Iotla Valley Elementary

🐺 IVE WOLFPACK WEEKLY UPDATE | WEEK 11 🐺
📅 November 2–6

Hello, November! 🍂 We have an exciting week ahead at Iotla Valley Elementary, filled with books, music, and a special adventure for our Wolfpack! ❤️💙

Here's what's happening this week!

📚📖 ALL WEEK | BOOK FAIR!

Our Book Fair is here! We are excited to help our students discover new books and grow their love of reading!

Teachers have signed up for times for their classes to shop during the school day and will communicate those times with families.

🛍️ FAMILY SHOPPING HOURS:

🌟 Tuesday, November 3: 5:00–7:00 PM

🌟 Wednesday, November 4: 7:30–8:10 AM

🌟 Thursday, November 5: 7:30–8:10 AM

💳 Don't forget about eWallet! Families can add money to their child's Book Fair eWallet so students can shop without bringing cash to school.

📲 Check our Facebook page or the flyers sent home for instructions on setting up your child's eWallet.

Let's get some great books into the hands of our Wolfpack readers! 📚❤️

🎶 MONDAY & TUESDAY | Singers of the Pack

Our Chorus Club will meet after school from 2:45–3:30 PM.

🐠🎭 THURSDAY | FINDING NEMO FIELD TRIP!

Our entire school is heading to a local production of Finding Nemo! 🐢🐟

We are excited for our students to experience the magic of live theater and enjoy this special opportunity together. It's going to be a memorable day for our Wolfpack!

📅 LOOKING AHEAD | NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK!

🚫 Tuesday, November 10: Teacher Workday — No School for Students

🇺🇸 Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day — No School

As we recognize Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you, Wolfpack families, for your continued support and partnership! Whether you're encouraging reading at home, supporting school activities, or helping your child come to school ready to learn, YOU make a difference!

🐾 Inspire Others Through Leadership Actions.
🐺❤️💙 WE ARE IVE!

#IotlaValleyElementary #IVEWolfpack #WolfpackWeeklyUpdate #BookFair #LoveOfReading #FindingNemo #WeAreIVE

FHS Trunk or Treat for all.

🐺 IVE WOLFPACK WEEKLY UPDATE | WEEK 10 🐺
📅 October 26–30

It's hard to believe we're already heading into our 10th week of school! ❤️💙 We have another exciting week ahead at Iotla Valley Elementary, with opportunities to celebrate student growth, connect with families, and enjoy a little Halloween fun!

Here's what's happening around IVE this week!

🎶 MONDAY & TUESDAY | Singers of the Pack
Our Chorus Club will meet after school from 2:45–3:30 PM.

📊 THIS WEEK | GRADE-LEVEL DATA DAYS

We are excited to welcome families into our school to celebrate student progress, review academic growth, and discuss how we can continue working together to support student success!

📅 Thursday, October 29

2nd Grade Data Day: 1:50 PM

📅 Friday, October 30

Kindergarten Data Day: 11:00 AM in the Media Center

1st Grade Data Day: 1:30 PM

⚠️ IMPORTANT SCHEDULING REMINDERS:

Ms. Reichard's 1st-grade class has been rescheduled for November 6th.

4th Grade Data Day will take place in February. More details will be shared as we get closer!

We value our partnership with families and look forward to meaningful conversations about student learning and growth! ❤️

🎃👻 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 | COSTUME DAY!

Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Friday! We can't wait to see everyone's creativity!

To help keep our students safe and comfortable throughout the school day, please follow these guidelines:

✅ Costumes must be school-appropriate.
🚫 No masks or face coverings.
🚫 No inflatable costumes.
👟 Tennis shoes are REQUIRED for safety and PE.

Let's make it a fun and safe day for everyone! 🎃

🧹🐾 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR WOLFPACK FAMILY!

Iotla Valley Elementary is looking for a custodian!

We are searching for someone who takes pride in their work, cares about our school, and understands that a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is essential for children to learn and thrive!

Our custodians do so much more than clean our building. They help create a school environment where students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and ready to do their best every day.

❤️ We would love to find someone who:

Takes pride in keeping our school clean and welcoming.

Has a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Understands the importance of a safe, healthy learning environment.

Wants to be an invested and valued member of our Wolfpack family!

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Please contact Iotla Valley Elementary for more information!

📞 828-524-2938

Help us spread the word and find someone who will love our school as much as we do! 🐺❤️💙

Thank you, Wolfpack families, for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate everything you do to help our students learn, grow, and succeed!

