Elena Lynch, a third grader at Irving School, won the Oak Leaves Scary Story Contest for all of 3rd grade in Oak Park including both private and public schools. Her story and all the other winners were in this week’s Oak Leaves edition.
Hello Irving community!
The Book Fair results are in! We have reached our goal and sold over 1,400 books! (1,480 to be exact)
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Book Fair this year – – all of your support will benefit the Irving library and media center; we could not have done it without you! See you in the spring!
Jane Brock, Talley Hann, Tracy Naber, Gina Sigismondi, Liz Wojcik
Four recent reports of what may have been attempts to lure juveniles into cars has Oak Park Police urging students, parents, teachers and residents to be alert and call 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious activity.
Three incidents were reported in Oak Park and one in Berwyn since Friday. While specifics do vary by incident, Police say all shared the common elements of a white, male, in his 40s or 50s, approaching students en route to or from school.
The first incident was reported in Oak Park on Friday. At about 3:10 p.m., the juvenile was walking southbound on Harvey Avenue near Hatch School. The student reported a man sitting in a vehicle attempted to start a conversation about a nearby dog.
Two reports were made on Monday in Oak Park. At about 7:30 a.m., a juvenile reported a car following southbound on Ridgeland Avenue near Longfellow School, then stopping to observe the playground before continuing on. Then at about 8:30 a.m., a juvenile reported that, while walking north in the 800 block of south Oak Park Avenue, a car horn sounded and the driver asked if the juvenile needed a ride.
The Berwyn report was made about 7:15 a.m., Tues., near Lincoln Middle School on 16th St. The juvenile said a man sitting in a parked vehicle asked for his help.
In all four incidents, the students were a safe distance from the vehicles and immediately reported the events to school authorities.
Oak Park Police have stepped up patrols along school walking routes. Anyone with information about these or other incidents is urged to call 708.386.3800 or e-mail police@oak-park.us. Anonymous tips can be made at http://www.oak-park.us/police – just click on the anonymous crime tip icon.
Hello every one! We’re writing this letter to you because you have a 5th grader here at Irving. We thought it would be fun and memorable to include two sentence Ad/Tributes to your 5th grader before they go off to Julian Middle School next year. The tribute could say anything you’d like such as:
“Great work Joe! You’re the big kid now! Have a wonderful year!
The cost is only ten dollars and helps defray 5th grade years end expenses, such as the 5th grade send-off. All of the tributes will be printed in the back of the Irving directory coming out this November. Please consider placing a tribute to your fifth grader and making their last year at Irving a wonderful memory!
Barbara Metric will be collecting the tributes. Barbara Hoffman will be collecting the $10 fee. Please e-mail your tributes to Barb Metric at barbarametric@comcast.net. Both tributes and the $10 fee payment should be received by Friday October 28th in order to be included. Tributes should be no longer than 25 words. You can send cash or $ to school with your child in an envelope labeled ‘5th grade directory tribute’ or send payment to Irving School-Attn: Barbara Hoffman, 1125 South Cuyler, OP IL 60304 with ‘5th grade directory tribute’ in the memo.
Please let either of us know if you have any questions. Thanks for your valuable time,
Tim McCoy Barbara Metric
(Irving Directory Ad Sales) (Irving Directory and Handbook)
Tmccoy805@comcast.net barbarametric@comcast.net
708-386-7489 708-386-5973
During its meeting this evening, the District 97 Board of Education unanimously selected Amy Felton to fill the vacancy created by Jennifer Reddy’s resignation on September 30, 2011. Felton will immediately begin serving the remainder of Reddy’s term, which is set to expire in April 2013.
“Though there were a number of exemplary candidates who applied for the position, Amy’s experience, leadership in the community and vision for the district set her apart,” said Board President Peter Barber. “We believe she will be a wonderful addition to our team, and look forward to working with her on the important issues that will shape the future of our schools.”
Felton launched her own law practice in Oak Park in 2005, and works part time primarily on real estate matters. She was a member of the board of directors for the Parenthesis Family Center for seven years, including serving as the president for two years and secretary for one year. She was the co-president of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School for two years; and played a prominent role on a variety of school committees during the past six years, including serving as the co-chair of the School Enrichment Committee. Amy and her husband, Thad, have lived in Oak Park for more than 13 years and have twin boys who attend Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School.
“I am excited about my appointment to the District 97 Board of Education, and look forward to working with my new colleagues to build on the academic excellence that is the hallmark of our schools,” said Felton.
A total of 14 people applied for the opening on the board. The candidates’ backgrounds included professional experience in art, law, science, world languages, technology, government, social service, and education; and associations with a variety of community and civic organizations. Each candidate submitted a completed Applicant Questionnaire and letter of interest, and participated in an individual, in-person interview with the board during the week of October 17.
Barber expressed his appreciation to everyone who stepped forward and was willing to take on the responsibilities associated with serving on the board. He also applauded the tireless efforts of the hundreds of volunteers who work in the district’s schools on a daily basis.
“We are incredibly fortunate to live in a village where residents value education, believe in the benefits of a strong school system, and dedicate their time and talents to help our children succeed both in and out of the classroom,” said Barber.
Irving School PTO 