Irving Elementary Weekly Update

Irving Families,

We had a wonderful first week of school! Between our Back-to-School Picnic, kindergarten welcomes, and the excitement of the first days, it was a busy but energizing start.

On Friday, we held our annual PBIS Kickoff to help students learn and review our school-wide expectations. This year, we added something new—Classroom Buddies! Each of our older grade-level classrooms has been paired with a younger classroom to help promote inclusivity, belonging, and a stronger sense of community across our school. During our kickoff, students traveled around the school with their buddies, learning and reviewing expectations together. We’re excited to continue bringing our buddy classrooms together throughout the school year!

Next week, we welcome our youngest Irving Eagles as preschool begins on Monday.

• Mrs. Budz-Falk’s class will arrive at 8:30 AM.
• Mrs. Cosentino’s class will arrive at 8:35 AM.

Both classes will enter through the gym doors on 35th Street.

Our PTO will host its first meeting on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00 PM in the teacher’s lounge. Childcare will be provided, and all families are encouraged to attend. Getting involved with PTO is a great way to support our school, connect with other families, and help make Irving shine.

We’re looking forward to our first full week together with students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership, and for helping us get the school year off to such a great start!

Mr. Stachura

Amelia is kicking off the school year with a fun “Get to Know Me” activity and sharing a little bit about what makes her special!

Levi is all smiles with his buddy, Sammie! We’re excited to see new friendships grow through our Classroom Buddies this school year!

Nate isn’t wasting any time getting to work this year! Working hard on math and starting the school year strong.

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.

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.

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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