The Ivywood 4th graders have recently finished reading Robin Hood and have just begun King Arthur and the Round Table. They have had lively discussions about the common themes in the two novels. Students have noticed that words like chivalry, honor, justice and equality appear often in both books. Some children asked why there are fights and violence in both books, and this led to a great discussion about how important it is to know what a time period was really like.....even when it's not all rainbows and unicorns!
Meet Mrs. Adkins, our 1st-grade teacher
Meet Mrs. Amanda Adkins, our first-grade teacher at Ivywood. Teaching the whole child has been a focus for Mrs. Adkins since she started to teach. She loves that this is part of Ivywood’s mission and that the humanities, sciences, and arts are all integrated into the curriculum.
Family Fun at the Plymouth Township Park on October 27
The school year is now in full swing and our students have made some great new friends. Come spend a beautiful fall day letting the students play with their new friends, while you get to meet and mingle with some of the Ivywood families.
Date: October 27, 2019
Location: Plymouth Township Park 46640 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170. Large playground area after the Sprayscape
Questions: E-mail Mrs. VanSickle at LauraAnneVanSickle@ChoiceSchools.com.
Channels of Communication at Ivywood Classical Academy
Our first school year at Ivywood Classical Academy is off to a great start. We are committed to open and honest communication here at Ivywood. It is extremely important at Ivywood Classical Academy that we are communicating effectively with each other. To ensure that we do this, we have created a communication flow so that you know who to turn to with your questions or comments.
The communications "chain of command" is as follows:
1. Teacher
2. School Leader, Mrs. Kooiker
3. Choice Schools Superintendent, Mr. Naber
4. Ivywood Classical Academy Board of Directors
Also, look for details in our next newsletter about a parent Facebook group.
New Upcoming Before & After School Care program
We are excited for Ivywood Classical Academy & the YMCA to partner on a new upcoming Before & After School Care program. Ivywood is working closely with the YMCA to facilitate the licensing process to make the transition as smooth as possible. Once the YMCA is fully authorized to start this program, we will be sending more information home to families.
Until we receive our licensing with the YMCA, at this time, we can no longer provide After School Homework Club. Before School Homework Club is still available at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the front office 248.207.1757 orivywoodclassical@choiceschools.com.
Field Trip on October 31
We are looking forward to our first school-wide field to Erwin Orchard and Cider Mill.
Date: October 31, 2019
Location: Erwin Orchard and Cider Mill
Activities: Apple picking (students will bring home 1/4 peck of apples); pumpkin picking (each child will bring home a pumpkin); corn maze
Volunteer: We are looking for parent chaperones. Email Mrs. Kooiker if you are interested.
Questions: E-mail Mrs. Kooiker at StephanieKooiker@ChoiceSchools.com.
Upcoming events
Sunday, October 20 – Plymouth Pumpkin Poolza - Ivywood Table & Community Trick-or-Treating - Email IvywoodClassical@ChoiceSchools.com to volunteer!
Sunday, October 27 - Playground Family Event - 12-2 p.m. @ Plymouth Township Park
Thursday, October 31 - School-wide Field Trip to Erwin Orchards - details are above
Friday, November 1 - First Fridays Spirit Wear
Tuesday, November 5 – No School / Staff PD
Friday, November 15 and Friday, November 22 from 2-4 - Parent / Teacher Conferences
