KCSD96 APP (New)
Did you know that Kildeer Countryside School District 96 has an app? You can visit your app store and find it. I am including some screenshots of the app. You can download the app and add your student’s school. The KCSD96 app will keep you updated on events happening at your child’s school.
PTO Volunteers (New)
We are grateful for our parent volunteers that work so very hard to help our school community in many different ways. I would like to express our sincere gratitude for all PTO volunteers past, present, and future. If you didn’t know, PTO volunteers are not paid for their time. They are doing all this work out of the goodness of their hearts. Thank you PTO volunteers for giving back to the school community. Now that I have expressed how thankful we are for your service, now I say please… please consider volunteering your time to the PTO. The following committees need volunteers:
-Breakfast with your buddy
-Fifth Grade Spring Fling
-Boys Night Out (4th Grade Parents)
-Girls Night Out (4th Grade Parents)
-Variety Show (we have teacher running this year, we just need some volunteer helpers)
-Yearbook (Photo helpers)
You can sign up for these committees via the PTO membership toolkit.
https://ivyhallpto.membershiptoolkit.com/
Fun Run (New)
Today was the Ivy Hall Fun Run! Kids ran on school grounds in this first annual fall event. Students had been practicing the route during P.E. class and it really showed. Children did a great job utilizing the practiced route. The students took 25 minutes to run/walk as much as they wanted on the half-mile course. I want to thank all the volunteers, Mrs. Mollerdino, Mr. Spangler, Mrs. Cigrand, Ms. Flavin, and everybody else that made this event a great success.
Expected Behavior Rotations (New)
On Wednesday morning students at Ivy Hall participated in school-wide expected behavior lessons in the indicated areas below. Students rotated from station to station in the morning and learned how to Wildcats are kind, respectful, responsible, and ready in many areas of the building and some areas outside the building.
Stations
A. Cafeteria
B. Recess
C. Whole Body Listening
D. Size of the Problem
E. Size of the Problem Application
F. Zones of Regulation
G. Zones of Regulation- Application
H. Bathroom/Hallway walking
I. Assembly behavior and concert etiquette
J. Bus Expectations
Bus Evacuations Drills (New)
On Tuesday morning September 11, 2018 students at Ivy Hall participated in a bus safety overview and bus evacuation drills. The drills were supervised by First Student (our bus vendor) and Ivy Hall staff. Students learned how to respond in various situations. The safety overview concluded with students learning how to evacuate the school bus.
Superintendent Julie Schmidt visits with Mrs. Dolan’s Class (New)
Student’s in Mrs. Dolan’s class had a visit from the District 96 Superintendent Julie Schmidt. Mrs. Schmidt is partnering with Mrs. Dolan’s class and several other classrooms in the district this year. At the beginning of the school year, Superintendent Schmidt draws names of teachers to partner with for the school year. Mrs. Dolan’s class was chosen! How exciting! Check out the district twitter hashtag #inspire96 and see our classrooms! Mrs. Dolan’s class is a frequent flyer on twitter.
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Families (New)
Third, fourth, and fifth graders will now have the opportunity to learn cursive writing during their time in the Learning Center. In addition first and second graders will receive instruction in handwriting to help hone their skills and make the transition to cursive a bit smoother. We are using Handwriting Without Tears for all grade levels, so students will be familiar with the materials from grade-to-grade. Furthermore, the materials use child-friendly language and have been proven successful in increasing student handwriting skills.
Another After-School Opportunity at Ivy Hall (New)
In World Cultures Club, Ivy Hall students in Grades 1–5 will explore art and cultures from around the world through art projects, folktales, and more. Students may be registered to attend on a Monday or on a Thursday, 3–4:30 p.m. Please promptly complete the REGISTRATION FORM and return it to Mr. Halstead or Mrs. Wang. Maximum enrollment is 10 students per session.
Environmental Club (New)
Environmental Club offers Ivy Hall students in Grades 1–5 opportunities to work together to "save our planet" and become more environmentally conscious. This club meets on designated Thursdays from 3–4 p.m. Please promptly complete the REGISTRATION FORM and return it to Mrs. Fooden by Sept. 21. Maximum enrollment: 18 students
NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Reports Sent Today (New)
The District will send an email via School Messenger today (9-14-2018) between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. with instructions for accessing your child's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) student progress report online.
The message will include links to more information about understanding student growth, RIT scores, and general information about the MAP assessment.
Please contact Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Jeanne Spiller if you would like more information about your child's report: [email protected], 847.459.4260, ext. 8010.