T-Bird Times
November 18, 2022
Indian Valley Elementary
Website: https://district.bluevalleyk12.org/schools/elementary/ive/Pages/home.aspx
Location: 11600 Knox Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913 239 6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVEThunderbirds/
Twitter: @IVEThunderbirds
Reminder: No School November 21-25!
Upcoming Events
As a reminder, any visitor (parents included) must show a government-issued photo id to enter the school. Thank you for having yours ready each time you come to school!
cold weather season is coming!
Cold Weather:
- If the wind chill is at 10 degrees or below, no physical education, recess or fitness breaks should occur outside.
- If the wind chill is between 10-20 degrees, outdoor recess and outdoor physical education should be limited (as practical).
PTA Meeting and District Bond Presentation
Opportunities to learn more about Bond 2023
All registered Blue Valley voters will have an opportunity to vote in a no tax rate increase bond election in January 2023. Bond projects include investments in facilities, safety and technology that will benefit staff and students for years to come.
Here are a few ways to learn more about Bond 2023.
Listen to a podcast: Take time to listen to two 15-minute podcasts about Bond 2023 & Facilities and Bond 2023 & Safety.
Watch a video: Watch a short video that breaks down how bond funds can be used. Want to learn more? Watch an informational video that highlights the opportunity to invest in facilities, safety and technology projects through Bond 2023.
Review the Bond 2023 website: The Bond 2023 website includes information about voting, answers to frequently asked questions and more.
Register to vote: All registered Blue Valley voters will automatically receive a mail ballot around January 11. Not a registered voter? Register online.
Johnson County Christmas Bureau
It is time to start thinking about the holidays! Every year, the Johnson County Christmas Bureau runs a Holiday Shop from December 2nd - 10th for qualifying families in Johnson County to shop for free gifts for the holidays.
Families who qualify receive:
- Toys (ages 0-10)
- Books
- Gifts for adults
- Groceries
- Gifts for teens
- Children and teen clothing
- Personal care items
- Coats/ hats/ gloves/ scarves
- Some holiday extras (wrapping paper, ornaments, etc.)
More information will be coming home with your student in the coming weeks. If you'd like to get a jump start on applying, you can apply at: https://jccb.org/apply2022
For help applying or for more information, you can contact our social worker, Katy Dorrell, at: kedorrell@bluevalleyk12.org.
PTA News
IVE Restaurant Night
Please make plans to join us for our next restaurant night. Tuesday, November 29th from 4:00 - 8:00 at Chick-Fil-A (135th & 69 Hwy). The earnings from these fundraiser nights go directly back to help support our IVE students and staff.
Yearbook Photos
We need pictures for our yearbook! Please help by submitting pictures to Indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com. Please only submit SCHOOL FUNCTION related pictures. Include the event, grade and teacher in the subject line if applicable.
As always, we appreciate your help!
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