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Letter from the Principal
 

One of the most important parts of any school is its ability to provide connections between home and school. This is made easier by having a variety of ways to communicate. I will send you a weekly newsletter that hopefully will shed light on the Ivanhoe Community. E-blasts will also provide dates for family events and other newsworthy topics.  Coffee with the Principal and other Curriculum Nights are other ways information will be shared. Our website http://www.ivanhoeschool.org, which houses the Ivanhoe Handbook, is another sources of important information.

Below is a list of staff members you may wish to contact during the school year. You can contact any of them by phone at 323-664-0051 or by emailing concerns. (See our website for email addresses). You should not hesitate to contact the school if something regarding your child, or the school in general, is on your mind. It is always better to reach out. Ivanhoe staff will do the same. 

Isabelle LeGuellec, school nurse­ Contact her if your child is receiving any medication, has any health issue, or injury. 

Michelle Oricoli, Intervention Coordinator and Student Support­  Oversees all student testing, connects families to resources, and provides classroom support. 

Randy Dreyfuss, Music Teacher-Upper Grades Provides weekly music instruction to 3rd-5thgrade students, coordinates music program and provides additional classroom support. 

Michael McLean, Music Teacher-Primary Grades Provides weekly music instruction to Kindergarten-2nd grade students.

Aimee Lubin & Billy Kheel, Visual Arts Provides visual art instruction to all students for 12 weeks, either during the fall or the spring semester

Tony Williamson (Coach Tony) Provides weekly physical education instruction to all children.

Pati Nava, Librarian Manages library book circulation, updates our book collection, organizes afterschool library support and oversees parent homework support. 

Pennel Bird and Carla Iezza, Resource Teacher and Special Education Assistant Support students with IEPs and other students with learning hurdles. 

Gemma Wenger, Special Education Assistant Principal Coordinates IEP meetings, secures needed forms and files regarding student evaluations. 

Celina Lemon, Occupational Therapist­ Supports children challenged by sensory integration and perceptual development. 

Elizabeth Park, Speech Therapist­ Supports students who are challenged by speech production and/or articulation.

Danielle Babb, Adaptive Physical Education APE Provides interventions focused on motor development and effective Physical Education teaching practices.

Tonya Claycomb, School Psychologist Supports students on IEPs, secures needed assessments regarding student evaluations

Alex Aleman, Technology Manages school technology and works with students and staff on curriculum and projects  

Karina Osuna, School Administrative Assistant Manages the main office.

Megan Sarbaugh & Malia Baker, Dance Instructors

Aimee HernandezClerk Records

Edwin Mejia & Irma Rivera, Plant manager and Building and Grounds 

Lynda Rescia, principal­, E­mail or call if other routes for communication regarding your child have failed. 

Please remember, issues concerning your child should be shared with your child’s teacher first. With that said, please remember that teachers are with children during the day. Please allow 48 hours for teachers to respond to you. 

If there is an emergency please tell Karina or Aimee, our office staff. They can and will act quickly. Otherwise, please avoid last minute calls to change after school/dismissal plans whenever necessary. Such changes should be communicated in advance by way of a note or morning phone call. 

Lynda M. Rescia
Principal
  Calendar Highlights

This week...
Tuesday, August 27
Minimum Day, dismissal @ 12:39PM***
Tuesday, August 27
1st to 5th Grades Back to School Night

5:30- 6:15PM - Grade 1 & 2 (Classrooms), Grade 3 (Auditorium)
6:15- 7:00PM - Grades 4 (Classrooms), Grade 5 (Auditorium)
Wednesday August 28
Snack Shack @ 2:34-3:15PM 
Friday, August 30
Admission Day, School Holiday (no School)

Upcoming...

Monday, September 2
Labor Day, School Holiday (no School)
Tuesday, September 3
Read-A-Thon Envelopes Due
Thursday, September 5
FOI General Meeting at 6PM**
Meet in Auditorium
Friday, September 6
FOI General Meeting at 8:10AM**
Meet in Auditorium

**(Please note: FOI is hosting the same meeting at two different times to better accommodate parents’ schedules, only attend one of these two meetings!)


VIEW THE SCHOOL CALENDAR AT http://www.ivanhoeschool.org/calendar/

Grades 1st to 5th BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT


Tuesday, August 27  (PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ONLY)
Learn about the year ahead and get to know your children's teacher! This is a great opportunity to see your children's classroom, meet other parents, and find out ways to support your child's education.

Here is the schedule:
5:30- 6:15PM - Grade 1 & 2 (Classrooms), Grade 3 (Auditorium)
6:15- 7:00PM - Grades 4 (Classrooms), Grade 5 (Auditorium)

IVANHOE TOGETHER

Welcome back to school- it's been a thrill to see excited, new kinders and seasoned big kids walking around the campus!
 
It costs $1,200 per year per student to fund invaluable enrichments programs such as music, art, dance, the library, P.E. and many more at Ivanhoe. These activities are so important to our kids and offer crucial opportunities for discovery and growth.

This is the suggested donation, and we know not everyone can do give that amount, so we are truly focused on 100% participation from our Ivanhoe families. ANY amount is appreciated, you can give via check in the school office or online here. All donations are fully tax deductible. 
 
Every family that donates $1,200 to the Annual Giving Campaign before the Ivanhoedown (Oct. 26) will be entered into a raffle to win 4 tickets to Disneyland!  Other prizes for the raffle include tickets to Skyspace and a family membership to the Natural History Museum. 

SNACK SHACK STARTS THIS WEEK

Every Wednesday a different grade hosts Ivanhoe's snack shack on the lower yard. All treats are $1. Send your kiddos with dollar bills to grab a snack just after the bell - 2:34-3:15PM every Wednesday. 

Calling all Volunteers

It’s IVANHOEDOWN time! Our annual family festival  - with games, crafts, bbq, treats, a haunted house, and more — is just around the corner (Saturday, October 26). We need widespread parent participation to make this event a success - both for the kids, and to raise funds for our school! Are you good with decorations? Baking? Love carnival games or kid crafts? We are particularly in need of people with production & design skills to run our legendary MUSEUM OF MYSTERY (haunted house). Or — you can simply help out wherever we need a hand (no skill sets required)! 

Please shoot an email to jb@janellebrown.com and jena.schenk@gmail.com and let us know who you are - and come to a kick-off meeting after morning drop-off on Wednesday, September 4 at the lunch tables!

READ-A-THON ENVELOPES
DUE SEPTEMBER 3 @ 4PM


Turn in your lists and donations to your teacher by 4 PM to qualify for prizes!!

Click here for more information!
 

Safety Valet Needs Volunteers!

We need a few more Safety Valets! Safety Valet is Ivanhoe‘s morning drop-off program to assist parents and students with dropping off without having to park. 
Our current needs are:
Tues: 1 person
Wed: 2 people
Thu: 2 people
Fri: 3 people
 
(Also need alternates to fill in for absences)
 
Contact Greg Harrison
323-240-2106 or greg@gregharrisonfilm.com
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This email has been sent to all Ivanhoe families.

To announce an event or propose a new fundraiser, please contact the FOI co-presidents at friendsofivanhoe@gmail.com.
 


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(323) 664-0051
 
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