Author: carmenenchicago

Fun Run Update
Congratulations to all our students for running a fantastic Fun Run last Wednesday! Everyone gave it their all and even had fun along the way. You raised a lot of money for our school!
We are accepting pledges until the end of Wednesday, October 29, so please drop them off to the teacher or put them in the PTO mailbox in the front office. Make sure they have your student’s name and teacher’s name on the envelope.

Student and classroom prizes will be announced on Halloween.

Special thanks go to our volunteers, and to our teachers for making this a success by reminding kids to bring in pledges.

Please contact Laura Crawford (lauracrawford47@gmail.com) or Hilary Klein (hilaryklein04@gmail.com) if you have questions or need more time for a donation.

Thank you!

GUESS WHO!!! “Once Upon a Time”, Irving Staff shares favorite books!
As an introduction to our school wide reading incentive, “Once Upon a Time”, Irving staff members shared his/her favorite childhood book.
Once upon a time…when the Irving staff was young(er) they loved to read just like you! Can you guess each staff members picture? Who loved to read which book? Match each staff members name and book on the picture reveal form and turn it in to the office. 
Can you guess all 36? Prizes will be awarded! Start guessing today. The board is located outside of the main office. The pictures will be revealed on December 1st. 
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picture reveal

Slightly Spooky Family Storytime

There will be a “Slightly Spooky Family Storytime at the Irving Auditorium on Wed, Oct 29 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join Ms. Noonan, Mr. Sakellaris, Ms. Gullo, and Mrs. Durham in Sir Readalot’s castle for an evening of tingling tales just right for kids. Guaranteed to put you in the Halloween spirit!
Adults and kids can enjoy a snack while you browse our Book Fair. All students who attend will be entered into a drawing for a free poster.
Please RSVP by Monday, October 27. Email gremlin44@gmail.com with number of family members attending and age of children or return RSVP form from your child’s folder to the front office.

Portable Dental Clinic at Irving

Dear Irving Families,

The Children’s Clinic of Oak Park will be providing FREE dental care to ALL Irving Students on November 5th, 6th and 7th. Care will be delivered during the school day and will include a dental cleaning, dental exam and application of sealants if appropriate.

Please look for the consent form in your child’s folder and return the consent by November 3rd if you would like  your child to participate in the program. The classroom with the highest number of returned consent forms will win a prize.

This is a wonderful community health service provided by an organization dedicated to the health and well being of children and families. Feel free to call Nurse Jamie with any questions or concerns about the program at 708-524-3089.

Opportunity for Kids! Young Filmmakers Contest Accepting Elementary Submissions
I’m excited to share with you the 3rd Annual “One Earth … Our Earth!” Young Filmmakers Contest part of the One Earth Film Festival.
This contest is open to students, grades 3 – college who submit short films focusing on one (or a couple) of topics pertaining to sustainability. .Visit the Young Filmmakers Contest webpage for details and judging criteria. Winners in each age category will win a cash prize and matching grant, digital hosting of their film, and a world premier screening of their film at the 4th Annual One Earth Film Festival – March 6-8, 2015.
As a leader at Irving Elementary School, I’m hoping you can help us share this opportunity with students, teachers and parents! If you would be willing to forward the attached digital flier to anyone in your organization or school that you think might be interested, this would be tremendously helpful in opening this contest up to as many kids as possible!
To assist children (and parents) who want to hone their filmmaking skills, we will be hosting free workshops. Space is limited.  Full enrollments details for the workshops will be posted on our website – oneearthfilmfest.org. If you’re interested in receiving workshop information by e-mail or reserving space for a group of children from your school, please let me know ASAP  Additionally, I would be happy to send a representative to your school to talk to faculty, PTO or green-team about the contest.
Please note that all entries for this year’s Young Filmmakers Contest are due January 18, 2015.  For more information about this contest and the most up to date Film Festival news please visit OneEarthFilmFest.org.
Thank you!
Julia Evans