Every day is about caring at I
vymount but during IvyCares Month, it's especially nice to highlight the many ways that our students and staff make a positive impact on others. See below for IvyCares highlights.
We were very proud of some of our MLN students, who met with Maryland delegates in Annapolis last week to discuss the vital role of non-public schools in special education.
Thank you to MANSEF for organizing this day of advocacy, and for parents who also turned out. Watch a video of student Katie M's presentation at the podium on our new Facebook page.
Ivymount Outreach hopes you will register for the Resource Fair on Sunday, February 23. See more below.
The PTA is already thinking about March. Find out how to volunteer and register for the St. Patrick's Day dance, in the PTA section below.
Have an excellent week.
Susan Holt
Director
|
|
|
|
 |
Thursday, Feb 13
Last Day
for Clothing Drive
Monday, Feb 17
President's Day
No School for students & staff
Sunday, Feb 23
Ivymount Special Needs Resource Fair
Sunday, Mar 18
Professional Day
No School for students
|
|
|
|
Tuesday, Feb 18
Box Tops Collection Deadline
Tuesday, Feb 25
Ledos Pizza PTA Fundraiser
Saturday, Mar 7
St. Patrick's Day Dance
6 - 8 pm
Wednesday, Apr 29
PTA Meeting
10am
|
|
|
|
For the second year,
MLN students delivered cookies and Valentine's cards to Eliana's Light
, a non-profit that helps families of children with complex medical conditions.
Students were in charge of shopping, baking, packaging, and decorating 225 cookies. They also made 150 Valentine's cards with personal messages to bring a smile to children and their families.
|
|
Students from the
School to Work PHS Students spent several weeks preparing for a trip to Rainbow Place, a homeless shelter in Rockville
, MD. Students shopped for and prepared freezer meals and recently delivered the meals to the shelter. The students learned about the array of services Rainbow Place provides to its clients and took a tour of the shelter.
|
|
Thirty-four staff members came out to donate blood when the American Red Cross visited Ivymount last Wednesday.
28 whole blood donations and 4 red blood cell units were collected, totaling 32 pints.
32 pints = 88 potential lives helped with these donations!
|
|
Tomorrow is the deadline for the Student Government Association (SGA) Love-Grams fundraiser. Students, parents, and staff may purchase a Love-Gram to send to individuals inside and outside the school.
Return the order form by 3:30 PM Monday, February 10. Please mark attention to Ms. Sabrina in room 209. Love-Grams will be sent out Friday, February 14. Orders that are for family members will go home with the student.
|
|
|
|
Care for your loved ones with an IvySoapery gift set. Handmade by School to Work Post High School students, the sets are on sale through Wednesday, Feb 12. Deliveries will be made by Feb 13.
Want to pay by credit card? Place your order online at the Ivymount Marketplace.
|
|
PAHO Features Students in Video
|
|
Three Ivymount students were recently interviewed as part of a short video that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is creating to educate health care professionals throughout the Americas about the importance of inclusive medical care.
The Ivymount students, two of whom are currently interns at PAHO, shared their thoughts on what makes a health service accessible and inclusive for them.
|
|
NEW PROGRAM FOR PARENTS - Parent with Acceptance and Commitment
During this 8 week workshop series, parents will join Ivymount Program Director, Jennie Kampf and other parents of children with disabilities to learn about the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Training. Through ACT principles, parents will learn to practice courage and compassion (including self-compassion) in parenting, identify the values they have for their child and family, accept any difficult feelings and situations that stand in the way, and commit to actions that will move them closer to your values.
Program will run Friday mornings from 9-10am on the following dates: February 28th, March 6th, March 20th, April 3rd, April 17th, May 1st, May 15th, May 29
th
Click here for more information
Registration Open Now for Educational Programs starting Feb 22
Unstuck and OnTarget, Applied Unstuck and Game Time. Developed and piloted at Ivymount, Unstuck targets flexibility and problem solving. Applied Unstuck is offered as a followup program to participants that completed the Unstuck and On Target! program. In Game Time, students are explicitly taught the skills needed to play structured and unstructured games with peers. The program helps children manage the common challenges of game playing, such as not going first, taking turns, and winning and losing gracefully.
Click here for more information
|
|
|
|
|
Only a few spots remain for Exhibitors at the Resource Fair. Share with professionals you would like to see and suggest they register immediately to participate.
|
|
Announcing Our 2020
Resource Fair Workshop Series
Complementary to all attendees!
P
arenting with Acceptance and Commitment
Hosted by Jennie Kampf, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (Ivymount School Program Director & Ivymount Outreach Consultant)
Promoting Independence Across School-Aged Children: Homework, Home, and Community
Hosted by Lauren Lestremau, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP (Ivymount Multiple Learning Needs Program Director)
Promoting Physical Activity in the Home and Community
Hosted by Timothy Busch, M.S.Ed, CAPE & Anthony Monescalchi, M.S.Ed, CAPE (Ivymount & Maddux School’s Adapted Physical Education Teachers and Outreach Recreational Program’s Camp LOL and Afterschool Clubs’ Group Leaders)
Structuring Your Child’s Down Time
Hosted by Chelsea Cook, MHS, BCBA, LBA Ivymount School Middle/Secondary Autism Program Division Director and Katie Quinn, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (Ivymount School and Endeavors Program Services Director)
Transition 101: Your Child’s First Step on the Bridge to Adulthood
Hosted by Amy Alvord, M.Ed.., (Ivymount School Education Director and Outreach Self Advocacy Group Leader) and Sharon Nickolaus, M.S., OTR (Ivymount School Director of Transition Services and Outreach Self Advocacy Group Leader)
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Plan
Hosted by Katie Quinn, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (Ivymount School and Endeavors Program Services Director)
|
|
You're Invited to an Ivymount PTA Fundraiser at
|
|
Tuesday, February 25
Ledos Pizza, 10301 Westlake Drive, Bethesda
next to Montgomery Mall (only this location)
4-9 PM (Eat in or carry out)
20% of all profits made will go towards The Ivymount School PTA
Note: You must say “Ivymount School” when paying the bill
Please tell your friends, family, co-workers and everyone else you know…
We are a small school and their support helps!
We look forward to seeing you there.
|
|
Box Tops Collection Deadline is Almost Here
Tuesday, February 18
All money collected goes to the Ivymount PTA to use towards family events. Please send your clipped Box Tops in a plastic bag with your child's name and room number. You can also download the app and scan the new scannable Box Tops.
Look for clippable box tops on these products: Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Fruit Roll Ups, Mott’s fruit snacks, Nature Valley bars, Annie’s Mac and Cheese, Hamburger Helper, and Hefty bags.
|
|
WE NEED FAMILIES TO
VOLUNTEER AND RSVP
St. Patrick's Day Dance
Saturday, March 7
6 PM - 8 PM
|
|
Open to all Ivymount School students and siblings. DJ, photo booth, pizza, snacks and LOTS of green!
Please note: this is not a drop-off event. A parent or guardian must remain to supervise.
|
|
Monday - Friday
9:05 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m
Monday - Friday
2 - 2:45 p.m.
|
|
Gator Lunch Shop
Monday
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday lunch delivery
(See updated menu.)
Thursday
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
|
Winter weather note: when there is a delayed opening of school, Gator Cafe, Cal Tor, and Pizza Business will be closed. Gator Lunch Shop (Monday) and Gator Nachos (Wednesday) will remain open.
|
|
|
|
Ivymount
School & Programs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
