Community Events

Register your Child for the Fun Run!

Pledge packets for the Irving PTO Fun Run were sent home with students today. The Fun Run will be on October 16th.

If you haven’t done so, please register your child by clicking the provided link below.

  • A student web page will be custom made created for your child in seconds.  Add a picture to customize the page!  Send emails or add a post to any social media websites to help you easily gather on-line pledge donations from anywhere in the world!
  • Students who use their web page to ask for pledge support usually raise 3 times more than only gathering cash/check pledges.   Please register your child today, we need your SUPPORT!

Maximize pledges:  Simply use the pre-written email and social media posts we’ve created to help your child request pledge support.   It’s FAST and EASY!

Contact: Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, other Relatives, Friends, Neighbors, Co-Workers, even your Employers to help your child’s pledge meter blast to the top fast!!  

Go to:    www.thegetmovincrew.com

Family and friends want to help your child succeed.  Notify them today!

 

iWalk – International Walk to School in the USA Day

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Join children and adults around the world t celebrate the benefits of walking.

Why walk?

International Walk to School is an annual event that promotes walling for several reasons:

Physical Activity / teaching safe walking skills to children / awareness of how walkable a community is and where improvements can be made / concern for the environment / reducing traffic congestion, pollution and speed near schools / taking back neighborhoods for people on foot / sharing time with community leaders, parents, and children

Get started at:  www.walktoschool.org

and contact your local coordinator:  Josh Hancock, Irving PE Teacher, jhancock@op97.org

FLYER

Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program (HFGB)

September 14, 2012

Dear Irving Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to a new school year! I hope everyone had a relaxing and fun summer! It is time once again for those who qualify to sign up for the Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program (HFGB). This program provides families who reside in Oak Park and River Forest with a gift card for food around Thanksgiving time and gifts during the December holiday season.

The criteria used to determine who qualifies for HFGB are similar to the guidelines set up by the federal government for free/reduced school lunch. In addition, all applicants must be part of the Irving community (if this is no longer the case the social worker must be familiar with you). If you know of a non-Irving resident who may want to apply, the social worker can direct them to other community locations.

If you are the head of your household and want to apply for this program please contact Kila Bell-Bey at the Irving Social Work office. Scheduling an appointment is the easiest way to ensure that your application gets completed and turned in on time. Stop by or call 708-524-5630. You may also leave a message at 708-524-5830 ext. 6150. I look forward to seeing you and I promise it will be a quick process!

All applications must be completed in a face to face meeting with the social worker by Friday October 12, 2012! Only one application is allowed per household/family and the applicant must sign off as the head of household!

I wish you the best during the 2012-2013 school year!

Kila Bell-Bey, MSW

Washington Irving Elementary School Social Worker/D97 Oak Park

kbell-bey@op97.org

708-524-5630 (office)

708-524-5830 ext. 6150 (voicemail)

708-524-3090 (main office)

LETTER

OPEF is looking for scientists, architects, engineers, photographers and more

Are you a scientist, an architect, an artist, an engineer, a designer, or someone who loves to build robots? The Oak Park Education Foundation is looking for experts to work with students in the classroom or after school. Learn more at www.opef.org.

Are you a writer, photographer, videographer, party planner or auction organizer? OPEF is looking for people to join our teams.

Want to do something meaningful for the public schools in your community? We’re looking volunteers to serve on fundraising, communications, finance, and other committees.

If you’d like to learn more about volunteering for OPEF, my contact info is below!

Many thanks,

Deb Abrahamson
Executive Director
Oak Park Education Foundation
dabrahamson@op97.org
www.opef.org
(708) 524-3023 phone

(708) 524-3019 fax
970 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302

 

Irving Families Different Together

Different Together is a social group offering community and support for LGBT Irving families, families with gender-diverse children, and friends. Different Together is open to everyone in the Irving community.

Please join us for our first event of the year:

A Potluck Dinner

Friday, Sept. 21st, 2012

6:30-8:00 p.m.

in the Irving Cafeteria

Guests are asked to bring a dish to share, including serving utensils. Main dishes, fruits, and vegetables are especially needed. Drinks and all tableware will be provided.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 19, with your name, number of guests, and dish you plan to bring to Anne Jordan-Baker, annecjb@gmail.com, or 708-451-0150.

For more information or to volunteer to help with the event, contact Anne Jordan-Baker, annecjb@gmail.com, or Reshma Desai, reshmadesai30@gmail.com.

FLYER