Irving Families -

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration on Friday! A big thank you to all the families who purchased Valentine grams for students—the kids had a great time passing out their cards and celebrating together.

Due to last week's winter storm, we had to postpone our African American Parent Committee meeting. We will now meet this Wednesday at 5:00 PM in the teacher's lounge. Childcare will be provided, and we encourage families to join us for this important discussion.

A quick reminder that there is no school tomorrow (Monday) in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday.

Looking ahead, our PTO will be hosting a fundraiser at El Meson on Thursday, February 20th. Consider ordering dinner there to support our PTO!

Next month, all of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking the IAR state assessment. If your student is participating, please consider filling out the form below to send them a positive message of encouragement. We will print these messages and add them to cards for students to keep with them during testing.

Additionally, our OAV Club will be running a toiletry drive over the next couple of weeks. Please consider donating some of the items listed in the flyer below. Donations can be sent with your student to school or dropped off in the front office.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Mr. Stachura

Double the NY love! Ashton and Mrs. Cornier are twinning in their 'I ❤️ NY' sweatshirts!

Danielle from 4VE brought great energy to the morning announcements all week!

Teamwork in action! 🌟 Students from 1SP are sorting astronomy images and matching them with descriptions.

Sophia from 3N is geared up and ready to block some shots in hockey in Mr. Henager's PE class!

At Irving Elementary, our core values—supporting one another, including everyone, and fostering strong relationships—guide us in celebrating milestones together. As we approach the end of the school year, we’re excited to plan memorable experiences for our fifth graders, including:

• End-of-year trip to Scene 75
• 5th grade t-shirts
• Yearbooks to commemorate their final year
• 5th Grade Farewell Ceremony and Clap Out

The total cost for these activities is approximately $60 per student. While the funds raised will help lower the cost for all students and ensure that no one misses out, we’re also focused on giving our fifth graders meaningful service learning opportunities by having them actively participate in the fundraising process. These experiences will teach them valuable lessons about responsibility, teamwork, and giving back to their community.

Planned Fundraising Events

• Movie Night – Friday, January 31st: Fifth-grade families are encouraged to donate pre-packaged snacks to sell. Proceeds will go toward end-of-year activities (PTO will provide popcorn).
  👉 Sign up to donate snacks HERE

• Bake Sale – Date TBD: Families will donate baked goods to sell, with all proceeds benefiting fifth-grade celebrations.

• School Sales: Fifth graders will sell small items during school hours.

• PTO-led Fundraiser: Details to come, with proceeds supporting end-of-year activities.

Your support—whether through attending events, volunteering, or donating monetarily—will make this a special year for our students. If you’d like to help with planning, assist at events, or share additional ideas:

👉 Sign up to volunteer HERE

Thank you for helping us create a memorable end-of-year experience for our fifth graders and teaching them the value of working together to achieve a goal!

Our amazing PTO led a special service-learning project where students created beautiful paper flowers to spread joy this Valentine’s Day! Fifty flowers are being delivered to all the residents at Zahav of Berwyn, and nearly 100 will brighten the day for patients at McNeal Hospital.

To stay up-to-date on all the exciting events happening at Irving Elementary School, add our calendar to your Google Calendar:

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Here is some information on after-school care providers that operate in the community.

We are not endorsing these programs, this is strictly informational.

• PAV YMCA – before and after-school program on school grounds – 708-749-0606
• Berwyn Rec Department - After school program - Transportation provided - (708) 788-2010
• St. Michaels Before and After School Program - 708-788-3108

Aquí hay información sobre los proveedores de cuidado después de la escuela que operan en la comunidad.

No respaldamos estos programas, esto es estrictamente informativo.

• PAV YMCA – programa antes y después de la escuela en la escuela – 708-749-0606
• Departamento recreativo de Berwyn - Programa extracurricular - Transporte proporcionado - (708) 788-2010
• Programa antes y después de clases de St. Michaels - 708-788-3108

Please check out our Irving Eagles Spirit Store. There are tons of options and all orders ship directly to your home.

Website: http://irving.bsd100.org/
Location: 3501 Clinton Avenue, Berwyn, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 795-2334
Twitter: @irvingberwyn