T-Bird Times
April 5, 2024
Indian Valley Elementary
Indian Valley Website
Location: 11600 Knox Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913 239 6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVEThunderbirds/
Twitter: @IVEThunderbirds
Upcoming Events
As a reminder, any visitor (parents included) must show a government-issued photo id to enter the school. Thank you for having yours ready each time you come to school!
Solar Eclipse - April 8
On April 8, a solar eclipse will cross a portion of the United States. What a great opportunity for our school community to experience a rare scientific phenomenon! We plan to incorporate this unique learning experience into our afternoon on April 8th. We have ordered safe viewing glasses for our staff and students to utilize. If you prefer your child NOT to participate in the solar eclipse viewing, please email your child's classroom teacher, and there will be an option for your child to have an excused absence on this afternoon or a supervised, alternative activity that will be provided at school during the viewing.
This event is for students ONLY. No parent visitors during this time.
Last day announced for 2023-24 school year
As we begin the fourth quarter, the district has determined the last day of school for students for 2023-24. Assuming no unforeseen circumstances cause us to cancel school, staff and families can plan on May 24 as the last day for students in grades K-11. Students in the early childhood programs will have their last day on May 23.
High school finals will occur May 22–24, with building principals communicating the specific schedules to their school families and students at a later date. For more information or to subscribe to the district calendar, visitwww.bluevalleyk12.org/calendar.
Elementary plan/collaboration time update
Thank you to all the families who took the time to provide feedback on elementary plan and collaboration time. Your input is invaluable as the district strives to support student learning outcomes through enhanced teacher plan and collaboration time.
As the district plans for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, we remain steadfast in this commitment. Our focus is on fostering professional collaboration among our dedicated teaching staff and ensuring they have the time and resources needed to excel in their roles. Any modifications to the 2024-25 school calendar that are approved by the Board of Education will be shared with families before the start of the school year.
Student Council Pop Tab Collection
IVE Student Council is excited to announce a pop tab collection to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City! RMHC is an organization that, among many other things, provides resources, a place to stay, and a warm meal to families of children who are in the hospital.
RMHC collects pop tabs and, by donating them to be recycled, receives money in return to continue supporting and funding the charity. You can check out the flyer for more information. We hope our IVE students enjoy collecting and bringing in pop tabs to support this wonderful organization!
Sticker Contest
The Johnson County Election Office is running a contest for K-8 students to design a sticker to be distributed to youth at advance voting and Election Day polling sites. The submission deadline is May 3. Contest rules and required forms are included in this Sticker Contest Packet as well as at this link.
Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.
PTA News
Spirit Night
Mark your calendars - our April Spirit Night will be at Fajita Pete's on April 11th! Please try to preorder before the 11th so that Fajita Pete’s can know how many orders to expect. FPs offers family meals which are a great value!: Fajitas for 4, La Familia, Small Familia, The Trio.
How to Order!
1. Place your order now, and pick up Thursday April 11th (pre order will help the restaurant keep up with demand)
2. Order online at www.fajitapetes.com or using the Fajita Pete's app, or call the store 913.361.7700
3. Include "IVES" in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS box of the order form online
4. Order Fajitas for Four, or a fajita family pack, or any catering order. Fajita Pete's will donate 20% of proceeds back to the IVE PTA!
Indian Valley PTA Golf Classic
The Indian Valley PTA Golf Classic is quickly approaching!
We look forward to this year's tournament being another HUGE fundraiser for us. Get your teams signed up and come enjoy a great day of golf, drinks, and support for your Indian Valley PTA. All are welcome to participate!
Have a company looking to support your child's school? We have a great opportunity for that!
We look forward to getting out on the golf course to help support the school we all love.
Sign up below:
https://form.jotform.com/240385774953165
IVE Spring Social
Join us for our annual Spring Social on April 26th from 6p-8p on the IVE playground (in case of rain, we will be moved inside).
This is a free family evening with music, games, face painters, airbrush tattoo artist, & a balloon animal artist. There will be food trucks with food available for purchase as well.
Our raffle and silent auction will have lots of great items to bid on.
Watch our facebook and instagram pages for updates with items that will be available!
Raffle tickets are $1 each - Cash, Venmo & Square all accepted. Bidding ends at 7:30p. You must be present to win.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday April 11th - Spirit Night at Fajita Pete's
Friday April 19th - IVE Golf Classic
Friday April 26th - IVE Spring Social - 6p-8p
Please find us on social media to stay up to date:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianValleyPTA
Instagram: ive.bv.pta