Families,
We hope this Principal’s Message finds you and your family well. If you have not already, please make sure to see below for information regarding student material pick up and an opportunity to sign up. We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to continuing the remote learning journey with students next week!
Be sure to review the most recent Superintendent Message sent on May 13th
Warmly,
Bob Hanrahan
NEW: No Instruction/Slideshows on Friday, May 22nd
Looking ahead to next week there will be new instruction/slideshows sent to students on Friday, May 22nd. The purpose of this day is for students to catch up on any work they have not been able to complete to the best of their ability and submit it to their teachers. Instruction will begin again on Tuesday, May 26th, and the nature of this instruction may include more closure activities and less content-specific activities. Remember that Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day.
NEW: End of Year Gifts for Staff
Many of you have asked about delivering End-of-Year gifts for staff. Given that staff will not be present during Material Pick Up and we have no way of getting the gifts to staff at this time, we ask that you please refrain from bringing gifts with you to drop off at Material Pick Up. If you feel strongly about thanking the incredible staff that works with your child(ren), please consider a virtual gift that can be delivered to their email (I highly recommend contacting the Ivy Hall PTO). Thank you for your understanding!
NEW: MEDICATION PICK UP
In keeping with our School Board Policy, any unused medication remaining at the end of the school year must be picked up by parents. This ensures the safety and well being of all children.
The medications from each building have been picked up and brought to the ELC located at the following address:
You may pick up the medication(s) on any of the following days between 8:00am-3:00pm
- Tuesday, May 19
- Wednesday, May 20
- Thursday, May 21
If you have any questions about medication pick up or cannot make any of the designated times, please contact:
Beth Finato, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, District Nurse
224-513-6468
NEW: Student iPads
Due to both our expanded virtual options for June and our intention to share suggestions and resources for continued learning with families over the summer, ALL RETURNING DISTRICT 96 STUDENTS WILL KEEP THEIR IPADS DURING THE SUMMER. We are pleased to be able to offer families and our students' ongoing access to this resource. Please remind kids to continue to take care of these iPads. They will need them in the fall!
REPEATING: Ivy Hall Elementary School: Student Material Pick-Up
We hope this communication finds you well. Our D96 staff has worked to ensure student materials have been located and organized for an effective student material pick up experience.
Elementary Student Material Pick-Up will take place:
- Wednesday, May 20th from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Thursday, May 21st from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Friday, May 22nd from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
If you will NOT be picking up your child’s materials and would prefer for student materials/personal belongings to be donated, please complete this Google Form. By completing this form, you are indicating that you are aware that all student personal belongings/supplies/materials will be donated and will not be available for pick up in the future.
As always, our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our D96 staff and community. Please read the following details closely to ensure that all health and social distancing guidelines are adhered to.
DIRECTIONS: **PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY**
Sign up for one 15 minute slot using this Sign-Up Genius link. If you have multiple children in various grade levels, you will pick up all of their materials at one time. Please do not sign up for multiple slots for multiple students. One slot per family that is attending Ivy Hall, please.
At your scheduled time, please pull into the south lot at Ivy Hall (where the playground is located on the SOUTH SIDE of the school. You must drive to Ivy Hall. We are not accommodating walk-ups. You will find a staff member in the south lot directing traffic. Please follow all directions. Never exit your vehicle.
If your child has school library books or textbooks in his/her possession, please bring them with you and slip them through your window into the clearly labeled drop off bin. Please follow all directions. Never exit your vehicle.
Please make every attempt to make a sign to identify who you are. Hold up the pre-made sheet of paper in your vehicle’s window with your last name and the grade level(s) of your student(s) printed in large, bold print.
A staff member will place the appropriate student material bag(s) INTO your vehicle. Please follow all directions. Never exit your vehicle.
PLEASE DO NOT EXIT YOUR VEHICLE WHILE STAFF IS/ARE PRESENT. Do not open your window to talk to staff or loiter in the parking lot/school vicinity. It is our duty to keep all staff and families as safe as possible in this exchange. Once you have collected your materials, promptly leave the school grounds.
To keep the student pick up process manageable, we will NOT be sending student materials home with other families. Thank you for your understanding.
If you are returning to District 96, even if you are at Twin Groves, you will keep your technology over the summer. You will take it to Twin with you.
If you will NOT be returning to District 96 in the fall, please notify Jodi Zachara ([email protected]). The purpose of this 15-minute slot is to return student materials to families and library books to the school. At the time, the district will NOT be collecting technology over the summer, as is our traditional practice.
REPEATING: Don't Wait! Register for the 2020–21 School Year
If you haven't already registered your new or returning District 96 student for the 2020–21 school year, please do so right away. Having an accurate enrollment count is important for anticipating staffing needs appropriately. Please tell new neighbors and friends to contact the public info coordinator [email protected] with registration questions and for info on options to delay/waive registration fees.
REPEATING: Do Your Kids Need Some Good Books to Read?
Students with iPads have no reason not to be reading. It's important to read every day. CHECK OUT ways to find great books to read (online) and more.