Week 27 (March 23 - 27)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
This Wednesday, our 1st and 2nd-grade families are invited to our Easter/Spring lunch. Please reach out to your student's teacher or cafeteria manager for more information.
This Friday is Hat Day. Students can wear their hats for $1. These funds will support our end-of-school-year field day.
Our PTO is hosting a Yard Sale/Craft Show on Saturday, April 18th. Please see our social media post and website for more information.
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
This Wednesday, our 1st and 2nd-grade families are invited to our Easter/Spring lunch. Please reach out to your student's teacher or cafeteria manager for more information.
This Friday is Hat Day. Students can wear their hats for $1. These funds will support our end-of-school-year field day.
Our PTO is hosting a Yard Sale/Craft Show on Saturday, April 18th. Please see our social media post and website for more information.




We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening. Please make sure you bring a flashlight and a container to put your eggs in.

The last day to purchase a yearbook is April 5th. We won't have any extras available to sell at the end of the year. The online link and yearbook ID are below.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
yearbook ID: 15138026


🌙🐰 Get Ready for a Nighttime Adventure! 🐣✨
IVE PTO invites you to our Flashlight Egg Hunt! 🔦🥚
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
💲 $5 per child
Bring your flashlight and join us for an exciting after-dark egg hunt your kids won’t forget! 🌟
🎁 We’re also accepting candy & toy donations—please send them in by Thursday, March 18.
🌧️ Rain date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening—see you there! 🎉
IVE PTO invites you to our Flashlight Egg Hunt! 🔦🥚
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
💲 $5 per child
Bring your flashlight and join us for an exciting after-dark egg hunt your kids won’t forget! 🌟
🎁 We’re also accepting candy & toy donations—please send them in by Thursday, March 18.
🌧️ Rain date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening—see you there! 🎉

Our Iotla Valley Elementary 4th graders had an unforgettable day exploring the wonders of the North Carolina Zoo! 🐘🦒
Students had the opportunity to connect their classroom learning to real-world experiences while discovering wildlife from around the globe. A big thank you to our amazing staff who chaperoned and helped make the trip safe, fun, and meaningful for everyone! ❤️
We are especially grateful to Ms. McConnell for applying for the DNCR’s Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fun grant—because of this opportunity, every student was able to attend at no cost! 👏
#IotlaValley #FieldTripFun #LearningHappensHere #NCZoo #Grateful #HandsOnLearning
Students had the opportunity to connect their classroom learning to real-world experiences while discovering wildlife from around the globe. A big thank you to our amazing staff who chaperoned and helped make the trip safe, fun, and meaningful for everyone! ❤️
We are especially grateful to Ms. McConnell for applying for the DNCR’s Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fun grant—because of this opportunity, every student was able to attend at no cost! 👏
#IotlaValley #FieldTripFun #LearningHappensHere #NCZoo #Grateful #HandsOnLearning





Week 26 (March 16 - 20)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
Welcome back students.
Tomorrow is Spring Pictures.
This Friday our PTO will host the IVE Egg Hunt. One at 6:00 and the other at 8:00. It is $5 per child. Our PTO is also asking for candy donations. These need to be turned in by Thursday. Please see the attached flyer on our social media and website for more information.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Spring Picture Day is coming on Monday, March 16!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTXW4NVV.
Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Monday, March 16.
Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
We are hiring! Custodian, EC Teacher, and EC Self-Contained Teacher. Contact Michelle Bell @ 828-524-2938.



Bus 24 will not run tomorrow afternoon.
We have a lot of fun happening this week!


Week 25 ( March 2 - 6 )
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
The Musical Theater Club will practice on Monday after school until 5:00 pm and stay after school on Tuesday for the production of Seussical.
Our Musical Theater Club will hold its Spring Production, The Seussical, on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM and Wednesday morning at 9:00 am. The cost for adults is $5.00, and children are free.
Students can join us in celebrating the joy of reading for Read Across America Week by dressing up. Monday is Reading is Royal - dress up in your fanciest clothes or a crown. Tuesday is Reading is Magic - wizards are the wisest in the kingdom because they are always reading, wear your wackiest or wizarding duds. Wednesday is Dr. Seuss Day - dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. Thursday is Brave Knights - Show your kingdom pride by wearing your IVE shirt and/or hat. See our Facebook Page or website for more information.
This week is also National School Breakfast Week, with the theme "The Quest for School Breakfast", which is designed to encourage students to fuel up with healthy morning meals. Our nutrition program highlights the importance of nutritious school breakfasts in improving student academic performance and concentration.
Our Spring Book Fair is this week. Your students' classroom teachers have signed up for a time for the class to visit. The book fair will be open to parents after the Seussical on Tuesday night.
This Friday is a teacher workday, and next week is Spring Break.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
The Musical Theater Club will practice on Monday after school until 5:00 pm and stay after school on Tuesday for the production of Seussical.
Our Musical Theater Club will hold its Spring Production, The Seussical, on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM and Wednesday morning at 9:00 am. The cost for adults is $5.00, and children are free.
Students can join us in celebrating the joy of reading for Read Across America Week by dressing up. Monday is Reading is Royal - dress up in your fanciest clothes or a crown. Tuesday is Reading is Magic - wizards are the wisest in the kingdom because they are always reading, wear your wackiest or wizarding duds. Wednesday is Dr. Seuss Day - dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. Thursday is Brave Knights - Show your kingdom pride by wearing your IVE shirt and/or hat. See our Facebook Page or website for more information.
This week is also National School Breakfast Week, with the theme "The Quest for School Breakfast", which is designed to encourage students to fuel up with healthy morning meals. Our nutrition program highlights the importance of nutritious school breakfasts in improving student academic performance and concentration.
Our Spring Book Fair is this week. Your students' classroom teachers have signed up for a time for the class to visit. The book fair will be open to parents after the Seussical on Tuesday night.
This Friday is a teacher workday, and next week is Spring Break.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
What better way to end our bowling unit than with Glow Bowling! 🎳💡
The gym was glowing, the music was playing, and our students had an absolute blast celebrating their hard work and skill development!










