Dear Ivy Hall Families,
Thank you to our entire incredible community for the love, support, and food this week to celebrate our staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Our PTO and volunteers are amazing! Our staff certainly felt appreciated this past week and we are extremely thankful!
Please review the upcoming dates below for the remainder of our school year. It’s hard to believe how close to end of the school year we are!
Finally, I want to congratulate Ms. Anna Fasuna, one of our school social workers, for representing Ivy Hall and District 96 as a nominee for the Lake County Educator of the Year Award. Her hard work and dedication to the staff, students, and Ivy Hall community does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to her at Ivy Hall!
Have a great weekend,
Mike Senatore
*Upcoming Dates*
- Tuesday, May 13th
- Early Release - Dismissal at 2:05 pm
- Incoming 1st Graders Visit Ivy Hall
- Wednesday, May 14th
- Fire Drill
- 4th Grade Orchestra Concert @ Twin Groves - 6:30 pm
- 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ Twin Groves - 7:30 pm
- Friday, May 16th
- 5th Graders Party during the school day
- PTO Family Picnic - 6 pm
- Monday, May 19th
- 5th Graders Visit Twin Groves
- Wednesday, May 21st
- Field Day
- PTO Special Lunch
- Thursday, May 22nd
- Beginning Orchestra Parent Night
- Friday, May 23rd
- Half Day of School - Dismissal at 11:45 am
- Monday, May 26th
- No School - District Holiday
- Thursday, May 29th
- Last Day of School
- Half Day of School - Dismissal at 11:45 am
NEW *Fire Drill Next Week*
On Wednesday, May 14th. Ivy Hall will be conducting a Fire Drill. Students will be evacuating the building during the drill. If the weather does not cooperate, we will reschedule the drill and communicate the rescheduled date in the Principal’s Message.
NEW *MAP Testing*
As we wrap up MAP make-up testing, we expect to send reports home to families next week (mid-week).
NEW *Student Summer Tech*
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to touch base about student technology and expectations as we wrap up our time with students. Similar to this time last year, KCSD96 will collect all devices before break and return them when students come back in the fall.
Teachers will be collecting the following items:
For Grades K, 1, and 8:
- iPad
- Case
- Logitech Crayon
- Block Charger + USB-C cable
- Optional: USB-C audio adapters
For Grades 2-7
- iPad
- Case
- Logitech Crayon
- Optional: USB-C audio adapters
This process allows us to track inventory, so everything is ready for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, it gives us the opportunity to set clear expectations with students about responsible device use when they receive them in the fall. It also helps us protect our resources by reducing the chances of devices being lost, stolen, or damaged. Finally, by keeping devices at school, we support healthier summer habits focused on outdoor play, social-emotional growth, family time, and rest.
Please note, students who attend ESY will have access to their devices while they are here learning. Additionally, if a student uses their device as a communication tool, the district will not be collecting their device over the summer. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Senatore
REPEAT *Dental Exams*
Dear Parents/Guardians of Current KCSD96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students ONLY:
Please note that your child’s completed dental examination has an upcoming due date, 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 - Click here