Dear Families,
The time has come to say “see you next year!” Students finished out the day with incredible winter parties and the opportunity to have some fun before heading out for winter break. I want to thank the PTO party volunteers and the PTO party planning committee for their help and support with winter celebrations this afternoon. We wish you and your family a safe and happy winter break ahead!
Respectfully,
Bob Hanrahan, Principal
NEW *Student Return after Winter Break*
This is a friendly reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, January 4, 2022! We will see you then!
NEW *PTO Cultural Arts Assembly*
Last Tuesday the PTO procured a very talented songwriting duo by the name of Justin and Liam. The only catch here is that Justin and Liam did not write the song. The students wrote the songs. Below is a screenshot of some of the lyrics from one of our grade level "jam sessions". The lyrics that one of our grade levels wrote are pictured below and written below
Verse:
- One mysterious meteor falls from the sky
- Out into space, I flew, I flew so high
- Far away from my home, I went
- Out towards mars, myself I sent
Chorus:
- How shall we save the world from the meteor, the meteor?
- Is there a special emerald? We could use it for, we could use it for?
If you want to learn more about Justin and Liam check out their video from their website below.
You Write The Songs with Justin & Liam from Justin roberts on Vimeo.
NEW *PTO Blog*
PTO BLOG Contents Below - Link: https://www.kcsd96.org/ih/pto/blog
- Ice Cream Wednesday & Special Lunch Volunteer Sign up
- Indoor Recess Games - PTO Match
- Add this to your Winter Break To-Do List: Earn money for Ivy Hall by grocery shopping!
- Next Blog Update
- Ivy Hall PTO Link Tree: http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
REPEAT *PRE-REGISTER FOR 2022–2023 KINDERGARTEN (and Get a Free Willow GroveStudent T-Shirt!)*
Pre-registration for 2022–2023 kindergarten is in-person or online. Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2022, to register for the 2022-23 kindergarten school year.
In-Person Pre-Registration Option:
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 5–7 PM drop-in (Parents may also pre-register online during the month of January for the free T-Shirt)
Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
Parents of incoming kindergartners will need to prove residency with required documents and District forms and to complete a brief online pre-registration form. (Incoming kindergartners do not need to be present.)
Required documents:
- CURRENT monthly mortgage or lease statement or property tax bill AND
- CURRENT utility bill AND
- Student’s birth certificate, passport, or visa (photocopy not accepted) AND
- Parent or Guardian photo ID (Passport or Driver’s license)
- RESIDENCY FORM
- HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY
- ENROLLMENT FORM
Questions? Please contact the public info coordinator at [email protected] or 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.
Date: January 13, 2022 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Online Pre-Registration Option: You do not have to attend in-person to pre-register. Details coming soon. Please continue to watch for updates in the Principal's Message and District 96 website.
Click HERE to learn more about Kindergarten in District 96.
REPEAT *Free Breakfast & Breakfast Guidelines*
Breakfast is part of the free meal program offered in District 96. Students may enter the building beginning at 8:10 am and report to the cafeteria for breakfast. Students that are part of the clubhouse morning program can also eat breakfast during their time there. All food must stay in the cafeteria and may not be served or removed from the cafeteria. Why? We need to follow the same procedures as a lunch. This process keeps our classrooms and school safe for students with food allergies. Thanks for understanding and thanks for your support.
REPEAT *Covid Metrics*
To stay up-to-date this school year on local metrics, please visit the COVID DASHBOARD for District 96. Our priority remains to keep our students safe and follow guidance from the CDC. If your student is identified as a "close contact", you will be notified individually through the contact tracing process.
https://ecriss.ecragroup.com/strategy/Home/Indicators?Dashboard=KIL096
REPEAT *Food Service*
FREE MEALS IN SCHOOL: Under the waivers to USDA Nutrition Programs currently offered, the District is able to provide free meals to all students. One reimbursable daily meal will be provided free of charge to each student that chooses to participate on school days.
SNACKS FOR PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER: Snacks will start being offered at the beginning of September. If you wish your child to be able to purchase snacks at that time, please be sure to have their account prepaid on the K12PaymentCenter. This site will allow you not only to monitor balances but also transaction history. There are no transaction fees related to this account. To create an account you will need your student's 7 digit ID number, which will be emailed to you this evening with the subject line of D96 Food Service Information.
ORDERING PROCESS: Each morning, students will tell their teachers which entree they will order and those numbers will be shared with the food service staff. Please encourage your students to take the entree they ordered to ensure that all students receive the desired meal. Menus can be viewed on the District website.
REPEAT *Arrival & Departure Procedures & Reminders*
There are many rules and procedures regarding arrival and dismissal. This can be challenging to get acquainted with and even frustrating. However, these procedures have been developed with student safety as the driving factor. These plans and procedures were developed in conjunction with our Facilities Director (Sam Miranda) and the Buffalo Grove Police Department. The Buffalo Grove police and District 96 appreciate your patience and understanding as we have established these routines in the interest of safety. The first few dismissals can be slow due to staff and students learning their routines. Please be patient. The picture below denotes all the forms of transportation that we have here at Ivy Hall. Please observe the picture and note areas where walkers, bussers, and private transportation arrival and depart from here at Ivy Hall.
As the weather begins to cool we are seeing more and more students being dropped off and picked up via car. If you are dropping your student off in the morning or picking your student up after school, please use and follow our parent drop-off and pick-up procedures in the South lot near the playground. Safety for all is our number one priority.
Parking or pulling off to the side of the road on the streets immediately surrounding the school (Penny Lane, Ivy Hall Lane, and Clohessy Lane) can cause dangerous and unsafe situations for students.
Additionally, if your student rides their bike to or from school, please review bike safety with him or her. Please help your students keep themselves and others safe when riding their bicycles.
REPEAT *Daily Snack*
All students should bring an individual daily snack. It is required that snacks are only from our District Approved Snack List for the safety of students. Please label snacks with your child’s name.
Approved Snacks: What Parents Need to Know
The District has revised the APPROVED SNACK LIST. The items the list includes are free of the Top 8 allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. This list includes the foods that are approved for students' Daily Snacks. Daily snacks for your children must be from this list or they will be sent home.
IMPORTANT: All items for Daily Snacks, with the exception of fruits and vegetables, MUST be prepackaged to allow staff to easily check that snacks meet the approved requirements.
Director of Educational Services Amy Gluck also has provided responses to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) about foods approved for daily snacks/special events.
For your convenience, find links to the District 96 Approved Snack List and Approved Snack List FAQs on the homepage of the District 96 website and the homepage of each school.
Lunches packed from home may contain anything and do not need to be from the Approved Snack List. If your child is bringing in lunch, snacks must be packed separately from lunch. Please label lunch bags and snacks with your child’s name.