Academics

Common Core – New Learning Standards for D97

Event Summary:  D97 and Irving Elementary are implementing new learning standards, called the Common Core.  Come learn about the new standards from national Common Core expert, Sandra Alberti, at Irving on Monday, April 29th from 7pm to 8pm.  Childcare will be provided.  Register here:    http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e777mx7896fff7a5&llr=zzwi9ucab

 

CORRECTION – Spelling Bee for grades 3-5 – TUESDAY APRIL 30
Due to the cancellation of school on 3/18 and due to the Book Fair in the auditorium this week, and field trip schedules for grades 3-5, the Spelling Bee for students in Grades 3-5 has been rescheduled for TUESDAY APRIL 30.  Sorry for any inconvenience for the reschedule.
Congratulations to the winners, and all of the participants of the K-2 Spelling Bee.  3rd Place:  1st Grader Lindsay C. from Miss Kekatos’ class, 2nd Place:  2nd Grader Cara A.  from Ms. Williams’ class, and 1st Place:  2nd Grader Taisei P. from Mrs. Klette’s class.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Packer at ppacker@op97.org
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Paul Packer
GTD Irving School

 

Irving Inquirer – Second Issue

The second issue of the Irving Inquirer will be sold before and after school Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week!  The paper costs 10 cents.  Look for Mrs. Homann, Ms. Noonan and the newspaper reporters selling on the blacktop (or by the office if it is raining).  Help support the Irving Inquirer!  

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Katie Noonan

Teacher Librarian:  Department Head
Washington Irving Elementary
Oak Park, IL

Vote for Irving’s Green Team!

Irving’s Green Team is participating in the Re-Create Eco Art Exhibit, sponsored by Downtown Oak Park. The pieces are being displayed at DTOP businesses (this link has the list: http://downtownoakpark.net/special_pages/re_create.html) and you can vote for your favorite at those locations. The winners get a zero-waste pizza party! Announcement of the winners will be April 20, so be sure to go vote this week!