We're very excited to launch a new initiative that we believe will emphasize the important connection between movement and learning to our students and staff. Read our story below about the new IvyMoves initiative.
Important dates for the upcoming week:
Back to School Night is this Tuesday, September 10, starting at 5:45 with the B2SN Information Fair, then welcoming remarks at 6:15, followed by program/classroom agenda.
A reminder that staff who work across programs will be available only at the Information Fair. We hope to see you there.
This Wednesday is the deadline to
register for our Outreach Saturday Programs starting Saturday, September 14th
. See below for a link to the catalog.
There's
no school on September 11
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We're looking forward to the
PTA Back to School Family Festival on Saturday, September 21
.
September is a packed month. Let's keep moving!
Have a great week,
Susan Holt,
School Director
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Tuesday, September 10
Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 11
Professional Day
No School for students
Monday, September 30
Non-Instructional Day
No School for students and staff
Friday, October 4
Professional Day
No School for students
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Back to School Night
Attend the B2SN Information Fair from 5:45 pm until 6:15 pm to meet staff who work across programs.
- Speech Pathologists
- Mental Health Providers
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Adapted Physical Educators
- SMART Team
- Transition Services
- Student Services
- Outreach Programs and Services
- Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- Communications & Development
The Fair is followed by welcome remarks at an all school assembly from 6:15 to 6:30, then program/classroom agenda until 8 pm.
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Register for Outreach Programs
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Saturday Programs start
September 14th!
Wednesday is the deadline to register for Fall Saturday Programs. View our
Fall Catalog
for details on our Recreational, Educational and Therapeutic Group Programs. All of our programs are led by well-trained and enthusiastic Ivymount and Maddux current and former staff members.
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Ivymount Launches New Movement Initiative
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Ivymount has just launched IvyMoves, a new movement initiative to support student, staff, and family health and fitness. This past Wednesday, Ivymount School held an IvyMoves pep rally to kick off the initiative. Students marched, raised arms and legs, danced, and got pumped for this new program.
Throughout the year, special events focusing on movement will occur, with January featured as IvyMoves month. The first phase of the IvyMoves initiative is called Movement Mondays, where every Monday a chime will signal each classroom and the administrative wing to participate in an assigned series of movements at 10 am and 2 pm. At the IvyMoves pep rally, students and staff practiced three moves – walking in place, arm raises, and deep breathing that will then help students refocus.
According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Exercise increases the body’s heart rate, which sends higher levels of oxygen to the brain. The result is improved mental clarity and an increase in information retention.
The Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Adapted Physical Education team is brainstorming ways to achieve the goal of helping our students get at least 30 minutes of exercise during the school day. “We are excited to create a fun, active community for our students, staff, and families to promote lifelong healthy habits, increase efficiency of learning, and decrease the prevalence of obesity,” says Jessica Oginz, team Director.
Look for more details, events, and fun as we begin to roll out IvyMoves this semester.
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MAP Students Learn about Assembly Lines
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Students in the MAP High School U.S. History class took part in a mock-assembly line in order to understand how assembly lines work and the concept of division of labor.
Students and teachers were divided into two teams. Both had to create a drawing of a king, with each member being responsible for drawing 1-2 aspects of the king (head, body, crown…). Teams did a practice run and set a quota. Then they did a 5-minute assembly line run. Afterwards, students debriefed and considered the pros and cons of the assembly line as well as how the task would feel if they had to do it 8-12 hours a day.
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This week, we would like to recognize Maxine Carey, Front Office Assistant, for all her efforts to help ensure a smooth transition for students, families, and staff, who are all getting used to the various changes to the reception area, new Visitor Management system, and new back-to-school routines
Maxine has been at Ivymount for almost five years. She says her favorite part about her job is getting to know the amazing students at Ivymount and interacting with all the parents. When asked how she feels about being the first face you see at Ivymount she says, “I feel so honored and blessed.”
Thank you, Maxine, for all your hard work!
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We're happy to welcome two new staff members to our Administrative and Front Desk Team, who will assist Maxine in meeting your needs. During their first month, Dayna Silberman will be supporting the front desk on Mondays and Tuesdays and Kristin McKinney will be supporting on Wednesdays through Fridays. Please introduce yourself!
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We're getting students moving - in more ways than one! Our "Get Students Movin' with a Reuben" fundraiser in support of a second mobility van at Ivymount ran throughout the month of August.
As a result of your amazing support, Attman's Potomac Deli has donated $1,974 to the Ivymount Foundation, which will be applied to the van project. That represents 533 Reuben sandwiches sold for this fundraiser!
Thank you to our families and friends, and to Attman's Potomac Deli.
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FOSTER COMMUNITY AS
A ROOM PARENT
We are still looking for parents and guardians who are interested in being room parents. Room Parents do not need to attend PTA meetings and can do everything remotely. Room Parents play an in important role in helping the PTA create community within classrooms as well as keeping parents connected and engaged. Click on the button below for more information on being a room parent and to volunteer:
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAMILY FESTIVAL
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Box Tops
You can now
scan
Box Tops and the PTA will earn .10 per scanned Box Top.
You’ll need to install the Box Tops app on your phone and look up Ivymount School in order to get started
. For more information click on this link:
You can also still clip box tops and we will be collecting those soon, so please keep clipping and now scanning! Any questions, please contact Karrin Lukacs at
karrin.lukacs@gmail.com
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DONATION DRIVE SUPPORTS PTA
As a parent of an Ivymount student, you’re automatically a member of the PTA. The PTA strives to create a sense of community for our geographically distributed parents as well as recognize our amazing staff throughout the school year. The PTA has no required dues, however, we rely primarily on donations from Ivymount parents and guardians to fund family events and staff appreciation activities. Any amount contribution is welcome and very much appreciated.
Click here
to print out the PTA Donation Drive form listed in the right sidebar of the Ivymount PTA page. You can return it via backpack, attention PTA. See more details on the form, and thank you for your support.
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Monday - Friday
9:05 - 9:30 a.m.
(Open M/T/Th/F this week)
Friday
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m
Monday - Friday
2 - 2:45 p.m.
(Open M/T/Th/F this week)
Gator Lunch Shop
Monday
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday lunch delivery
(See updated menu.)
Opens late September
Ice Cream Business
Wednesday 12:15 p.m.
Friday 2:45 p.m.
(Open Friday this week)
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