Dear Parents,
The week flew by with the majority of our students completing MAP testing. Some students are still completing make-up tests if they were absent. With the weather this week, we had many indoor recess days. Next week, it looks like the sun will be showing its warm face and moving us back outside.
A big thank you to our PTO for the lovely week of treats in observance of Teacher’s Appreciation Week. It’s very fun to come in each day to an adorably decorated lounge with snacks to enjoy. We appreciate our PTO!
Respectfully,
Bob Hanrahan, Principal
Upcoming Dates
- May 11, 2022 - 5th Grade Choral Concert (6:30pm-7:00pm) (See Below)
- May 12, 2022 - 5th Grader to Visit to Twin Groves (See Below)
- May 12, 2022 - PTO Executive Board Meeting (6:30pm) General Meeting (7:00pm-8:00pm)
- May 13, 2022 - 5th Grade Parade (5:30pm Line Up) & 5th Grade Spring Fling (6:30pm-8:30pm)
- May 16, 2022 - 4th Grade Orchestra @ SHS 6:30pm
- May 17, 2022 - 5th Grade Orchestra @ SHS 6:30pm
- May 17, 2022 - Early Release 2pm
- May 18, 2022 - 5th Grade & Middle School Band Extravaganza Concert @ Woodlawn 7:00pm-8:00pm
- May 20, 2022 - PTO Family Picnic (6:00pm-8:00pm)
- May 27, 2022 - Half Day of School - Release @ 11:45am
- May 30, 2022 - Memorial Day - No School
- May 31, 2022 - Field Day
- June 2, 2022 - Half Day of School - Release @ 11:45am
NEW *Ivy Hall PTO*
- PTO BLOG Contents Below - Link: https://www.kcsd96.org/ih/pto/blog
- Ivy Hall PTO Link Tree: http://linktr.ee/ivyhallpto
- Ivy Hall PTO Board Meeting, Thursday, May 12, 7:00pm (NEW)
- Staff Appreciation Week Recap
- IVY HALL FAMILY PICNIC - SAVE THE DATE - MAY 20, 6-8 PM
- SPECIAL LUNCH IN MAY - PAPA JOHN’S (ORDERS DUE MAY 8)
- 5TH GRADE PARADE & SPRING FLING - REGISTER NOW!
- End of Year Classroom Teacher Gifts (NEW
- Ice Cream Wednesday - Reminder To Purchase Your Punch Card
- Earn $ for Ivy Hall by grocery shopping (in-store or online)
- ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR (DUE JULY 8)
NEW *Kindergarteners to Visit Ivy Hall Elementary School*
On Tuesday, May 17th at 9:30 am, Willow Grove Kindergarten students who will attend Ivy Hall Elementary School in the fall will be visiting our campus. During the visit, students will visit first-grade classrooms and do an activity, meet the first-grade teachers, meet the principal, listen to a story read in the library, and go on a building tour. If you know of any registered incoming 2022-2023 first-grade students who do not currently attend Willow Grove, please make them aware of this opportunity. Parents can call the office at 847.459.0022 to register their child for the tour.
RENEW *5th Grade Music Concert*
*** Also I'm going to ask that we limit each performer to TWO guest observers.
*** Students should arrive between 6:15pm-6:25pm and go directly to their performance spot.
The fifth-grade class is so excited to present their music show, “Start Your Day With A Song”. In addition to singing, the students will be performing on the ukulele. The half-hour show will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Please have your child wear a solid color top (no numbers, lettering or pictures) and solid color pants (please no sweatpants). We are looking forward to seeing you! - Jane Coleman, Music Teacher
REPEAT *Summer 2022 iPad Information*
All Buildings:
Students in grades K-7 will keep their iPad and all peripherals over the summer unless they are not returning to D96 for the 22-23 school year.
Any non-returning students will need to leave their iPad (inside of the case), charging cable, charging brick, and Logitech Crayon, with the building Tech Aide for collection.
Families who exit out of D96 after the last day of school will need to return all of their technology to the District Office over the summer. Any device not returned will be placed in lost mode and will not function.
Over the summer, some apps and services will continue to work at the student’s 21-22 grade level. Apps and websites like Dreambox, Lexia, Typing Agent, (etc) will be available to use over the summer but are not guaranteed to work at all times. The technology department will only be supporting the use of these apps in ESY or Summer School.
As we get closer to August, we will roll-up student data and new services. Apps will also become available to them relative to their 22-23 grade level.
REPEAT *5th Graders to Visit TG on May 12th*
Our 5th-grade students will be visiting Twin Groves Middle School on May 12th at 1:00 pm. Students will be transported by bus. While at TG, Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Delehanty will walk students through a typical schedule including Flex, Exploratory classes, PE/Health, Technology, Clubs, Study Hall, Lunch, Sports, and how to get extra help. The principals will talk about passing periods and where to go if help is needed in any area of school life. 6th graders will provide a tour of TG after the "Day in the Life of a TG student..." overview.