T-Bird Times
December 15, 2023
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
8:25 Doors Open
8:40 School Start
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!
Bike Helmets
Johnson County Health Department donated bike helmets to our school since our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders participated in the BikeKC program. We have a variety of sizes. If your child is in need of a bike helmet, please contact Ms. Venable or the front office to receive a free one. There is a limited number, so first come, first served.
Save the Date! January 25th
Screen Sanity equips parents to be mentors and guides so kids grow up happy and healthy in an increasingly digital world. We offer a variety of tips, tools and trainings, all designed to help families maximize the benefits of technology while minimizing the harmful side effects. Join us in creating a world where kids are captivated by life, not screens.
We are offering a Parent Only Night on January 25th from 6:00-8:00 pm. IVE's counselor and school social worker will facilitate this session. More details to come!
Winter Break Reading Opportunity
Capstone Learning is providing a FREE trial to our read-aloud enabled, unlimited user eBooks from December 15th, 2023 to January 15th, 2024 for your school's Winter Break.
Log in by going to www.pebblego.com and click on the "Sign In" button on the top right.
- Username: winter1 Password: break
Or use this link: https://shell.pebblego.com/?sqs=SQSyZMED3zHA7VwKeLAO4qhCg==&product=EBOOKS
From the Social Worker
As winter break approaches, we want to make sure all our IVE families have warm places to stay, food to eat, and their basic needs met. Please call 211 for community resources. 211 can help with finding food, paying bills, and locating other resources near you as needed.
Holiday time can be stressful for many different reasons. Your mental health matters. You are important.
Mental Health Support
Johnson County Mental Health Center
After hours Emergency number: 913-268-0156
Olathe: 913-715-7700
Mission: 913-831-2550
Shawnee:913-826-4100
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 988
Text: KS to 741741
New assessment tool replaces longtime MAP tests
A new assessment taking the place of MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing has made evaluating data easier for teachers and decreased testing time for students, allowing for more focused instruction time.
The district’s goal for the school year is to have 84% of students who take the assessment score in the low-risk or college-ready category — or the 40th percentile.
To learn more about Fastbridge, read this Learning Connection story
End of Quarter Information - Viewing Canvas Courses and Second Quarter Grades
At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app and website. Courses for this year’s second quarter will conclude on December 19th.
Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view second-quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on January 12th.
How do I view my child’s report card?
- Log in on ParentVue
- Select your elementary student’s name
- In the left navigation bar, choose REPORT CARD
If you have questions about Standards Based Grading as you view your child’s report card, please review the information found on the Elementary Report Card resource page.
Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish their 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.
Community Celebrations and Observances - to promote awareness and appreciation of our Blue Valley families.
Some December Celebrations & Observances:
Universal Human Rights Month - people all across the globe are encouraged to come together and stand up for equality, justice, and the dignity of all humans.
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.
Hanukkah - evening of December 7 - evening of December 15 - an eight-day Jewish festival of lights. Some Jewish families will celebrate by lighting a Menorah and eating foods cooked in oil.
Christmas - December 25- a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Some Christian families will celebrate by attending church services and exchanging gifts.
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.
PTA News
Yearbook:
Please help our yearbook committee by sharing your school event photos! Email us at indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com. Please include the event name and Teacher/Class information in the subject line.
December Spirit Night
December 18 & 19 - Join us for our December spirit night at Minsky’s Pizza!
This is a TWO DAY event! Dine in, carry out, or order delivery. Mention IVE and Minsky's will donate 20% of your food purchase back to IVE.
If ordering online, use code "SODIVE"
Cultural Arts:
We are fast approaching our annual Children of the Cultural Arts Day at IVE! For an exciting afternoon your student will be transported to different countries and regions across the globe through hands-on cultural, musical and artistic workshops showcasing diverse cultures and traditions. We believe that exposing our students to the arts is not only enriching, but also helps to foster creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking skills. We have many volunteer opportunities - please email IVECulturalArtsDay@gmail.com if you would like to help!
Upcoming Events:
Spirit Night:
December 18 & 19 - December Spirit Night at Minsky's Pizza
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