Dear Ivymount Families,
I hope that you have been able to enjoy the continued beautiful fall weather. There are numerous virtual events happening in school, through Ivymount Outreach, our PTA, and partners. See below for ways that your students can participate and enjoy social activities online. First up are Outreach after-school clubs, which begin tomorrow. Register now using the link below if you haven't yet.
Our dedicated program staff continue to invest in making remote instruction the best it can be for your students. PTA has set up the Kudoboard to share your thanks for all they do. Please see below and submit by the 16th. I can't thank you all enough for sharing your appreciation for such a fantastic group of educators.
We are watching the national and local health data, which, as you know, has unfortunately increased recently. Montgomery County exceeded the benchmark of 15 new cases per 100K and had a 21% increase during the past 7 days. We will continue to monitor the situation.
As we head into the holiday period, we thank all of you for your dedication to our shared commitment to learning and to community health.
Sincerely,
Susan Holt
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Upcoming Events
Monday, November 9
Outreach After-School Begins
PTA Parent/Caregiver Hangout
Sunday, November 15
PTA Thanksgiving
Family Zoom Event
Wednesday, November 18
Project SEARCH Info Session
Mental Health Presentation
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Outreach Clubs Start this Week!
Register Now
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Virtual after-school clubs provide a space for students to stay social, practice new skills and have fun.
- Groups are led by Ivymount’s highly-trained staff and are designed for participants of all abilities ages 6 - young adult.
- Each session will run for 5 weeks.
- Session dates are November 8 - December 17 (no classes during the week of 11/22 - 11/27).
- Cost is $50 per 5 week session ($10 per class)
- Minimum number of participants required for group to run
GAMES CLUB - Mondays 4 - 4:45
Participants will play games like Jeopardy, Memory, and Scavenger Hunts virtually along with other participants. They will also practice skills such as greeting friends, taking turns, and following game rules. A different game will be played each week with how to play instructions provided by our Game Master and Host, Ms. Alicia.
COOKING CLUB - Tuesdays 4 - 4:45
Participants will practice basic cooking skills, such as following recipes, measuring, using kitchen tools and more while preparing an after-school snack. Chef Chelsea will be cooking up a new tasty recipe every week!
IVYMOVES CLUB - Thursdays 4 - 4:45
Featuring a mix of stretches, beginner’s yoga, and fitness exercises along with music to get you moving and shaking. Iymount’s own Adapted Physical Education teacher Mr. B will be leading the fun this session. Each class, participants will engage in upper body, lower body, cardio or strength training movements. Fitness challenges and rewards will be celebrated throughout the session.
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Thank you to the several dozen families who came to campus for MLN's drive-through Halloween parade, which was held last week after being rain delayed. A big shout-out to the many MLN staff members who got creative with Halloween costumes. Staff and students agree there's always a good reason to dress up! |
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Best Buddies Parent Nights This Week
Nov 9/10
Best Buddies Maryland is hosting two Parent Nights on Nov 9 and 10 for all parents interested in learning more about Best Buddies or connecting with other BB parents. Please email Lmya Ahmed or Carley Sturges of Ivymount for additional information!
To attend the parent night, please RSVP online at these links to receive the Zoom information.
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Project SEARCH Plans
Information Session
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Are you interested in learning more about or applying to Project SEARCH? Join the Ivymount/SEEC virtual information session on November 18.
Project SEARCH provides employment readiness training for people aged 18 to 30 with intellectual and developmental disabilities through intensive internships and classroom instruction.
Parents, professionals, and potential students who are interested
in applying to the Project SEARCH programs should make plans
to attend.
The agenda will include:
- Program overview will include information on our host business sites at —Project SEARCH NIH; Project SEARCH Montgomery; Project SEARCH Smithsonian
- “A Day in the Life of a Project SEARCH Intern”
- Hear from a former PS intern and parents
- Review application process and receive application materials
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 894 090 4816
Passcode: 436383
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PTA's Biggest Fundraiser Starts Tomorrow!
Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting the Ivymount PTA with some awesome and unique products from Boon Supply (*Formerly known as Mixed Bags Designs).
Help us spread the word about the fundraiser by emailing, posting and tweeting the Ivymount PTA’s Boon Supply link with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors – anyone can purchase and with this link and 40% of the profits go to the Ivymount PTA: boonsupply.com/ 68316
These are the same amazing products that were available when the company was called Mixed Bags Designs, plus some exciting new items as well!
Use the link boonsupply.com/ 68316 and order on your phone, tablet or computer and 40% of proceeds from the fundraiser goes to the PTA, which helps us to support our awesome teachers and staff.
Please email Ivymount Parent Monique Wintz with questions.
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Hang Out with Us
November Parent/Caregiver Hangout
Monday, November 9
7 - 8 pm
Join us for the next PTA Parent/Caregiver Hangout, where Ivymount families can share and support one another.
Topic: Ivymount Parent/Caregiver Hangout
Time: Nov 9, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 845 6254 7031
Passcode: 882138
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Join Us in Thanking Our Ivymount Staff
In November we celebrate Thanksgiving, so the PTA is asking Ivymount families to join us in creating a digital greeting card to show our incredibly hardworking Ivymount staff how thankful we are for everything they’ve been doing during these challenging times.
Kudoboard (kudoboard.com) is a website that makes it very easy for families to attach messages, photos and videos to make a digital group card. Messages can be added by Ivymount families from November 2-16. You can post a photo of your child, a video of your child, or parents can also post videos of themselves expressing their gratitude to the Ivymount staff. We plan to post the card on November 20 so all staff and families can view it.
To add messages, photos and videos, go to this link:
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Save the Date!
Thanksgiving Family Event
Sunday, November 15
4 - 5 pm
Get ready for a PTA Thanksgiving craft and story time. We will be making turkey pumpkins and playing freeze dance on Sunday, November 15.
Supplies Needed to make Pumpkin Turkeys with substitutions in parentheses:
- pumpkin or gourd (paper plate or heavy paper or cardboard)
- construction paper in brown, orange, yellow, and red (white paper and markers)
- popsicle sticks (bamboo skewers or sturdy toothpicks)
- sharp, small knife to start the holes for the popsicle sticks
- stick on eyes (markers)
- brown, orange, or yellow pipe cleaners (construction paper or paper and markers)
- scissors
- tape
- pencil
For questions or if you want supplies mailed to you, email PTA VP of Special Events, Ellen Nedrow Sullivan at [email protected]
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