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Class Placement Letters - OPTIONAL

The classroom placement process is complex and many factors impact the decision-making process. We strive to create and maintain classroom environments that are warm, structured, nurturing, caring, supportive, and challenging for every child. Our staff takes class placement very seriously. The task for each grade level team is to develop balanced classrooms based on the knowledge…

IVE PTA Auction:

It’s auction week!! We can’t wait for the Issaquah Valley Elementary School PTA Auction this Saturday, April 21 at 5:30pm. Visit https://ivepta.schoolauction.net/auction2018 today.

Our ONLINE AUCTION goes live this morning, April 16th, at 10am. This is your chance to purchase some amazing parties and teacher experiences! Even if you can’t make it to the auction, you can still purchase these fabulous…

Important Dates:

• April 9 – 13 – Spring Break, No School
• April 17 – Kindergarten 2018-19 Assessment
• April 18 – Sustainability Waste Free Wednesday
• April 21 – IVE PTA Auction, Embassy Suites Bellevue at 5:00 p.m.
• April 25 – 27 – PTA Spring Book Fair, Library
• April 25 – PTA Spring Book Fair Family Night, IVE Library at 6:00 p.m.
• May 4 – STEM/Engineering Night, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.

New Kindergarteners 2018 -2019
All…

PTA Enews Thursday, April 5th (coming to you early before Spring Break)

 Science Fair

Thank you to all who participated and volunteered at our Science Fair. It was a fantastic event! 

Please be certain to pick up all Science Fair items that were left at school. They are behind the curtain in the MPR. 

Thank you.

Lights, Camera, AUCTION!
https://ivepta.schoolauction.net/auction2018
 
The IVE PTA Auction is coming…

IVE PTA: Lights, Camera, AUCTION

https://ivepta.schoolauction.net/auction2018

The IVE PTA is coming up SOON! April 21 at Embassy Suites in Bellevue.

We know you're excited and can't wait to see all the great items our team has been gathering, well wait no longer! The online catalog is now available on our auction site. Be sure to check it out and start planning what you’ll be bidding on!

Did you JUST realize…

Important Dates:

• March 30 – Science Fair, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• April 9 – 13 – Spring Break, No School
• April 21 – IVE PTA Auction, Embassy Suites Bellevue at 5:00 p.m.
• April 23 – 27 – PTA Spring Book Fair, Library
• April 25 – PTA Spring Book Fair Family Night, IVE Library at 6:00 p.m.
• May 4 – STEM/Engineering Night, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
  
  

Class Placement Letters - OPTIONAL

The classroom placement process is complex…

Update for today:

We had an unexpected fire drill today (fire alarm was bumped), everyone is safe and accounted for!  The students did a fantastic job as always and it was nice to spend some time in the sunshine!

IVE Rocks!!

Exciting Science Fair news!

IVE PTA invites you to enjoy a night of science at our Science Fair this Friday, March 30th, from 7-8:30pm in the Multi Purpose Room.

Come see our IVE students’ original science experiments. We are pleased to welcome the Gibson Ek Robotics Team and the Northwest Earth and Space Science Consortium from the University of Washington to the IVE Science Fair! We have a great opportunity to learn…

PTA eNews for Monday, March 26, 2018

Math Adventure

Case Closed. A huge “Thank You” to everyone involved in making “A Cold, Creamy Crime” Math Adventure a huge success. From the Committee to the Coaches, Station Volunteers, Student Participants and IVE Staff – you did an outstanding job!! The event was a lot of fun and could not have happened without everyone doing their part. Police hats off to all of you!

 Important Dates:

• March 23 – Math Adventure, IVE at 6:00 p.m.
• March 28 – Coffee Chat: Topic – Class Placement, Welcome Room 9:10 a.m.
• March 29 – Cougar Chorus & World Music Drumming Club, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 30 – Science Fair, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
• April 9 – 13 – Spring Break, No School
• April 20 – STEM/Engineering Night, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
• April 21 – IVE PTA Auction, Embassy Suites Bellevue at 5:00 p…

Report Cards
Access to Elementary student report cards will be available through Family Access as of 5:00 PM on Monday, March 19, 2018.  We have discontinued the use of paper copies unless a specific request has been made.  Directions for accessing the report card via Family Access can be found on the Family Access section of the Issaquah School District Web site.  Please notice that when you click on the report card…

Important Dates:

• March 16 – PTA Bingo Night, IVE MPR: doors open at 6:30 p.m., starts at 7:00 p.m.
• March 22 – 4^th Grade Music Program, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 23 – Math Adventure, IVE at 6:00 p.m.
• March 29 – Cougar Chorus & World Music Drumming Club, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 30 – Science Fair, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
• April 9 – 13 – Spring Break, No School

News from the Office: To Ensure our Dismissal Process…

Important Dates - Correction:

• March 16 – PTA Bingo Night, IVE MPR: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7:00 p.m.

