T-Bird Times
February 3, 2023
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
Upcoming Events
Students need to stay in cars at arrival until an adult is present! 8:25
Chiefs Spirit Week
Sign Up for Winter Conferences
Conference time is right around the corner! Our conferences are being held:
Monday, February 13th from 4:00-8:00 pm - via Zoom only
Wednesday, February 15th from 4:00-8:00 pm - via Zoom or in-person
Thursday, February 16th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - via Zoom or in-person
Families are invited to sign up for a time to meet with our teachers during conference hours. Please use PTCFast if you would like to schedule a conference to discuss your child’s progress. The electronic sign-up window is open as of today, Wednesday, 2/1. The window will close on Sunday, 2/12. If you have questions or problems, please contact the school office at 239-6400.
Please enter the following web address into your browser window:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Indian_Valley_Elementary_1
Parents, please indicate under Special Request whether you want Zoom or in-person on 2/15 and 2/16. Teachers will send out a Zoom link a few days before conferences.
If you would like a conference with a specialist, please contact them directly to schedule an appointment.
Paige Ledom (art) - PNLedome@bluevalleyk12.org
Mikaela Hult (Spanish) - MHult@blueavalleyk12.org
Kathryn Meehan (music) - KMeehan@bluevalleyk12.org
Lew Rowe (PE) - LRowe@bluevalleyk12.org
Angela Guinn (library) - AGuinn@bluevalleyk12.org
We value your partnership in the education of your child and look forward to meeting during the week of February 13th!
Dan Gutman Author Visit
2-5 IVE Students will have the pleasure of a virtual author visit from best-selling children’s writer Dan Gutman on February 28th! Read the attached flyers to learn more about Dan and his books. Check out his website and social media links below. HUGE Thank you to the IVE PTA for funding this visit!
*Books will be available for online sales starting February 6.
--Web site: www.dangutman.com
--Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Gutman/60020139122?ref=ts)
--Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @dangutmanbooksValentine Orders
Incoming Kindergarten Information
We are so excited to start the process to welcome our Kindergarten families for the Fall of 2023. Children who reside in Blue Valley Schools and turn 5 years of age by August 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten that school year. If you live in the Indian Valley Elementary boundaries and will have an incoming Kindergarten student next fall, please click on this link to pre-register: https://forms.gle/Kx17imGx16Cdos3RA.
More information will be shared with you at the end of February including welcome videos, online registration instructions, and information about Kindergarten Round Up in April.
Please pass this link on to neighbors that might not have a student in our system and might not yet receive our weekly emails!
BV Special Education Advisory Council
5th Grade Families - Change of Date!
PTA News
IVE Yearbook
Time is running out to submit photos for the IVE 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. Photos will be accepted until February 6th, 2023!
Check out Dues in ParentVue
Speaking of yearbooks, if your child wants to receive an IVE Yearbook at the end of the year, please make sure you've paid the "Yearbook Fee" in ParentVue. There will NOT be an opportunity to purchase one at the end of the school year.
IVE Spirit Night
Our February Restaurant Night will be at Panera (King St. & Colllege St.) on Wednesday, February 22nd from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please see the flyer below for all the details.
Children of the Cultural Arts
The annual Children of the Cultural Arts Day is happening on Friday, March 24th. The committee works tirelessly to secure speakers and leaders for various workshops exploring many different cultures. This event also depends on our wonderful volunteers. The committee is seeking volunteers to help with check in and assisting workshop leaders as well as volunteers willing to present a workshop. Please see the link and email below to reach out to help this committee.
TO VOLUNTEER: SIGN UP HERE
TO PRESENT A WORKSHOP: Email Us at IVECulturalArtsDay@gmail.com
There is a $7 fee for this exciting event that can be paid in ParentVue. We appreciate all those who have paid and we encourage anyone who can, to do so. It goes a long way to help support this wonderful event.
IVE PTA Golf Classic
Mark your calendars! The IVE PTA Golf Classic is happening on Friday, April 21st! Please check out the flyer below to get all the details on this exciting event!! You can also click on THIS LINK to get signed up. Hope to see you there!
Not a golfer, but still want to be involved?? You can use THIS LINK (same one as above) and register as a SPONSOR! There are several sponsorship levels to choose from. Thank you for your support!
IVE Spring Fling (End of Year Party!!)
The IVE Spring Fling will be taking place on Friday, April 28th.
1. We need volunteers to help with the event planning. If you can help, please contact Beth Swarthout at (913) 522-0445 or email at bswarthout11@gmail.com.
2. We also need volunteers to help with the silent auction that will take place at the spring fling! If you are interested in helping or would like to donate an auction item, please contact Staci Blair at (913) 485-2980 or email at sblair2007@gmail.com.
Box Tops for Education
Did you know helping out your school is as easy as scanning your groceries? Everytime you buy an item with a "Box Tops for Education" label you can earn money for Indian Valley. Please click on the following link to get all the details Click Here to Get Started!
Make sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with all the PTA News.
https://www.facebook.com/IndianValleyPTA