The first full week of school was fantastic, and we didn’t let the heat get us down! It has been great to walk into classrooms, the gym or outside on the playground and see all the positive connections that have already been made between students and staff.
This week, Mrs. Heinrich and I visited classrooms for a reading of “The Magical Yet”, by Angela DiTerlizzi. This book has been chosen as our school theme for the school year. Its main theme is to have a growth mindset and to believe in the magic of “yet”. The students have welcomed us into their classrooms and gave great examples of times when they used a growth mindset to accomplish something they couldn’t before.
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 on Wednesday 8/30 and Thursday 8/31. 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 29th 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 attendance times.
NEW *Student Picture Day*
Ivy Hall’s student picture day is Tuesday, August 29th. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online here.
NEW *NWEA MAP Assessment*
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment on Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, 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.
NEW - *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
This developmentally appropriate and interactive program focuses on teaching 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, October 3rd, 2023. 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 August 28, 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 *Arrival and Dismissal Procedures for the ‘23-24’ School Year*
There are many rules and procedures regarding arrival and dismissal. These procedures have been developed with student safety as the most important consideration. 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, busers, and private transportation arrive and depart from here at Ivy Hall.
