Irvington Weekly Newsletter

Believe it or not: Wednesday is the end of the first quarter! Thursday and Friday are work days for staff, and among our tasks will be writing report cards. Report cards will be live on ParentVue on Friday, November 6. If you need help accessing ParentVue, please connect with Ms Caroline in the office.

Board Member Listening Session on November 9

The two board members whose districts overlap with Irvington's catchment area, Michelle DePass and Virginia La Forte, will come to Irvington for a listening session on Monday, November 9, from 9:30-10:30am. I know that this is an inconvenient time, but it was the best option among the limited choices we had. Board members will hear the superintendent's final rightsizing proposals the following week, so this is a great opportunity for you to share your priorities and concerns with them. They're also able to answer any questions you have!

Free Summit for Families around Difficulties at Schools

The School Support That Sticks Summit (October 26-29) brings together 29 experts to help parents understand why school is so hard for their kids—and what they can actually do to help.

Free registration: https://www.schoolsupportthatsticks.com The summit is entirely online and open to parents everywhere! We'll be covering topics like:

ADHD, executive function, and learning differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia)
School avoidance, homework struggles, attention, and emotional regulation
Finding school supports that actually fit a kid's needs
IEPs, 504 plans, and working collaboratively with schools
Helping parents advocate for their kids with more confidence

Tea with Mr. G. CANCELED

The next Tea with Mr. G. was scheduled for November 6, but that date is canceled. (I will be traveling for a memorial service and will have a sub that day.) The next Tea will be Friday, December 4.

Movie Night Next Friday <REPEAT>

The first Movie Night of the year is TONIGHT Friday, October 23. This is a free community event hosted by the PTA, and this time we’ll be showing Toy Story 5! See all the details below:

Where: School cafeteria
When: Friday, October 23. Doors open and disco party at 6:15pm, movie begins at 6:30pm. Use the cafeteria doors behind the school for entry/exit.
Who: Irvington students and their families. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Food and Drink: Free popcorn provided! Please bring your own water bottles filled with water only. Picnic dinners are ok, too. Thank you in advance for cleaning up after yourselves.
Seating: Bring a blanket or camp chair to sit on. Cafeteria tables are also available.
Disco: Enjoy some fun lights, music, and dancing before the show and during a short intermission.

Upcoming Event

Friday, October 23: Movie night, 6:15pm

Thursday, October 29: No school (grading/planning day for staff)

Friday, October 30: No school (grading/planning day for staff)

Tuesday, November 3: Queer caregivers community dinner, 5:30-7:30pm

Tuesday, November 3: Grounds committee meeting, 7pm at Pocket Pub

Thursday, November 5: Community Connections committee meeting, 12pm virtually

Friday, November 6: Tea with Mr. G. CANCELED

See it all at a glance here: https://www.irvingtonschool.com/