February 22, 2019

February 22, 2019

Student Report Card Information (New)

Make a note: Your student's report card will be available for you to access online NEXT FRIDAY, Mar. 1, after 3 PM.

To better understand your child's report card scores, please READ MORE about the typical progression of standards-based scores included on District 96 report cards.

Social Emotional Learning ½ Day (New)

Today at Ivy Hall Elementary School we had a wonderful half day of learning that investigated some great topics to help students better understand social and emotional learning topics. We began our day with an all school assembly that featured some student visitors from Stevenson High School.

The Stevenson High School Students, in collaboration with our related services team and administration, presented an age appropriate presentation about childhood cancer. The presentation on that topic was brief and the main focus was on how we can help children that have illnesses. The emphasis was not on cancer, but how we can help those that impacted by it. Our students created cards that will be shared with children that are currently battling illness.

Following the presentation, students participated in rotating sessions that included the following topics: teasing vs. bullying, steps of problem-solving, our fifth graders lead our school in a team-building activity, and we culminated with the student creation of cards for children currently hospitalized. Feel free to check out some photos of our day here.

Ivy Hall Celebrates Diversity (New)

On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Ivy Hall Elementary School, I was completely overwhelmed by the turn out at our celebration of diversity. I am extremely proud of our student and family participation. Last Tuesday was a day that I believe I will remember for the rest of my life. I consider myself very lucky to be a part of this amazing community. I look forward to seeing how we can make this event even better in the future.

Please take some time and check out some pictures and videos from last Tuesday. (MEDIA HERE)

Parent Program: Teen Internet Safety (New)

Keeping Teens Safe on the Internet is an informational program for all interested parents presented by Stand Strong on Mar. 14 at the  Lincolnshire Village Hall

Parent Communication about Spring Conferences (Repeat)

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Spring Conferences are coming on Thursday, March 7th from 5pm-8:30pm and Friday, March 8th from 10am-1:30pm .   

Spring Conferences are Collaborative Conferences!  

Collaborative conferences means that your child will be leading the conference.  The purpose of collaborative conferences is for educators, students and families to discuss, reflect and celebrate student work, and for families to experience school through their child's eyes.  Students have been working hard to prepare for the conference, and we are excited for you to learn about your child’s progress directly from your child!

Teachers will be available in the room as guides and will be available to answer student questions or elaborate on a point a student is making, but we ask that all participants respect that this is the student’s opportunity to lead the conference by sharing progress and reflections about their own learning.  

Please read below to learn specific information about how collaborative conferences will be structured for each grade-level.  

Grades EC-2

Families will sign-up for a 15 minute collaborative conference. Grades EC-2 collaborative conferences will be structured with one student in the classroom at a time with the classroom teacher as the guide and the student as the leader of the conference.  

Grades 3-5

Families will sign-up for a 30 minute conference. Grades 3-5 collaborative conferences will be structured with up to 3 students in the classroom at a time.  Student/Family partnerships will sit in a private space to engage in the conference. Classroom teachers and other building staff will be in the classroom to guide the process, but students will lead the conference.  Specials teachers will be in classrooms as guides in addition to the classroom teacher. Students should plan to bring their iPad to the conference.

What is the Role of Families during Collaborative Conferences?

  • Provide reinforcement, encouragement and praise
  • Listen and ask questions
  • Help students look realistically at quality of work
  • Facilitate student’s self-reflection and goal setting
  • Be a partner in learning
  • See school through their student’s eyes

Questions Families Can Ask During the Collaborative Conference

  • What is your favorite piece of work? Why?
  • Describe your favorite activities or subjects.
  • What experiences at school do you find the most exciting?
  • Are there experiences that frustrate you, if so why?
  • What goals have you set for yourself for this spring?
  • How can I help you at home?

PTO Blog (New)

  • BoxTops Collection
  • Staff Dinner Donations
  • Fifth Grade Spring Fling
  • Volunteer Needs
  • Important Dates and Other Reminders