Our first full week of school is in the books! And what a great week it was. It has been so great to visit classrooms and see students already engaging in instruction and learning. Seeing the smiling faces of your children throughout the hallways and at recess or lunch is certainly the highlight of my day!
Thank you to all the families who attended Curriculum Night this week. It was great having families back in the building for events like this! If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s teacher to obtain a digital version of their presentation.
Next week we will have another full week of school and instruction before the long holiday weekend. Students will be taking MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) on Monday and Wednesday. A healthy breakfast, good night’s sleep, and some positive words of encouragement will help make these two testing days successful. We look forward to another great week of learning.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mike Senatore
NEW * Early Release Reminder*
Tuesday, August 30th is an Early Release Day. Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie will be dismissed at 2:05pm. Please make sure your child is picked up on time. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for their attendance times.
NEW * Thought Exchange Partnership*
The District 96 Thought Exchange Partnership (TEP) offers parents opportunities to give feedback and receive information about District instruction, programs, and initiatives. Understanding parent perceptions is helpful for planning and communicating. Contact District 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, with questions. In particular, the District invites parents who have students enrolled at Willow Grove Early Learning Center to consider joining the Thought Exchange Partnership. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 from 6:30-8:00.p.m.
NEW *Welcome Cathy Martin, School Nurse!*
Ivy Hall is the newest home for Cathy Martin as our school nurse. Please forward any new medical documentation or information to Mrs. Martin at [email protected]
NEW *Street Parking Reminder*
Please remember to obey all street signage regarding parking. Failure to follow the posted expectations may result in a ticket from the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Thank you for your adherence to these posted street parking rules.
NEW *PTO Blog*
Our PTO maintains a weekly blog that has useful information for opportunities to get involved in the Ivy Hall School community. Please follow the link HERE to see their second post of the school year. Highlights include…
- Ice Cream Wednesday
- Special Lunch
- Classroom Party Volunteers
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Ivy Hall’s student picture day is Tuesday, August 30th. Please follow the link below and use the unique code provided to look at Prepay Online ordering options for school pictures of your child.
Online Order Code: 69712H
REPEAT *Erin’s Law*
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go to www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
The focus of this developmentally appropriate and interactive program is to teach children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to Ivy Hall students will be during the school day on Tuesday, September 6th . If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected]
REPEAT *Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION*
On Wednesday, August 31st, Ivy Hall will be conducting the annual Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION. Students will be learning age appropriate safety procedures.
In compliance with the Safety Drill Act, parents have the right to exempt their child from the Law Enforcement Drill EDUCATION with their school peers.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the Law Enforcement Safety Drill Education with the other peers, please contact Mike Senatore at [email protected]. The administration will arrange for an alternative review of safety procedures with your child.
If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the drill.
REPEAT *NWEA MAP Assessment*
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment on Monday, August 29th and Wednesday, August 31st. The MAP assessment is a normed referenced, computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Like in previous years, all students will be taking the MAP test in reading and math during the school day.
REPEAT *Orchestra Information*
4th Grade Students: In District 96, 4th graders can choose to participate in orchestra, learning string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or bass). We have pull-out weekly lessons and rehearsals (sometimes twice a week), work hard, and have a lot of fun. We will be having 3 concerts this year.
It is not too late to sign up. CLICK HERE for a slide presentation. CLICK HERE to register.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Ok at [email protected]
NEW 5th Grade Students: If your child is new to the district and is interested in joining orchestra, please contact Mrs. Ok at [email protected].
REPEAT *5th Grade Band Recruiting Information*
Beginning band is a great way to offer your student the opportunity to learn to play a band instrument, help them learn to communicate through music, work on discipline, and become part of a team of friends that could last all the way through high school. All interested 5th grade students looking to be a part of the 5th grade band for this year please look over these links.
Beginning Band will start next week: Ivy Hall - Wednesday August 24 and Prairie - Friday, August 26.
Beginning Band Information 2022-2023
Beginning Band Registration Link
Any questions please email Mr. Daniel Nagle: [email protected]