Hi Ivy Hill Families!
As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday, we wanted to share some new procedures for the upcoming year. Lunch Times: Please see below for lunch and recess times: Lunch groups: 11:40 – 12:10 TPI(Sheltered Model)-Kindergarten 12:10-12:40: grades 1, 4 and 5 12:40-1:10: grades 2 and 3 Recess groups: 12:10-12:40: TPI (Sheltered Model) Kindergarten, grades 2 and 3 12:40-1:10: grades 1, 4 and 5 Arrival/Dismissal: We will continue to have students in 1st – 5th grade enter directly into the building at 8:50am through the Main Entrance. Our Kindergarten students will enter through their designated kindergarten door. Students will be lining up inside the school by their classroom doors. At 3:35pm, walkers will be dismissed from those same doors. As a reminder, kids may not play on the playground before school as there will be no staff supervision. SNACKS: With our goal of continually providing a healthy learning environment at Ivy Hill, all our in-classroom snacks will be limited to fruits and vegetables in their own skin (for example apples, carrots, bananas). If you have questions on what is acceptable please speak with your child’s teacher for clarification. The benefits of eating fruits and veggies daily have shown to increase energy and focus due to the rich amount of vitamins and minerals. This connection of showing students how healthy foods impact their bodies and minds in a positive way will hopefully begin to set the foundation for many years to come. Snack time typically occurs during independent practice time, so it is a “working snack” and fruits and vegetables are easily eaten when students are completing various tasks. We realize this is a change from past practice, but the benefits are tremendous. Please remember that any food items that were being planned for “snack” and are not fruits or vegetables, can be eaten during lunch. We are excited to start down this pathway of healthy eating and overall wellness! We Are Ivy: As a way to welcome everyone back and celebrate our new school, each student will be receiving an updated “I am Ivy Hill” t-shirt at the Ice Cream Social! Be sure to pick one up from your classroom teacher after you drop off your supplies! If you can’t make it on Friday, don’t worry, it will be waiting for you when you arrive on the first day of school! Weather pending, we are planning on having our first Spirit Wear Day on Friday, September 2nd to celebrate the first week of school. We will continue our annual tradition by gathering at the flagpole at 9:10am as a whole school. We hope you can join us! See you soon! Scott |
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