The Eagle's Landing, 12

NOVEMBER

11th - Veterans Day

24th - 28th - Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

Our Halloween parade and classroom parties were a huge success! Students showed off their creative costumes, enjoyed the parade, and had a fantastic time in their classrooms. A big thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped make the day safe and fun for everyone.

Check out some of the highlights down below!

We hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep as we “fell back” this morning! Welcome to shorter days and cozy evenings ahead.

Our Veterans Day celebration is coming up soon! On Tuesday, November 11, we’ll honor our veterans with a special breakfast and assembly. We can’t wait to share this meaningful morning with our students and their veteran family members.

Are you or someone you know struggling to access enough food? We know that times can be challenging, and our school community is here to help.

If your family is in need of food, reach out via this confidential google form. Please know Ivy Hill is here for your family and all responses are confidential and private.

Complete the google form by Monday, November 10th to sign up to receive food and basic need benefits via our Eagle Eats program.

Again, your responses in this form are confidential and private.

Together, in partnership with the Ivy Hill PTA, we want to make sure every student and family has what they need to learn, grow, and feel cared for.

If your family is in need of immediate food assistance, the following organizations may be able to help:

• Northern Illinois Food Bank – www.solvehungertoday.org

• Greater Chicago Food Depository – www.chicagosfoodbank.org

• Wheeling Township Food Pantry – Information on how to make an appointment to shop at the pantry

Our exciting Fun Run Club has come to an end! A big thank you to Mr. Hengels, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Kosiba, and Mrs. Miklautsch for organizing this fantastic event. Your hard work and dedication made it a memorable experience for all our students! A special shout-out to our students—you did an amazing job! Your energy, determination, and sportsmanship made the Fun Run a huge success. Keep up the great work and keep moving!

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Ms. Kara Lee, our art teacher, has shared some exciting updates from the art room! Check out her newsletter below to see what our creative students have been working on this month

Dear Ivy Families !

With the cooler weather and illnesses increasing, we want to remind you that all medication, including over-the-counter items such as cough drops and throat lozenges, must be brought to school by a parent or guardian and stored in the health office. A medication authorization form must also be completed by a doctor for each medication (linked here).

Every day that your child is not in school-late or leaving early, the office needs to know!! There are three ways to notify us and they are available 24 hours a day!

1. Our GOOGLE FORM - just write in the information - you don't have to talk to anyone!

2. Our ATTENDANCE HOT LINE - Just call 847-398-4275 (the main number) and press 1 - leave us a message.

3. Email office - ihoffice@sd25.org

If you don't notify us, we are required to call you so PLEASE let us know if your child is absent, late or leaving early!!

We want every student to get home safely and smoothly, and your help makes a big difference! Dismissal is at 3:35 p.m. — please plan to pick up walkers at that time.

If your child’s usual dismissal plans change—for example, being picked up by someone different, walking home instead of taking the bus, or any other change—in addition to emailing your child’s teacher, please also email the school office at ihoffice@sd25.org.

Thank you for keeping us in the loop! With your support, dismissal can be calm, organized, and as joyful as the start of the day.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native peoples. It’s an opportunity to learn about history, recognize achievements, and appreciate the diverse communities that shape our country.

Día de los Muertos, also called the Day of the Dead, is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Families create colorful altars, decorate with flowers, candles, and photos, and share favorite foods to celebrate the lives of those they love.
It’s a joyful time of remembrance, love, and family connection.

As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Their bravery and commitment inspire us to value service, respect, and gratitude. We are especially thankful for the veterans within our school community and their families.

Thank you for your service and the example you set for future generations.

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for our students, families, and staff.
Your kindness, hard work, and support make our school such a special place to learn and grow. We are grateful for the sense of community that shines through in all you do—whether in the classroom, at events, or through everyday moments of care and teamwork. As we take time to reflect on all we’re thankful for, we wish you a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends.

Email: Skaese@sd25.org
Website: SD25.org/Ivyhill
Location: 2211 North Burke Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 398-4275
X: @PrincipalKaese