Dear Ivy Hall Families,
This past week, students worked hard to complete their Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Test in both subject areas of literacy and math. Our entire staff is proud of the efforts our students put forth during the testing and we know that each student is showing growth in a variety of areas as the school year continues to unfold.
As a reminder, please ensure that your child is adequately prepared for the winter weather with appropriate clothing to go outside for recess.
Have a great weekend,
Mike Senatore
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
- Tuesday, December 19 - Early Release Day
- Tuesday, December 19 - Newcomer Coffee & Conversation, 7 p.m. (Ivy Hall Elementary School)
- For parents/guardians of newly registered students in Kindergarten–Grade 8
- RSVP by December 13
NEW *Spirit Week Hosted by Student Council*
Countdown to Winter Break Spirit Week!
- Monday, 12/18 - Winter Hat/Headband! Wear your favorite winter/holiday hat or headband!
- Tuesday, 12/19 - Winter Sweater! Wear your favortie winter/holiday sweater!
- Wednesday, 12/20 - PJ Day! Wear your cozy pajamas to school!
- Thursday, 12/21 - Cat Pack Day - Wear your Cat Pack color today!
NEW *MAP Testing for 1st Grade*
This is a follow up to the message sent on Wednesday, 12/6 concerning the technology issues that impacted the administration of Kindergarten/First Grade NWEA MAP testing for some students. We are rescheduling that MAP assessment for those students who did not finish. The retest day is Tuesday, 12/12. Students who completed the assessment will not test on that day.
NEW *Picking Up Students From Clubs On Time*
Please note that students must be picked up promptly at the end of each after school club. If you are tardy in picking your child up, you will be given one courtesy reminder. On the second occasion, the student will be unenrolled from the club. Thank you for your understanding and support as school officially closes as soon as the club is over.
REPEAT *Recess During the Winter*
For students to play in the snow, they must have snow pants, boots, gloves, and a jacket. This applies to both the field and the playground area. This ensures that their clothes, hands, and feet are dry for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon. Students who do not have snow pants and boots can still play on the blacktop area.
REPEAT *Newcomer Coffee and Conversation*
District 96 hosts a Newcomer Coffee & Conversation for parents and guardians of newly registered students, to give them an opportunity to ask questions and share information about their transition.
This year’s Coffee starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, at Ivy Hall Elementary School (Mat Room), 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove.
It is an informal opportunity for these new parents and guardians to ask questions and share their thoughts ~ with other parents and staff ~ about their experiences in the district. These parents might be experiencing the District’s social customs and teaching practices for the first time, just as their students have, and can glean from the experiences of others.
New parents/guardians who missed the New Family Tours in August are encouraged to attend this conversation. Those who did attend the tours are welcome to join this conversation to share how they are adjusting to the District 96 culture.
Coffee and other refreshments will be served.
For planning purposes, RSVP by December 13 here.
This is an event only for parents and guardians.
Got questions? Email Lubna K. Andrabi, Community Parent Liaison, at [email protected].