IvyNotes: The week of August 6th
A weekly look ahead with dates and event details to help keep you informed. 

Director's Note

This is our final week of classes before break. Don't miss 
our SGA ice cream sale on Wednesday. This will be the last opportunity this summer for your student to enjoy this 
special treat.

Please note the PTA September dates below. We hope you will be able to join us for the PTA meeting and special movie night. 

Look for a copy of our new Ivymount Outreach program guide in backpacks at the end of the week. In it you'll find details for registering for our fall Recreation, Educational and Therapeutic Group Programs and ABA Services. 

Click here to view the guide electronically. All of our programs are led by well-trained and enthusiastic Ivymount and Maddux current and former staff members. 



Housekeeping notes:

Tomorrow our phone system will be offline from 4 to 5 p.m. for testing purposes. This means we  will not be able receive incoming calls. If you have an emergency during this time you can reach us at 301-379-2351.

Look for IvyNotes to return for a special edition on Tuesday, August 28th as students prepare for classes to resume on Wednesday, August 29th. 

Wishing you a safe and wonderful August break.

Sincerely,
Susan Holt 
Executive Director
Ivymount School & Programs


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

Each package costs $5  and includes either 
six large or 12 small dog biscuits.





We are pleased to offer natural 
honey oatmeal soap handcrafted 
by  Ivymount Post High School students. 

 Individual bars of soap are $4 each
and packs of three bars of soap cost $10.

 

For more details, or to purchase a ticket, become a sponsor, make a cash donation to Fund-A-Cause, or to donate an auction item please click below:


IVYMOUNT DATES AND LINKS
 
Summer Break:
August 13-17, Monday to Friday: NO SCHOOL  
August 20-24, Monday to Friday: NO SCHOOL  
August 27-28, Monday and Tuesday: NO SCHOOL 

Wednesday, August 29th 
Classes Resume 
(Dismissal is at 12:45 p.m.)

Monday, September 3rd 
 Labor Day: NO SCHOOL

Monday, September 10th  
Non-instructional: NO SCHOOL for students and staff

Wednesday, September 12th 
Back to School Night at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 19th 
Non-instructional: NO SCHOOL for students and staff

Friday, September 28th
PTA Meeting  at 1 p.m. 

Saturday, September 29th
PTA Movie Night at Ivymount at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 3rd
Ivymount Gala at The National Cathedral




SAVE THE DATE:
PTA Meetings for 2018-19

Friday, September 28th at 1 p.m. 
Friday, January 18th  at 9 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE:
PTA Movie Night at Ivymount
Saturday, September 29th at 7 p.m.
This is a family event (not a drop off).



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. Plus, they are great breakfast and lunch options for all!
Here are our weekly
breakfast and lunch 
options  for all 
Ivymount students and staff:

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

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

California Tortilla: 
each Tuesday 
lunch delivery service

CLOSED THIS WEEK

SGA Ice Cream Sales: 
Wednesday 
12:15 to 12:45 p.m.