IvyNotes: December 9th
  Director's Note  

Ivymount's Annual Winter Clothing Drive  has returned.  We are collecting coats, blankets, and winter clothing.  Items should be new or gently used but in good condition. 

Please drop all donations in the collection box (pictured here) 
located in the front office by this
Friday (December 14th)
Thanks to our talented MLN High School artist for decorating the donation box!


If you are still looking for the perfect gift for the people and pups you love, we have the answer!  The Ivy Soapery and Ivy Barkery are excited to announce our new on-line Marketplace which offers credit card payments! In addition to your favorite dog biscuits and honey oatmeal soap, there are also several new soap products available for purchase.  



Orders placed by this
Thursday (December 13th) will be delivered before 
Winter Break.  


Proceeds from our student-run businesses go toward supporting the growth of our businesses and community-based experiences for the students.

 


Mark your calendars: t he first day of our 2019-20 school year will be Monday, July 8th.  Summer Break is scheduled for Monday, August 12th through Tuesday, August 27th.  Classes will resume on Wednesday, August 28th.  The entire 2019-2020 school calendar will be distributed in early April.

Finally, a reminder that our final day of classes for the second quarter is Wednesday, December 19th. Winter break begins on Thursday, December 20th. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Have a great week, 
Susan Holt 
Executive Director
Ivymount School & Programs



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Arts and Athletics
After School Programs at Ivymount

Tuesdays and Thursdays 
from 3:30 - 5 p.m.

January 8th to March 14th

Arts and Athletics is an after school program that provides mainstream extracurricular activity programs for students of all abilities. Groups are designed and led by Ivymount's Adapted PE Instructors, Art Teacher, and other highly-trained Ivymount Staff. 

This winter, Athletics will feature volleyball and the Art group will create projects in a variety of mediums inspired by winter themes.



Please keep collecting box tops. 
The PTA has collected over $300 worth of box tops so far this year. (Our goal is $1,000.) 
Our next  contest is set for February.

Wondering where to find box tops? 


Join us for our next PTA meeting scheduled for
Friday, January 18th at 9:30 a.m.


 
Save the Date: 
Our 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Family Dance will be held on 
Saturday, March 9th from 6-8 p.m. 
More details will be posted after Winter Break. 



IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:



Thursday, December 20th -
Tuesday, January 1st
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK


Wednesday, January 2nd
Classes Resume


Tuesday, January 8th
After School Outreach Program Begins
Arts & Athletics 
from 3:30 to 5 p.m.


Friday, January 18th 
PTA meeting at 9:30 a.m.


Monday, January 21st
NO SCHOOL


Sunday, February 24th
from Noon to 3 p.m.
7th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair


Saturday, March 9th
from 6 to 8 p.m.
3rd Annual PTA St. Patrick's Day Family Dance

 
Saturday, April 6th
from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Music for Autism Concert




HELPFUL LINKS:





Thanks to all who continue to support our student businesses. 

These programs provide opportunities for students to gain work experience and an avenue to practice purchasing skills in a simulated store environment. 
Breakfast and lunch 
options for  this week:

Monday through Friday 
from 9:05 to 9:30 a.m. 

Monday through Friday 
10 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday 
lunch delivery service

Friday 
lunch delivery service