The Eagle’s Landing
October 10, 2022
Important Dates
October Dates
10/19,20 &21 - No School for students
10/20 & 10/21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/28 - Spirit Day - Superhero Day!
10/31 - Halloween parties and parade
Hello Ivy Families,
Thank you for coming out to support the Fun Fair! It's an Ivy tradition that we are glad to have back! Our PTA did a wonderful job and the kids had lots of fun!
You should have received an email from me about our Halloween parties and parade. If you haven't seen it, there is a copy below. It has everything you could ever want to know about our Halloween procedures...and then some!
As always - Stay safe, stay kind and stay courageous!
Scott
Ivy Hill Halloween - October 31st
Ivy Hill Halloween….everything you need to know and more!
Monday, October 31, 2022
Approximately 1:45 PM for the K-5 parade, with classroom parties immediately following
Approximately 11:45 AM for AM Kindergarten parade
Below are answers to questions you may have about our annual Halloween celebration. Your cooperation to our times and procedures will provide an organized event and account for the safety of all our students. We appreciate your support.
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What are the costume guidelines for school?
We ask for your partnership in choosing school appropriate costumes that have no sharp objects, weapons, blood, gore, etc. Students are able to wear make-up and masks (non-latex), as long as it does not interfere with their vision and walking. Students changing at school may apply make-up that can be done independently. We appreciate your understanding and support with these procedures.
When should my child wear his/her costume to school?
Our AM Kindergarten students should wear their costumes to school. All other students wear their costumes after lunch. Students in extended day Kindergarten and first through fifth should not come to school with make-up applied in the morning.
When is the morning Kindergarten Parade?
Our morning Kindergarten students parade at 11:45. Weather permitting, the students will exit the Kindergarten Door (#14) and then walk down the sidewalk towards the Main Entrance.
Can my AM Kindergartner join the whole school parade in the afternoon?
Yes. We do allow any AM Kindergartner to join the whole school parade in the afternoon. We ask that you email your child’s teacher to let them know that your child will be joining. To participate, an adult MUST drop off the student at 1:40 at the Kindergarten doors and then pick them up at the same door immediately after the parade.
Can I send treats to my classroom?
We do not allow students to bring any food items for our celebrations. We focus our classroom parties by celebrating together through games, crafts, and activities.
Can my child go home for lunch to change into a costume?
Yes. A digital permission slip form is linked below. Please complete the form indicating if your child will be going home. If advanced notice is not provided, parents must come into the building and sign out their child to go home for lunch.
Our family does not celebrate Halloween. Will alternate activities be provided for my child at school?
Yes. We do provide alternate activities for students who choose to stay at school. Please indicate on the permission slip below if you prefer to keep your child home or if you would like them to attend our alternative activities.
When is the lunch period for students who stay at school?
Our lunch period will remain the same from 12:10 - 1:10 PM. We will have the scheduled lunch options (both hot and cold) for that day.
If my child stays at school for lunch can they change into their costume at school?
Yes. Following lunch recess, students who stay for lunch will change into their costumes before the parade begins. Staff member support will be provided to help students change into costumes, but all make-up will need to be applied individually by students. Please do not send any materials in aerosol cans (hair spray, hair color, silly string, etc.)
What is the parade route?
Weather permitting, the parade route will start at our back entrance (the bus doors) and walk to the Valley and Burke intersection, then down Burke in front of the school, and along the sidewalk in our parking lot to the main entrance doors. Classroom parties will immediately follow the parade and only designated classroom reps are allowed in the building at that time.
What if it rains that day?
If it rains, we will cancel the parade as we do not have an indoor option for families. We will email families via School Messenger.
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We make every attempt to maintain an appropriate learning environment during morning instruction. Your cooperation will assist us in making Halloween a day for both learning and celebrating. We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
DADS ON RECESS
Our students were treated to a FUN time at recess as we had 3 dads volunteer to help Mr. Kaese run our "Dads On Recess" program! They set up soccer nets, divided the kids into teams and played some really "interesting" games!! The dads got quite the work out too!! We'll be playing more soccer as well as some other games so if you'd be interested in giving up your lunch one Friday afternoon (12:10 - 1:10), please email Mario Bonasera at mario.bonasera9@gmail.com.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Coming!
We are preparing and looking forward to meeting with you during Parent Teacher Conferences. Conference dates and times are as follows:
Thursday, October 20, 2022, 8:20 am - 7:40 pm
Friday, October 21, 2022 8:20 am - 11:40 am
The focus of Parent Teacher Conferences will be to review your child’s current progress and performance as well as learning goals for the school year.
To sign up for a conference, directions and a link to Sign-Up Genius were emailed to all Ivy Hill parents at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 30. Please sign up for a conference by 7:00 pm on October 13th.
While students are not in attendance on October 20 & 21, these dates are for the purpose of conferences, and not as vacation days. If you will be out of town during the conference days, please contact your child’s teacher to arrange a phone conference or Zoom meeting during a regular conference time slot.
A Note from our Nurse, Mrs. Hein
Free COVID-19 testing kits are now available at Ivy Hill. Should you like one or more for your family, please contact Mrs. Hein at PHein@sd25.org or simply request them with our front office staff! The tests must be picked up by an adult - they cannot go home with a student.
