Week 35 (May 18 - 22)
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.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is this week. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21. Our social media, text messages, and website feature a poster on how you can help encourage your students this week. It is essential that all 3rd- and 4th-graders arrive on time for testing. Once testing begins, students will not be allowed to enter the classroom until testing is complete.
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.
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.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is this week. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21. Our social media, text messages, and website feature a poster on how you can help encourage your students this week. It is essential that all 3rd- and 4th-graders arrive on time for testing. Once testing begins, students will not be allowed to enter the classroom until testing is complete.
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.
Bus 104 and 156 will not run tomorrow, Friday May 15th.
Bus 104 will not run on Thursday. Bus 156 will not run on Friday.
Bus 21 will not run tomorrow. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up tomorrow.
Bus 21 will not run this morning. It will run this afternoon. We are sorry for the late notice.
Week 34 (May 11 -15)
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.
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.
Our PTO have been amazing this week! Thank you so much for the Taco Bar, Sandwich Bar, Red's Lemonade, Raffle Baskets and there is more to come!
We are grateful for Winding Stair Nursery, Renee's Cake Shope, and Gazebo for our gift card giveaways.
Thank you, Discover Church for the Soda Bar today!
We are blessed with a wonderful community family that supports our educators.
Today we celebrate the heart of our school — our amazing school nurse, Ms. Vanessa! ❤️🏥🐺
From bandages and ice packs to kind words and caring hearts, Ms. Vanessa does so much more than care for bumps and bruises. She brings comfort, compassion, and calm to our students and staff every single day. Her dedication helps keep our Wolfpack healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Thank you, Ms. Vanessa, for the countless ways you support our school family. We are beyond grateful for your care, patience, and the love you show our students each day.
Happy National School Nurse Day! 💙
#NationalSchoolNurseDay
We have had an amazing start to our Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for all of our PTO members who have put together an amazing week. Thank you Prentiss Church for the doughnut and juice surprise this morning. M's Shaved Ice and Ice Cream was a great treat!
🏆 Battle of the Schools is ON! 🏆
Get ready to sip for a cause and cheer on your school! 🎉 From May 5th–May 12th, you can help your child’s elementary school come out on top.
💥 Here’s how to support:
Stop by Chick-fil-A in Franklin and grab a gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade or Tea.
❤️ The best part? A portion of every gallon sold goes directly back to support our schools!
Let’s show our school spirit and make this a win for our students! 🐺
#BattleOfTheSchools #SupportOurSchools #CommunityStrong #IotlaValley
Field Day Flyer
Week 33 (May 4 - 8)
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.
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
Due to a power outage. Iotla Valley Elementary will be dismissing at 12:00 pm.
🎉 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers! 🍎
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we want to make it extra special for our incredible staff! 💙 We are asking our parents and community members to help us by donating items to create thoughtful appreciation baskets for both our male and female teachers.
🧺 Suggested donation items include:
* Sharpies & Expo markers
* Sticky notes
* Gift cards (any amount is appreciated!)
* Owala bottle or drinks
* Snacks & treats
* Fun classroom supplies
These small items come together to make a BIG impact and show our teachers just how much they are valued every single day.
If you’d like to contribute, please send donations to the front office by May 1st.
Thank you for helping us love on our teachers—they truly deserve it! 💫
#TeacherAppreciation #SupportOurTeachers #CommunityStrong
Week 32 (April 27 -May 1)
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.
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.
We had a fun time celebrating our teachers and staff this morning with a grab and go breakfast charcuterie. We have the most amazing team and we can't thank them enough for all their dedication and commitment to our students.
🎉☀️ Get Ready for Field Day Fun at Iotla Valley Elementary! ☀️🎉
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! 💙💛
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! 💙💛
Bus 23 will run tomorrow, both morning and afternoon.
Bus 23 will not run tomorrow morning. The bus will run tomorrow afternoon.