T-Bird Times
February 23, 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!
Support Blue Valley Education Foundation
BVEF loves supporting our schools and there are two fundraisers happening right now to do just that! Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities!
Battle of the Bands- Saturday, Feb. 24, 7-11 p.m.
Proceeds from this annual fundraiser support music and performing arts programs throughout the district, and YOU can be part of the fun! Don’t delay- event tickets have nearly sold out- and you won’t want to miss a chance to dance the night away at RC’s in Martin City for a great over-21 night out. Blue Valley Educational Foundation - Battle of the Bands 2024 (bidpal.net)
Can’t make it to the event itself? No worries! Just visit Blue Valley Educational Foundation - Battle of the Bands 2024 (bidpal.net) to bid on incredible auction packages and see what your school submitted! You can also vote by donation for your favorite adult school-affiliated band! Band names and school representations are as follows:
Young Medicine- Lakewood Elementary
Modern Thieves- Mission Trail Elementary, Leawood Middle, Blue Valley North
4-Track Mind- Blue River Elementary
Wednesdays at Herman’s- Cedar Hills Elementary, Prairie Star Middle, BV North, BV West, BV Northwest
This auction will close Saturday, February 24 at 9:30 p.m. and you do not have to be present to win!
Raffle for a Reason- Tickets only available until March 5
Want Taylor Swift concert tix? How about a trip to Disneyland or Washington DC?
BVEF is selling ONLY 300 raffle tickets at $100/ticket and the lucky winner has their choice of one of eight amazing packages! See them all at Welcome! (onecause.com)
Proceeds support our students and educators; winner drawn March 6 so don’t delay!
Chinese Immersion info meeting set for incoming kindergarten families
Are you interested in providing your child with an immersive educational experience that broadens horizons, enhances cognitive skills and teaches second language skills? Would you like to learn more about Blue Valley’s Chinese Immersion Program?
Prospective Chinese Immersion Family Information Session
🗓 Monday, Feb. 26, 2023, @ 5 p.m.
🖊 Register for the information session online
📍 Zoom link provided upon registration
📹 Watch a video that provides a glimpse into Chinese Immersion classrooms
Online applications for the program will open Feb. 26 with a lottery system determining participation in the program. For more information about the immersion program, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/immersion.
BVEF Innovative Educator
Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond to inspire, engage, and innovate in the classroom? Now is your chance to recognize their outstanding contributions! Nominations are officially open for BVEF’s annual Innovative Educator Award. This prestigious honor celebrates two classroom teachers (one elementary and one secondary) who creatively apply innovative teaching methods, foster critical thinking skills, and ignite a passion for learning in their students.
Each innovative educator will receive a $1,250 grant for their classroom. Applications are due March 1st. Click HERE to learn more and nominate a deserving educator. Thank you!
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 Morning
Thank you to everyone who came out to Kolaches and Coffee to support our IVE PTA! Our next Spirit Event will be at Culver's on March 5th.
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
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.
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