December 14, 2018

December 14, 2018

*** Bus transportation notice: We do not permit students to get off the bus at a stop other than their own. If you have questions please contact Sam Miranda (Director of Transportation and Facilities) [email protected]

*** Reader's Theatre will not meet next Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Holiday Party Reminders (New)

Reminder for treats during Holiday Parties:  They must be here by Thursday morning, 12/20/18, no later than 11:00am to be checked by our school nurse.  All snacks for the class parties should come in the ORIGINAL packaging or it will not be allowed in due to safety concerns.  Please utilize only snacks from the approved snack list. Goodie bags are not allowed. We appreciate your support in keeping our students safe!

Parties will begin at 2:00pm and end promptly at 2:45pm. Please make sure that if you are volunteering at a party that you have filled out the form shared by the PTO or you have contacted the office prior to arrival. We do this to expedite security ID scanning. Doing this will get you in the door faster.

Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity February 19, 2018 (New)

On February 19, 2018 Ivy Hall Elementary School, students, and families are planning on organizing a wonderful gathering to celebrate the diversity of our school community. I am attaching a form that will describe culture and what we are trying to accomplish on the 19th of February. Inside the form it will ask you if your student and/or family are interested in:

  • Sharing your culture for our community. There are various formats.
  • Helping plan the event
  • Serving as a volunteer to help manage a portion of the event, on the night of the event

Please fill out this form if you are interested in any of the above items. The form can be found here.

Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity Family Sign Up Form

Lewis & Clark Assembly (New)

This week our students had the opportunity to see a wonderful musical performance from Face2Face Productions. The show included musical storytelling about Lewis and Clark and their journey across the American west. The performance was sponsored by the Ivy Hall PTO. A special thanks t to the Ivy Hall Cultural Arts Committee for procuring and coordinating the performance. If you would like to see some pictures from the performance you may do so by clicking on this link.

88th US Army Reserve (New)

Last week our students completed writing letters to soldiers and their families. The soldiers belong to the 88th US Army Reserve based out of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Students really did a nice job expressing their sentiment to the recipients of the letters. It is difficult for service members to be away from their families. It is also difficult for the families that miss those actively serving. I am so very proud of our students and the work that they did to brighten the days of those who may need it. Nice job Wildcats!

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.

  • Notes about class gifts
  • Winter parties 12/21 @ 2PM
  • Last Chance Yearbook Orders 12/21
  • Spirit Wear Online Shop
  • Ice Cream Wednesday Volunteer Slots Open
  • Box Tops
  • Committees In Need
  • Facebook
  • Dates to Remember

Student Council News (Repeat)

I met with officers from Ivy Hall’s student council this morning and we are excited to share the following items.

Hands & Hands Winter Clothing Drive (New)

The student council will be collecting and donating gently used and new winter clothing items. They will be donated to those in need. We will be donating them to the Vernon Area Township Food Pantry. We will be collecting donations through the morning of December 14, 2018. All donations can be dropped in the Ivy Hall front office.

Donation Items Include:

  • Hats
  • Gloves
  • Jackets
  • Snow Pants

Math Club (Repeat)

Ivy Hall students can begin the new year with a fun opportunity to grow their math skills. Math Club, sponsored by Ms. Dolan, will meet after school on Mondays when school is in session Jan. 14–May 6, from 3–4 p.m.

PERMISSION FORMS are due by Dec. 21.

Questions? Please send email to Ms. Dolan.

Girls on the Run (Repeat)

The goal of Girls on the Run is to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, and physical development.  At the end of the season, the girls participate in the Girls on the Run Chicago 5k. The program is open to girls in Grades 3-5.  Running experience is not required. We will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays from March-May. If you are interested in having your daughter participate in this positive experience please fill out the google form.  

Girls On The Run Interest Form Here

5Essentials Survey (Repeat)

District 96 parents are asked to complete online the parent portion of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey by Jan. 18, 2019. Access the survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

As a parent, this is your opportunity to share your thoughts on important elements of your child’s school’s effectiveness. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or [email protected] or Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Jeanne Spiller

PLAN AHEAD TO PREREGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN (Repeat)

Parents of 2019–20 kindergartners, take note:

Pre Registration for 2019–20 Kindergarten begins in January.

Pre Register at Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, on

Thurs., Jan. 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m. OR Wed., Jan. 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Parents of incoming kindergartners will be requested to prove residency with required documents and District forms and to complete a brief online pre-registration form.

Required documents: 

Questions? Contact the public info coordinator: 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, [email protected]

Attention Parents of Current 5th Graders (Repeat)

If your student is currently a 5th grader at our school, you will need to prove residency again between Jan. 8 and Feb. 15, 2019, in order to receive the email to register him or her for the 2019–2020 school year.

Only parents of current kindergartners and 5th graders have this requirement.

To prove residency, please bring to our school office the following:

• a current monthly mortgage or lease statement OR property tax bill

AND

• a current utility bill

Please call our District 96 public information coordinator if you have questions: 847.459.4260, ext. 8022

The Weather Outside is Frightful/Delightful (Repeat)

As a reminder as long as the wind chill is at least 10 degrees our students will go outside for recess.  Please send the proper outdoor wear for them to be warm and enjoy the snow. For students to be able to play in the snow they need to have boots, snow pants, hats, and gloves.  Students who do not have the proper outdoor attire will have to stay on the blacktop.