Halloween Party
We had a wonderful start to the week with Halloween festivities and the parade. Thank you to our party planning parents and PTO volunteers for making this a Halloween to remember! Four days of great learning followed the festivities.
It’s hard to believe the calendar has already turned to November. We celebrated the 50th day of school on Thursday and celebrated with a 50s themed day. I had to ask my father (born in 1948) what he wore back in his grammar school days, but I think I ended up looking more like Mr. Rogers in a cardigan! It was great to see students embracing the throwback day, school spirit has continued to be at an all time high.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the extra hour of sleep,
Mike Senatore
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
11/8 - No School - Election Day
11/11 - Spirit Day hosted by Student Council - Pajama Day
11/18 - Trimester 1 Report Cards Issued
11/23 - No School
11/24 - No School
11/25 - No School
11/29 - Early Release
NEW *Student Council Field Trip to Belmont Village*
The Student Council and Mrs. Coleman have planned a after school field trip to The Belmont Village. Students from Ivy Hall will sing holiday songs to the elderly! If your child is interested in attending, please download a copy of the permission slip here. Permission slips need to be returned to Mrs. Balek or Mrs. Yario by November 18th, 2022.
*Due to the size of Belmont Village, roster spots will be capped at 40. Please turn in your permission slips as soon as possible to secure a spot.
NEW *Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Score Reports*
Last year, students in third to eighth grade were eligible to take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Individual score reports will be mailed out next week for any students who took the assessment.
If you have questions about your child’s IAR report, direct them to his or her teacher; your school principal; or Jason Keenon, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, at [email protected].
NEW *PTO Blog*
Our PTO maintains a weekly blog that has useful information for opportunities to get involved in the Ivy Hall School community. Their latest blog post can be found here, below are this week’s highlights.
- Wiener Take All Fundraiser - November 9th
- PTO Board Meeting - November 10th
- Friday Night Food Truck Frenzy - November 11th
REPEAT *Family Reading Night - Thursday, November 17th*
Our annual Family Reading Night takes place on Thursday, November 17 from 6:30-7:30pm. Our goal is to provide families with a fun night out where you can experience two different rounds of literacy-related activities (i.e. flashlight reading, reading for two voices, arts and crafts activity) While walk-ins are welcome, please consider using THIS Google Form to RSVP if you would like to attend, as it will help us plan the evening activities. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
REPEAT *Friendly Reminders about Morning Drop Off*
Please remember that no left turns are allowed into our morning dropoff parking lot from Penny Lane. Please approach the parking lot from the south and make a right hand turn. Additionally, please be mindful of speed limits as there may be students walking to school or waiting at their bus stop. Thank you for helping keep all of our students safe.