School Procedures

Note from Mr. Hodge – School Directory
Dear Irving Families,
Despite our best efforts, we have learned that there were several omissions/errors in this year’s school directory. If you need your contact information either added to or updated in the directory, please email me at jhodge@op97.org by Friday, January 10th.  We will use this information to create an addendum to the directory that we will send home with our students.We apologize for any inconvenience this situation has caused, and appreciate your help in making sure that all of the contact information we share with our community is complete and accurate.

Regards,
John

Update from Irving Nurse about Holiday Celebrations

Dear Staff, Room Parents, Parents, Guardians, and Students

As the Winter Holiday Season approaches, we are preparing for Winter Concerts and anticipating the joys of the season. This is a fun and enjoyable time for all, however, it can be a time of worry for children with food allergies and their families. In order to provide a safe celebration environment for the students at Irving, ALL classroom celebrations will be NUT FREE with a focus on healthy snacks and treats for the children.

As always, fresh fruits and veggies are welcome and should be promoted. It is recommended that room parents and teachers communicate before their scheduled Winter Holiday Party to identify the foods/treats that will be provided for each classroom celebration. A good ratio of treats to healthy foods should be 1:3:  One treat option for every three healthy food options.

Foods are required to have an ingredients list. Foods that are made in factories that may process nuts should not be served due to the potential for cross contamination. Please consider labeling the food items for easy identification by students. Teachers can confidentially alert room parents of any other dietary restrictions and or food allergies in the classroom so that an alternative treat can be provided for inclusion.  Additionally, non food treats such as stickers, pencils, and activities are always welcomed and enjoyed by all of the children.

 Here is a link to a web site for Peanut/Nut/Egg safe food items http://snacksafely.com/snacklist.pdf.

 Thanks to the entire Irving Community for helping to make this a safe and enjoyable holiday season for all . Please feel free to contact Nurse Jamie for any questions or concerns at jstrokosch@op97.org or 708-524-3089.

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Jamie Peterson-Strokosch,RN, BSN, CSN-IL
School Nurse for Washington Irving Elementary School
Oak Park School District 97

Irving Halloween Celebration and Parade Schedule

Thursday, October 31

1:00-1:30- Time to change into costume

1:30-2:15- Parade – Out front door of school, once around the block and playground, parade into the building and directly to their classrooms.

2:15-3:00 – Classroom Celebrations

Plan B (Rain Plan): Classes line up per instructions and sit in the hallway.

Line up as follows:

Kindergarten               Kindergarten hallway

First Grade                  Art room hallway

Second Grade             Second grade hallway

Third Grade                 Third grade hallway

Fourth & Fifth             4th & 5th grade hallway

 

FLYER

 

Halloween Food Guidelines

Dear Staff, Room Parents, Parents, Guardians, and Students,

As Halloween approaches, we are getting excited about costumes, classroom parties, and the Halloween Parade. This is a fun and enjoyable time for all, however, it can be a time of worry for children with food allergies and their families. In order to provide a safe celebration environment for the students at Irving, ALL classroom celebrations will be NUT FREE with a focus on healthy snacks and treats for the children.

As always, fresh fruits and veggies are welcome and should be promoted. It is recommended that room parents and teachers communicate before Halloween to identify the foods/treats that will be provided for each classroom celebration. A good ratio of treats to healthy foods should be 1:3: One treat option for every three healthy food options.

Foods are required to have an ingredients list. Foods that are made in factories that may process nuts should not be served due to the potential for cross contamination. Please consider labeling the food items for easy identification by students. Teachers can confidentially alert room parents of any other dietary restrictions and or food allergies in the classroom so that an alternative treat can be provided for inclusion. Additionally, non food treats such as stickers, pencils, and activities are always welcomed and enjoyed by all of the children.

Here is a link to a web site for Peanut/Nut/Egg safe food items http://snacksafely.com/snacklist.pdf

Thanks to the entire Irving Community for helping to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday for all . Please feel free to contact Nurse Jamie for any questions or concerns about the Halloween Celebration at jstrokosch@op97.org or 708-524-3089.

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