Dear Ivy Hall Families,
Please see the upcoming dates below as next week is not a typical week. We look forward to Family-Educator Conferences and we know this time will be valuable for families to connect with our teaching staff to be updated on student progress and to charge ahead in trimester three on a positive note.
A big thank you to our PTO who hosted an assembly this past Tuesday. Performers Justin and Liam joined each grade level to discuss story and songwriting and used student participation to write songs that the entire grade level could sing. Ask your child about their recent experience seeing Justin and Liam!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mike Senatore
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
- Tuesday, March 19th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Institute Day)
- Thursday, March 21st - EARLY RELEASE DAY: Spring Family–Educator Conferences
- Friday, March 22nd - NO SCHOOL - Spring Family–Educator Conferences
- Monday, March 25-29 - SCHOOL CLOSED: Spring Break
NEW *Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)*
Students in grades 3 - 8 take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) each spring. This year the district will be administering the IAR to students from Tuesday, April 2nd through Monday, April 8th. Ivy Hall Elementary has been selected for a field test this year, which will be administered on Tuesday, April 9th.
REPEAT *Ivy Hall Parking Lot*
In response to ongoing concerns regarding parking violations within the Fire Lane at Ivy Hall Elementary School, we have engaged the assistance of the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Effective immediately, individuals found violating parking regulations, including leaving vehicles unattended with the ignition on or off in the Fire Lane, may receive citations.
While it is regrettable that such measures have become necessary, our paramount concern is the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. We must prioritize adherence to parking regulations to ensure unimpeded access for emergency vehicles and maintain a safe environment for all.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter as we work together to uphold the safety standards of our school community.
REPEAT *Dual Language Parent Night for Incoming Kindergartners*
If you are enrolling an incoming Kindergarten student and want to learn more about our D96 Dual Language Program, we would love for you to join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12th, for our Incoming Dual Language Parent Night.
This virtual meeting will take place via Zoom and will be an opportunity for you to learn about our Dual Language Program and have your questions answered.
Please complete this RSVP Form to receive a Zoom link to our Parent Night presentation.
REPEAT *Spring Family/Educator Conferences*
Spring Family/Educator Conferences are right around the corner. The conference dates are Thursday, March 21st from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Friday, March 22nd from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
We will be using Meet the Teacher as an electronic sign-up for conferences. A School Messenger email will be sent to families on Tuesday, March 5th at 5:00PM with a link to sign up for conferences.
Conferences will be held virtually using Meet the Teacher’s video conferencing platform unless parents request an in-person conference using the instructions bolded at the end of this message. After you have scheduled your conferences, you will receive an email from Meet the Teacher with a link you will use to access the video conferences.
Elementary parents will have the option to sign up with the classroom teacher as well as select specials teachers and any related service providers their children see.
Middle school parents will have the option to sign up with one core content teacher (see below) and pertinent exploratory/PE teachers. Please note: Students on the B Day schedule will have their Spanish teachers available during this round of conferences. Available Middle School Core Teachers
- 6th Grade: 3rd Period Teacher
- 7th Grade: 2nd Period Teacher
- 8th Grade: 4th Period Teacher
If you are unable to schedule a conference with a specific teacher, please remember that conferences are not the only time to communicate with teachers. Please feel free to reach out any time.
REQUESTING AN IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
If you want to have an in-person conference with the teachers, you must notify the teachers via email by the end of the day on Tuesday, March 19th.
REPEAT *Proof of Dental Exam*
Dear Parents/Guardians of District 96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students:
Please note that your child’s completed dental examination is now due, per Illinois school law. The deadline for the dental examination is due no later than May 15 of the current school year. Proof of this required dental examination must have been completed within eighteen months prior to the May 15 deadline.
If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your child’s dentist for a dental examination, have him and/or her complete the required form and return it to your child’s school nurse.
State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form - Click Here
In the event that you are unable to fulfill this requirement, the state of Illinois does permit a waiver of the examination.
State of Illinois Dental Waiver Form - Click here
REPEAT *Opening March 1: Registration for 2024-25 School Year*
Registration for the 2024-25 school year opened on Friday, March 1. Parents and guardians of new Kindergarten students and returning District 96 students were emailed a link to register their child for the 2024-25 school year.
Complete registration by April 15 to receive a $20 Early-Bird discount. Families with returning students who register after April 15 will pay the standard registration fee. Registering early helps us to plan for the upcoming school year.
Registration fees paid by April 15 for the 2024-25 school year are:
- Early Childhood Blended Tuition: $2,870 (or $335.07 monthly)
- Kindergarten: $90
- Grades 1-4: $110
- Grade 5: $120
- Grades 6-8: $135