Indian Valley Elementary
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
Classroom Parties
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 Valentine class party. Please note, priority for the next party will be given to families who have not yet volunteered.
If you are signed up as a party volunteer, you will need to show your photo id and can enter at 2:45.
The Major Saver fundraiser is LIVE and off to a great start! Please help your student raise funds for our school and the Blue Valley Educational Foundation by sharing their digital fundraiser link with friends and family. Remember, Major Saver cards are DIGITAL this year! Cards sell for $20, and deals will be with you all the time on your phone!
Your student’s digital link makes it easy for friends and family—near or far—to support schools. Out-of-town relatives? No problem! They can contribute a flat donation directly through your student’s fundraising link.
Every card purchased or donation made helps fund programs that make a big difference for our students. Thank you to all the local businesses and families helping make this a successful fundraiser. If you haven’t joined our schools’ fundraising page, please do so!
Please Click Your School Link To Get Started: https://msvr.co/BVIndianValley
We are so excited to start the process to welcome our Kindergarten families for the Fall of 2025. 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 the link below to pre-register.
More information will be shared with you at the end of February including welcome videos, online registration instructions, and information about Kindergarten Kick-Off (formerly known as Kindergarten Round Up) in April.
Please pass this message/link on to neighbors that might not have a student in our system and might not yet receive our weekly emails!
Some February Celebrations & Observances:
Black History Month - created to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritages of African Americans. Black History Month highlights the triumphs and adversities that have helped shape the United States.
World Hijab Day - February 1 - recognizes the millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab. Inviting women of all identities to wear the hijab for one day, it promotes understanding of other cultures and personal freedoms of religious expression.
Magha Puja Day - February 12 - an important Buddhist festival celebrating the gathering between Buddha and his first disciples. Some families will attend temple, meditate, listen to teachings, perform giving alms, and hold candlelight processions.
The Lantern Festival - February 12 - the last night of Lunar New Year celebrations. Occurring on the first full moon of the lunar year, it serves as a symbol of unity and completeness. Some families will light colorful lanterns - some with riddles written on them, dance, and eat sweet rice balls or dumplings in soup.
Maha Shivaratri - February 26 - a solemn Hindu festival that marks the “overcoming of darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. Some families will celebrate by chanting prayers to the god Shiva, fasting, and meditating on virtues of honesty, charity, and forgiveness.
