Dear Families of Ivy Hall,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I hope that you were able to spend time this summer with family and friends enjoying the break from school. I know we always say it, but time certainly does fly! It is hard to believe that we will be starting school in 13 short days. Mrs. Heinrich and I can’t wait to greet students and welcome them back to Ivy Hall for another great year of learning.
Please read through the following information closely as the first few messages of the year generally have a significant amount of content that you need to know as the school year begins. We look forward to seeing you soon and if you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to reach out.
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
- Friday, August 11th from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - New Family Tour at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie
- Wednesday, August 16th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meet the Teacher at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie
- Wednesday, August 16th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Meet the Teacher at Willow Grove
- Thursday, August 17th - First day of school!
- Half Day
- Students may arrive at 8:10 am
- School starts at 8:25am and ends at 11:45am
- Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for their respective attendance times.
- Friday, August 18th - First full day of school
- 8:25am - 3:05pm. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
- Wednesday, August 23th Curriculum Night at Kildeer, & Prairie
- 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
- 7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
- Thursday, August 24th Curriculum Night at Ivy Hall
- 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
- 7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
- Tuesday, August 29th - Early Release at 2:05 pm.
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Thursday, August 31st Curriculum Night at Country Meadows
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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NEW *August 17 ~ First Day of School*
The first day of school is Thursday, August 17th. It is a half-day, from 8:25-11:45 am. On the first day of school, we will have extra staff at all entrances and outside the building to support student arrival and dismissal. Details about arrival and dismissal procedures for the first day of school will be in next week’s Principal’s Message.
NEW *Class Placement Information & Bus Information*
Your child’s class placement and bus information, if applicable, will come to you electronically on Friday, August 11th. A team of staff members worked diligently to make sure each child was placed in the classroom in which he or she will find continued success. We know you appreciate the fact that, with such careful thought and consideration put into these decisions, including your input, no changes will be made and we thank you for your support. This year’s class lists were developed with the following teaching teams in place to ensure student success.
1st: Mrs. Ashley Hernandez, Mrs. Leslie Levin, Ms. Emily Maude, Mrs. Haley Rogers (Veldhuizen), Mrs. Lindsay Slivnick
2nd: Mrs. Kenda Cappelen, Mrs. Tyler Heinkel (Faierstain) Ms. Bri Savic, Ms. Julie Wright, Mrs. Nikki Yario
3rd: Mrs. Kathy Acevedo, Ms. Megan Brancato, Mrs. Teaghan Hock, Ms. Lauren Katz
4th: Mrs. Brittany Balek, Ms. Carrie Calzada, Mrs. Kerry Nowicki, Ms. Maitri Patel, Mrs. Emma White
5th: Ms. Stacy Groner, Mrs. Julie Holzhauer, Ms. Katie Knutson, Mrs. Becky Mosior, Mr. Enzie Pangilinan
If you do not receive a notification, please email our administrative assistant, Mrs. Lori Mackay, at [email protected], or give us a call in the office at 847.459.0022.
NEW *School Lunch Programs*
Families will receive an email on Monday, August 7th, from Kildeer96 Food Service with a subject line of “D96 Food Service Information” that will include information on the District's online meal pre-payment system and online application site.
To learn more about the school lunch program, please visit our District Website. Within this link, you will find menus and how to complete pre-payment for meals. Applications for free and reduced meals are available on the District’s website. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 847-459-0022 or [email protected]
NEW *Health Form Deadline*
The district website lists today as the deadline for immunization forms. All immunizations should be completed to avoid school exclusion. Please refer to the D96 Student Health website for more information.