apr. 16, at Woodlawn Middle School, at 7 p.m. As adults, experience teaches us that every step of a learning journey has value, so at the March conference with your 5th-grader’s teacher, please be sure to keep your focus on this current school year. Thank you!
Parent Coffee / Crisis Response - March 2, 2018 (Repeat)
Given recent events, there have been heightened concerns about crisis response. As a parent, I certainly understand, the level of anxiety around school safety. District 96 makes student safety a top priority. At the request of law enforcement, we do not share the details regarding our crisis plan and procedures. I do want to provide a place for parents express concerns and to ask questions. On Friday, March 2nd, 2018 from 8:30 am-9: 30 am please join, Bob Hanrahan (Ivy Hall Principal), Officer Cliff Paul (Buffalo Grove Police), and Mrs. Jarrett (Ivy Hall Social Worker) for an informal community coffee talk at Ivy Hall Elementary School. We will be fielding questions and having conversations around these concerns.
Resources we want to make available to help you if your child is asking questions or wants to talk include these prepared by the National Association of School Psychologists:
• Crisis: Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Spanish)
*** Please RSVP with Mrs. Hannon 847-459-0022 so she can pre-print your badge
PTO NEWS & Highlights (Repeat)
Be sure to check out the PTO BLOG for more information regarding upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
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.
Updates and News from the Band Boosters (Repeat)
Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.
Upcoming Dates
- February 23, 2018~ Report period ends, Grades KDG-8
- February 23, 2018~ 1/2 Day (Students Dismissed at 11:45 am)
- March 1, 2018~ Grades due @ 8:00 am
- March 2, 2018~ Report Cards go live @ 3:00 pm
- March 5, 2018~ No School
- March 7, 2018 ~ PTO Executive Board Meeting 6:30pm
- March 8, 2018 ~
- Early Release 2:00pm
- Conferences 5:00pm-8:30pm
- March 9, 2018 ~ Conferences 10:00am-1:30pm
- March 13, 2018 ~ Culver’s Special Lunch
- March 15, 2018 ~ Grade 5 Music Performance 6:30pm
- March 21, 2018 ~
- 5th Grade Illinois Science Assessment
- Girls Night Out @ Twin Groves @ 6:30pm
- March 26, 2018 ~ Spring Break Begins
- April 2, 2018 ~ No School Teacher Institute Day
- April 3, 2018 ~ Spring Break Ends & School Resumes
- April 12, 2018 ~ Boys Night Out @ Twin Groves @ 6:30pm
- April 14, 2018 ~ 4th Grade Music Performance @ 6:30pm
- April 20, 2018 ~ Breakfast with your buddy @ 7:30am
- April 24, 2018 ~ Papa John’s Special Lunch
- April 30, 2018 ~ Parent Review Committee
Have a great weekend!