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

Our Lost and Found is out of control! Please ask your child to check for lost items, or you can come in to check for any missing items.

Our staff gathered on April 11 for teacher-professional collaboration time. I want to share some details about how our staff spent the day.

We welcomed our incoming kindergarten students and families to IVE. It was great getting to know them and sharing with them how awesome IVE is! Teachers also collaborated to increase math discourse in classrooms as well as looking at social studies and science standards.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. These days are a significant benefit for our elementary staff that will, in turn, support our students’ academic success. Have a great weekend!

Elementary school registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open for current students. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information and pay fees. Completing registration confirms that your child will attend school in August and helps the district appropriately staff classrooms. Beginning in 2025-26, all 6th and 9th graders will be required to provide proof of residency (a current purchase contract, lease or utility bill, within the attendance area for your address) as part of the transition to a new level.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this important step. For more registration information, visitwww.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.

If you would like to submit information to be considered during class placement for next year, please click the form below.

Some April Celebrations & Observances:

• National Arab American Heritage Month -recognizes the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans to society, culture, and American history.

• Deaf History Month - celebrates the history, culture, and accomplishments of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

• Day of Silence - April 11 - a national, student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the silencing and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.

• Passover - evening of April 12-20 - a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Some families will observe the holiday with a special meal, called a Seder, eating foods of symbolic significance and reciting traditional prayers.

• Holy Week and Easter Sunday - April 13-20 - includes the Christian holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Some families will attend church services to commemorate the week leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

Hello. I am writing to share an exciting and heartfelt opportunity to make a profound difference in the life of my child, Lincoln. Lincoln is a 9 year old boy and has been dealing with a rare type of epilepsy called Lennox Gastaut Syndrome for years. It is a medication resistant form of epilepsy and after careful consideration and research, we believe that a service dog would provide the essential support and companionship needed to improve his daily life and overall well-being.

A service dog can offer Lincoln much-needed assistance by alerting us to seizures, retrieving medications, and bringing a phone to call 911. More importantly, a service dog can offer emotional support and help Lincoln develop confidence and regain his independence.

Our total cost for a trained service dog, including training, equipment, and medical care, is $20,000. Unfortunately, this cost is beyond our current means, especially as I am a single mom with no income other than my job, which I miss often due to Lincoln’s medical conditions. That’s why we are reaching out to you and our community for help.

Warm regards,

Lora & Lincoln Pearson

Every dollar counts, so please consider donating and sharing this message with others. Your kindness could make all the difference for Lincoln.

gofund.me/5f654240

Chick-Fil-A is hosting a fundraiser night for Lincoln on Thursday, May 15th! It's at the 97th and Quivira location.

Golf Tournament – April 18th
Join us for a great day on the course at Oak Country Golf Course in De Soto, KS! Spread the word to friends and family—we’d love to see you there!

• Entry Fee: $100 per player

• Check-in: 8:30 AM | Start Time: 9:00 AM

• Includes: Player gift bag, breakfast, lunch, and all beverages on the course

• Silent Auction: Featuring sports memorabilia

Spring Fling – April 25th, 6-8 PM
A schoolwide favorite event with auction items, games, food trucks, and more! Stay tuned for details!

Interested in Being a Part of the PTA?
Email us at bluevalleyive.pta@gmail.com to see if there is a position you might be interested in filling for the next school year. We’d love to have you!

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