The Egg Hunt has been canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions forecasted for Friday.
Bus 156 will run. A driver has been obtained. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Good morning! Chick-fil-A cookies will be ready for parent pick up this afternoon. If you are unable to make it today, cookies can be picked up tomorrow or they will be sent home with the student.
Correction- the PTO's Egg Hunt is $5 per child. It is not free as stated in the all call yesterday. Sorry for the confusion.
Bus 156 will not run this afternoon. Also, please make plans to bring your student(s) to school tomorrow morning. We have not received verification of the bus running its route. More information will be provided once we receive notification. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Bus 156 will not run tomorrow morning. There is a possibility that it may not run tomorrow afternoon. We want parents and guardians to have time to make arrangements for their students. An update regarding this bus will be sent out immediately upon further information. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you are interested in obtaining your bus license please reach out to Mr. Gibson as the high school.
Week 30 4/7-4/11
This is Goria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling to share some important announcements for this week.
Welcome back from break. We hope everyone is well rested and ready for the last seven weeks of school.
The Theater Arts Club will meet after school, Monday through Thursday until 5:00 p.m.
3rd and 4th graders will take their NC Check Ins. Reading on Wednesday and Math on Friday.
The PTO Egg Hunt will take place this Friday at 7:00 p.m. This event is free for families. We would greatly appreciate your donations of candy, stickers, or items for egg stuffing!
Attendance Matters: When numerous students are frequently absent, it hampers the instructional pace for their peers, who are left waiting as the teacher reviews material for those who missed class. This situation complicates the learning process for students and teaching for educators.
Have a wonderful evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Today, on National Librarian Day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. McConnell, our amazing school librarian at Iotla Valley Elementary. Her dedication to fostering a love of reading and her unwavering support for both students and staff make our school library a warm and welcoming place. Ms. McConnell’s enthusiasm, creativity, and tireless efforts inspire us all to explore new worlds through books. Thank you, Ms. McConnell, for all you do to enrich our lives and create a space where learning never stops!
IVEs PTO Egg Hunt
Bus 44 will not run on Friday afternoon (3/28). We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Come and enjoy Finding Nemo Kids presented by IVE on April 15th at 6:00 pm or April 16th at 9:00 am. Adult tickets are $4.00.
Ven a disfrutar de Buscando a Nemo Kids, presentado por IVE, el 15 de abril a las 18:00 o el 16 de abril a las 9:00. Las entradas para adultos cuestan $4.00.
Bus 156 will not run the rest of this week. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Bus 156 will not run this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your students at school. Sorry for the inconvenience. A message will be delivered later this afternoon concerning the rest of the week.
Week 29 3/24-3/28
This is Goria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling to share some important announcements for this week.
The Theater Arts Club will meet on Monday and Tuesday. Practice on Monday and Tuesday will end at the regularly scheduled time and will be dismissed before afternoon buses.
We will host a Special Olympics parade for our students competing this year on Tuesday. We encourage all of our students to wear their IVE t-shirts to show support for our Paw Pack.
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase yearbooks. They are $25.00. https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob The ID code is 15138025
Our Student Lighthouse Team is collecting donations of food and supplies for our local animal rescues. Students can bring various wet or dry dog and cat foods, toys, blankets, Lysol spray, disinfecting wipes, mop solutions, and trash bags. Our Paws for a Cause drive will continue until the 28th of March.
All Chick-fil-A Cookie Fundraiser money and order forms are due tomorrow, March 24th.
This Friday is Hat Day. Bring $1 to wear your hat during school.
A reminder that there will be no Pre-K classes this Friday.
Smincles are still available. 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
Spring Break starts next week. Students will return to school on April 7th.
Kindergarten registration will be held on Monday, April 21st. Please contact the school at 828-524-2938 to schedule the time that works best. Complete the online registration before April 21st. You can find this information on our school website or Facebook page.
Attendance Matters: Good attendance is crucial for school success, beginning in prekindergarten and continuing throughout elementary school. By middle and high school, poor attendance becomes a significant indicator of dropout risk. Cultivating attendance habits equips students for success in their careers and in life.
Have a wonderful evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Week 28 3/17 - 3/21
This is Goria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling to share some important announcements for this week.
Bus 21 will not run tomorrow. Our substitute is sick.
The Theater Arts Club will meet on Monday and Tuesday. Practice on Monday and Tuesday will end at the regularly scheduled time and will be dismissed before afternoon buses.
Spring Pictures are tomorrow.
The Book Fair starts tomorrow and will run until the 21st. Parents are welcome to come shop with their students on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:00 and Tuesday from 2:45 to 3:30.
Our Chick-fil-A Cookie Fundraiser starts tomorrow and will run through March 24. Information will be sent home with students tomorrow.
Kindergarten registration will be held on Monday, April 21st. Three time slots are available: 8:30, 10:00, and 1:00. Please contact the school at 828-524-2938 to schedule the time that works best. Please note that the online registration must be completed prior to April 21st. You can find this information on our school website or Facebook page.
Yearbooks are available for purchase until March 24th. They are $25.00. https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob The ID code is 15138025
Our Student Lighthouse Team is collecting donations for our local animal rescues. Food and supplies are needed.
The All-County Chorus Performance will take place at 6:00 PM this Friday at the First Baptist Church.
There will be no Pre-K school on March 28th.
Attendance Matters: We understand that sickness occurs. Please make sure your child is fever, diarrhea, and vomit free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Once a student has reached 10 absences with a parent's handwritten note, it is required that any further absences must come from a doctor to be excused. Please ensure absence notes are turned in within 3 days of the student's return to school.
We hope everyone has a great evening.
The FHS Ag Dept is celebrating 95 years this year with a celebration on Sunday, March 23rd.
Join us tonight for a math-filled evening of learning and games. Ben’s Backdraft BBQ will sell dinner at 5:30. Activities will begin at 6:00 and run until 7:00.
Update on Bus 21- the bus will not run in the mornings through next Tuesday. The bus will run in the afternoons. After next Tuesday, bus 21 will run on a normal schedule. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Book Fair starts next week! Teachers have signed up for a time slot, and will let you know when they will be visiting. Parents also have a few opportunities if they would like to shop with their students.
We will be open to Parents on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 7:30-8:00. We will also be open on Tuesday afternoon 2:45-3:00 for parents.
If you would like to set up an e-wallet for your child please visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/iotlavalleyelementaryschool2
