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

In order to keep all students safe, we ask that you follow these safety rules:

• Do not drop off or pick up students on Knox Street or in high traffic areas
• Only allow students to cross Knox at the crosswalk with the guard

Reminder: September 27 is a K-5 non-student attendance day for teacher collaboration time. During this time, elementary educators will be in their buildings and classrooms working on collaborating to plan for differentiating instruction for students and creating engaging activities.

This time is vital to ensuring the best possible preparation for our elementary students and supporting student learning outcomes.

School will be back in session on September 30.

Indian Valley will be celebrating Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2nd. Mark your calendars to walk to school. There will be a celebration on the playground starting at 8:15am. Parents are invited to join. No dogs please!

We will have some music, snacks provided by PTA and a banner to sign. The event will end at 8:30 when students go to class.

Please follow the map below. And thanks to the IVE PTA and Watch Dog Dads for supporting this event!

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all our schools. We are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of situations. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.

Some September Celebrations & Observances:

• National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 to October 15 celebrates the history, diverse cultures, and contributions of those with Hispanic and Latinx heritage.

• Hunger Action Month - dedicated to taking action to end hunger. The BV Food Pantry, located at Hilltop Conference Center, is available to all Blue Valley community members.

• Suicide Prevention Month - recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Raises awareness of mental health and resources available to discuss suicide prevention and seek help. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately or chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

• Labor Day - September 2 celebrates the achievements and contributions of workers to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

• Constitution Day - The United States commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Please take some time to read through the Family Handbook for Indian Valley Elementary. There's a lot of important information.

Walkathon
Don’t forget to get your last-minute donations turned in today! If you need more time, Monday is the latest we can accept them. A huge thank you to everyone who has already contributed—our community is amazing!

👟 Walk to School Day
Date: October 2nd
Time: 8:25 AM
Location: IVE Playground
Join us on the playground for a healthy start to your day! Activities include banner signing, chalking the playground, and more fun surprises.

🥞 All Pro Dads Breakfast
Date: October 8th
Time: 7:45 AM
Location: IVE Cafeteria

📚 PTA Meeting
Date: October 8th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: IVE Library
Join us for our next PTA meeting to hear updates and help plan upcoming events.

🎃 Spooky School House & Trunk or Treat
Date: October 26th
Location: IVE Playground
Mark your calendars for this exciting event! More details and a SignUpGenius link will be available soon—stay tuned to help make this a fantastic event for all!