February 8, 2019, Principal’s Message
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Bucky’s Exxon (New)
For several years the local Bucky’s Exxon Mobil gas station donates $500.00 to Ivy Hall Elementary School. On Friday, February 8, 2019 John Stanton from the local Bucky’s Exxon Mobil station stopped by Ivy Hall and presented principal Bob Hanrahan with a check for $500.00 dollars. The school is incredibly thankful for this act of kindness and generosity. The school has and will continue to use the funds to purchase STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) related items that will impact student learning here at Ivy Hall Elementary School.
Valentine's Day Parties (New)
Please remember that if you are donating snacks and/or drinks for the winter parties on February 14th, these items MUST come from the Approved Snack List. Please also have these items at school by Wednesday, February 14th at 9:00 am to be approved by the nurse.
Avoid good bags and please do not tape candy to Valentines. No candy means no candy. I really like candy, but we need to abide by the rules.
DUAL LANGUAGE INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PARENTS (New)
Parents of incoming kindergartners interested in learning more about the Dual Language program beginning in the 2019–2020 school year are invited to an informational meeting at Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, on Tues., Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Questions? Please call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or contact the public info coordinator [email protected]
Second Grade Music Concert (New)
On Monday, February 4, 2019, our second graders, directed by our popular and talented music teacher Mrs. Coleman, worked hard at their rehearsal. TAKE A LOOK at behind-the-scenes rehearsal.
Yesterday, Thursday, February 7, 2019 our second-grade students put on a “pound” of a performance in their K-9 themed choral concert. Thank you, Mrs. Coleman, for your hard work coordinating. TAKE ANOTHER LOOK at our second graders here. Thank you, second graders, for the hard work. The show was fun and entertaining. Families a big thank you for coming out and supporting your student(s). Also, a big thank you to staff for coming out and supporting!
Parent Drop Off (New)
Just a reminder, 8:25 is the start of the school day. The staff who assists with parent drop off needs to be in classes with students at 8:25. Students need to be dropped off prior to 8:25 to assure that they are in the classroom and ready by 8:25, when the bell rings. If you arrive at school after 8:25, please bring your child into the front office and sign them in.
Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity February 19, 2018 (Re-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
Culture Expo Displays
Open for Visitation: The Culture Expo will open to the public at 7:15 pm on February 19, 2019, following the performances that run from 6:30pm-7:15 pm.
How Much Room Do I Have?
The entire display area for participants will be contained to ½ of a school lunch table. That is approximately 4x6 feet. Due to the set up for the evening, there will be no wall space to use. Taping, gluing, ticky-tacking, any items being affixed to the walls is prohibited.
Food Guidelines & Information
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If serving food, note if the items contain the 8 common allergens.
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Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Soy & Wheat and Gluten
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Warmers will need to be in the kitchen not at the booth. Food can be brought to the booth to share
Multimedia Guidelines & Information
If you will have a multimedia display (Google Slides, online video, etc.):
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You are encouraged to bring your own computer or iPad to display for approximately 1 hour.
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If you need a device you can reach out to Jodi Zachara in the Ivy Hall front office. She will record your request and contact details and we will work with you to get a device.
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The District 96 visitor internet network password will be provided the night of the event.
*** We need to keep the technical support to a minimum due to the inability to provide it.
Tri-Fold Displays
If you will have a tri-fold display (as shown in the image above):
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Please make sure that it fits the 4x6 foot table display requirement.
Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity: Cultural Performance Guidelines
ALL PERFORMANCES MUST BE NO LONGER THAN 3 MINUTES. WE NEED TIME TO TRANSITION BETWEEN PERFORMANCES. THIS IS A SAMPLE OF CULTURE NOT AN IMMERSION. WE LOVE EVERYBODY AND ALL CULTURES AND WE ARE DOING THIS TO GIVE EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY ON A REASONABLE TIME TABLE.
General Information: The performances will begin promptly at 6:30pm on February 19, 2019. Please plan to arrive by 6:00 on the evening of the event in order to set up and prep for your performance. Ivy Hall staff members will emcee the performances for the evening. All performances will take place in the PE Gym on or near the Ivy Hall Stage at Ivy Hall Elementary School. This is the gym nearest the east parking lot. We will arrange to have 250 seats available.
Who May Perform? Culture performances are restricted to students who attend Ivy Hall Elementary School and their immediate families.
What do we need from you? Parents, please provide a small written description, via email, of the performance to the committee coordinator Ping Li - [email protected]. If you will be utilizing sound or video you must indicate this 96 hours prior or sooner and share the content also with committee coordinator Ping Li - [email protected]. The reason we are choosing 96 hours prior to the event is to have all the music or video organized and tested. 96 hours corresponds to February 15, 2019 by 6:30pm.
Getting Ready to Perform: Backstage help for performances will be available. If you will have items like instruments or props of any kind they will be organized backstage. The on-deck area for performances will be in the Ivy Hall music room. The music room has backstage access to the stage. Please check your email on Monday, February 18, for the performance line up.
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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BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on FEB 12-19
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Save the Date! Shop the Book Fair on Feb 19 from 6 - 8 PM.
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BOOK FAIR SPECIAL: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID PRESALE!
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Love is in the Air! Valentine’s Day Parties NEXT WEEK!
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BOXTOPS DRIVE FEB 11 - 15; ALL BoxTops for 2018-19 School Year DUE by FEB 25!
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Calling all 5th Grade Parents!
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WANTED! YEARBOOK CO-CHAIR TRAINEE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
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Our Spring Events Need Volunteers!
4th & 5th Grade STEM Club (Repeat)
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