T-Bird Times

Where Community, Character and Learning Come Together

Website: https://district.bluevalleyk12.org/schools/elementary/ive/Pages/home.aspx
Location: 11600 Knox Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913 239 6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVEThunderbirds/
Twitter: @IVEThunderbirds

I have noticed that there are a lot of students outside the front doors unsupervised before school. This is unsafe. Please make sure students are not exiting cars or arriving to school before the doors open at 8:25!

Picture Day is coming on October 19th! Look for the flyer that was sent home on Thursday. It contains information for ordering pictures.

All students will be photographed even if pictures are not ordered. These are the pictures that appear in the yearbook.

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 first quarter will conclude on October 12th at 11:59pm. Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view first-quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on Tuesday, October 24th.

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.

Some October Celebrations and Observances

• Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month - celebrates those with Down syndrome and raises awareness of their abilities and accomplishments. The colors blue and yellow symbolize support for the Down syndrome community.
• Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month - raises awareness and encourages the sharing of resources to support students who experience learning disabilities and attention issues.
• Filipino-American Month - celebrates the heritage and achievements of the second-largest Asian American population in the U.S.
• World Blindness Awareness Month - educates and raises awareness of the realities of living without sight and advocates for what is needed to live equitably.
• International Day of the Girl - October 11. Adopted by the United Nations in 2011, this day promotes girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our October Spirit Night at Culver’s on Tuesday! It is always so fun to see all our IVE families.

Trunk or Treat: Our trunk or treat event is coming up on October 21st from 4-6pm. We still have plenty of ways to help! Click here to sign up!

Yearbook: Our yearbook committee needs your help! Do you have pictures from school events? Please share them with us at indianvalleyyearbook@gmail.com. Please include the event and teacher name/grade in the subject line.

Upcoming Events:

October 21 - Trunk or Treat and Spooky Schoolhouse!

November 13-17 - IVE Book Fair! Watch for volunteer sign ups to help with set up, working the sale, and break down.

Please find us on social media to stay up to date

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianValleyPTA

Instagram: @IVE.BV.PTA