T-Bird Times
January 27, 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
Join us for Family Engagement Night!
On February 2nd from 6:00-7:30, we will have our annual Title I Family Engagement Night.
We have the pleasure of listening to our amazing IVE 5th Grade Strings students to kick off our evening! We will briefly discuss Structured Literacy and Math and possible ways parents can support student learning. We will have some fun Reading and Math activities for students and parents to work through together. We will provide a light dinner and drinks.
Please RSVP to Cheryl Rooney at 913-239-6400 or cmrooney@bluevalleyk12.org by Friday, January 27th , so that we can have a headcount for dinner.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Valentine's Donations
If you would like to donate items for decorating, please send them in by January 31st! Some items to consider:
- chenille sticks (pipe cleaners)
- pom poms
- stickers
- sequins
- gems
Valentine's Day Order Form
The students in the LIFT program will be making and selling Valentine’s! You may purchase a classroom set (which includes identical gift bag for each student in your child's class) for $15.00. We will prepare the Valentines that will include a gift tag and gift bag including a Valentine’s pencil, sticker, and/or toy and a nut-safer candy such as Starbursts, fruit snacks, sweet tarts, etc. This has been a huge hit in the past and we look forward to your help in making this another success! The funds made go towards necessary items to help our students succeed.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 1st
Please click on flyer below to print.
Save the Date - Conferences are coming!
Monday, February 13th - 4:00-8:00pm (via Zoom)
Wednesday, February 15th - 4:00-8:00pm (via Zoom or in-person)
Thursday, February 16th - 8:00am-3:00pm (via Zoom or in-person)
An email with sign-up information will be sent on February 1st.
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
A big THANK YOU goes out to all who joined us for Family Game Night. We had a GREAT turnout!! Your support of the PTA enables us to host fun events like this.
Make sure to show your school spirit TOMORROW with ALL SCHOOL RED FRIDAY!
IVE Spirit Night
Please make plans to join TONIGHT for Spirit Night at Urban Air OP (14401 Metcalf) from 4:00-8:00. 20% of proceeds will be donated back to IVE. Make sure you mention IVE when you purchase tickets. Please see the flyer below!
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
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
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!
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