T-Bird Times

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

This year, we are asking for 6 parent volunteers per class for class parties. These will be the only visitors allowed in for parties. No siblings are allowed at class parties.

We want the experience to be positive for all of our students, so limiting the number of parents in a room will help manage space and ensure that the focus stays on the students in the class.

There is a sign-up to volunteer for the Winter class party. Please note, priority for the next party will be given to families who have not yet volunteered.

Our staff gathered on December 6 for teacher-professional collaboration time. This time continues to allow our educators adequate plan and collaboration time that benefits our students in the long term. These plan and collaboration days have proven beneficial for our staff to ensure they can prepare for their students and lead them to greater academic success. I want to share some details about how our staff spent the day.

Our staff worked in vertical teams to align our writing process and expectations for informational writing across all grade levels. We continued to review our structured expectations and how to help students meet those expectations.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

This important message is for any family or staff that will travel out of the United States during school breaks. Click here to read the restrictions and recommendations for out of the country travel. Canvas, ClassLink, and email are not accessible out of the country unless you have a personal device with a VPN on it. We do not recommend BV Devices leave the country.

At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.

Important dates for families:

Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue.
• Select the student’s name
• In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card

Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish the next quarter’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

Some December Celebrations & Observances:

• International Day of People with Disabilities - December 3 - a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities, promote an understanding of disability issues, and mobilize support for the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

• Bodhi Day - December 8 - commemorates the day that the historical Buddha experienced enlightenment. Some Buddhist families will practice meditation, study the Dharma, chant Buddist texts (sutras), and share a traditional meal of tea and cake.

• Christmas - December 25 - a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Some Christian families will celebrate by attending church services and exchanging gifts.

• Hanukkah - evening of December 25 - evening of January 2 - an eight-day Jewish festival of lights. Some Jewish families will celebrate by lighting a Menorah and eating foods cooked in oil.

• Kwanzaa - December 26 - January 1 - a seven-day African-American holiday celebrating culture, family, and community. For some, celebrations may include song, dance, storytelling, and a large traditional meal.

❄️ Winter Parties
📅 Date: December 20th
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Classrooms
Sign-Up Genius links were sent out by the office if you’d like to volunteer. Please check your email for the exact signup sheet.

📚 Open PTA Meeting
📅 Date: January 7th
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: IVE Library
Come join us for our open PTA meeting! Share ideas, hear updates, and get involved in making a difference at IVE.

📸 Yearbook Photos Needed
We’re looking for photos from all prior events this year, such as the Halloween Parade, Spooky School House, Walkathon, Walk to School Days, Donuts with Grownups, Book Fair, and more! If you have any great pictures to share, please send them to indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com to be included in this year’s yearbook!

For more information about these events or anything else, feel free to email us at bluevalleyive.pta@gmail.com.