🐾 Inspire Others Through Leadership Actions.
🐺 WE ARE IVE!

#IotlaValleyElementary #IVEWolfpack #WolfpackWeeklyUpdate #StudentGrowth #CostumeDay #NowHiring #JoinOurWolfpack #WeAreIVE

Our Pawsitive Leaders had a wonderful opportunity to welcome Trooper Rhodes, who shared about his career with the North Carolina State Highway patrol and his service in the United States Marine Corps. He talked with our students about leadership, setting a positive example, serving others, and the importance of following the law. Our students enjoyed asking questions, learning about his experiences, and getting an up-close look inside his patrol car! We are so thankful to Trooper Rhodes for taking the time to invest in our students and show them what it means to be a leader both on and off the job. Thank you for your service and for inspiring our Pawsitive Leaders to make a difference in their school and community!

Good evening Iolta Valley families, Bus 21 will not be running in the morning of the following days, Thursday, Oct. 22nd, Friday, Oct. 23rd & Mon. Oct. 26th. It will run in the afternoons. Thank you.

🐺 IVE WOLFPACK WEEKLY UPDATE | WEEK 8 🐺
📅 October 13–16

We hope all of our Wolfpack families enjoyed the long weekend! ❤️💙 We have a short but exciting week ahead at Iotla Valley Elementary, and we can't wait for all the fun and learning!

Here's what's happening this week:

🎶 TUESDAY | Singers of the Pack
Our Chorus Club will meet after school from 2:45–3:30 PM.

✏️ WEDNESDAY | 3rd Grade Math NC Check-In
Our third graders will take their Math Check-In on Wednesday morning!

Families, please help your child arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best! Remind them to take their time, use the strategies they've learned, and believe in themselves! 💪📚

🚜 FRIDAY | Kindergarten Field Trip
Our kindergarten students are heading to Darnell Farms! We hope they have a wonderful day of exploring, learning, and making memories! 🍂🎃

🎃👻 FRIDAY | TRUNK OR TREAT! 👻🎃
📅 October 16
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Iotla Valley Elementary

It's finally here! Join us for an evening of costumes, decorated trunks, candy, and family fun!

🍬 Trunk or Treat – Come enjoy the fun and collect some treats!

👻 Kid-Friendly Haunted House – Just $1 per participant (CASH ONLY!)

🌭 PTO Hot Dog Meals – $5 each (CASH ONLY!)
Each meal includes:

Hot dog 🌭

Chips

Drink 🥤

Cookie 🍪

💵 IMPORTANT: Please bring CASH if you plan to purchase a meal or participate in the haunted house!

We can't wait to see our Wolfpack families come together for a fun-filled evening! 🧡🖤

📖 2026–2027 IVE YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!

Capture all the wonderful memories we're making this school year!

💰 Cost: $20 per yearbook
📅 Order Deadline: April 9, 2027
📦 Expected Arrival: Late April

Yearbooks can be purchased online or through the order form sent home last week. Don't miss out on this special keepsake!

❤️💙 Thank you, Wolfpack families, for your continued support and partnership! We are grateful for everything you do to make IVE such a special place for our students.

🐾 Inspire Others Through Leadership Actions.
🐺 WE ARE IVE!

#IotlaValleyElementary #IVEWolfpack #WolfpackWeeklyUpdate #TrunkOrTreat #WolfpackPride #WeAreIVE

🐾💙💛 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR IOTLA VALLEY FAMILY! 💛💙🐾 Do you have a passion for helping students grow, a heart for making a difference, and a love for special education? We want YOU on our team! ❤️ Iotla Valley Elementary is looking for TWO amazing Resource EC Teachers to join our school family! ✨ What we’re looking for: 📚 Teachers who love providing meaningful small-group instruction 📝 Educators who are organized and committed to supporting students through their IEPs 🎓 Teachers who already hold EC certification ❤️ Most importantly, individuals with HUGE hearts who believe in the potential of EVERY child! At IVE, we are blessed with a wonderful, supportive EC team that works together to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are looking for two more special people to join us! 📩 Interested? Let’s talk! Contact Gloria Painter 📧 gloria.painter@macon.k12.nc.us 📞 828-524-2938 🐾 Help us spread the word! Share this post and tag an amazing EC teacher who would be a perfect fit for our Iotla Valley family! 💙 Big hearts. Strong teams. Endless possibilities for our students! 💛 #IotlaValleyElementary #NowHiring #SpecialEducationTeachers #ECTeachers #JoinOurPack #EveryChildMatters #MaconCountySchools

