Community Events

Author Visit-Irving

 I am excited to announce that Irving will be having a visit from a very famous author, Christopher Paul Curtis at 1:00 on Tuesday, January 24th.  He has written such books as The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 (Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award book), Bud, Not Buddy (winner of Newbery Award), Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money and others.  His new book, The Mighty Miss Malone, is coming out in January.  This presentation and book signing will be for 4th and 5th grade classes only.  We will also be welcoming Longfellow’s 4th and 5th grade classes to hear the presentation with us.  An order form from Magic Tree Bookstore is going home this week for students to purchase books.  The form can also be found on the Irving Digital backpack.  Students who purchase a book will get it signed by Mr. Curtis.  Please return the order forms by Tuesday, January 17th.
Thanks!
Ms. Noonan-Teacher Librarian

Thank you so much!
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Katie Noonan

Teacher Librarian
Washington Irving Elementary
Oak Park, IL

Irving Schoolyard Project: Public Meeting Jan 18, 7pm

Attention all Oak Parkers:  The Irving Schoolyard Project will host a public meeting in the Irving Auditorium on Wednesday, January 18 from 7:00-8:00pm.

The landscape architecture firm, Site Design Group, will be presenting the Irving Schoolyard master plan. There will be a brief update for those who are new to Irving… and a time for questions and answers following the presentation. Thank you to SEOPCO for moderating this public meeting.

All of Oak Park is invited to attend this important milestone. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors.

11th annual Girl Scout Toy Drive!

Starting November 28th, Irving troops 40967, 40890, 41145 and 40072 will be collecting toys, games and books for boys and girls ages 0-13. (books for older kids especially needed) Gifts should be new, unwrapped and non-violent. We will also happily accept donations of wrapping paper and tape. You will find collection boxes in the main office and in the hallways of each grade level. All toys will benefit children in the Austin neighborhood, in association with the Fraternite Notre Dame. Boxes will remain at Irving until December 19th. Thank-you for your generosity!
Any questions? Please e-mail irvingscouts@gmail.com

Community Meeting about the new gun store on November 29th

What:  Community Forum to address concern over the new gun shop
opening on Roosevelt RoadDate & Time:  Tuesday, November 29 – 7:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Place:  Irving Elementary School Auditorium, 1125 S.
Cuyler Ave.

Come meet Justin Delafuente, owner of the newly licensed gun shop
opening at 6338 Roosevelt Road in Oak Park (just East of Ridgeland).
SEOPCO is hosting a community forum to offer Mr. Delafuente and
residents of Oak Park a chance to have a dialogue about the business
and its impact on our community.

Following some brief presentations, board members of SEOPCO will
facilitate a question and answer session.

Attendees
• Justin Delafuente – owner of the proposed gun shop• Oak Park Police
Chief Rick Tanksley, • Resident Beat Officer John Rumoro, • Two
Members of the Village Board of Trustees• Loretta Daly, Village of Oak
Park Business Services Manager

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SEOPCO – South East Oak Park Community Organization
P.O. Box 1722
Oak Park, IL 60304-1722
www.seopco.org
seopco@gmail.com