Irving Elementary School

6th Grade Orientation for Irving will be on Tuesday, April 2 at 4:30 at Bloomington Junior High School. You should be getting more information from the the junior high in the next few days. Please contact Bloomington Junior High School at 309-827-0086 with any questions.

Spirt week kicks off next week!!!!!! check out the flyer with each days theme. ALSO, PARENTS, DO NOT FORGET THAT FRIDAY IS AN EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! SCHOOL GETS OUT AT 12:05, Please plan ahead for arrangements in advance!

REMINDER: Spring pictures are Monday, March 4th, prepay online, or send in forms with proper payment options.

SHOW US YOUR SMILES AND LET US SEE THOSE FANCY CLOTHES. Our Spring Picture sesson will be this coming Monday, March 4th. Here is a sneak peak at the order form coming home either today or tomorrow (2/29, 3/1). Pictures should be paid for in advance by doing so online (follow instructions given in the order form) or by sending back the order form with the CORRECT & EXACT AMOUNT of cash or a check. NO CARD PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE AT THE SCHOOL ON THE DAY OF PICTURES, AND WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE CHANGE IN ANY DOLLAR AMOUNT EITHER! There are no re-takes for spring pictures should your child miss out on picture day.

The Penny War is now until Friday, March 1st. The house that collects the most pennies (measured by weight) will earn our House Community Service Challenge Trophy and TEN house points! Simply drop your pennies in your house's buckey and watch your total grow! All proceeds will be donated to the Project Oz Youth Center Expansion project. Find more info at projectoz.org

Picture Day for Irving Elementary School is scheduled for Monday, March 4 and this event's Order Code is 85100PF. You must preorder for your child's photograph to be taken. Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day. Order here: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/85100PF

Parents, Remember that there is no school tomorrow Friday February 16th and Monday February 19th. Have a great 4 day weekend!

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DISTRICT 87 FAMILIES Due to the ongoing extreme temperatures, all District 87 schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. However, we're not letting the cold🥶 disrupt our learning! We will be utilizing an eLearning day, and further details and instructions for these activities will be shared out. Make sure your child participates so they are marked present for the day! 🖥️👨‍🏫 We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in the warm halls of the school on Wednesday. Please stay tuned to the website, emails, and social media for additional information regarding afternoon activities or additional cancellations. We appreciate your understanding and support while we prioritize the safety of our students during these extreme weather conditions. 🌨️❄️ Please stay warm and safe! #SchoolClosure #eLearningDay #StaySafeStayWarm #WeAreD87

The PTO meeting scheduled for tomorrow (1/9/23) has been rescheduled due to forecasted weather. The meeting is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 16th, at 5:30

REMINDER: there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow December 22, 2023 We will see everyone back on January 8th Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sing-along tonight, please refer to your email and or our Facebook page, & Dist. 87 app. for details.

Doors open at 6:15 for wreath reviewing and bidding. ALL STUDENTS NEED TO ARRIVE BY 6:30 K-2 should meet in their classrooms, 3-5 will meet in the cafeteria, The sing-along will start @ 6:45 Students are encouraged to wear Santa hats, antlers, and any festive attire you already have, but this is not a requirement for the program. Please enter through the playground doors as these will be the ONLY doors open tonight.

Just a few of the awesome wreaths created by Irving's very own. Bids start at $5.00 cash or checks payable at the end of the music program. Doors open at 6:15, Please review wreaths and make your bid BEFORE the program.

Sing along program and wreath auction tomorrow December 19th, please see full details on attached flyer.

Winter Wonderland Spirt Week

Thanks to all our great families who help out by donating to our Home Sweet Home Ministries food drive. IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! BLACK house lead in 1st place with GREEN house in 2nd, BLUE house in 3rd, followed by RED house. The kids had so much fun with this competitive competition and showed such great sportsmanship!

The BHS Dance Team is hosting a Little Dancers Clinic for K-5 students, please see the flyer for more information.

MCTEACHER NIGHT TONIGHT 5-7 @ BROCK DRIVE BLOOMINGTON

Come out tomorrow night from 5-7 to the McDonald's on Brock Drive in Bloomington to see our Irving Teachers working. (15% of sales during this period go back to support Irving!) what a easy way to do dinner and to give back to the Irving PTO! We hope to see you all there!

Turkey dinner Irving Mustang style!