Irving Elementary Weekly Update

Hello Irving Families!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Walk to School Day last week! We couldn't have asked for better weather. It's always fun to come together as a school community and watch our students play and show off their cool bikes, scooters, and roller skates!

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Next weekend, we have one of our students' favorite events of the year—our annual Trunk or Treat! Join us on Saturday, October 17th, from 2:00–4:00 PM on the Irving blacktop for an afternoon of costumes, treats, and fun!

We are still looking for families to donate candy and/or register their cars to decorate and hand out treats. Please consider helping us make this another great event for our students!

Our PTO will also be selling food and drinks during the event. Please remember that all purchases will be cash only.

We hope to see many of you there!

Mr. S.

Maelyn proudly showing off her amazing drawings about the human body!

Students in 2DY wrapped up their learning about Early Asian Civilizations with a creative culminating activity, exploring calligraphy and watercolor painting!

Julian is having a blast scooting around during PE class!

Beginning Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 29, we’ll kick off our next schoolwide PBIS booster: Bewitchingly Good Listeners! With a little Halloween fun mixed in, we’ll be focusing on good listening and following directions throughout the school.

Each class will have a witch’s hat on our PBIS bulletin board and can earn stars by demonstrating:

• Focused attention
• Listening without interrupting
• Ignoring distractions
• Repeating directions to themselves

Classes that earn 18 or more stars by October 29 will earn a Magical Recess—because nothing is more magical than an extra recess! 🪄

We’re excited to see our Eagles practice being Bewitchingly Good Listeners all month long! 🦅✨

As a reminder, the State of Illinois requires the following:

• All students entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade and any students new to District 100 must turn in a current school physical (Certificate of Child Health Examination and Immunization record) with up-to-date immunizations by October 15.
• All kindergarteners and students new to the state must submit a professional eye examination (State of Illinois Eye Examination Form). Due by May 15.
• All kindergarteners, 2nd graders, and sixth graders must submit a dental examination (Proof of Dental Examination Form). The Children’s clinic for an on-site dental visit that will fulfill this requirement will be assisting the school, stay tuned for more details. Exam needed by May 15.

If your child has been diagnosed with a health condition, such as ASTHMA, FOOD ALLERGIES, DIABETES, OR SEIZURES, please provide a current EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (completed by your child's doctor) along with the DISTRICT 100 MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM. All medication forms can be found HERE

If you have not already provided this information when you registered your child, please contact our school nurse to setup a time to drop them off at oscholz@bsd100.org.

Como recordatorio, el Estado de Illinois requiere lo siguiente:

• Todos los estudiantes que ingresan al preescolar, jardín de infantes, sexto grado y cualquier estudiante nuevo en el Distrito 100 deben entregar un examen físico escolar actual (Certificado de examen de salud infantil y registro de vacunación) con vacunas actualizadas para el 15 de octubre.
• Todos los estudiantes de kindergarten y los estudiantes nuevos en el estado deben someterse a un examen de la vista profesional (Formulario de examen de la vista del estado de Illinois). Vence el 15 de mayo.
• Todos los estudiantes de jardín de infantes, segundo grado y sexto grado deben presentar un examen dental (Formulario de prueba de examen dental). La clínica infantil para una visita dental en el sitio, que cumplirá con este requisite estara ayudando la escuela, estad atentos para mas detalles . Examen necesario antes del 15 de mayo.

Si su estudiante ha sido diagnosticado con una condición de salud, como ASMA, ALERGIAS ALIMENTARIAS, DIABETES O CONVULSIONES, proporcione un PLAN DE ACCIÓN DE EMERGENCIA actual (completado por el médico de su estudiante) junto con el FORMULARIO DE AUTORIZACIÓN DE MEDICAMENTOS DEL DISTRITO 100. Todos los formularios de medicamentos se pueden encontrar AQUÍ

Si aún no proporcionó esta información cuando registró a su estudiante, comuníquese con nuestra enfermera escolar para programar un horario para dejarlo en oscholz@bsd100.org.

It’s been a busy and exciting start to the school year for the Irving PTO! As we wrap up our first full month, we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to.

Our PTO Membership Drive welcomed almost 80 members and raised $800 through one of the easiest ways to support Irving. We brought families together for a fun Lotería Night while raising money for 4th Grade activities. We’ve also been busy behind the scenes sourcing new prizes for the PBIS Cart, which will be launching next month, and supporting our teachers with projects and meaningful programs like Start With Hello Week which focuses on kindness, inclusion, and connection.

A huge thank you to our Irving families, volunteers, and staff who help make it all happen. We’re just getting started and there’s so much more ahead!
PTO is for everyone! Join us and stay connected for the inside scoop on everything happening during the 2026–27 school year.

PTO Support Shines for Teachers

"At the first PTO meeting of the school year, the Irving PTO surprised us with a very generous donation to the Irving Sunshine Committee. The Sunshine Committee is a social committee run by teacher volunteers. Teachers donate to join, and throughout the year we celebrate with monthly birthday treats, organize potlucks, celebrate various school personnel days and more. We recently had a paraeducator retire and some of those funds went toward her retirement celebration. The PTO does so much for our students, families and teachers and we are so grateful. Thank you for your generosity. " - Ms. Smetko, Irving PTO Parent/Teacher Liaison

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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