IVE Lobby Project - Link to Items/Talents Needed

Dear IVE Families and Surrounding Community Members,

We are embarking on an exciting new adventure here at IVE! We are looking at how we can beautify our school and make it more welcoming to families and community members. We are planning on…

Please see the attachment for information on needed materials and talents. 

PTA eNews for Monday, March 12, 2018 

ParentWiser - parent education in Issaquah schools - TONIGHT 

Can you spot the signs? Looks can be deceiving, especially if you don't know what to look for.  Come to our community-wide Hidden in Plain Sight exhibit and learn from local experts what teens are doing today, how they can hide at-risk behavior, and what to do if you suspect something. Events run 6:30-8:30pm on …

Important Dates:

• March 13 – Site Council, IVE Welcome Room at 5:45 p.m.
• March 13 – PTA General Membership Meeting, IVE Library at 7:00 p.m.
• March 16 – PTA Bingo Night, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
• March 22 – 4^th Grade Music Program, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 23 – Math Adventure, IVE at 6:00 p.m.
• March 29 – Spring Chorus, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 30 – Science Fair, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
  
  

School Safety
In the wake…

Dear IVE Families,

The devastating events in Florida have left the nation reeling and as we continue to grieve for the Parkland community, as a mother, I understand it is an especially challenging time for parents and we all have questions about how to keep our children safe.

I want to assure you that as guardians of your children, there is nothing more important to us than their safety and protection while they are…

 Important Dates:

• March 13 – Site Council, IVE Welcome Room at 5:45 p.m.
• March 13 – PTA General Membership Meeting, IVE Library at 7:00 p.m.
• March 16 – PTA Bingo Night, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
• March 22 – 4^th Grade Music Program, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 23 – Math Adventure, IVE at 6:00 p.m.

School Safety
In the wake of the recent school shooting, safety is on everyone’s mind. Our school and office staff work…

We had a false fire alarm today, evidently in PE, a giant fan was running and stirred up some dust which set off the fire alarm.  Everything is fine, everyone is fine and we all did a fantastic job of evacuating the building and lining up in our designated spots!!

Thank you for your continued support!

Michelle Pickard

IVE Family BINGO Night!
Bring your family and get ready to yell "BINGO”
Friday, March 16th in the Multi-Purpose Room
Doors open at 6:30pm.  Bingo from 7:00-9:00. 
Entrance fee is $5.00 per person (includes one BINGO card and a door prize ticket; BINGO card is good for the whole night)
Please register online at https://ivepta.ourschoolpages.com/Packet/Bingo%20Night/ProductsPacketPage/1

Additional BINGO cards…

Dear IVE Families,

The classroom placement process is complex and many factors impact the decision-making process. It would be wonderful if we knew in advance how many classes we could offer at each grade level and who would be teaching each of those classes. However, we are still awaiting staffing numbers for next year as the district sorts through the impact of enrollment, budgets, etc. Enrollment numbers are not…

Dear Issaquah School District families, staff, and community,

As Public School Educators we are deeply saddened by any acts of violence perpetrated on school campuses. The teachers and staff who have been victims of this violence feel very much like our colleagues; the students feel very much like our students. Our hearts go out to them.

The work of creating the safest possible environment on our…

 Important Dates:

• February 19 – 23 – Mid Winter Break, No School
• March 13 – Site Council, IVE Welcome Room at 5:45 p.m.
• March 13 – PTA General Membership Meeting, IVE Library at 7:00 p.m.
• March 16 – PTA Bingo Night, IVE MPR at 6:00 p.m.
• March 22 – 4^th Grade Music Program, IVE MPR at 6:30 p.m.
• March 23 – Math Adventure, IVE at 6:00 p.m.

Summer School Registration opens March 5th

Elementary Summer School will…

 Subject: Levy Update

Thank you Issaquah School District families and community members for voting in the February 2018 Special Election.  While the election is still too close to call, we are hopeful that all three renewal levies will pass.  We greatly appreciate your support as we continue to provide diverse school programs, technology improvements, staffing at all grade levels, and modernized transportation. 

February 12, 2018

Kindergarten Registration 2018-2019
Do you have a child that will be 5 on or before August 31, 2018 and you live within the Issaquah Valley attendance area?  If so, we invite you to join us for a parent only Kindergarten Information Night on Monday, February 12 at 6:00PM in the IVE Multi-Purpose Room. We will distribute registration packets, answer questions, offer building tours and review the registration…