IvyNotes: The week of March 12th
A weekly look ahead with dates and event details to help keep you informed. 

A Note from Susan Holt

Thanks to all who attended the 
PTA St. Patrick's Day Family Dance on Saturday night.  This place was rocking ! 

We feel very LUCKY to have such a dedicated PTA. Special thanks to the dance committee ( Eugenia Guardia, Esnire Obhrai, Catherine Canterbury, Sandy Landis, Peri Ross, Maria Martinez-Jenny, Jen Berzok, Meghan Dworschak, and Carolyn Woodham) plus, all of the event volunteers for making the dance such a fun memory for everyone.




We're thrilled with the turnout during our 6th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair earlier today. Thanks to all of our vendors and speakers for sharing such valuable information. A special shout-out to the authors (and illustrator!) of Conversation Club for a wonderful presentation. See photos below.

Students from MLN High School participated in a financial literacy workshop last week, hosted by a representative from Wells Fargo Bank and sponsored by the DC Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). Topics of discussion included budget basics, spending plans, credit, and college savings.  We had a great dialogue, with students actively participating and sharing ideas. We are grateful to RSA and Wells Fargo for providing a fun and informative information session. 
   

Please note details below for our new Ivymount lecture series. Our first lecture, "The Importance of Self Advocacy to Success," is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17th from 7-9 p.m. Each of our three complimentary lectures will be held in the Ivymount APR.

Don't miss our SGA Spirit Week scheduled for Monday, March 19th through Friday, March 23rd. Scroll down for more details.

Finally, a reminder that Spring Break is from March 26th through April 2nd. 

Have a great week, 

Susan Holt, Director
Ivymount School & Programs

6th Annual Ivymount Special Needs Resource Fair


 Students from MLN High School participated
in a financial literacy workshop.

Conversation Club:
Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Cognition Challenges to Engage in 
Successful Conversations with Peers

Authors Lynn Cannon, Jonna Clark, 
Courtney Kornblum, Eve Müller, Michal Powers 
Illustrated by Bobby Whalen

Conversation Club is the first curriculum of its kind to provide a comprehensive instructional framework for teaching both the "how" and "why" of conversation. It is designed to target the needs of elementary-aged children with high-functioning autism (HFA) and other social cognition challenges.


Book Images






A special thanks to Metro for joining our 
Special Needs Resource Fair to assist with 
applications for their reduced fare program. 

Metro will return to Ivymount on April 27th to further assist with photos and completed applications.



School Spirit Week!
The SGA is excited to announce the themes for this year's spirit week. 
S how your school spirit by dressing up the week before spring break.

Monday (3/19)
Pajama Day
(no slippers please)

Tuesday (3/20)
Backwards Day
Wear everything backwards!

Wednesday (3/21)
Hat day

Thursday (3/22)
Fancy Outfit Day
Dress your best!

Friday (3/23)
School Spirit Day
Wear green and  white to celebrate  Ivymount!




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