Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope you enjoy our photo recap from last week's dance. There were so many great pictures of our students, families, and staff; it was hard to choose which ones to share.
Sibling Night is coming up soon. We are pleased that our Mental Health Department is hosting this event again. Siblings have always found this evening enjoyable and informative. There will also be a guest speaker and discussion for parents/guardians. Details and registration link below.
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This past Thursday, the Outreach Arts and Athletics participants showcased their talents and skills to their families and school staff. Spectators were impressed to see the volleyball skills the students learned and the amazing artwork they created. Sign up today if you would like your child to be part of the final session of this after school program. The spring session will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting this Thursday, March 21st. The session will include golf and art instruction.
Have a great week!
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Susan Holt, Executive Director
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Highlights from Our 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Dance
Thank you again to all the parents and staff that volunteered to make the dance such a success, especially our dance committee members: Maria Martinez-Jenny, Eugenia Guardia, Esnire Obhrai and Sandy Landis.
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Read Across America Highlights
This week students and staff have been reading and debating about their favorite Dr. Seuss books then casting their votes in the library. Results will be shared at the end of Read Across America month. Next week we invite student guest readers to take part in a recorded reading of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. Student sections will be compiled into a final video celebrating reading and shared with staff and students.
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Ivymount Hosts a Post-Secondary Education and Training Information Session and Expo
Students and parents from our MLN High School had an opportunity to hear presentations by Janet Price, College Living Experience, and Karla Nabors, Montgomery College Workforce and Development. Students learned the differences in expectations they will encounter when they leave school and move into a post-secondary education setting. They also learned about different education opportunities available at Montgomery College. Following the presentations, students and families were able to gather additional information from a variety of exhibitors. We extend our thanks to the following organizations for providing information and resources to are students and families:
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College Living Experience
Montgomery College
Northern Virginia Community College
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
DC Rehabilitation Services Administration
Maryland ABLE
Project SEARCH
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Last Chance to Register for
Outreach After School Programs
Next Session starts Thursday 3/21
After School at Ivymount
Arts and Athletics
CHOOSE GOLF or ART or BOTH
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 - 5 p.m.
March 21st - June 6th
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Sibling Night
Sibling Night is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 27th
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Siblings of Ivymount students will have an opportunity to learn more about what school is like at Ivymount for their brother or sister and talk with other siblings who share common experiences and challenges.
We are excited to host Walter Suskind as the guest speaker for our Parent Group. Walter is the founder of SibStrong and a sibling of Owen Suskind, who is on the Autism Spectrum. Walter, Owen and his parents were featured in the book and documentary movie entitled
Life Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism
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Ivymount Spirit Week
Ivymount Spirit week is scheduled for the first week in April:
Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th. Here are the daily themes for that week:
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Monday: Sports Day
Tuesday: Dress Up Day
Wednesday: Costume Day
Thursday: Wacky Tacky Day
Friday: Spirit Day
Get ready to show your Ivymount School spirit with some Ivymount Spirit Wear! Check out our Spirit Wear display in the front office; there are some great items like t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts for sale. Items are available on Cafe Press and a portion of Cafe Press orders goes to the Ivymount School PTA. If you have any questions about spirit wear, please email Cindy Gottfried at
ckgottfried@gmail.com.
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Music for Autism Concert
Join us on
Saturday, April 6th
at 1:30 p.m. for another great concert from Music for Autism. This concert will feature Justine Miller and Friends.

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PTA Updates
Save the Date! On Monday, April 29th, the
Ivymount PTA Speakers Series
welcomes
Whitney Ellenby,
author of Autism Uncensored: Pulling Back the Curtain and founder of Autism Ambassadors. This event is scheduled from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and will be held in the Ivymount All Purpose Room. This is a free event. More information coming soon.
The
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th in the All Purpose Room. The luncheon will honor approximately 275 Ivymount Staff members for all they do to help our children every day.
Each year generous donations from our families allow the PTA to organize this special catered lunch to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate their dedication and commitment to improving our children’s lives on a daily basis.
Please consider making a donation of any amount to support the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. If donating by check, it should be made out to “Ivymount PTA” and returned by Wednesday, May 1st.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support! If you have any questions please contact Cindy Gottfried at
ckgottfried@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, March 27th
Sibling Night
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 3rd
PTA Fundraiser
California Tortilla at Cabin John Village
from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Saturday, April 6th
Music for Autism Concert
from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
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Monday, April 15th through
Monday, April 22nd
Ivymount School Closed for Spring Break
Classes Resume on Tuesday, April 23rd
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Monday, April 29th
Ivymount PTA Speaker Series at Ivymount
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
featuring Whitney Ellenby
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Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Options
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Monday through Friday
from 9:05 to 9:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday
lunch delivery service
Thursday
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Friday
lunch delivery service
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Ivymount School & Programs
301-469-0223
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