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Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/IVE
Location: 11600 Knox Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913.239.6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVEThunderbirds/
Twitter: @IVEThunderbirds

In order to keep all students safe, we ask that you follow these safety rules:

• Do not drop off or pick up students on Knox Street or in high traffic areas
• Only allow students to cross Knox at the crosswalk with the guard

Indian Valley will be celebrating Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2nd. Mark your calendars to walk to school. There will be a celebration on the playground starting at 8:15am. Parents are invited to join. No dogs please!

We will have some music, snacks provided by PTA and a banner to sign. The event will end at 8:30 when students go to class.

Please follow the map below. And thanks to the IVE PTA and Watch Dog Dads for supporting this event!

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all our schools. We are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of situations. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.

• Down 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.

• National Bullying Prevention Month and Bullying Prevention Day (October 2nd) raise awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

• Filipino-American Month - celebrates the heritage and achievements of the second-largest Asian American population in the U.S.

• Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. The observance begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2, and continues through the evening of October 4. Some families will attend synagogue services, eat apples and honey for a sweet new year, and/or abstain from work, school, activities, and technology use.

• Yom Kippur - the Jewish day of Atonement (Forgiveness). The holiest day of the year starts at sundown on October 11. For some, families may fast for 24 hours, attend services at synagogue, and/or abstain from work, school, activities, and technology use.

Please take some time to read through the Family Handbook for Indian Valley Elementary. There's a lot of important information.

Here’s a Look at What’s Coming Up for October!

👟 Walk to School Day
Date: October 2nd
Time: 8:15 AM
Location: IVE Playground
Join us for a healthy start to your day with fun activities like banner signing and chalking the playground!

🥞 All Pro Dads Breakfast
Date: October 8th
Time: 7:45 AM
Location: IVE Cafeteria

📚 PTA Meeting
Date: October 8th
Time: 6-6:30 PM
Location: IVE Library
Come hear updates and share ideas! Your input makes a difference!

🍔 Spirit Night at Culver’s
Date: October 10th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Culver’s, 135th Street
Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting IVE! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the school.

🎃 Spooky School House & Trunk or Treat
Date: October 26th
Location: IVE Playground
Get ready for a spooky and fun-filled night! Stay tuned for a SignUpGenius link and more event details.

Walk-A-Thon Update: HUGE shoutout and thank you to everyone who participated in the Walkathon—we raised an incredible $13,293.21! 🙌

📸 Walkathon Photos for Yearbook
If you have photos from the Walkathon and would like them considered for the yearbook, please send them to indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com by the end of October.

As always, if you have any questions please reach out to your PTA! Bluevalleyive.pta@gmail.com