Week 26 3/3-3/7
This is Goria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling to share some important announcements for this week.
This week is Read Across America week. Each day has a designated theme for students to dress up to show their excitement for reading. Monday - sports-themed shirt; Tuesday - bold, bright colors; Wednesday - detective, green, brown, or camo; Thursday - favorite book character.
This week is National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) that celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day.
The Theater Arts Club will meet on Monday and Tuesday. Monday practice will end at the regularly scheduled time. On Tuesday, practice will end at 5:00 pm.
Friday is a teacher workday. There is no school for students.
Our PTO is holding a yard sale at Iotla on March 8th from 8:00-3:00.
Spring individual and class pictures will be held on March 17th.
Attendance Information: Who Can Read on Grade Level After 3rd Grade? 64% of kids with good attendance in K and 1st grade (missing 9 or fewer days both years). 43% of kids with at-risk attendance (missed more than 9 days both years). 17% of kids chronically absent in K and 1st (missed 18 or more days both years).
We hope everyone has a great evening, and we will see you tomorrow.
This week, students wrapped up their bowling unit in PE with a glow bowling party. The gym was transformed into a glowing bowling alley, and students had a blast enjoying this unique black light experience.
Our kindergarten and PreK students presented Down on the Farm tonight. It was an awesome program. A huge thanks to Mrs. Parham and all the teachers that made this happen. We love to see our students shine!
This is a reminder that tomorrow, February 26th is a half day for students. Car riders will dismiss at 11:15 am. Have a great evening.
Week 25: 2/24-2/28
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 at 2:50 p.m. There are no later practices this week.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Down on the Farm Program will be held on Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday is a half day for students.
Thursday, students will participate in Glow Bowling during their PE time. Students can dress in neon or white for a black light experience.
Friday is Hat Day. Students can wear a hat for $1.00. Students can always show their school spirit by wearing an IVE T-shirt.
Looking ahead
March 3rd - 7th is Read Across America week. Each day has a designated theme for students to dress up to show their excitement for reading. Monday - sports-themed shirt; Tuesday - bold, bright colors; Wednesday - detective, green, brown, or camo; Thursday - favorite book character.
Spring Pictures will be held on March 17th. This will include individual and class pictures.
Smincels are still avaliable for purchase. $2/1 or $5/3.
Attendance Information: 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, and we will see you tomorrow.
Have students wear neon or white for our unique PE activity on Thursday, Glow Bowling.
Haga que los estudiantes vistan neón o blanco para nuestra actividad única de educación física el jueves, Glow Bowling.
Summer Edventure is filling up fast! Applications are available in the front office if you would like to register your child.
ATTENTION: We are giving away an Epic Treasure Chest tomorrow full of awesome prizes! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Don't miss this epic opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here: (RegistrationLink)
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun
ATENCIÓN: ¡Mañana regalaremos un Cofre del Tesoro Épico lleno de premios increíbles! ¡Actúa ahora! Simplemente invita a 10+ amigos y familiares ESTA NOCHE para apoyar nuestro Book Blast y tu estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de ganar. ¡No te pierdas esta valiosa oportunidad! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate aquí: (RegistrationLink).
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit (RegistrationLink) and unlock the treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first (# First Prize Earners) to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event.
#bookblastadventures #booksarefun
¡Comienza la Book Blast hoy! Dedica 7 minutos esta noche a completar el Mapa del Tesoro para ganar increíbles recompensas, participar en sorteos de premios y comenzar a construir tu biblioteca en casa. ¡Invita a 10+ amigos y familiares para obtener tus recompensas y la oportunidad de ganar uno de los cuatro Cofres del Tesoro o un Cofre del Tesoro Épico! Visita (RegistrationLink) ¡y desbloquea tu tesoro!
Los primeros (First Prize Earners) en registrarse y 10+ amigos y familiares recibirán las recompensas al día siguiente. Cualquier estudiante que califique después recibirá igualmente las recompensas después del evento.
Do you know or have a child who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2025?
The 2025-2026 NC Pre-K Applications are now open at rapc.org/ncprek.
Want to know more? Here are some highlights of NC Pre-K:
Benefits of NC Pre-K
All Region A NC Pre-K sites are 4 or 5 star-rated
Children learn through developmentally appropriate curriculum
NC Pre-K provides high-quality education to enhance school readiness
Eligibility for NC Pre-K
Eligible for or participating in Medicaid, WIC, or other assistance programs
Age Requirements: Children four years old on or before August 31, 2025
Other criteria include Family income, homelessness, military families, limited English proficiency, developmental, educational needs, or chronic health conditions
Learn more about NC Pre-K.
Barbara Jefferys, NC Pre-K Coordinator
ncprek@rapc.org | 828-586-0661 | rapc.org/ncprek
Week 23 2/17-2/21
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 at 2:50 p.m. There are no later practices this week.
