4th Grade Music Performance Has Been Moved to April 26, 2018 (New)
In order to accommodate another district program we are rescheduling our 4th-grade music program. The original date was April 19, 2018 and will be moved to April 26, 2018. Thank you.
Parent Input Survey Class Placement (New)
Creating balanced class lists that meet the needs of all students is a tremendously difficult job that takes many hours of thoughtful dialogue between classroom teachers, administrators, and specialists. We at Ivy Hall Elementary School take this process very seriously. The process for class list creation is as follows:
Teachers think about the social and academic needs of each of their current students while recording pertinent information to assist in the decision making process.
Grade level teachers, the principal, specials area teachers, and specialists meet together to form class lists that are balanced in terms of academic, social, and emotional needs as well as considering friendships. This is no easy task and often takes several meetings. This team of educators considers each child’s personality, academic needs, friendship patterns, etc. as they make a match for each individual child.
This team of educators creates a draft set of class lists taking into consideration parent input.
Class lists are then revised in August with summer changes for students who move in or out of the district.
Class rosters are never final until they are released to families in August.
This process happens at grades 2-5. Willow Grove creates the class lists for our incoming 1st graders. Our 5th-grade team actively works with Twin Groves to provide data and input related to placement decisions as well.
We strongly believe that this detailed and collaborative process creates learning environments that benefit all students. It is a delicate balancing act which takes much consideration and thought by professionals who know and care about your children. Our goal is to create balanced class lists that promote the success of each child. Please know that your child is placed in a classroom for very specific reasons. The process benefits all students. Because of the input and thought given by teachers, specialists, parents, and the principal, we are very reluctant to make changes once this process occurs, as removing or moving one child can disrupt the balance of an entire class, impacting all students.
I welcome any insight you wish to share about your child’s strengths, needs, and learning style. I will take into consideration pertinent information received on or before FRIDAY, APRIL 27th. Please remember, while we welcome your input, specific teacher requests will not be honored.
I cannot express enough how important it is that your thoughts are in provided through THIS SURVEY. As you can imagine, we receive a lot of parent input, and verbal information is nearly impossible to track. The information you provide in the survey will remain confidential between you and me.
Author’s Visit April 23, 2018 (Repeat)
The Ivy Hall PTO is delighted to welcome award-winning author Barb Rosenstock on Monday, April 23rd. Ms. Rosenstock will talk with students about her career as an author on this day. Use this link at home with your child to learn more about Barb Rosenstock, and explore video trailers and educational guides for her books.
To order a personalized copy of any of her books, please return the order form with payment (cash or check payable to Ivy Hall Elementary PTO) by Wednesday, April 4th.
Save the Variety Show (NEW DATES)
I am including this on behalf of the Ivy Hall PTO, the students, and the community. Right now the Variety Show is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Save the Variety Show! Volunteer Today!
Want to save the 2018 Variety Show? We need your support to ensure the show goes on! We are considering rescheduling the show for May 16-17 if we can secure enough dedicated parent support.
Minimum volunteer support needed to proceed:
THREE additional chair people (must plan, plus attend all events below)
- Technical/music/sound system/theater expertise REQUIRED for at least one of the chairpeople
- Run auditions on May 2
FIVE additional (not chair people) parent volunteers for Rehearsals on May 16
EIGHT additional (not chair people) parent volunteers for Variety Show on May 17
Below is the Variety Show Committee description. This is what’s needed in order to move forward with the Variety Show:
3 Additional Committee Chairpeople - Chairpeople are essentially event coordinators. Your time investment and responsibilities are more substantial.
- Experience or familiarity with Editing Music and working a Sound System
- Organize the information that is gathered from the informational packet which has been provided in the blog
- Organize Auditions to be held on May 2
- Sign-ups will begin once we have the Committee Chairpeople and requested volunteers in place
- Progress updates provided weekly to the board
- Blog and Facebook promotional Language provided weekly
- Run the Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 16th and Variety Show on Thursday, May 17th
5 Volunteers during Rehearsal night: Wednesday, May 16th - your assistance responsibilities will be coordinated by the coordinators.
8 Volunteers during the entire time frame of the Variety Show: Thursday, May 17th - your assistance responsibilities will be coordinated by the coordinators.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHAIR (MOST IMPORTANT) OR VOLUNTEER ALSO NEEDED FOR THE VARIETY SHOW PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW:
*** We need to have commitments of volunteers and chair people by March 23, 2018. Chairpeople are the most import spots needed at this time.
https://ivyhallpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/19884
Upcoming PARCC Assessment Apr. 3-20 (Repeat)
The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assessment will be administered to our students during the window of April 3–20.
CLICK HERE for more info about why we administer the PARCC, what distinguishes it from other assessments, and links to additional resources for parents.
School supply kits (Repeat)
School supply kits are on sale they can be ordered through PTO member Tool Kit.
Reuse A Shoe (Repeat)
We will be collecting footwear for our annual reuse a shoe program. Below are the criteria for shoe donations. Please send shoes to school with your student if you wish for them to be donated. The collection window is 3/1/2018-4/20/2018.
Accepted
- All types of footwear, in any condition, excluding those in the "not accepted" list provided below. Dress Shoes, Casual Shoes, Work Shoes, Sandals, Athletic Shoes, Slippers, Crocs, Slip-ons, Boots and virtually all footwear not listed in the red box below. Accepted shoes also include cleats and light-up shoes. Virtually 98-100% of the shoes you collect will be acceptable.
- All sizes
- All brands
- Any shoe with stains or holes will be accepted
Not Accepted
- Ice Skates
- Roller Blades
- Snow Boots (all other boots will be accepted including dress, work, safety, hiking, fashion, cowboy, and rain, etc.
- Mold shoes. Please dispose of immediately
- Shoes that are so badly damaged, that they are in pieces or have no soles/bottoms
PTO NEWS & Highlights (Repeat)
Be sure to check out the PTO BLOG for more information regarding upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Updates and News from the Band Boosters (Repeat)
Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.
Upcoming Dates
March 26, 2018 ~ Spring Break Begins
April 2, 2018 ~ No School Teacher Institute Day
April 3, 2018 ~
- Spring Break Ends & School Resumes
- PARCC Window (3 Weeks)
April 12, 2018 ~ Boys Night Out @ Twin Groves @ 6:30pm
April 20, 2018 ~ Breakfast with your buddy @ 7:30am
April 24, 2018 ~ Papa John’s Special Lunch
April 26, 2018 ~ 4th Grade Music Concert
April 30, 2018 ~ Parent Review Committee
Have a great weekend!