We had another great week at Ivymount. Our students and staff continue to demonstrate creativity and innovation. Take a look below at some of the many projects they're working on.
We want to share with you a change to our front desk and offer best wishes to Jessie Devlin. Jessie has been a part of our community for the past 12 years and a smiling face for many students and families. Jessie has embarked on a new professional opportunity but will fortunately continue to work at the Front Desk on a sub basis.
A reminder for parents of students who will be graduating or moving up from programs in 2019-20: Graduation photos are tomorrow, Monday, July 29.
See below for more information on this Tuesday's PTA fundraiser at Attman's Deli.
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Have a wonderful week,
Susan Holt,
School Director
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Design Challenge Puts the Marshmallow on Top
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What can you do with 20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, one marshmallow, and some tape? Build a freestanding structure, of course!
MLN High School students took on the Marshmallow Challenge in their Foundations of Technology class. Working in groups, they had a set amount of time to build the tallest freestanding structure possible with the marshmallow on top. It was a chance to practice problem solving, collaboration, creativity, fine motor tasks, and innovative design thinking.
The most successful structure that was able to stand on its own was 20 inches tall. Now that's low-tech Technology!
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Abstract Art Takes Form
Students in the Autism program produced a collection of abstract art this week in the fashion of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, a pioneer of 20th century abstract art. They learned about aspects of Mondrian's most influential painting style - what he termed Neoplasticism or non-representational art. It includes the use of geometric elements, primary colors, and vertical/horizontal direction.
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Students Practice Visual and Oral Storytelling
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Folktales are providing the jumping off point for a cross-curricular unit involving English, Social Studies, and Art classes in the MLN ESMS program this summer.
Students have been learning about American Indian cultures and traditions, including the important role of storytellers within communities: transferring knowledge through art and oral storytelling. So far, students have worked on creating their own folktales that either teach a moral value or how something was created. In one example, a student crafted a folktale about how a character created the sun, moon, and stars.
They have also spent time in art creating traditional clay pots, as well as pieces associated with a traditional Pacific Northwest folktale about how Raven stole the sun. They used shapes, colors, and patterns to create their own trickster ravens.
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Ivymount Receives Partnership Award
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Ivymount was thrilled to accept a community partnership award today in honor of our two-year relationship with Spirit Club, which provides fitness opportunities to families and individuals with disabilities.
The award was presented by Senator Jeff Waldstreicher at the second annual Kensington Fitness Festival. The festival included fitness activities, health and wellness demos, and refreshments. Ivymount School alumni and their families were among attendees from around the region.
Susan Holt accepted the award, noting the importance of healthy living. Spirit Club helps our students develop this valuable life long skill.
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Susan was joined by Frida Costa Cancino, Post High School special education teacher who helps lead the partnership, and Spirit Club founder and director Jared Ciner.
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Attman's Deli Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 30
4 - 8 p.m.
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Take a break from making dinner and support the Ivymount PTA this Tuesday, July 30 by stopping at Attman's Deli in Cabin John Mall, 7913 Tuckerman Lane.
Attman's will donate 15% of all eat in and take-out orders when you mention "Ivymount"
. All proceeds will go to the Ivymount PTA.
The wide-ranging
menu
features soups, salads, a variety of classic deli sandwiches (including vegetarian options), sour pickles, dinner entrees, cheesecake and other desserts, and even all day breakfast!
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Save the Date!
Conference Call Meeting for
Ivymount PTA Fall Family Picnic
Tuesday, August 6
10 a.m.
We will be having a committee meeting to begin planning the Fall Family Picnic
via conference call
on Tuesday, August 6th at 10 am. We are looking for parents who have ideas for fun activities as well those who are interested in volunteering at the event.
All Ivymount parents and guardians are welcome to participate. If you are interested in helping to plan our next PTA family event, please email Cindy Gottfried at
ckgottfried@gmail.com
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Tuesday, July 30
PTA Fundraiser
Night Out at Attman's Deli
4 - 8 p.m.
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Friday, August 9
Last day of summer session for Ivymount students. Full day of instruction.
Wednesday, August 28
Classes resume for Ivymount students
Tuesday, September 10
Back to School Night
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Monday - Friday
9:05 - 9:30 a.m.
Monday - Friday
2 - 2:45 p.m.
Gator Lunch Shop
Monday
11:45 a.m. - 1
p.m.
Tuesday lunch delivery
Closed for the Summer
Friday
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Summer Ice Cream Business
Wednesday 12:15 p.m.
Friday 2:45 p.m.
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Ivymount School & Programs
301-469-0223
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