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.
There are various formats to participate. Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating in our cultural celebration.
The form can be found here. Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity Family Sign Up Form
Notice of 5Essentials Student Survey Administration*
I want to inform you about a student survey for 4th–8th graders that will be administered at your child’s school.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. The survey asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans.
Students will be required to log in using their student ID and birth date in order to complete the survey. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions. Instead, they will receive only aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn the course material, for example.
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions your student(s) are asked. Find survey questions on the Illinois 5Essentials website (https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois).
If you do not want your son or daughter to participate, please contact me at [email protected]
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.
4th & 5th Grade STEM Club (NEW)
NEW After-School Opportunity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
A new opportunity for 4th graders and 5th graders interested in STEM Club will begin in March. This club, led by Ms. Monica, Ms. Nguyen, and Mrs. Balek, will meet on designated Thursdays after school. Participants must have after-school transportation. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Forms must be returned by Feb. 1. INFO/REGISTRATION FORM
South Parking Lot (Repeat)
Please obey all posted signage in the south parking lot. The north side of the south parking lot has DO NOT ENTER signs. That means DO NOT ENTER where posted. This will be monitored in the future. The Buffalo Grove Police as made this recommendation for student safety. During parent drop off and pick up obey the traffic flow. Do not turn left into the south lot.
Changes to Movie Night (Repeat)
January 25, 2019 - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade will have movie night on this event (Early Man)
February 1, 2019 - 4th & 5th grade will have a movie night (Honey I Shrunk The Kids)
For Parents: Sexual Assault and Abuse Awareness/Prevention Curriculum Preview Opportunity (Repeat)
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Victor Pacini to present Be Seen & Heard ©.
The focus of this developmentally appropriate and interactive program is to teach children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Parents who would like to preview the information he will present to KCSD96 elementary students may attend a program with Mr. Pacini at 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 7, in the Mat Room at Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove.
The age-appropriate presentation to Ivy Hall students will be during the school day on Mon., Feb. 11.
If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request - or your questions - to me at [email protected]
Human Growth & Development (Repeat)
We will be starting our Human and Growth and Development unit the week of January 28. This unit is for grades third through fifth.
Third-grade lessons are on plants, animals, and babies.
Fourth-grade lessons cover the development of babies and puberty.
Fifth-grade lessons are on puberty and a discussion on Erin's Law with the social worker Ms. Jarrett.
The links below contain a document with more information and a waiver if you wish to opt out of the Human and Growth and Development unit. The opt-out forms must be signed and returned to the PE team.
3rd Grade & 4th Grade (Info & Waiver for Human & Growth Development Unit)
5th Grade (Info & Waiver for Human & Growth Development Unit)