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Quick Links for Parents:

• Issaquah Valley School Website
• Pre-Arranged Absence Forms
• Pay Online
• Issaquah Valley PTA Website
• Issaquah Schools Foundation

Important Dates:

• March 22 – Fun Run

• • Grades K – 2: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
  • Grades 3 – 5: 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
• March 26 – 4^th Grade Music Program, MPR – 6:30 p.m.
• March 27 – Principal Coffee Chat, PBSES Conference – 9:15 a.m.
• April 2 – PTA Culture Fair, MPR – 6…

PTA eNews for Monday, March 11, 2019

Upcoming Events & Programs

• March 13 - Staff Appreciation Lunch, IVE Teachers Lounge
• March 14 - PTA General Meeting, IVE Library, 7:00pm
• March 22 - Fun Run Event, IVE Playground, 9:30-11:00am
• March 27 - Coffee Chat with Principal Pickard, Conference Room, 9:15am
• April 2 - IVE Multicultural Fair, IVE MPR, 6:00-8:00pm
• April 2 - ParentWiser: Hidden in Plain Sight, Skyline…

The Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) is fast approaching. I will spend the next few weeks spotlighting significant information about it in an effort to help our community understand the importance of this required test. Please join me for my Principal Coffee Chat on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:15 a.m. I will be talking more about the Smarter Balanced Assessment and answering parent questions. Please join me! 

Michelle…

Quick Links for Parents:

• Issaquah Valley School Website
• Pre-Arranged Absence Forms
• Pay Online
• Issaquah Valley PTA Website
• Issaquah Schools Foundation

Important Dates:

• March 8 – PTA Bingo Night, MPR – 6:30 p.m.
• March 12 – 5^th Grade Parent Night at IMS – 6:00 p.m.
• March 14 – PTA General Membership Meeting, Library - 7:00 p.m.
• March 26 – 4^th Grade Music Program, MPR – 6:30 p.m.
• March 27 – Principal Coffee Chat…

Quick Links for Parents:

• Issaquah Valley School Website
• Pre-Arranged Absence Forms
• Pay Online
• Issaquah Valley PTA Website
• Issaquah Schools Foundation

Important Dates:

• March 8 – PTA Bingo Night, MPR – 6:30 p.m.
• March 12 – 5^th Grade Parent Night at IMS – 6:00 p.m.
• March 14 – PTA General Membership Meeting, Library - 7:00 p.m.
• March 26 – 4^th Grade Music Program, MPR – 6:30 p.m.
• March 27 – Principal Coffee Chat…

PTA eNews for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Upcoming Events & Programs

• February 27 - Incoming Kinder Info Night, IVE MPR, 6:00-7:00pm
• February 28 - IVE Variety Show, MPR, 6:30pm Showtime
• February 28 - March 19 - Fun Run Fundraiser
• March 4 - ParentWiser Event: Hidden in Plain Sight, Maywood MS, 6:30pm
• March 5 - Math Adventure Parent Info Night, MPR, 7:00-8:00pm
• March 6 - ISF Dining for Kids at Ohana

Quick Links for Parents:

• Issaquah Valley School Website
• Pre-Arranged Absence Forms
• Pay Online
• Issaquah Valley PTA Website
• Issaquah Schools Foundation

Important Dates:

• February 18 – 22 – No School, Mid-Winter Break
• February 27 – Kindergarten Information Night, MPR 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• February 28 – PTA Variety Show, MPR 6:30 p.m.
• March 7 – 4^th Grade Music Program, MPR 6:30 p.m.

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Issaquah Valley is scheduled for a 2 hour late start on Friday, 2/15. School will start at 11:15.

• Buses are on snow routes before and after school 
• Supervision begins at 11:05. Please do not drop off students before that point
• 2nd bell/start of the day at 11:15 a.m. 
• Lunch will be served
• Dismissal time remains the same: 3:40 p.m.
  
  

Morning activities are cancelled, including Drum Club. After school…

My apologies, my excitement got in the way of district procedure. Understandably, we are not able to host a district event on a non-school day. I am so sorry for the inconvenience. I would encourage all families to get out and enjoy the Issaquah Public Library though and all that they have to offer! We miss our IVE families and hope to see you all soon!

Michelle Pickard
IVE Principal

My apologies, my excitement got in the way of district procedure. Understandably, we are not able to host a district event on a non-school day. I am so sorry for the inconvenience. I would encourage all families to get out and enjoy the Issaquah Public Library though and all that they have to offer! We miss our IVE families and hope to see you all soon!

