Dear Ivy Hall Families,
We were able to end our week of learning by celebrating with our Valentine’s Day Parties. A big thank you to all of our PTO Volunteers for their help in making a memorable experience for our students!
As a reminder, there is no school this coming Monday, the 17th. Please see other upcoming dates below as we approach the end of Trimester Two.
Looks like the groundhog’s prediction may turn out to be true as we have continually been enduring cold temperatures and winter weather. As a reminder, we use the “feels like” 10 and below degrees threshold for indoor recess. In addition, if your child wants to play in the snow during recess, they will need boots, snow pants, gloves, and a jacket.
Have a great weekend,
Mike Senatore
*Important Upcoming Dates*
- 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
NEW *Severe Weather Drill Next Week*
On Tuesday, February 18th, Ivy Hall will be conducting the annual Severe Weather Drill.
NEW *Trimester Two Report Cards*
As we approach the end of the report period, Kildeer Countryside School District 96 is excited to remind families that Trimester 2 report cards will be issued on February 28th. This marks a significant moment to reflect on student progress and achievements. We encourage parents to review these reports with their children and celebrate their efforts and growth.
To view, parents will need to log into School Insight/TeacherEase. Returning families should have School Insight/TeacherEase log-in information. For new families or anyone who does not have an account established, you will soon be receiving an email from the district. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school's front office. If you forgot your password, please ensure you are selecting "Forgot Password" on the School Insight/TeacherEase log-in page. Thank you for your continued support in fostering a positive learning environment!
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.