February 11, 2024

A Note from the Director

Dear Families,

As always, we have a lot going on at Ivymount School. Scroll down to RSVP for the PTA St. Patrick's Dance and the Outreach Resource Fair in March, plus mark calendars for the prom in May.

Special thanks to Program Specialist/Teacher Maddy Levy and room 182 staff for capturing Endeavors students' excitement and creativity in their student-led businesses - The Crafty Classroom. Check out their store for student-handmade home items and jewelry you can purchase, including some Valentine's gifts.

Finally, a reminder that this is a full week of school. To make up for snow days, the previously-scheduled professional day in February is now a school day.

Sincerely,

Susan Holt

NEWS YOU NEED!

Dates to Remember

February 19

President's Day

No School for Students and Staff

March 3

Ivymount Outreach Resource Fair

12 to 3 pm

Top PTA News

March 9

St. Patrick's Day Dance

6 - 8 pm

April 12

Onsite PTA Meeting

9:30 - 10:30 am

Join Us for the Resource Fair!

We invite all families to attend the 11th Annual Ivymount Outreach Resource Fair on Sunday, March 3.

Connect with service providers from around the region and take in the complimentary Ivymount staff-led workshops.

We'll also unveil our latest edition of the Ivmount Resource Guide. In the meantime, check out the current guide and share it with other families. ivymount.org/resourceguide2023

RSVP for the Resource Fair

RSVP Now PTA Family Dance March 9

RSVP for the Dance

A celebration for all programs and ages across the entire school!

Save the Date! Prom 2024 HS/PHS Students

Secondary students voted to make “Out of this World” the theme for the May 17 prom. More details are coming soon!

Students Celebrate Chinese New Year

Endeavors Room 164 students had a fantastic time in art this week! They learned about the Chinese New Year and made tangerine trees to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Students did a fantastic job cutting and gluing the branches of their trees in honor of the New Year.

Black History Month Lesson Focuses on the Arts

Aspire homerooms 240 and 241 students learned about Black History Month's theme "African Americans and the Arts." They explored how African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Students learned about the history of sweetgrass baskets, various music genres, and the Black Arts Movement.

Students Build Skills in the Community

Recently, students in the Endeavors Program worked on community based instruction with an outing to an aquarium. Everyone learned about different local aquatic life and had a blast with the touch tank where they got to touch a horseshoe crab. Students enjoyed a fantastic day, experienced some real-life science, and had fun working on social skills with peers.

Purchase Handmade Items from The Crafty Classroom

Special Edition Valentine's Shop Available Now!

The Crafty Classroom, a student-run business, has brought meaningful work opportunities to Ivymount’s young adults in the Endeavors Program based in Room 182. They have recently launched their online store and can’t wait for you to see all the beautiful, handmade crafts designed by our students.

Check out the special edition Valentine’s Day Shop and happy crafting! Click the link below to browse the shop.

Visit The Crafty Classroom Shop

PTA NEWS AND UPDATES

RSVP Now for the St. Patrick's Day Dance

Saturday, March 9

6 - 8 pm

Ivymount All Purpose Room

Get ready to kick up your heels and join us for a shamrockin' good time at the St. Patrick's Day School Dance! This dance is not just an event – it's a celebration for all programs and ages across the entire school! We're excited to bring together our incredible community for an evening filled with music, laughter, and fantastic vibes.

RSVP for the Dance

Please note, this is not a drop-off event, so parents, get ready to be part of the fun alongside your children! We encourage everyone to attend – this event is for YOU! Don't miss out on the chance to make this dance a highlight of the school year!

Donate to the Sneaker Drive

The PTA is working with GotSneakers to recycle and rehome used sneakers. Must be athletic sneakers in pairs. Send with your student, drop in the bin, or if you have more than 12 pairs, email Ivymount parent, Trish Stone at trish.stone@yahoo.com for a labeled shipping bag.