IvyNotes: The week of April 23rd
A weekly look ahead with dates and event details to help keep you informed. 

A Note from Susan Holt

We're thrilled with our new plant boxes, built this spring in the Post High School backyard. Our students planted lavender, fruits, and vegetables - all products they will use in their cooking classes and when making soap.  

Our thanks to SchoolTalk for hosting D.C. Voices of Change, a leadership peer networking event on Friday. Ivymount s tudent leaders attended "Who Am I" workshops, presented a PowerPoint, and led an activity for other students from DCPS and charter schools. Here are two photos from the day:

Jonathan M. (right) was the DJ
George D. and Robert W.

Over the past two weeks we have tested 83 of our DC and MD students in grades that the state mandated PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) testing. Additional state testing protocols are scheduled throughout the rest of April and May. While the past two weeks were hectic, students were very cooperative and testing went smoothly. Testing affects everyone, so a big shout-out to parents, students, and our dedicated staff for making this a success!

Last week, students from our MLN and Autism programs were honored at a volunteer appreciation luncheon, hosted by The Village,  a retirement community in Rockville, and one of Ivymount's community job sites. 

Our PTA is hard at work organizing many projects including the annual Staff Appreciation lunch. We had a great turnout at Friday's meeting - many helpful suggestions were discussed. 

Starting this week, we will send school flyers home in backpacks on Thursdays. Please make sure to check for information each Thursday. We hope this weekly routine will help keep everyone organized and in the know. 

A big thank you to Washington Hebrew Congregation for sending us a wonderful group of volunteers for Mitzvah Day again this year. Today marked the 20th year they have joined us!

Finally, we want to share a few of the ways we helped celebrate Earth Day on campus. Our MLN high school students learned about the importance of recycling, what items to recycle, and made bird feeders from recycled materials. They studied how much trash their lunch produces and also what happens to trash. Students also learned how to make paper, played Earth Day Bingo, competed in Recycling Relays, and planted seedlings. Check out our Earth Day photo collage below. 

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




Our students will be selling 
dog biscuits
at Westwood Pet Center on 
May 4th and May 18th
from 10 - 11:15 a.m.
The pet store is located at 
5428 Westbard Ave. in Bethesda.

Or, order your Ivy Barkery dog treats online by clicking here. 

Breakfast and Lunch 
options for all 
Ivymount Students and Staff

Thanks to all who continue to support our student businesses. 

These programs provide opportunities for students to gain work experience and an avenue for students to practice purchasing skills in a simulated store environment. Plus, they are great breakfast and lunch options for all of us!
 
Please check backpacks this Thursday for order forms 
with menu items and pricing information for each of our 
four food business options.

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

Gator Mart: 
Monday through Friday 
from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

California Tortilla: 
each Tuesday 
lunch delivery service

Pizza Business: 
each Friday 
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Looking for a lovely present?
Don't miss your chance to order 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.

Our PTA will host an annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon 
on Wednesday, May 9th in the APR Room.
 
Parents interested in volunteering to help 
with this event should  email Committee Lead, Heather Fath, 
   
Please consider a cash donation to support this important event. Checks can be made out to "Ivymount PTA" 
and returned to school via backpack mail by May 1st. 
     
Click here for Sign-up Genius details and specific needs.
 
We appreciate your time and donations! 

Thanks to our students and staff for participating in 
Earth Day projects last Friday!



Copyright © 20XX. All Rights Reserved.