The Eagle's Landing, 8

IVY HILL SCHOOL

2211 N BURKE DR

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

PHONE - 847-398-4275

FAX - 847-394-6556

OCTOBER

Wednesday 8th - Eagles Fun run

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th - Parent & Teacher Conferences

Friday October 31st - Halloween

Our Parent & Teacher Conferences are coming up! This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and collaborate with teachers. If you missed the original email, here is the Sign-up link to schedule your conference with your child’s teacher. Please select your child’s teacher from the top tabs and choose a time slot that works best for you.

We have added two new sign boards around the school to help keep students safe and on schedule. The first sign outlines important bike rules and reminds students to walk their bike on school grounds. The second reminds parents to walk their students inside when dropping them off. We appreciate your support in following these guidelines to help our school routines run smoothly.

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Ivy Hill needs just 40 more families to join to meet our goal and receive this grant!

Become a member by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department!

We appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms.

However, some submissions are still missing or contain incomplete information. As we approach the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th, it is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education.

Our school nurses have been reaching out to families who need to submit updated information, so please be attentive to any communication via voicemail, email, or backpack mail. For any questions or further assistance, please visit our D25 Health Services page for the school nurse contact information.

Physical/Immunization Record:

• Required for all kindergarten and new students

• The physical must be dated on or after August 21, 2024

• Parents must complete and sign the health history section

• Immunizations Requirements must be met or include a MD approved schedule of administration

• Failure to submit the form and have it reviewed by the School Nurse prior to the OCTOBER 15th deadline will result in your child being EXCLUDED from school

Vision Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten and students new to the state of Illinois

• The exam must be completed by a licensed eye doctor and dated on or after August 21, 2024

• The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Ivy Nursing Team!

Every day that your child is not in school, is late or is 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 call, we are required to call you so PLEASE remember to call your child in 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.

October is Polish American Heritage Month! We celebrate the traditions, culture, and contributions of Polish Americans and the ways they’ve shaped our communities.

October is Italian American Heritage Month! We honor the culture, traditions, and achievements of Italian Americans and their impact on our communities.

Columbus Day, observed in October, commemorates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492. It’s a time to reflect on history and explore the impacts of his voyages.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the history, culture, and contributions of Native communities across the country. It’s a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate their rich heritage

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions around the world. It is a time of joy, family gatherings, and spreading light and positivity. Diwali also symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a day full of imagination and fun! Students love dressing up, enjoying parades, and showing their creative spirit.

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