Welcome from Mr. Hiley

Dear Ivan Green Families:

We are still in need of some people to volunteer to lead our PTA next year. It's fun, we promise! We are looking for a president (or co-presidents), a corresponding secretary, and a recording secretary. Please let me know if you have questions about the commitment. It is totally manageable and a great way to meet other parents and staff.

As you know, our students had a cool experience with Mrs. Bohrer this last week in library, as they learned about the upcoming eclipse. We were featured in two news articles - you can see them by clicking below.

The newsletter ends today with some pictures from the library and some eclipse family resources.

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Rochester First Link

On behalf of the Ivan Green staff, we all wish you a wonderful spring break. We will see you again after we have all witnessed history on April 8. Be well!

Sincerely,

Lucas Hiley, Ed.D.
Principal

Reading teachers dressed as Reading Royalty

Upcoming Events

March 28 - Report Cards Distributed
March 29 - April 8 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 19 - Half Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15 - Parent Teacher Conferences
May 21 - Budget Vote at Eastridge High School

Hats performed by IG second graders on Tuesday, May 21 at Eastridge High School at 1:15PM

The FreeMarket is Coming!

Save the date: Saturday, May 11th, 2023

Our 4th annual Secondhand FreeMarket is approaching! We hope you and your families will join us for this fun event. If you are planning clothing or household donations in the coming months, please consider saving them for our PTA. Donation drop-offs will be Friday, May 10th from 5-8pm.

Ivan Green Field Trips

Kindergarten - March 21 - Helmer Natures Center
Kindergarten - May 10 and 28 - Springdale Farm

First Grade - April 26 - The Zoo
First Grade - May 14 & 15 - The Strong

Second Grade - May 21 - Eastridge High School for Budget Vote - Performing at 1:15
Second Grade - June 12 - Bayview YMCA
Second Grade - TBD - Durand Eastman Intermediate School

Alt text: Safety Week, April 29-May3, All schools in the district will be conducting safety drills this week. These drills include fire drills and lock down drills. Don’t be alarmed if you hear the alarms sounding at schools or students standing outside for fire drills.

Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

News From Ivan Green

Mini-Masters at Ivan Green

Mr. Klossner and Miss Kane are exited to invite you to the gym to participate in our Mini-Masters Golf Event. Details are below. Call with any questions.

Mini Masters - families invited to Ivan Green April 11 and 12 during PE classes

Peek at our Week

Special Area News - Library

During our last cycle, the students in the library learned about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse which will take place on Monday April 8th. Students listened to the book A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse by Kate Allen Fox and visited stations to explore the stages of the solar eclipse, the corona and UV rays. With the help of parent volunteers, students created models of the solar eclipse, flip books, solar shelters, and chalk art. At the end of each class, students received eclipse viewing glasses that were provided by the district. Here are some pictures of students learning together in their stations.

We hope your family enjoys the Solar Eclipse which you should be able to view from your homes as Irondequoit is in the path of totality. Throughout Rochester, there are several events taken place leading up to or on the day of the eclipse.

Helmer’s Nature Center: https://www.westirondequoit.org/community/helmer-nature-center