Mark your calendars for the PTO Volunteer Appreciation event on Saturday, February 27! Irving’s own Amy Dean will lead a free yoga class in the Irving gym at 9 a.m., followed by a light breakfast. This event is open to all, whether you’ve volunteered in the past or are interested in learning about how you can get involved with volunteering in the future. Bring your yoga mat (or a beach towel) and join us to unwind, connect with your neighbors, and celebrate the Irving community’s commitment to volunteering!
Community Events
Free Dental Care at Irving
Dear Irving Families
The Children’s Clinic of Oak Park will be providing FREE dental care to ALL Irving Students on January 25th, 26th and 27th. Care will be delivered during the school day and will include a dental cleaning, dental exam and application of sealants if needed. Please look for the consent form in your child’s folder and return the consent by January 21st 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 wellbeing of children and families. Feel free to call Nurse Jamie with any questions or concerns about the program at 708-524-3089.
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 January 25th, 26th and 27th. 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 January 21st if you would like for 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.
Annual Family Fun Fair Coming Soon!
Taking the Stress Out of Homework!
A New Year’s Gift to all District 97 Parents………
Taking the Stress Out of Homework!
Are you in a power struggle with your child over homework, leaving you frustrated and confused about how best to help? Would you like to find a positive and effective approach?
Join Dr. Carla Beatrici, Psy.D., and Ilinka Novakovic, LCSW, of Smart Love Family Services to learn concepts and strategies to enable you to effectively help your children with homework.
Parents will learn:
- A helpful mindset when approaching homework problems
- Common reasons children struggle with homework
- Effective ways to promote positive communication, coping and self-esteem
- How to be an ally rather than an enforcer
- How to help your child develop time management/organizational skills
Parents will also learn the signs when outside help is needed and about available resources in the community.
Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Holmes Elementary School Auditorium
508 N. Kenilworth, Oak Park
To Register: Contact: nancy.luepke@smartlovefamily.org or 773.665.8052, ext. 248. Please provide the ages of your children. Childcare will be provided.
This talk is hosted by Holmes Elementary School PTO in partnership with Parenthesis Family Center and Smart Love Family Services.
Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with District 97 policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the group’s program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent.
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