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The Ivymount School students have reached their goal! Our in-school IvyMoves step challenge saw students "Stepping Out of this World" to reach 1 million steps in PE classes, recorded on provided pedometers. This month, Ivymount students reached a total of 1,235,752 steps just in PE class!



It was high-energy fun as Ivymount Outreach wrapped up #IvyMoves month with a community event for families.

More than 50 guests put a fire in their step during a ZamDance session that combined fitness moves such as jumping jacks, squats, and kicks with dance moves, all set to pop and Latin music. Created by former Ivymount employee Jackie Zamora, ZamDance brings fitness opportunities to children, youth and adults of all abilities throughout the region.

Check out our two quick videos to see our community in action and how everyone really showed their individual Ivy "Moves" during a Soul Train-style Shine Time!



Students in room 182 of the Endeavors School Program volunteered at Manna Food Center for the first time this past week. Students learned all about what it means to be a volunteer and then put their knowledge to work. Each student began by constructing boxes that they later used to put food in. In total, they were able to package 48 boxes of food for people experiencing homelessness. 

Ivymount students dressed to impress and wore their best smiles this week for Picture Day! Students participated in class pictures with their homeroom peers and staff members as well as individual photos.



An Ivymount-developed tool was given center stage this past week when Ivymount Senior Speech Language Pathologist Dani Evans helped lead a webinar for the Rutgers Community Living Education Project. This is Me is a customizable, electronic self-advocacy tool that helps an individual and their support team share important information. ⁠Learn more about This Is Me and create your own free story.



Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the students in the High School Vocational Program will be selling flowers! Each flower will come with a lollipop and a note for $2.00. The order deadline is Monday, January 30^th and the flowers will be delivered on Wednesday, February 14^th.

Students can drop off their order form and cash in a folder outside of the Vocational Center (Room 210).

PTA NEWS AND UPDATES

Donate Snacks for Staff Appreciation

The Ivymount PTA is planning a Special Staff Appreciation Event for Wednesday, February 15, 2023 to show some Valentine’s Day love to the dedicated Ivymount staff. The PTA is asking families to send in boxes or bags of nut-free snacks and treats for Grab ‘n Go Snack Bars that will be set up for staff. In addition to store-bought snacks and treats, homemade baked good are welcome. Individually-wrapped or individually-packaged snacks, treats and baked goods are preferred, but not required. 

Snacks can be sent to school with students who arrive in buses or vans or brought to school during drop-off and pick-up times for students arriving by car starting on Monday, February 13 and continuing through arrival on Wednesday, February 15. 

To sign up to provide snacks, go to this SignUpGenius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948AAA822A64-valentines



Attend the Next PTA Meeting

Wednesday, February 1

9:30 -10:30 am

Onsite at Ivymount School 

This will be our first in-person PTA meeting since the start of the pandemic! We hope you are able to attend to share ideas and meet other parents. All Ivymount parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Save the Date - Parent/Caregiver Hangout

Wednesday, February 8

9:15 -10:15 am

Corner Bakery (Bethesda)

Note: McGator's Lunch Service Closed for the School Year

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