March 17, 2024

A Note from the Director

Dear Families,

It's one week until spring break and back by student request, we head into it by celebrating spirit week starting tomorrow with pajama day.

This is a jampacked issue of IvyNotes. There are so many terrific events coming up, along with the ongoing learning and engagement that happens at Ivymount School. Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see it all.

If reading on your mobile phone, click Read More to see the entire newsletter, including important information from our PTA, such as how to join this Tuesday's PTA committee meeting to plan staff appreciation week.

Have a great evening.

Susan Holt

Dates to Remember

March 25- April 1

Spring Break

April 3

Spring Lecture Series Begins

April 5

Best Buddies After-school "Girls Night"

April 16

Sibling Night

PTA Dates and News

March 19

Staff Appreciation Week

Committee Meeting

12 pm

Join Online Here

or contact Tamar Levenberg at tamar.s.levenberg@gmail.com

April 12

Spring PTA Meeting

Onsite at Ivymount School

9:30 - 10:30 am

Spirit Week Starts Tomorrow!

It's time to participate in Spirit Week to count down until spring break. So get ready to show some spirit for the next five days. Tomorrow we'll start with pajama day. Let's have some fun!

Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Career Day
Wednesday - Hat Day
Thursday - Wacky Outfit Day
Friday - Ivymount Spirit Day

Final Week to Donate Pet Supplies

The Aspire Social 6th graders are running a donation drive for the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) through March 22. This is the final week to donate unopened food, toys, leashes, beds, cleaning supplies, old towels, and reusable bags. See the full list of items. Drop off contributions in the box in the lobby or if sending it in, have your student drop it at the top of the main stairs near the movement wall.

Students Celebrate Women's History Month

Ivymount students are participating in a variety of activities honoring the exceptional contributions of women to our history this month. Endeavors room 182 kicked off Women’s History Month with a creative project! Students worked on making collages about inspiring women they read about in News2You. They also talked about important women in our own lives, including Ivymount teachers.

In Aspire PHS students completed a service project in honor of Women's History Month. Students delivered donations to Rainbow Place, a women's shelter whose mission is to provide women emergency overnight shelter during the hypothermia season and assist them as they transition to a better quality of life. Students are also planning a visit to a local female-owned and managed restaurant later this month.

Room 164 Practices Language Skills in the Library

Endeavor room 164 students have been working on social skills and speech and language goals in the library. With such a great selection of books, movies, and toys to check out, it’s a fun way to learn! Students are doing a great job asking their teachers for help in accessing these items. Thanks to our Media Services Team and our librarian Mr. T for creating such a welcoming space for all students.

Ivymount Serves a Slice of Fun on Pi Day

Ivymount staff went above and beyond creating special pie-themed activities to celebrate Pi Day on 3.14! Aspire Social room 135 students enjoyed a themed party, including pie arts and crafts activities, pie tastings, and games. In the Aspire Applied program, classrooms were full of laughter as students got the chance to "pie" the teachers of their choice! In Post High School, students participated in an interactive Pi Day baking lesson. They made three different types of pie, practicing kitchen safety and food prep skills while celebrating.

Spring Lecture Series Begins April 3

Join the Ivymount Professional Collaborative in person at Ivymount on Wednesday, April 3 from 6-7 pm for the first workshop in our Spring Lecture Series.

Michael Stromberg, LCSW-C, Ivymount School’s Mental Health Lead, will host a session on how to utilize mindfulness strategies and techniques as part of your self-care, improve interactions and relationships, and manage stressful situations all while connecting with other families.

Please RSVP for this session by clicking the button below.

RSVP to Mindfulness Lecture

Save the Date for Sibling Night

Ivymount School's mental health providers are hosting our annual sibling night on Tuesday, April 16 from 5:30-7 pm. Siblings will engage in group discussions, tailored to their developmental age, to discuss their experiences of being a child with a sibling with special needs. Additionally, there will be a group for parents to discuss ideas for how to develop healthy relationships with all of your children, and to foster healthy relationships between siblings. We look forward to seeing you! A registration link will be coming soon.

Seeking Volunteers for Career Fair

The Aspire High School is hosting a career fair for students on Wednesday, April 17. Do you have a passion for what you do or know someone who can volunteer that morning to provide our students with exposure and insight into various careers? We’re looking for volunteers who work in different fields like those listed below to answer student questions.

Click to Volunteer

Vet Tech

Animal Shelter

Electrician/HVAC

Construction

Mechanic

Chef/Line Cook

Baker

Museum employee/attendant

Computer programmer/Coder

Hotel Management

Retail

Audio Visual

Technology/Graphic Design

Daycare/Childcare worker

Animator

Podcaster/Content Creator

Emergency Personnel (Police, Firefighter, EMT)

Airports

Landscaper/Farmer

Hospital Based staff

Military Personnel

PTA NEWS AND UPDATES

Staff Appreciation Week Planning Underway - Get Involved!

Interested in helping plan events for Ivymount’s Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10)? Contact Tamar Levenberg at tamar.s.levenberg@gmail.com for information.

The PTA’s Staff Appreciation Committee is meeting online at 12 pm on Tuesday, March 19.

Join online using this Teams meeting link:

https://teams.live.com/meet/9372839423271?p=O0oemoRVftDwWsVg

See More St. Pat's Dance Photos!

Want to see a few more photos from the St. Patrick's Day family dance? Check out this Ivymount Facebook post.

Follow Ivymount on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn using the buttons at the bottom of this newsletter for regular updates on school and PTA events.

Attend the April 12 PTA Meeting

We hope you will plan to attend the spring PTA meeting on Friday, April 12. We're meeting onsite at Ivymount School from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Come to meet other families, learn about upcoming events and bring your ideas for Staff Appreciation Week in early May. We hope to see you there!