Safety Reminders for Review with Families (Important)
Because our students’ safety is our top priority, we share the following information with District 96 families to reinforce the importance of diligence and of communicating concerns to the authorities.
District administrators were advised that a student was approached by a black sedan, driven by someone the student did not know, and asked to get into the car. The student did not comply and immediately informed a parent. Law enforcement is following up on and investigating the report.
Incidents such as this are a reminder of the need to review with children of all ages the importance of being aware while walking to/from or waiting at the bus stop and while walking to/from school.
Please emphasize that your children should not enter the vehicle of someone they do not know. Also, they should report to a trusted adult any attempt by a stranger to engage them in conversation or offer them candy or other enticements.
Likewise, children and adults being vigilant in their neighborhoods and reporting activity that seems unusual or out of place helps keep families in our community safe. “If you see something, say something.”
These are safety reminders that all of us benefit from reviewing as families.
–Julie Schmidt, District 96 Superintendent of Schools
Belmont Village Field Trip (New)
The Ivy Hall Student Council-planned Field Trip to the Belmont Village Senior Living Center in Buffalo Grove is Thurs., Dec. 13. Ivy Hall students will entertain the Belmont residents with popular traditional holiday songs and some instrumental solos. Due to limited space, only 40 students may attend. Please download, print, complete, and return this PERMISSION FORM to Ms. Comin or Ms. Monica no later than Fri., Nov. 23. Note: Students must be picked up from Ivy Hall after the performance, at 4:30 p.m.
Family Reading Night (New)
Family Reading Night will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 6:30pm-7:45pm at Ivy Hall Elementary School. Please take a minute and enjoy our Family Reading Night trailer HERE. Thanks to Ms. Marlene Meyer and the featured students for helping to create this awesome video.
Ivy Hall Beginning Bands and Twin Groves Jazz Band (New)
Last night the 5th-grade band students played their first concert. The students were truly excited to show off their learning and growth. The night was complete with several songs and student testimonials of the band program.
Family Educator Conferences (New)
New to conferences this year are Parent Workshops and Child Care!
Parent Workshops (New)
Instructional coaches will provide learning opportunities for parents during each day of conferences. Please click on the link provided to learn more about the workshop sessions and times.
Child Care @ Conferences (New)
Child care will be available at each of the elementary schools during conferences. Children ages 2 and up are welcome to join District 96 staff in (Staff Development Center) so that parents can attend conferences and parent workshops. There will be a variety of quiet activities available for children to participate in. Stop by, sign your child in and you are all set! Click on this CHILD CARE link for more information. (Ivy Hall Child Care)
Language Translations for Conference (Repeat)
Family Educator Conferences are coming up on November 19th and 20th. If you would like translation services for your meeting please email Todd Halstead [email protected] with the information below.
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Student Name
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Homeroom teacher
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Date and time of the conference
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Translation Language
Final Photo Retakes (New)
Lifetouch photo retakes were sent home this week. We will have a FINAL picture “retake” day next Wednesday, November 14. If you choose to participate in the retake day please send the complete original photo package back to school and write “retake” on the outside. Your student will return those photos to the photographer on Wednesday. If your student has not yet taken a photo, order forms are available upon request in the office.
PTO Blog (New)
PTO Blog: This is always linked in my blog post below. I am adding a table of contents this week to help.
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Special Lunch November 13 - Papa Johns
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Spirit Wear Orders
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*MORE ITEMS ADDED* DONATIONS NEEDED! Help Us Stock the Wildcat Diner!
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*UPDATED* Committees In Need!
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LET'S BE FRIENDS! FACEBOOK
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Dates to remember
3rd Grade STEM Club (Repeat)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) club for trimester 2 will be opened up for 3rd graders to enroll. To sign up please complete your permission slip and return it to the front office. Permission Slip Here