IvyNotes: The week of April 16th
A weekly look ahead with dates and event details to help keep you informed. 

A Note from Susan Holt


Spring has sprung 
and our campus 
is in  full bloom! 



A reminder to our High School and Post High School families: Prom is set for Friday, May 11th from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ivymount. Our students created a special prom website with details for the event. Click here to register by May 1st.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 17th  from 7 to 9 p.m. for
"The Importance of Self Advocacy to Success"  by Julia Bascom, Executive Director,  Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). (Scroll down for more details.)

A special thanks to all who attended Saturday's third and final Music for Autism concert of the year. The fabulous
Kari Paludan, soprano, and Wes McCune, piano, performed "George, Ira and Friends!" We are thrilled to host these special events - they are a wonderful opportunity to expose our families and friends to music and are always a joyful time!

This weekend Ivymount student art was on display (see below) in an exhibit celebrating Autism Awareness month.  The showcase was put together by the SPARKS Group, to recognize and celebrate the creative and artistic talents of students from Maryland and DC. Congratulations to Makiya B., Brandon D., Aidan H, Matthew J, Connor P. and Ademola A. for having your work included in such a wonderful exhibit!


Don't miss our PTA update below. The next meeting is scheduled for this  Friday, April 20th at 1 p.m. 

Have a great week! 

Susan Holt, Director
Ivymount School & Programs


Julie Bascom is a leading voice in the Autistic self-advocacy movement, promoting the importance of "nothing about us without us." Her talk will underscore the importance of supporting neurodiversity at all levels, and the importance of self-advocacy for both individual success and moving society forward to be more inclusive of neurodiverse people.  
Ivymount Spring Lecture Series
 

THIS TUESDAY 

April 17th
from 7 - 9 p.m.
Ivymount School 
11614 Seven Locks Rd, 
Rockville, MD 20854

"The Importance of Self Advocacy to Success"
by Julia Bascom, 
Executive Director, 
Autistic Self Advocacy Network 
 

Click here to register.

April 17th is the first of three lectures scheduled this spring at Ivymount.  This series is free and open to the public.



 
We are very pleased to report that our Annual Fund Campaign, 
"I'm IN, Are You IN?" 
has met 75% of its goal. 

We have until June 30th to reach 100% and hope you will be "IN" along with the many generous donors who already invested in this important effort.

Please consider showing your support.  A tax-deductible donation can be made  by clicking here  
or by calling Laura Duvelius 
at 301-469-0223 ext. 135.
 



Order your Ivy Barkery Dog Treats today!

Ivy Barkery, a student-run business, makes and sells amazing dog biscuits. 

Our Post High School students learn important vocational, social, and life skills as they bake, package, and sell these canine treats. 


Don't miss our special 
Mother's Day soap from our 
School to Work Post High School students!

Orders for this special offer 
must be placed by 
May 4th and will be delivered 
the week of May 7th.



Please join us for our next PTA meeting this
Friday, April 20th at 1 p.m.




PTA to host annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon 
Wednesday, May 9th in the APR Room

We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. 
P lease email Committee Lead, Heather Fath, at 
[email protected]   to get involved. 

A Staff Appreciation Luncheon Committee meeting 
is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th at 9:15 a.m. 
in the Ivymount Conference Room.

Please consider a cash donation to support this important event.  Checks can be written to "Ivymount PTA" 
and returned to school via backpack mail by May 1st. 

We are also collecting gift cards to serve as prizes at this event.  


We appreciate your time and donations! 

Save the Date

We are thrilled to announce that the Ivymount Gala  will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 
at the Washington National Cathedral.

Watch for details throughout the summer on how you can become involved in our biennial fundraiser. 



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