October will be here sooner than we think! Time to start planning for Spirit Week! And, if you are synced up to our calendar already, these dates are in your Google Calendar too!

Our goal is to support families with transgender and gender-expansive children (children who do not feel like they are the gender they were assigned at birth, who do not want to dress or act in ways that are typical with their assigned gender) and promote a culture shift at Irving towards gender inclusiveness.

With the administration’s and Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s support, Irving
Elementary School is partnering with LGBTQ+ equity organizations to create a
more inclusive community.

If you would like to be a part of this initiative, or have any comments or questions,
please contact Marisa Martinez at asiram73@gmail.com, via the anonymous survey or Div Inc mailbox in the school office. We respect your privacy.

Details on the training included below, and in our calendar as well for both 10/8 session and the 11/5 session.  Parent/caregiver trainings are located in the school auditorium. Childcare provided. Attendees are encouraged, though not required, to attend both sessions. Please RSVP here.

Gender and inclusion initiative

Gender and inclusion flyer

And learn more about our presenter, Biz Lindsey-Ryan, here.

Join our Irving Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the following important meetings!

• Committee Meeting: Tuesday 9/24 6:30pm
• Part 1: Gender Inclusivity Training Tuesday 10/8 7-9pm
• Part 2: Gender Inclusivity Training Tuesday 11/5 7-9pm

(Details on the Gender Inclusivity Training can be found here.

And don’t forget – all of these can be found on our Google Calendar . 

To add to your own Google calendar:

Note: It might take up to 12 hours for changes to show in your Google Calendar.

Though some classes have filled up, there are still spots in Kick-ball and Cheer Club! Don’t delay in signing your children up! Details here: https://irvingpto.com/eagle-extras/.

 

Our Irving Open House/Curriculum night is September 11th from 6:30-8:30.   

 6:30-6:55 Kindergarten, Ms. Vella, and 1st grade

7:00-7:25  2nd grade & Ms. Jirka’s class

7:30-7:55 3rd grade 

7:55-8:25 4th grade, 5th grade, & Ms. Mohammad’s class

 ** 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 cafeteria

Grades K-5 in the auditorium with a movie

Students must be supervised by an adult at all times if not in childcare.

We will also be able to do the district background checks for field trips. See details here: 

See you Wednesday!