As we start the new year and return to school from winter break, I want to extend a warm welcome back. I hope you had the chance to catch up with friends and family and enjoy some rest and relaxation.
We are excited for students to return tomorrow for an active January. In honor of New Year's resolutions for healthy living, we are introducing January's IvyMoves Movement Month this week. See details below.
Please note: Gator Lunch Shop and Gator Nachos will be closed this week.
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
Susan Holt
Director
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Ongoing
Winter Clothing Donation Drive
Monday, Jan 6
Classes Resume
Monday, Jan 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School for students & staff
Saturday, Feb 1
IvyMoves Community Event with ZamDance
Sunday, Feb 23
Ivymount Special Needs Resource Fair
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Are there exhibitors you'd like to see at the Fair or professionals, organizations, or groups you think others should know about?
Do you have ideas for Ivymount Professional Workshops you would like to attend at the Fair?
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Movement Month
Kicks Off with Step Challenge
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Ivymount's movement initiative is revving up the new year with a January Movement Month. This week, we'll introduce a new step challenge, which students will participate in while at school. Once a week during a PE or fitness class, students will wear an Ivymount pedometer. The number of steps taken by all students will be combined to walk through the many communities from which students attend Ivymount.
IvyMoves was launched in September to support student, staff, and family health and fitness. The first phase included Movement Mondays, when those at Ivymount practiced a different set of exercises each week at 10 am and 2 pm.
The Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Adapted Physical Education team aims for students to get at least 30 minutes of exercise during the school day. Look for more tips from the team in January issues of IvyNotes.
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Congratulations to all our performers in the annual Sing Off held just before Winter Break.
A panel of judges chose three students as the top entertainers, based on creativity, originality, and audience engagement. First prize was a pizza party for the class. The three top performances judged were:
Prancer’s Pitch – Aden J.
The Lullabies – Harrison K.
Candy Corn – Hannah Y. & Carly R.
Well done to all students who helped organize, stage, and participate in the event.
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Help keep someone warm this winter by donating coats, blankets, and winter clothing for men, women, and children.
The Annual Winter Clothing Drive is collecting items for Bethesda Cares, a community outreach program for the homeless.
Items should be new or gently used but in good condition.
Please drop all donations in the collection box in the front office.
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PTA Meeting January 21
The next Ivymount School PTA meeting is on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7 PM in the Ivymount Conference Rooms. Among the topics that will be discussed are the upcoming school-wide St. Patrick's Day Dance and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Please note that child care will not be available for this meeting.
There is also a call-in option. If you’re interested in calling in to the meeting, please email
ckgottfried@gmail.com
for call-in information.
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Your Ideas Needed
Brainstorming Session January 31
Are you interested in helping the PTA brainstorm ideas and plan for Teacher Appreciation Week events (May 4 - 8)? Join us at Ivymount on Friday, January 31 at 9:30 AM for the first meeting of the Teacher Appreciation Week Committee.
If you’re unable to join us in person, you can participate by phone. Please contact Merrill Spiegel, PTA Vice President of Teacher Appreciation, for a call-in number.
merrillspiegel@aol.com
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Save the Date!
St. Patrick's Day Dance
Saturday, March 7
6 PM - 8 PM
Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated family events of the year - the 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance!
This event is open to students of all ages in all Ivymount School programs, and siblings are welcome to attend. There will be a DJ, photo booth, pizza, and snacks.
Please note: this is not a drop-off event. A parent or guardian must remain to supervise.
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The PTA Wishes You All the Best in 2020!
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Monday - Friday
9:05 - 9:30 a.m.
(CLOSED)
Friday
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m
Monday - Friday
2 - 2:45 p.m.
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Gator Lunch Shop
Monday
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(CLOSED)
Tuesday lunch delivery
(See updated menu.)
Thursday
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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