🍬🎃 LAST CALL FOR CANDY DONATIONS! 🎃🍬 🐾 IVE Families, we need your help! 🐾 Tomorrow, Friday, October 9th, is the LAST DAY to turn in candy donations for our Trunk or Treat Class Competition! 🍭 Help your child’s class collect as much candy as possible and bring home the win! 🏆 Every bag counts, and all donations will help make our Trunk or Treat event a SPOOKTACULAR success! 👻🍫 Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create wonderful memories for our Iotla Valley Elementary families! ❤️🐾 Go Wolves! 🐾❤️

Good evening Iotla Valley families. Bus 33 will not be running tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.

Bus 33 will not be running this afternoon Tuesday, October 6th. Thank you for your understanding

Bus 33 will not be running tomorrow morning. We will let you know if it will be running in the afternoon by lunchtime tomorrow.

Bus 33 will not be running this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding.

Bus 33 will not be running this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.

🐺 IVE WOLFPACK WEEKLY UPDATE | WEEK 7 🐺

📅 October 5–9
We have another busy week ahead at Iotla Valley! Here’s what our Wolfpack families need to know:

🎶 Monday & Tuesday | Singers of the Pack
Chorus Club meets after school from 2:45–3:30 PM.

✏️ NC Check-Ins
Our 3rd and 4th graders begin their first round of Check-Ins this week.
📖 Tuesday: Reading – 3rd & 4th Grade
➗ Wednesday: Math – 4th Grade
➕ Next Wednesday: Math – 3rd Grade

Please help students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best!

🙏 Thursday | Good News Club
Good News Club meets after school.

📅 NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Next Monday is a Teacher Workday, so there will be no school for students.

🎃🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT | OCTOBER 16
It’s almost time! We are collecting candy donations to help provide treats for all the children who attend. Please see the flyer for more information. We appreciate your help!

❤️ Help Us Keep the Wolfpack Healthy!
If your child has a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, please keep them home until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours. We love having our students at school, but we also want to help keep everyone healthy!

🤝 Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers Needed
Interested in making a difference in the life of a student? We are looking for volunteers! Contact Principal Painter if you are interested, and she will connect you with the appropriate point of contact.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support! ❤️💙

🐾 Inspire Others Through Leadership Actions.

WE ARE IVE! 🐺

Thank You!!!

🐺 IVE WOLFPACK WEEKLY UPDATE | WEEK 6 🐺
📅 September 28 – October 2

It’s going to be an exciting week at Iotla Valley Elementary, with lots happening around the Wolfpack! ❤️💙

🎶 MONDAY & TUESDAY | Singers of the Pack
Our Chorus Club will meet after school from 2:45–3:30 PM.

📸 TUESDAY | FALL PICTURE DAY
Bring those smiles! Tuesday is Picture Day! 😁📷

🎉🐺 FRIDAY | WOLFPACK MANIA!
The wait is almost over! Join us Friday, October 2nd, from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of family fun!

🚜 Tractor Rides
💦 Dunking Booth
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎯 Games
🧁 Cake Walk
🎉 And MORE!

🍗 Chick-fil-A and 🍦 Ms. Ice Cream will also be available for purchase.

Be sure to check out the Wolfpack Mania flyer for information about wristbands, costs, and all the fun we have planned. We can’t wait to spend the evening together with our Wolfpack families!

📚 LOOKING AHEAD | Wolfpack Readers
Wolfpack Readers begins October 7th! If your third-grade student has been selected to participate, the program will begin that day. We’re excited about this additional opportunity to help our students grow as readers! 📖

✏️ OCTOBER 6–8 | NC CHECK-INS
Our 3rd- and 4th-grade students will participate in NC Check-Ins October 6th–8th. Families can help students do their best by making sure they arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to show what they know! 💪

🎃 SAVE THE DATE | TRUNK OR TREAT
📅 October 16th
More information is coming soon!

Thank you, Wolfpack families, for your continued support and partnership. We have so many wonderful opportunities ahead for our students and families, and we love having you as part of our IVE community! ❤️💙

🐾 Inspire Others Through Leadership Actions.
WE ARE IVE! 🐺

Hello Iotla Valley families, Bus 21 will not be running tomorrow afternoon September 23rd. Thank you for your understanding.