Michelle Pickard
IVE Principal

I don't know about you, but I am tired of being stuck inside! Join us from 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. for Issaquah Valley Story Time at the Issaquah Public Library:

What better excuse to get out of the house?! This event is free and optional. Hope to see you there! 

Michelle Pickard
IVE Principal

All ISD Schools Closed - Due to continued snow removal efforts at schools and personnel unable to report to work due to unsafe driving conditions. 

ISD Crews worked through the night, but need more time to get our school parking lots, bus lanes, and sidewalks in condition to safely hold school. We will update later in the day regarding the progress of our efforts and ability to hold school on Friday.

All activities…

It looks like we are a 'go' for a 2 hour late start on Thursday, 2/14. School will start at 11:15.

• Buses are on snow routes before and after school 
• Supervision begins at 11:05. Please do not drop off students before that point
• 2nd bell/start of the day at 11:15 a.m. 
• Lunch will be served
• Dismissal time remains the same: 3:40 p.m.

Morning activities are cancelled, including Student Leadership Team. After…

I am hopeful that we will be back to school tomorrow! If we are, I am also hoping for outdoor recess. With a slush covered playground, we will need to make the decision just before each recess. In case we do get to play outside, I ask that you send your child in or with snow/slush clothing. You could send boots for them to change into for recess along with extra socks. Or they could come dressed for snow all day. It…

All ISD Schools will be closed, Wednesday, February 13 due to unsafe bus routes, power outages at a number of schools, inaccessible bus lanes, difficult to manage parking lots, and ongoing storm clean-up efforts. The south end and higher elevations in our District, in particular, are still impacted by snowfall and difficult road conditions.

All programs, before and after school-aged care, activities, and building use…

Quick Links for Parents:

• Issaquah Valley School Website
• Pre-Arranged Absence Forms
• Pay Online
• Issaquah Valley PTA Website
• Issaquah Schools Foundation

Important Dates:

• February 13 – Parent Coffee Chat – Topic: Dual Language Program, PBSES Conference Room 9:15 a.m.
• February 18 – 22 – No School, Mid-Winter Break
• February 27 – Kindergarten Information Night, MPR 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• February 28 – PTA Variety Show…

With temperatures in the forecast hovering around freezing in the morning hours and the mix of snow and rain, the District has determined the safest option is for the ISD to plan for a two-hour delay for Tuesday, February 12. They will continue to monitor the weather and if there is any change, they will update by 6:00 a.m.

If that holds true, then Issaquah Valley will begin school at 11:15.

• Supervision begins…

DATE CHANGE: Kindergarten Information Night will be held Wednesday, February 27th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the IVE Multi-Purpose Room.  Kindergarten registration is available online through March 8th.  Registration packets should be completed and submitted no later than March 8th.   Click HERE to register for Kindergarten online.

All ISD schools will be closed on Monday, February 11 due to freezing morning temperatures and more snow in the forecast for the afternoon. ECE/ECEAP Preschool, Before and After School Aged Care, and all activities are also cancelled.

All bus routes are running late at this point. Transportation is doing the best that they can, but traffic is bad in all areas. Please know that all routes are on their way.

Stay safe and warm!

Michelle Pickard
Principal 

In light of all the weather concerns for this week, I am going to cancel our world music drumming club rehearsal for tomorrow morning.  Stay safe and warm!  - Ms. Petry 

IVE Community,

ASAP after school classes have been cancelled this evening, February 7, due to limited transportation availability.  

All district activities Friday evening and through the weekend have been cancelled. The PTA Variety Show evening performance will be rescheduled to Thursday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Please see the ISD message below regarding a 2 hour early dismissal Friday, February 8. Issaquah Valley…

PTA eNews for Thursday, February 6, 2019

Upcoming Events & Progams

• February 8 - IVE Variety Show, IVE MPR, 6:30pm
• February 11 - WSPTA Focus Day, Olympia, 9:00am 
• February 12 - Kindergarten Information Night, IVE MPR, 6:00pm
• February 13 - Coffee Chat with Principal Pickard, Conference Room, 9:15am
• February 13 - Staff Appreciation Lunch, IVE Staff Lounge

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Issaquah Valley start time on Wednesday will be 10:15 a.m. Please do not drop off children prior to 10:00 a.m. as there is no adult supervision available. Dismissal will remain the same for a Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. 

Weather Watch: All ISD Schools on a One Hour Delay with Buses on Snow Routes Tuesday, February 6 - No Out of District Transportation

We will continue to monitor conditions in the morning and will update by…