Welcome from Mr. Hiley

Dear Ivan Green Families:

This week I sent a note in Talking Points about keeping cars out of the bus loop in the morning. Our buses use the parking spots on Brown Road and the bus loop to safely drop off students. We are starting to see some cars in the spots in the morning. The spots are marked with signage to remind you that they are reserved for buses for drop off and pick up. Thank you for your help with this.

Thank you to everyone who came to open house. We are thrilled to be sharing this experience with you and your family. It is going to be a terrific year!

Sincerely,

Lucas Hiley, Ed.D.
Principal

Upcoming Events

October 10 - Early Dismissal Drill - We release 15 minutes early.
October 10 - Grupo Cultural Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly
October 11 - NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
October 14 - NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's/ Columbus Day

October 10, 2024 All students are dismissed 15 minutes early.

News From Ivan Green

Community Garage Sale

The East Irondequoit Educational Foundation is hosting a community garage sale on October 19 at the middle school. It runs from 10AM-3PM. Vendor spaces are available if interested. You can get more information at www.eastiron.org.

Staff Spotlight

Meet our team from the reset room! As part of our Community School strategy, we have welcomed Rebecca Logan and Peter Earley from the Center for Youth as Social Learning Specialists. They are on call to support students throughout the day, whether planned or on-the-go. They bring a wealth care, compassion, and an informed approach to helping students' adjustment to school.

Meet Ms. Logan our social learning specialist. She works in the reset room.

Artificial Intelligence Parent Information Night

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Parent Information Night, November 20, 2024, 6pm, Eastridge High School. Babysitting Available, A short presentation followed by an opportunity for Q & As.

Parents/caregivers can attend our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Parent Information Night on November 20 at 6:00pm to learn more about what the district is doing to teach our students to use AI tools safely and responsibly. There will be a short presentation by our Director of Technology, Christine Osadciw and Instructional Technology Coach, Andy Cripps. Following that, parents and caregivers will be able to ask any questions they have, as well as talk with community partners we have invited to set up tables all centered around helping families keep students safe in both the online and physical world.

Honoring Indigenous People's Day

For Immediate Release October 8, 2024 Town of Irondequoit to Host Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrations On October 10th, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, the Irondequoit Public Library will be hosting Our Voices Project to screen a showing of This is My Grandmother. This is My Grandmother: Bev & Carol chronicles the stories of two Indigenous families, one from the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and one from the Tuscarora Nation. These stories, told across three generations, cover growing up both on and outside of the reservation; traditions and cultural norms; and the lack of Indigenous history in classrooms. The film running time is 15 minutes. Join us for a talkback immediately following the film featuring educators, Catherine Shutt, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, and Trish Corcoran, Tonawanda Onödowága, Bear Clan, who will share approaches to teaching Indigenous history and culture. On Friday, October 11th, 2024, at 10:30 AM, the Town will host a ceremony culminating in the raising of the Haudenosaunee Flag in front of Town Hall. The event will begin with a Thanksgiving Address, followed by a Land Acknowledgement, remarks from Town Supervisor Andrae Evans, and an explanation of the significance of Irondequoit to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. WHO: The Town of Irondequoit, Irondequoit Public Library, and Our Voices Project WHEN: This is My Grandmother Screening: Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Haudenosaunee Flag Raising: Friday, October 11th, 2024; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM WHERE: This is My Grandmother Screening: Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave, Irondequoit, NY 14617 Haudenosaunee Flag Raising: Front Lawn of Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave, Irondequoit, NY 14617 CONTACT: Gloria Hunter, ghunter@irondequoit.gov

Movie Fundraiser

Movie Night October 25 at 6PM . Movie: Coraline at Eastridge High School Auditorium

A Peek at Our Week

We had our first indoor recess this week, due to the rainy weather. There are a few pictures of that. Mr. Klossner is wearing his cape, as he and Miss Kane awarded their first round of gym class heroes!

Mrs. Suppa's second graders were dressed up for picture day and presenting to their classmates. Mrs. Suppa's class was also excited to see Mrs. Bohrer in the library.

Mrs. Bohrer, Miss Kane, Mr. Klossner, Miss Adams, Mrs. Phillips

Ivan Green Weekly Update