Indian Valley Elementary Center
October Newsletter from Mr. Portzline and Mrs. Michaels
Learning is under way!
5th Grade Outdoor School
Outdoor School is a learning opportunity our 5th grade students get to explore. The program is facilitated by Penn State counselors. Students stay a few days and nights at Shavers Creek and participate in a variety of learning experiences that focus around better understanding the Earth's natural systems and the relationships between human lifestyle choices, their affect upon the Earth’s natural systems leading to positive changes in values and behavior, as well as building personal confidence and positive self image. This experience is something that students remember for a long time.
Mobile Ag Lab for all!
Some classes got to experiment with soybeans to see how strong they were and got to take home their own soybean ChapStick while others learned how water gets inside of a plant. They made their own plant models to watch how the roots suck up water and distribute it to the rest of the plant. Many other activities took place as well.
The Mobile AgEd Science Labs are owned and operated by the PA Friends of Ag Foundation.
3rd Grade Field Trip
All 3rd graders in the district took toured a local family farm to learn about how important agriculture is to our community.
Students had the opportunity to got to go on a hayride, meet a lot of animals, and drink milkshakes with Mr. Varner, Mr. Maidens, & Mr. DeArment.
The Mifflin County Farm Bureau has been making this event happen for the past 15+ years. Thank you to Yoder Farm of Belleville for hosting our students!
Lost and Found
Mark your calendars
- Halloween parade: Friday, October 28th. The parade will begin at 1:15PM. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to stand anywhere INSIDE the track to watch as the students parade around the track.
- Report cards issued: November 9
- Conferences: November 9 from 4:30-7:30 and November 10 from 8:00-11:30. Teachers will reach out regarding scheduling your child's conference
- No school - November 11
Outdoor School
Contact us
Website: https://www.mcsdk12.org/ivis/
Location: 125 Kish Rd, Reedsville, PA 17084
Phone: (717) 667-2123