Good afternoon, Ivy Hall Families,
This week brought us extreme heat and severe storms!
I want to take a moment to commend our amazing students for how well they’ve adapted during the extreme heat days as we were completely indoors for two days this past week.
Our students also completed the MAP assessment, and I’m proud to share that they were fully engaged and gave it their all. Their focus and effort were truly remarkable.
Students brought their best smiles to school on Wednesday for picture day! Picture retake day is set for Wednesday, October 9th if you are in need of a picture retake for your child.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We’re off to a great start, and I’m excited for what’s to come!
Have a great weekend,
Mike Senatore
Principal
NEW *Important September Dates*
- Monday, September 2 - No School - District Holiday
- Tuesday, September 17 - Early Release at 2:05 p.m. at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
- Wednesday, September 18th - Special Lunch (PTO)
- Friday, September 20th - Fun Run
- Wednesday, September 25th - Fun Run (rain date)
- Friday, September 27th - Frozen Treat Friday
NEW *Creative Writing Club (4th/5th Grade)*
That's Write, it's the Creative Writing Club! Our club will focus on the creative writing process and will explore different writing prompts. We will also be sharing our writing with each other and doing some peer editing. This club is open to 4th and 5th graders and will be capped at 24 students. If you would like to register your child for this club, please click here.
REPEAT *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 Early Childhood 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 Friday, September 13th. 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 *Music Boosters Blog*
Please see the D96 Music Boosters’ Blog for important information related to our music (band and orchestra) program. Click here for the most recent blog post.