Irving Elementary Weekly Update

Irving Families,

We have a big week ahead, and I hope to see you at some of our upcoming events!

Today - Sunday, August 17th – Join us at Proksa Park from 12:00 - 2:00 PM for our D100 Back to School Picnic. We’ll be sharing teacher assignments, our PTO will be on hand, and representatives from our Parent Mentor Program will be available to talk about this exciting opportunity.

Monday, August 18 – Bursting into Kindergarten
Kindergarten families, please join us at 5:00 PM at Irving to deliver school supplies, meet your teachers, and explore your new school.

Wednesday, August 20 – Supply Drop-Off for Grades 1–5
Stop by between 1:30–3:00 PM to drop off supplies in your child’s classroom and meet their teacher.

Thursday, August 21 – First Day of School
Welcome to all our new students and welcome back to our returning students! This will be a half day, with dismissal at 11:30 AM.

We’re also thrilled to welcome several new members to the Irving team:

• Shawna Epich – K/1 Structured Special Education Teacher

• Anais Gomez – Paraprofessional

• Melissa Quintana – 2nd Grade Teacher

• Marie Gabriele – 3rd Grade Teacher

• Jamie Reinbold – Special Education Teacher (1st & 2nd Grade)

• Rosa Zavala – Paraeducator

• Giovanni Bue – 4th Grade Structured Special Education Teacher

• Daisy Light – Speech Language Pathologist

We’re excited for a fantastic school year ahead!

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.

Check out our brand-new, revamped Spirit Wear store—featuring affordable Irving classics and fresh new styles! Click the flyer below to access the store and show your school spirit.

We’re excited to welcome Mayra Cordero as our new school secretary! Mrs. Cordero brings years of experience working as a secretary in various roles and is known for her warm and friendly personality. She’s no stranger to our school—her two children attended Irving and now go to Heritage, and she spent years volunteering with our PTO to help make our school community stronger. Mrs. Cordero and her family live nearby, and she cares deeply about Irving. We’re thrilled to have her on our team!

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