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

With the holidays around the corner, we know personal electronic devices, like cell phones, may be on some wish lists. As a reminder, Blue Valley elementary schools are committed to keeping classrooms focused and distraction-free during the school day.

If students bring devices to school, they must remain silenced and stowed away in backpacks at all times. If your child needs to contact you, they can use a classroom or main office phone, and we ask families to call the main office if they need to reach their child.

Thank you for helping us create a positive, distraction-free environment where students can thrive.

As we get ready to launch another semester we appreciate your partnership. As you know, our staff has been hard at work this year implementing structured expectations for our school community along with how we teach and reinforce them in all settings. You may have seen our visuals or graphics during first semester. Click here to read a few points about why these are important to our school.

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 January Celebrations & Observances:

• National Poverty in America Awareness Month - raises awareness about the struggles millions of Americans face living in poverty. It encourages learning about the causes of poverty, supporting those in need, and working to create solutions that promote economic equality and opportunity.

• World Braille Day - January 4 - a day to raise awareness and attention to accessibility for those with visual impairments and celebrate Braille's invention. This tactile writing system was invented in the 1800s by Louis Braille.

• Lohri - January 13 - celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus, the festival marks the end of the winter solstice and harvesting of winter crops. Some families will sing and dance around a bonfire, exchange gifts with friends and family, and tell tales of bravery.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20 - a day that honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Some families will participate in a day of service to their communities.

• Lunar New Year - January 29 - celebrated by families of Chinese and other Asian heritages, some people celebrate with religious ceremonies honoring ancestors, giving and receiving red envelopes containing small amounts of money, lighting colorful lanterns, and eating traditional foods such as dumplings and sticky rice balls that symbolize family unity.

📚 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.

📸 Last Chance for Yearbook Photos
LAST CHANCE!! 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!

🎉 Thank You for Coming to the Winter Parties!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Winter Parties today! It was wonderful seeing all the smiling faces and festive fun in the classrooms.From all of us on the PTA, we wish you and your families a very Happy Holidays! Enjoy the break, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the new year! 🎄✨🎉

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