New Families

Irving After Hours!

This year we are trying something new.  Irving After Hours is an adult only time for parents to gather with other parents on their grade level and get to know each other.  K, 1, 2 will be held October 12th, and 3,4 will be held October 26th.  As of this time there will be no 5th grade one since we have no hosts.  This is a BYOB potluck event.  As we all have houses on the smaller side, please be considerate in RSVPing so our generous hosts know how many people to expect!  RSVP on the link below, or see the flyer coming home this week.

October 12th RSVP

Kindergarten – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845A8AB23AA8-kindergarten

First Grade – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845A8AB23AA8-first1

Second Grade – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845A8AB23AA8-second1

October 26th RSVP

Third Grade – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845A8AB23AA8-third1

Fourth Grade – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845A8AB23AA8-fourth1

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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

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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)

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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.

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Open House and Curriculum Night

Irving School’s Open House and Curriculum Night

Thursday, September 13, 2012

➢          Classrooms with 80% or more parent attendance will earn a class prize

➢          Raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the evening

➢          Kindergarten classes will be open from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

➢          Mrs. Schassburger’s Class will be open from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

 

Curriculum Overview in Classrooms

6:30 – 6:55                1st Grade & Ms. VonHagel’s Class & Ms. Saliny’s Class

7:00 – 7:25                2nd Grade

7:30 – 7:55                3rd Grade

8:00 – 8:25                4th Grade & 5th Grade

** Art, Music, Physical Education, and Support Staff will be available in their classrooms/offices from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Childcare will be provided during curriculum presentations – pre-school aged children in the community room; grades K-5 in the auditorium with a movie. Students must be supervised by an adult at all times if not in childcare.

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We’ll see you there!!