T-Bird Times
March 1, 2024
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
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!
Calendar Adjustment: Students In School on April 1
We wanted to remind you to mark your calendars as school will be in session on April 1st instead of the previously scheduled professional development day in order to meet the state attendance requirements. This adjustment was made in response to the Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Day. We understand that this change may impact your plans, and we apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. If your child will not be present on this day, please use our typical absence reporting protocols to report the absence.
Student Council Pop Tab Collection
IVE Student Council is excited to announce a pop tab collection to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City! RMHC is an organization that, among many other things, provides resources, a place to stay, and a warm meal to families of children who are in the hospital.
RMHC collects pop tabs and, by donating them to be recycled, receives money in return to continue supporting and funding the charity. You can check out the flyer for more information. We hope our IVE students enjoy collecting and bringing in pop tabs to support this wonderful organization!
School-Wide Book Read
It is time for the Indian Valley Elementary School-Wide Book Read!
We will be reading a book about whole body listenting, titled Listen, Learn, and Grow by McAlister Greiner Huynh, Elizabeth A. Sautter, and Kristen Wilson.
It’s true that when we listen, we often use each ear. But listening is more than receiving what we hear!
Listen, Learn, and Grow is a delightful rhyming story that explores the many ways kids can use their whole body as a listening tool. And here’s a hint: Listening looks different for everyone!
Readers will join Larry and his friend Lori in their classroom as they discover that listening is more than just “hearing” with their ears. It’s about using their eyes, ears, mouth, hands, feet, body, brain, and heart to help them remain regulated, focused, and engaged so they can be successful learners at school.
End of Quarter Information: Viewing Canvas Courses and Third 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 third quarter will conclude on March 7th at 11:59pm. Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view third quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on March 29th.
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 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.
Blue Valley Summer Explorations enrollment opens March 18
Is your child looking to do a little exploration this summer? What about breaking out of summer boredom? Is your child a poet and they don’t know it yet? Don’t miss out on Blue Valley’s Summer Explorations program, which features a variety of one-week, hands-on experiences that put fun at the forefront of learning. From Cardboard Constructions and Football Talk to Junior Chef Adventures, there is something for everyone. Enrollment opens 8 a.m. March 18 and closes 4 p.m. April 3. All summer programs will be held in person unless otherwise noted. Additional information about the Summer Explorations program, including a course catalog, can be found online atwww.bluevalleyk12.org/summerprograms.
Community Celebrations and Observances - to promote awareness and appreciation of our Blue Valley families.
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 - this day 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.
- Lunar New Year - February 10 - 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.
- Ash Wednesday - February 14 - a Christian holiday signifying the first day of the Lenten season, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading to Easter. Some families will attend religious services and receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead.
- Magha Puja Day - February 24 - 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.
Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.
PTA News
Spirit Night
Our March spirit night will be at Culver's (8600 W. 135th St OPKS 66223) on March 5th from 4pm-8pm. We hope you and your family can join us!
Indian Valley PTA Golf Classic
The Indian Valley PTA Golf Classic is BACK!!
We look forward to this year's tournament being another HUGE fundraiser for us. Get your teams signed up and come enjoy a great day of golf, drinks, and support for your Indian Valley PTA. All are welcome to participate!
Have a company looking to support your child's school? We have a great opportunity for that!
We look forward to getting out on the golf course to help support the school we all love.
Sign up below:
https://form.jotform.com/240385774953165
Cultural Arts
We still have many volunteer opportunities - If you would like to help, please email us at IVECulturalArtsDay@gmail.com.
Yearbook
Last chance to send in pictures for the yearbook! Please send school event pictures to indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com. Include the event name and Teacher/Class information in the subject line.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday March 5th - Culver's spirit event.
Friday March 22nd - Children of the Cultural Arts Day
Friday April 19th - IVE Golf Classic
Please find us on social media to stay up to date:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianValleyPTA
Instagram: ive.bv.pta