🐰🌷 Iotla Valley Elementary Easter Fun is Almost Here! 🌷🐰
Get ready for TWO egg-citing events at Iotla Valley Elementary!
🥚✨ IVE PTO’s Flashlight Egg Hunt
📅 Friday, March 20
🌙 1 hunt before sunset & 1 after
📌 Rain Date: 3/27/26
Bring your flashlight and join us for a glowing good time!
🍬🐣 Candy & Toy Donations Needed!
We are currently accepting individually wrapped candy and small toy donations to help make our Easter Egg Hunt a success.
📅 Please send donations by March 18.
Your generosity helps us create a fun, memorable experience for all of our students. Thank you for supporting our school and our PTO!
Let’s make this year’s egg hunt the best one yet! 💛🥚🌸
🐰🌷 ¡La diversión de Pascua en Iotla Valley Elementary ya casi llega! 🌷🐰
¡Prepárense para DOS eventos llenos de emoción en Iotla Valley Elementary!
🥚✨ Búsqueda de Huevos con Linternas del PTO de IVE
📅 Viernes, 20 de marzo
🌙 1 búsqueda antes del atardecer y 1 después
📌 Fecha alterna por lluvia: 27 de marzo de 2026
¡Trae tu linterna y acompáñanos para una noche brillante y divertida!
🍬🐣 ¡Necesitamos donaciones de dulces y juguetes!
Actualmente estamos aceptando dulces envueltos individualmente y pequeños juguetes para ayudar a que nuestra Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua sea un éxito.
📅 Por favor envíe las donaciones antes del 18 de marzo.
Su generosidad nos ayuda a crear una experiencia divertida y memorable para todos nuestros estudiantes. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela y a nuestro PTO!
¡Hagamos que la búsqueda de huevos de este año sea la mejor de todas! 💛🥚🌸
Get ready for TWO egg-citing events at Iotla Valley Elementary!
🥚✨ IVE PTO’s Flashlight Egg Hunt
📅 Friday, March 20
🌙 1 hunt before sunset & 1 after
📌 Rain Date: 3/27/26
Bring your flashlight and join us for a glowing good time!
🍬🐣 Candy & Toy Donations Needed!
We are currently accepting individually wrapped candy and small toy donations to help make our Easter Egg Hunt a success.
📅 Please send donations by March 18.
Your generosity helps us create a fun, memorable experience for all of our students. Thank you for supporting our school and our PTO!
Let’s make this year’s egg hunt the best one yet! 💛🥚🌸
🐰🌷 ¡La diversión de Pascua en Iotla Valley Elementary ya casi llega! 🌷🐰
¡Prepárense para DOS eventos llenos de emoción en Iotla Valley Elementary!
🥚✨ Búsqueda de Huevos con Linternas del PTO de IVE
📅 Viernes, 20 de marzo
🌙 1 búsqueda antes del atardecer y 1 después
📌 Fecha alterna por lluvia: 27 de marzo de 2026
¡Trae tu linterna y acompáñanos para una noche brillante y divertida!
🍬🐣 ¡Necesitamos donaciones de dulces y juguetes!
Actualmente estamos aceptando dulces envueltos individualmente y pequeños juguetes para ayudar a que nuestra Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua sea un éxito.
📅 Por favor envíe las donaciones antes del 18 de marzo.
Su generosidad nos ayuda a crear una experiencia divertida y memorable para todos nuestros estudiantes. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela y a nuestro PTO!
¡Hagamos que la búsqueda de huevos de este año sea la mejor de todas! 💛🥚🌸




Week 24 (February 23 - 27)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
The Musical Theater Club will practice Monday - Thursday until 5:00 pm.
On March 3rd at 6:00 pm and March 4th at 9:00 am, we invite families to the production of Seussical. $5.00 per adult, and kids are free.
This Friday is Hat Day. Students can wear their hats for $1. These funds will support our end-of-school-year field day.
Next week is Read Across America Week, Book Fair, and National School Breakfast Week.
Flyers for Read Across America Week and Seussical are posted on our Facebook page and website.
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
The Musical Theater Club will practice Monday - Thursday until 5:00 pm.
On March 3rd at 6:00 pm and March 4th at 9:00 am, we invite families to the production of Seussical. $5.00 per adult, and kids are free.
This Friday is Hat Day. Students can wear their hats for $1. These funds will support our end-of-school-year field day.
Next week is Read Across America Week, Book Fair, and National School Breakfast Week.
Flyers for Read Across America Week and Seussical are posted on our Facebook page and website.



Our PE classes next Friday will have a glowing great time!


Bus 33 will not run this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your students at school.
This week in PE, students learned the game of four square. Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders wrapped up the unit by participating in an exciting two-day Four Square Tournament. Students put the skills they’ve been practicing all week to the test as they competed for the championship. We are so proud of their sportsmanship and competitive spirit!






Bus 33 will NOT run this afternoon. Please make arrangements for your students to be picked up during car rider time, 3:00 pm.
Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Brylee Henry for winning our first drawing prize: the Book Blast Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests!
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun

21 isn't running in the morning, but will run in the afternoon.
