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November 16, 2007

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         November 16, 2007

Calendar
November

14-20 Scholastic Book Fair
16  Grandparents/Special Friends
  Day  9:30 a.m.
19   No School for students –
        Parent Conferences
20  No School for students –
 Parent Conferences
21  No School for students
22 No School –Thanksgiving Day
23 No School
 

TAG NEWS For Families
Nomination Deadlines
November 30, 2007--Deadline for TAG Identification Process Forms to be submitted to schools. Forms available on TAG Bulletin Board, TAG Coordinator or from School Office.  Exceptions may be directed to the TAG office.

Tune Up Those Vocal Chords
 The 6th Annual Black History Celebration “Voices of Children” choir will begin meeting on Fridays starting December 7, 2007 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Music Room (room 213).  Permission slips will be coming home in the Friday Folder.   Slips should be returned to the school office.  For information, contact Renee Boland at 305-316-6002 or in room 108, before or after school.


Irvington’s 6th Annual School Auction 

ALUMNI
Is anyone out there?  We are looking for Irvington Alumni!   Did you go to school at Irvington? Do you know someone who did?  Please email Rachaelmoloney222@hotmail.com

DONATIONS
pro·cure·ment, (noun) The act of procuring or obtaining; attainment.
Example: For an auction to be a success, the procurement of many goods and services is very important.

The donations are starting to come in.  Many thanks!  We still need many, many more.  Do you frequent a business and feel they have products that others would bid on?  Own a business and would like to donate services or products?  Grab a donation form from the bulletin board.  Or download form from our web site at www.irvingtonelementary.com

FAMILY SPONSOR
Would you like to give some $ to help with the cost of putting on the auction.  Please fill out a form (located on the auction bulletin board in the front hallway).   This is a great way to contribute to the school!  Drop off your check (made payable to Irvington PTA) at the school’s front office, clearly marked for “family sponsorship ”. A tax receipt will be mailed to you.  Any contribution will remain anonymous.  ANY contribution would be welcome!

*Look for the separate flyer in today’s Friday Folder!

AUCTION MEETING December 11th.  Time and Place TBD.  Mark your calendars!  It won’t be the same without you!

 

CONFERENCE TIME
  Parent-Teacher conferences give you a chance to form a continued partnership with your child’s teacher and the school.  Here are some things you can do to prepare for conferences:
  Make a list of things that will help the teacher understand your child better.  For example:
* Special medical/health needs
* Feelings about school
* Study habits at home
* Sleep habits & Nutrition
* Television habits
* Important experiences that may be affecting your child (death in family, best friend moving away, etc.)
  
  Make a list of things you want to find out from the teacher.  For example, you may wish to know about
* Services/programs the school offers
* Extra-curricular activities
* Daily schedule
* Homework policy
* Counseling and classroom guidance
* Discipline policies
* Grading policies

  We value your expertise and consider you a vital member of your child’s educational growth.  See you at conferences!

Reminder:  Winter months and head lice go together.  Remember to check your children for head lice at home and remind them not to share hats, hoods, combs, brushes, etc. 


Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Portland Public School Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability,  marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment. 
District Title VI & Title IX Contact: Carolyn M. Leonard, Compliance (503-916-3183)
District 504 Contact: Carolyn M. Leonard, Compliance (503-916-3183)
American Disabilities Act Contact: Maureen Sloane, HR Legal Counsel (503-916-3025)

 

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