March 5, 2023

A Note from the Director

Dear families,

Each year, Ivymount celebrates the joy of reading by organizing lessons and activities in honor of Read Across America, which the National Education Association created to encourage students of all ages to read more. We look forward to a month of displays, videos, and books. Happy reading!

We hope you plan to attend our Outreach Resource Fair on Sunday, March 19. Scroll down to see the titles of presentations that our staff will lead. That's in addition to the many exhibitors from around the region who will be here to share information about their services.

Have a lovely evening.

Sincerely,

Susan Holt

NEWS YOU NEED RIGHT NOW!

Dates to Remember

March 17

Professional Day

No School for Students

March 19

Outreach Resource Fair

12 pm - 3 pm

April 3 - 10

Spring Break

PTA Parent/Caregiver Hangout

Wednesday, March 8

9:15 am to 10:15 am

Corner Bakery

(across from Westfield Mall)

Read Across America Highlights Diverse Books

The start of March means we're celebrating Read Across America this month. The theme this year is "We Need Diverse Books." To honor the theme, our media services team has curated an extensive display of books featuring characters and stories of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Throughout the month, they will also be hosting "Book Tastings" in the library for classes to sample the wide variety of diverse books, as well as "Books on the Big Screen," which will include a showing of Hidden Figures to celebrate the women who played an important role in the history of the space race.

Ready for Their Close-up!

The Class of 2023 had graduation photos taken on Friday - another step in their journey to graduating from Ivymount School. See above for photos of a few of our upcoming grads. Congratulations to all the future grads on reaching this milestone!

Student-Led Drive for Pets Halfway to Goal

Calling on cat and dog lovers to make a difference by supporting a student-led donation drive. We are collecting items to give to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, which helps animals find loving homes. We’re trying to get 160 items and we’re halfway there! You can continue donating through March 10th. Donation boxes are located in the lobby and at the top of the second-floor stairs. You can donate puppy and dog toys, kitten and cat toys, and dog and cat food. We ask that you don't donate open food.

Click Here for LDCRF Accepted Items

You're Invited to the Resource Fair

10th Annual Ivymount Outreach Resource Fair

Sunday, March 19

12 - 3 pm

We hope you'll stop by the fair to meet service providers in the DC region. Stay for the complimentary workshops, led by Ivymount experts.

Transitioning Youth: Your Role and the Importance of Starting Now
Neurodiversity: Understanding and Appreciating Neurodiversity
Get Them Moving! How Physical Activity Helps and How to Encourage It
Effective Services: What to Look for in a Service Provider

We'll unveil the updated 2023 Resource Guide with even more providers and links. Meanwhile, check out the 2022 Resource Guide.

Gala Silent Auction Forms Available

The Memories and Momentum Gala celebrating six decades of Ivymount will be our largest fundraiser to invest in staff training, student programs, technology and more. This event will be a team effort, and we are ready for your help! Silent auction items and gift cards are needed in various categories, including Getaways; Sports; Entertainment; Wine & Dine; Technology.

Do you frequent a business or restaurant or use a service that might donate an item or gift card? You can download the Auction Item Packet, which contains a cover letter, donation form, and About Ivymount flyer to help you explain the Ivymount mission.

PTA NEWS AND UPDATES

You're Invited!

Join the Parent/Caregiver Hangout

Wednesday, March 8

9:15 am to 10:15 am

Corner Bakery (across from Westfield Mall)

It's time to get together for coffee and conversation. The Ivymount PTA invites you to our Parent/Caregiver Hangout this week. We'll swap ideas, pass on contact information, and of course, share some much needed laughs with people who have similar challenges, interests, and needs. We hope you'll join us. Contact ckgottfried@gmail.com if you have any questions.