This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
Library books are due. Please check with your students and look around your homes for books that need to be returned.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
We would like to say thank you to all our families and PTO who helped us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. We would also like to thank our parents and the Cowee Fire Department for helping us make our Field Day "the best day ever" for our students.
The Chick-fil-A Battle of the Schools fundraiser will end on the 12th. Stop by Chick-fil-A in Franklin and grab a gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade or Tea.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is quickly approaching. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second and Third Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
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.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are excited to celebrate our teachers. Please see our social media, website, or the image in the email with ideas for your student to express gratitude to their teacher each day.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our Field Day is this Friday. If you would like to sign up to help with a station, please use the sign-up genius posted on our website or social media page.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is quickly approaching. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second- and Third-Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First-Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟
📅 May 4–8
We are so excited to celebrate our incredible teachers all week long! 💙 They inspire, support, and make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.
Families and students are invited to join in the fun with simple, meaningful ways to show appreciation:
✨ Monday: “May the 4th Be With You!” – Write a thank-you note or draw a picture
📝 Tuesday: Take Note! – Bring your teacher’s favorite office or classroom supplies
🌸 Wednesday: Bring a flower (picked, store-bought, or handmade!)
🍪 Thursday: Bring your teacher a favorite treat
❤️ Friday: Do something kind – a smile, kind words, or helping in class
Let’s make our teachers feel extra special this week! 💫
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers
🌟 ¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! 🌟
📅 4–8 de mayo
¡Estamos muy emocionados de celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros durante toda la semana! 💙 Ellos inspiran, apoyan y marcan una diferencia en la vida de nuestros estudiantes cada día.
Invitamos a las familias y estudiantes a unirse con formas simples y significativas de mostrar su agradecimiento:
✨ Lunes: “¡Que la Fuerza te acompañe!” – Escribe una nota de agradecimiento o haz un dibujo
📝 Martes: ¡Toma nota! – Trae los útiles escolares o de oficina favoritos de tu maestro(a)
🌸 Miércoles: Trae una flor (recogida, comprada o hecha a mano)
🍪 Jueves: Trae el dulce o antojo favorito de tu maestro(a)
❤️ Viernes: Haz algo amable – una sonrisa, palabras amables o ayudar en clase
¡Hagamos que nuestros maestros se sientan muy especiales esta semana! 💫
#SemanaDeAgradecimientoALosMaestros #GraciasMaestro #AmamosANuestrosMaestros


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.
Our Field Day is May 8th.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is quickly approaching. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second and Third Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.



Field Day is just around the corner, and we are gearing up for one of the most exciting days of the year! Join us on Friday, May 8 for a day full of games, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our students. 🏃♀️🎈
We need your help to make this day a success! Volunteers play a huge role in creating a fun and safe experience for all of our students. Whether you can help run a station, cheer on participants, or lend a hand wherever needed—we would love to have you join us!
👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FA5AE29A4FF2-63502807-ivefield
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Field Day a day to remember! 💙💛




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.
Our end-of-year assessments begin this week and will continue across grade levels over the next few weeks.
The end of the year is quickly approaching.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - 8th. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible hard work our teachers and staff have put into our students this year. More details to come soon.
Our Field Day will be on May 8th. Classroom teachers will send home information with details.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
