Dear Ivy Hall Families,
We ended our week of learning with a whole school Cat Pack Activity that focused on kindness and what acts of kindness could look like at Ivy Hall. Be sure to ask your child about their Cat Pack experience!
We will have our Valentine’s Day PTO Parties on Friday the 14th, which also happens to be a half day of school. Please see important information about that day below, please remember that only pre-approved volunteers are able to join classroom parties and that no food items are allowed for classroom parties. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in these policies that are focused on keeping our school environment safe.
Have a great weekend!
Mike Senatore
*Important Upcoming Dates*
- Friday, February 14th
- Spirit Day Hosted by Student Council - Wear pink, red, or hearts!
- Half Day of school dismissal at 11:45 am
- PTO Valentine’s Day Parties at 10:45 am
- Monday, February 17th - No School - District Holiday
- Tuesday, February 18th - Early Release
- Wednesday, February 19th - PTO Special Lunch
- Friday, February 21st - End of Trimester 2
- Spirit Day hosted by Student Council - Mismatch day (wear your craziest mismatched outfit!)
- Friday, February 28th
- No School - Teacher Institute Day
- Trimester 2 Report Cards Issued
LAST CALL! *Variety Show*
Lights, camera, action! We are thrilled to announce this year’s Variety Show, themed “Hollywood: Stars of the Show”! This exciting event will take place on March 5, 2025, and we can’t wait to see our talented students shine on stage like the stars they are.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their unique talents, whether it’s singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument, or any other performance that lights up the stage.
Parents, if your child would like to participate, sign-ups will be managed through SignUp Genius. You may access the SignUpGenius here.
Some helpful hints for completing the SignUp Genius:
Solo acts should be signed up as follows:
Group acts should be signed up as follows. Students must be signed up by their own guardian.
Let’s make this year’s Variety Show a dazzling celebration of creativity and talent. We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet for our amazing student performers!
REPEAT *Middle School Choice*
We are delighted to share some exciting news starting the 25-26 school year impacting all KCSD96 middle school students at both Twin Groves and Woodlawn. Whether or not you have children who are soon making the transition to middle school, it’s important for all KCSD96 parents to read this information and become acclimated with what’s to come for their children in the future.
The KCSD96 Board of Education recently approved the district’s recommendation to allow middle school students to have a choice in their elective courses. Giving students the choice in their electives offers several key benefits that positively impact their academic, personal, and social development– providing a well rounded educational foundation as we prepare students for high school and beyond.
This means, all middle school students will have choice in taking two of the five options based on their selections: Choir, Band, Orchestra, Spanish, and Exploratories (Music, TASOL which stands for The Art of Science and Living, and Art).
Middle School Families Only: The week of February 10th 2025, incoming middle school families will receive digital information on each course option offered by the district. We encourage families to spend time together to discuss the different elective options with their students and identify their preferences. The week of March 3rd, students will make their selections during the school day.
Please keep in mind that our primary goal is to create a well-balanced schedule that supports each student’s success across all classes. While we strive to accommodate students' elective choices, scheduling constraints may limit availability in some cases. Thank you for your support as we work to provide meaningful learning experiences for all students.
REPEAT *Valentine’s Day*
Valentine's Day will be celebrated during PTO classroom parties at all elementary schools (Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, and Prairie) on Friday, February 14th. Since February 14 is a half-day, classroom parties will take place from 10:45-11:30am. Your child's teacher will send home any classroom-specific information related to Valentine's Day. Valentines are already popping up in stores. If you choose to send valentines to school and include an item with your child's valentines, please note for the safety of our students only non-food items are permissible. This practice is consistent for all classrooms in District 96 elementary schools, including Willow Grove.