IvyNotes: February 3rd
  Director's Note  
Thank you to Ivymount parents, student and staff for joining MANSEF Advocacy Day in Annapolis last Tuesday. Our group met with legislators to discuss the important role MANSEF schools play in Maryland's educational continuum and thank them for their support. This annual visit included a speech given by our School to Work Post High School student, Matthew S. Congratulations on a job well done! 

With all the cold and snowy weather we had last week, I want to remind you that this is the last week to contribute to Ivymount's Annual Winter Clothing Drive. We are collecting coats, blankets, and winter clothing. Items should be new or gently used. Please drop off all donations in the collection box in the lobby by Friday.  

Looking forward to some warmer temperatures next week and hopefully a full week of school!
Susan Holt 
Executive Director
Ivymount School & Programs
Valentine Candy Grams

Our Student Government Association (SGA) is selling Valentine Candy Grams! Orders will be delivered at school on February 14th.  Each candy gram is $1. Please send exact cash amount in an envelope labeled "Candy Gram" and your child's name via backpack. 
 
All proceeds will help fund the SGA Valentine's Day Dance and other amazing SGA events.
Annual Resource Fair

Check out our recap video from last year's Resource Fair to see how much fun we had! Join us this year on Sunday, February 24th from noon to 3 p.m. to join the fun and learn about local resources available for children and young adults with special needs.
Dogfish Head's Helping Hand
Fundraising Event

Join us at our local Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg to support Ivymount School & Programs on Tuesday, February 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dogfish Head Alehouse will donate 15% of all proceeds to Ivymount to support our purchase of a new mobility van. Dogfish has supported our School to Work internship program for over 12 years. They are now partnering with other members of the community to support our purchase of a new mobility van. Please consider volunteering at our welcome table during the event to help make this a successful day showcasing Ivymount. 
Register Now For 
Our Family St. Patrick's Day Dance

Join Ivymount families and staff on Saturday, March 9th from 6 - 8 p.m. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. A DJ will take the lead creating a fun evening for everyone! A $5 cash donation per family at the door is appreciated.
Sibling Night- Save the Date

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sibling Night is a special evening for siblings of Ivymount students ages 6 to 18. More details to follow.
Register Now For 
Ivymount Outreach Spring Session

Click on the Outreach Course Catalog to view our educational and recreational group options available this spring.  

Be sure to check out our new program What's Cooking at Ivymount? and featured programs Conversation Club and  PEERS® at Ivymoun t. 
UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
Friday, February 15th
Final day to turn in Box Tops

Monday, February 18th
No School
Wednesday, February 20th
PTA Fundraiser at California Tortilla
Cabin John
4 to 8 p.m.
More details coming soon.
Wednesday, February 20th
Project SEARCH Information Session
7 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 24th
Special Needs Resource Fair
from Noon to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 26th
Fundraising Event at Dogfish Head Alehouse
Gaithersburg
from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 9th
PTA St. Patrick's Day Family Dance
from 6 to 8 p.m.


Wednesday, March 27th
Sibling Night
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 6th
Music for Autism Concert
from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
HELPFUL LINKS
Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Options
Monday through Friday 
from 9:05 to 9:30 a.m. 
 
Monday through Friday 
10 to 10:30 a.m.
 
Tuesday 
lunch delivery service

Thursday
12 to 12:30 p.m.

Friday 
lunch delivery service
Inclement Weather Policy

Ivymount School follows the inclement weather policy of Montgomery County Public Schools. When MCPS closes school due to inclement weather, Ivymount School is closed. 

When MCPS has a late opening, Ivymount School has a late opening. 

If MCPS has an early closing due to inclement weather, Ivymount will also close early and we will notify parents/guardians to make sure that someone is available at home to meet the student. 

If MCPS has a late opening on a Wednesday, Ivymount School will have a full day program and dismiss students at 3:15 p.m. 

Please note that some school jurisdictions have their own policy for providing transportation on inclement weather days (e.g., Prince George's County Public Schools will not transport students if there is a delayed opening on Wednesdays). Ivymount and/or the school system will notify parents/guardians when alternate transportation arrangements occur.
 
We will post announcements about school closings, delayed openings, or early dismissals due to winter weather emergencies through a Constant Contact email (like this one). If you have registered for our Ivymount text emergency alerts, you will also receive a text.


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