September 11 , 2022

Dear Families,

On this September 11, we remember the victims of 2001 and honor the first responders who stepped into the path of danger. Their loss reminds us of the importance of community and the connections that help us manage easier and more difficult times.

As you set your fall schedule, I hope you will join us in some of the many ways that our Ivymount Community will reconnect. We're excited to plan an in-person back to school night (B2SN) on September 21, which will be a great opportunity to talk with staff and learn about the curricula. We hope you will plan to attend.

A reminder that the PTA's parent/caregiver hangout is this Wednesday morning and the PTA is looking to fill a few more Room Parent positions. Make sure to scroll down to the PTA section of the newsletter for more information on that and a family movement and movie night.

Finally, this week we ask you to keep an eye on your inbox and social media for an announcement from the Ivymount organization. We're thrilled to be kicking off a year of celebrating Ivymount's six decades and we're starting with an updated look for the Ivymount look. We hope you will love the refreshed style and colors. Stay tuned!

Sincerely,

Susan Holt

Executive Director 



Teamwork makes the dream work! MLN Lower School students participated in exciting team-building activities. Students practiced building the tallest marshmallow tower, and they also worked together to pass a hula hoop through a group circle. These team-building games help students learn problem-solving skills and the importance of working as a team.

In Science, MAP Upper Middle School students swabbed frequently touched areas of the classroom (i.e., desks, doorknobs, sink, floor) to collect and grow bacteria in Petri dishes. They have been checking the growth, documenting any changes, and determining what to do with this information.

Fortunately, the activity was very interesting and informative. Not surprisingly, we all learned why hygiene is so important - a reminder why we need to wash our hands more often!

Students in the Autism program are welcoming fall in style! Our program staff arranged a fun outdoor field trip to Butler's Orchard last week, where students picked their own apples, participated in a variety of farm activities, and learned about all the different apple types. 

The seasons are changing and the Gator Card Business has some new creations for you to send to your family and friends! Whether you need to send a thank you note or just want to celebrate the season, we have a card for you. Simply fill out an order form, place your form and money (no checks) in an envelope, and have your student bring the form to the Ivymount Voc Center.

Each card is handmade by our MLN HS students, comes packaged with an envelope, and is $1.00 per card.

Click here for the form



Room Parents Needed

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Want an opportunity to support your student’s teacher and get to know the families of your student's classmates?

The PTA is seeking parents and guardians to be Room Parents for the 2022-23 school year. Room Parents keep classroom families informed via email about upcoming PTA, school and classroom events; can plan social events outside of school hours; and coordinate the classroom’s participation in Teacher Appreciation Week (May 1-5, 2023).

We Make it Easy

Room Parent tasks can be performed remotely with “cut and paste” information provided for class emails. Our goal is to have at least one Room Parent per class.

Sign Up Now

If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948AAA822A64-ivymount5. 

If you have questions, please contact Merrill Spiegel, Ivymount PTA Vice President, at merrillspiegel@aol.com.

 Join Us This Week

Parent/Caregiver Hangout

Wednesday, Sept 14

9:15 - 10:30 am

Corner Bakery, Bethesda

We hope you will join us for our first parent hangout on Wednesday, September 14. It's a chance to chat, share information and have some laughs with like-minded parents and caregivers.

Save the Date!

Family Movement and Movie Event

Saturday, Oct 1

6 - 8:30 pm

More information on the food and fun plus a Sign Up Genius for parent volunteers will be sent out soon. We will need as many parents as possible to help out. Thanks!