Attention IES families: Next week, February 27-March 3, is Read Across America Week and IES would love to celebrate our love of reading with fun theme days! Please visit the news section of the website for more information and be on the lookout for a schedule coming home with students today! Happy reading!
From Mrs. Cadden: We are just 10 days away from wrapping up this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! We are making great progress towards our school goal and so many students are choosing to move more and be kind during Heart month. Next Wednesday, March 1st, we will wrap up with awesome activities during specials and on Thursday, March 2nd, we will hold our sliming event for those who have raised $150 or more. Keep up the great work!
Good afternoon IES families! As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Iroquois Little Gridders Football will be have Spring Flag Football SIgn-ups on Sunday March 5, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Harborcreek Municipal Building. Please see attached flyer.
Attention all 6th grade students: On Saturday February 18th from 12pm-4pm the Marching Band will be having its first winter camp. All interested 6th graders may attend. This is for band and Colorguard. We will meet in the High School Auditorium. Bring instruments if you have one. Any questions please email Mr. Wise at cwise@iroquois.iu5.org
Mr. MacKelvey and School Resource Officer, Officer Lapping, invited 3 Pennsylvania State Police Troopers from the CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) Unit of Lawrence Park Station E into Bravesburgh Thursday, where Super Scientists learned how to process a crime scene, examine fingerprints, and learn what career-readiness skills are necessary to become a Pennsylvania State Trooper
Parents of elementary age students interested in flag or tackle football; there will be an informational meeting on Monday Feb 13th @ 6 pm in the High School Cafeteria. This meeting will be a chance for Iroquois Parents to receive information on the upcoming fall season, sign a letter of interest for their child, and get involved in the planning process.
Our IES students did an amazing job showcasing their musical talents at tonight’s Erie Otters game! Well done Braves!!
Mr. Wilson, principal of IHS, met with IES 6th grade students today to discuss scheduling as they begin to prepare for the transition to the Jr/Sr High School next year!
Hello Kids Heart Heroes! This year’s Kids Heart Challenge is officially underway. On Monday, your child received an envelope containing information for our fundraiser and initiative. This year’s goal is to raise $7,500 with an extra incentive of SLIMING Mrs. Cadden if you raise $150! If you have any questions, please check out your child’s envelope, visit the KHC website at http://www2.heart.org/goto/IroquoisElementarySchoolEriePA, or email Mrs. Cadden at jcadden@iroquois.iu5.org
Good afternoon IES families! Quarter 2 report cards were sent home with students today, so please make sure to check backpacks and take home folders to celebrate some pretty great successes this quarter!
Good morning! As a reminder, IES yearbook sales will continue until Friday, February 10th. The cost of a yearbook is $12 and may be purchased online by clicking the link at the end of this message. If you have any questions call the IES main office at 814 899-7643 ext 2000. Link: https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/75019J
Today IES was thrilled to celebrate the academic success of close to 50 students who completed an intervention program in either ELA or Math! Our Interventionists and AmeriCorps Members hosted the event which featured a taco bar provided by The Nutrition Group. Way to go IES students!
Our Kids Heart Challenge starts on Monday, January 30! Here is a message from Mrs. Foutz about the importance of the challenge and some pretty fun incentives for individual students and our school. Link to video: https://youtu.be/b-gbQXLX2TM
Our School Wide Positive Behavior Support team was excited to celebrate the safe, kind, and responsible behaviors our students demonstrated during 2nd quarter with a Zoom Glow Party on Friday afternoon! Lots of fun was had by all!
From Mrs. Cadden: Hello Kids Heart Heroes! We’re almost a week away from our official 2023 Kids Heart kickoff assembly on January 30th! During the month of February, students in grades K-5 will be learning about their hearts, how to be heart healthy, and can even raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Please consider joining us and check out our page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/IroquoisElementarySchoolEriePA
Thank you Nutrition Group for providing a fun “Happy Feet” themed lunch for all our students today complete with mini penguins on icebergs-made of jello!
Attention 3rd grade families! We are so excited for our 3rd grade students to showcase their hard work this evening with a presentation of “On with the Snow.” Doors open at 5:45 for both parents and families! We can’t wait to see you here tonight! They were able to give our PreK through 2nd grade students a preview in school today and did a wonderful job!
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 16th and the IES Office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
On with the Snow the Musical will be presented by the 3rd graders at Iroquois Elementary on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:00PM in the IES gymnasium. This is a free event. The students are looking forward to presenting this fun show for their families! Highlights from the production include a bigfoot sighting, rapping shovelers, and all our talented third grade students who still have warm hearts, even though the temperatures are cold. See you there!