Our book blast starts on Monday. Students will bring home a treasure map with instructions on how to sign up. This requires no purchase to participate. Your student(s) are eligible for prizes and rewards solely based on participation through signing up and sending invites to other family members and friends.
Data Day will be held this Friday.
8:15 Third Grade Data
9:00 Kindergarten Data - cafeteria
11:00 Fourth Grade Data
1:30 Second Grade Data
2:00 First Grade Data
Wednesday, February 26th, will be a half-day for students, a change from the original calendar.
Attendance information: We can all make a difference by helping students and families feel engaged in learning and their schools, setting the expectation that school attendance is essential, and collaborating to identify and assist families in overcoming obstacles to attending school.
We hope everyone has a great evening, and we will see you tomorrow.
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week, and we will set off searching for treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books.
¡Atención, aventureros! Nuestro evento Book Blast comienza la próxima semana, donde partiremos en busca de tesoros para construir las bibliotecas de nuestros estudiantes. Sigue los pasos en el Mapa del Tesoro que llegará a casa la próxima semana para embarcarte en una épica búsqueda y ganar emocionantes recompensas y libros.
School Closed: Feb. 14th - Optional Teacher Workday
Week 22 2/10 - 2/14
This is Goria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling to share some important announcements for this week.
Theater Club on Tuesday the 11th will be rehearsing until 5 pm.
The Theater Arts Club will meet on Monday and Tuesday at 2:50 p.m. On Tuesday, the 11th, they will be rehearsing until 5 p.m. Students must be picked up at school on Tuesday evening.
This is Love the Bus week. If your child rides the bus, please take a moment to thank your child's bus driver. Our bus drivers do an amazing job keeping our students staff to and from school.
This Thursday is School Resource Office Appreciation Day.
Our PTO will hold its Valentine's Family Dance on Thursday, February 13th, from 6:00 to 7:30. Entrance is free. Snacks and Drinks will be available for purchase for $2 each, and carnations will be available for $3 each.
This is a reminder that Friday is a teacher workday. There is no school for students.
Wednesday, February 26th, will be a half-day for students, a change from the original calendar.
Happy 100th Day of School!
It is time for us to start preparing for kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year! If you have, or know of a child in the Iotla Valley district that will turn 5 years old on or before 8/31/25 please fill out the form at the link below. If you are unsure what district you are in, please call and we will get you pointed in the right direction.
We are excited to start planning for the new school year!
https://forms.gle/Z8dxzbHgpJcNJXth8
February Breakfast and Lunch Menus: English and Spanish
Week 21 2/3- 2/7
This is Goria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling to share some important announcements for this week.
We would like to thank everyone for their participation in making our Kids Heart Challenge a success. Ms. Bell and Mr. Duvall got to kiss the duck, and our school raised $4,539.64 for the American Heart Association. Our PE department received $500 for gym equipment, and 17 teachers will receive $25 gift cards. Because we reached our goals, IVE has been entered into a PE department makeover.
Yearbooks are $25 and are available to purchase until March 28th.
The Theater Arts Club will meet on Monday and Tuesday at 2:50. Students will be dismissed before bus dismissal.
The 3rd and 4th Grade will be taking their NC Check-Ins on Monday and Wednesday.
3rd and 4th Grades will receive progress reports on Friday.
Our PTO will hold its Valentine's Family Dance on Thursday, February 13th, from 6:00 to 7:30. Entrance is free. Snacks and Drinks will be available for purchase for $2 each, and carnations will be available for $3 each.
On Friday, February 14th, there will be no school for students. This is a teacher workday.
February 26th is a half day for students. This is a change from the original calendar.
We are working together to maintain a healthy and safe environment for everyone. Please keep your child(ren) home if they are feeling unwell or have had a fever (100.4 or higher), vomiting, and/or diarrhea in the last 24 hours. Students can return to school when they have been fever-free and/or vomiting/diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us prioritize the health of our students and staff.
We hope everyone has a great evening, and we will see you tomorrow.
The Kids Heart Challenge is officially underway, and we invite you to join us in shaping the next generation of lifesavers while continuing the fight against heart disease and stroke!
Here is how you can participate and make a difference.
Join the FUN! Help our classroom earn Amazon Gift Cards by participating in the Kids Heart Challenge.
Download the AHA Schools APP for Apple or Android or use the link http://www2.heart.org/goto/IotlaValleyElementarySchool
Spread the Word: Text or Email 10 friends and family, asking for their support in making donations.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T.
If at least 50% of my students sign up and three students complete the mission, we’ll earn two Amazon gift cards for classroom needs! We are anxious to see which class has the most students signed up and completing Finn’s Mission.
Bus 21 will not run on Thursday and Friday morning. There will be a driver for the afternoons. We are sorry for the inconvenience.