Irving Elementary Weekly Update

Welcome Back, Irving Families,

The first day of school is almost here! We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Irving next week and kick off another great school year.

Here are a few important dates and reminders:

Sunday, August 16 – Back to School Picnic
12:00–2:00 PM at Freedom Park
Students and families can stop by the Irving table to learn who their teacher will be for the upcoming school year. Kindergarten students will learn their teacher at Bursting into Kindergarten.

Monday, August 17 – Bursting into Kindergarten
5:00 PM at Irving School
Incoming kindergarten families can drop off school supplies, meet their teacher, and learn more about the start of kindergarten.

Tuesday, August 18 – Meet & Greet / School Supply Drop-Off (Grades 1–5)
1:30–3:00 PM
Students and families in grades 1–5 are welcome to stop by Irving, meet their teacher, see their classroom, and drop off school supplies before the first day.

Wednesday, August 19 – First Day of School (K–5)
Dismissal at 11:30 AM

Monday, August 24 – First Day of Preschool

• AM Session: Ms. Elizabeth (EC) starts at 8:30am; Ms. Katie (PFA) starts at 8:35am
• PM Session: 12:15–2:45 PM

We are also excited to welcome several new staff members to the Irving family this year:

• Molly O’Shea – 3rd Grade Teacher

• Jaimie Scavelli– Kindergarten Teacher

• Petek Arikan-Demirtas– 5th Grade Instructional

• Bella Rabianski - Speech Language Pathologist
  

• Nicholas Sasanelli - PE Teacher

We are looking forward to seeing everyone and getting another great year at Irving started!

Mr. Stachura

If you have not yet reviewed our Welcome Back Letter, please take a moment to do so—it’s filled with important information for this school year. Click the button above to access it.

We are happy to share that Libby, Mrs. Toolan’s professional therapy dog, will be returning to Irving this school year! Libby is a beloved member of our school community, offering calm, comfort, and support to students throughout the building.

To ensure it’s safe for her to visit your child’s classroom, District guidelines require parent/guardian permission for students to interact with animals at school. This is because some students may have allergies, asthma, or other health needs.

Libby will be on campus regularly and may visit classrooms during the year. Please complete this PERMISSION FORM if your child can participate in activities with Libby.

Bus Service begins on the first day for students in grades K-5. Bus transportation is provided to students who meet the criteria due to distance, hazard roads crossings or student needs. A new FORM must be completed yearly for all students. Please submit any bus forms to the school office. If you have any questions contact the transportation department at 708-303-4011.

Staff members will greet the buses and help students get to their designated lines.

Irving School experiences heavy traffic during arrival and dismissal. Parking is limited, and our streets are crowded with students and adults. To ensure a safe and efficient drop-off or pick-up, please arrive early.

Please refer to the photo below for our drop-off/pick-up procedures. It is essential that families use the 35th Street bus lane or park legally and walk their students to their designated lines. Always cross the street at marked crosswalks with a crossing guard. Students must never cross in the middle of the street.

When using the bus lane for drop-off/pick-up, please follow these guidelines:

• Direction: 35th Street is one-way eastbound from Clinton Avenue to Kenilworth Avenue. Please obey all signs and markings.
• Drop-off/Pick-up: Pull into the furthest available eastbound spot on 35th Street to allow students to exit or enter the vehicle.
• Student Readiness: Students should be ready to exit or enter the car immediately upon stopping.
• Walking Students: Adults cannot park in the bus lane to walk students to their lines. Please park your vehicle if you need to accompany your child.
• School Buses: School buses load and unload at the west end of the drop-off/pick-up area.

Thank you for your cooperation in following these procedures. Your efforts help keep all our students and families safe.

Registration Reminder

We're excited to welcome your child(ren) back to Irving School for the new year! To ensure a smooth start, please complete the registration process as soon as possible.

All returning families have received a SnapCode via email from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com. Please use this code to register your child as a returning student. If you haven't received the email, please check your spam folder.

Need Help Registering?

Ms. Garcia and Mrs. Cordero are happy to assist you with the registration process. Here's how to reach them:

• Phone: Irving School - 708-795-2334
• Email: Ms. Garcia - agarcia@bsd100.org | Mrs. Cordero - mcordero@bsd100.org

Please schedule an appointment if you require assistance.

To stay up-to-date on all the exciting events happening at Irving Elementary School, add our calendar to your Google Calendar:

Irving Elementary School Calendar

1. Click the button above.

2. Click the plus sign (+) in the bottom right corner of the calendar.

The Berwyn Recreation Department will no longer be running before- and after-school care programs. Below is information on community-based after-school care providers that some families may find helpful.

Please note: Irving School is not endorsing any of these programs. This information is provided strictly for your convenience.

• PAV YMCA – Before- and after-school program held on school grounds – 708-749-0606

• St. Michael’s – Before- and after-school program – 708-788-3108

Website: http://irving.bsd100.org/
Location: 3501 Clinton Avenue, Berwyn, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 795-2334
Twitter: @irvingberwyn