T-Bird Times

Where Community, Character and Learning Come Together

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

I have noticed that there are a lot of students outside the front doors unsupervised before school. This is unsafe. Please make sure students are not exiting cars or arriving to school before the doors open at 8:25!

As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, October 13th. It's the end of the first quarter of school already. Teachers will be engaged in Professional Learning and preparing grades.

Some October Celebrations and Observances

• Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month - celebrates those with Down syndrome and raises awareness of their abilities and accomplishments. The colors blue and yellow symbolize support for the Down syndrome community.
• Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month - raises awareness and encourages the sharing of resources to support students who experience learning disabilities and attention issues.
• Filipino-American Month - celebrates the heritage and achievements of the second-largest Asian American population in the U.S.
• World Blindness Awareness Month - educates and raises awareness of the realities of living without sight and advocates for what is needed to live equitably.
• International Day of the Girl - October 11. Adopted by the United Nations in 2011, this day promotes girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

We had a great turnout for National Walk to School Day! Thank you to all our families who participated, the Overland Police Department, JCDHE and the Watch Dog Dads for making this such a great event!

Trunk or Treat: We are so excited for our annual IVE trunk or treat on October 21st from 4-6pm. Interested in participating? Click here to sign up!

Yearbook: Our yearbook committee needs your help! Do you have pictures from school events? Please share them with us at indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com. Please include the event and teacher name/grade in the subject line.

Upcoming Events:

October 21 - Trunk or Treat and Spooky Schoolhouse!

November 13-17 - IVE Book Fair! Watch for volunteer sign ups to help with set up, working the sale, and break down.

Please find us on social media to stay up to date

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianValleyPTA

Instagram: @IVE.BV.PTA