Ivy Hill Spirit Days
Mark your calendars and don't miss out on the FUN!!
Friday, October 28 - Super Hero Day
Friday, November 18 - World Cup (Soccer Gear) Day
Friday, December 22 - Pajama Day
Friday, January 27 - Hat Day
Friday, February 24 - MisMatch Day
Friday, March 24 - March Madness (College Gear) Day
Friday, April 28 - Inside Out Day
Friday, June 2 - Tie Dye Day
LET'S STAY HEALTHY!
CALENDAR FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Please print this calendar and put it on your fridge!! District 25 and District 214 (the high schools) have different holidays so please be sure to send your child on the appropriate days!
MY BELONGINGS!
Please send a change of clothes along with underwear and socks in a plastic bag to your child's teacher. We do not have a lot of space to keep extras in our nurse's office and you just never know when kids will need a clean shirt or pair of socks!
Please mark all personal items with your child's name. Lunch boxes, water bottles, backpacks, coats, etc. This is for all grades!!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!
The front office staff MUST be notified if your child is going to be late, leave early or be absent from school. There are two ways to do this:
1. ABSENCE HOT LINE: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days each week!
Dial the main office number 847-398-4275 and Press 1 for attendance
2. ONLINE ABSENCE FORM: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days each week!
Click here for the link
BREAKFAST & LUNCH QUESTIONS
Ivy Hill is lucky to have Mrs. Khan and Mrs. Moncada back this year to serve breakfast and lunch to all of our students!
Breakfast will be served at 8:45 each morning - the cost is $1.75. If your child rides the bus, have them come directly to the commons when they arrive at school.
Lunch schedules change each week - beginning on Monday, 8/29, we will be on Schedule B. Click here for the menu. The cost for lunch is $3.25.
The easiest way to pay for breakfast and lunch to set up an account at MyMealTime.com. Call the office for your child's student ID number. You can also send cash. Please put the cash in an envelope with your child's name on it.
Download the Choosi app to help manage your child's account.
Ivy Hill PTA
PTA HAPPENINGS – QUICK VIEW – October 7th, 2022- October 13th, 2022
RUNNING CLUB IS BACK!: If your child is signed up, have them meet their coaches outside the main entrance to the school. Pick up is at 4:15pm. The remaining meeting dates for the year are: 10/14 & 10/28.
CLASSROOM PARTY DONATIONS: Classroom Party Donations can still be made online through the link here. Your $10 donation to your child's class goes towards the classroom Halloween Party, Valentine's Day Party, and Teacher's Appreciation Week. Cash/Check donations will no longer be collected at school.
DADS ON RECESS: Are you a dad/male caregiver who would like to volunteer some of their time at school? Well then we have an opportunity for you! Join the "Dads on Recess" program, and help bring some extra fun to our students during their lunch recess! Time commitment is only about an hour for one day during recess. You would help to coordinate different sports/activities for children who are interested in participating at recess. Our first trial with soccer last week was a great success, and we can't wait to do it again! If you're interested in signing up for our next session, click the link here.
REFLECTIONS: Does your child enjoy art, music, or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, or taking photos? Then they should join us and have fun unleashing their inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Show Your Voice!”, calls for their own unique interpretation through the arts. Projects will be due Tuesday, November 1. Rules and other information found HERE. For any additional questions, please contact Franki Jo Beckwith at frankijobeckwith@gmail.com.
RED RIBBON WEEK: Red Ribbon Week will be October 24-28. Themes for each day will be shared soon!
YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION: We are now accepting photos for Welcome Kindergartners, Ice Cream Social/Meet and Greet and first day of school. The deadline for submission for these events is 10/15/2022. Please submit them here, with the following User ID: 0U4wev2edQPPN0tMxVjMLPw
PTA MEMBERSHIP: It is not too late to join the Ivy Hill PTA. Membership ($12) includes access to our digital membership platform, MemberHub, and 2 log-ons to the online school calendar and directory. The PTA supports and organizes many different activities throughout the school year, including Movie Night, Fun Fair, Field Day, Chess Club, and many, many more. To join, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Taranda (ktaranda@gmail.com).
I-FIVES: Thank you to Mario Bonasera, Mert Aktan, and Rajesh Anantharaman for organizing and volunteering for our first Dads on Recess event! It was a great success, and the kids had a ton of fun!
A special thank you to our Fun Fair Committee; Caroleen Guiwargis, Joelle Vena, and Franki Jo Beckwith, for all of their hard work and dedication to organizing Fun Fair in such a short amount of time. This is a huge undertaking under normal circumstances, but these ladies also worked on creating a new crowd-friendly format. We truly appreciate everything you have done in making the comeback of Fun Fair such a wonderful event!
We also want to thank the many, many, many volunteers that donated their time and/or items to help make Fun Fair a successful even this year. We know it takes a huge amount of volunteers to pull this event off, and we couldn't do it without you!
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook- Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, Twitter- @ivyhillpta
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: October 11th @ 7:00 p.m., the Dunton Administration BuildingWe’d love to hear from you!
Email: Skaese@sd25.org
Website: SD25.org/Ivyhill
Location: 2211 North Burke Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 398-4275
Twitter: @PrincipalKaese