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October 16, 2022

A Note from the Director


Dear families,


We're very happy that we continue to have opportunities to come together. We hope you will get involved with the Ivymount School PTA, which works on behalf of all families. We have a virtual PTA meeting this Tuesday and an in-person family event in late October. Also, don't miss the chance to register your student, age 13+, for the Ivymount School Best Buddies group, which is hosting an event next Sunday. Scroll down for links to register for these events.


To help you keep in touch with Ivymount School families, the 2022-23 Student Directory is available for parents to download on Operoo. For the privacy of all, we ask that you don't share contact information for other families on social media platforms or in any other way with those outside of the Ivymount School community.   


As part of our continuing efforts to ensure a healthy learning environment, we want to equip families and staff with tools and information. In your student's backpack you should have received a COVID rapid test to keep at home. Also note that this past week, the FDA authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as five. The "bivalent" boosters protect against both the original coronavirus strain and the omicron variants, and come in "kid-size" doses. We encourage staff and families to get COVID-19 booster shots.


Sincerely,

Susan Holt

NEWS YOU NEED RIGHT NOW!

Ivymount School

Dates to Remember


Sunday, October 23

Best Buddies Event


Tuesday, November 8

Professional Day


Thursday, November 10

Project SEARCH Information Session


Friday, November 11

OSSE Not Transporting DC Students 

Top News from your PTA

The Ivymount PTA invites all families to join online this Tuesday evening for the first PTA meeting this fall. Find out what plans are being made and bring your ideas for what you would like the PTA to work on this year!


Tuesday, Oct 18

PTA Meeting


Saturday, Oct 29

PTA Family Movement and Movie event


Scroll down to the PTA section for links.

Best Buddies Plans In-Person Event

The first Best Buddies event is planned for Sunday, October 23 from 2 - 4 pm at Georgetown Prep. There will be pumpkin decorating, games and snacks. Students are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes.


There's still time to register your age 13+ student to be a part of this program, which provides opportunities for social engagement among peers.

 

Register for Best Buddies 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month


Why We Advocate for Employers to Include

Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace 

Save the Date for Project SEARCH

Nov 10 22 Project SEARCH

Are you interested in learning more about or having your high school or post high school student apply to Project SEARCH? Join the Ivymount/SEEC virtual information session on November 10 from 6 - 7 pm.


Project SEARCH provides employment readiness training for people ages 18 to 30 with intellectual and developmental disabilities through intensive internships and classroom instruction. Anyone interested in applying should make plans to attend.


Read the Flyer

Countdown to the Ivymount Foundation Gala

Mark your calendars: we are officially one year out from the next Ivymount Foundation Gala! 


The 2023 gala will be held Saturday, October 14 at the Washington National Cathedral. 


The gala will celebrate six decades of Ivymount and as the Foundation's largest fundraiser, proceeds from the event will support initiatives that will benefit students, staff, and our entire community!​


Stay tuned for more exciting details about our theme and ways to get involved. 

PTA NEWS AND UPDATES

Virtual PTA Meeting

Tuesday, Oct 18

7 pm



We encourage all Ivymount families to take an hour online to meet the PTA, talk with other families, and share ideas for how to make this the best school year for everyone. Feel free to join at any point within the hour. It's a casual group and we know that you have family responsibilities in the evening. We would love to see you for any part of the hour.


Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863388826?pwd=UURieGEzS0dMeVZhQTVjbUhkNW53QT09


Meeting ID: 868 6338 8826

Passcode: 764004

PTA Movie Night 2021

Movement and Movie Night

Saturday, Oct 29

5 pm - 7:45 pm



All Ivymount families are welcome to attend the PTA’s Movement and Movie event. It's free for all Ivymount families. First, take part in a high-energy session of ZamDance, full of movement and music. Then, enjoy some snacks and get out your lawn chair and blanket to enjoy an outdoor movie: "The Rise of Gru."


Dress up in a costume if you like and bring the whole family!

 

Click on the link below to RSVP and to volunteer with set up, clean and pass out snacks, if you’re able to do so.  

Register for Movement and Movie Night

Ivymount School

Weekly Food Options

Gator Cafe

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

California Tortilla Lunch Service

Tuesday

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Gator Lunch Shop

Monday - Friday

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Pizza Lunch Service

Friday

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Ice Cream Shop

Friday

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Weekly Food Options - Menus

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