Iroquois Elementary School -

Good evening IES Parents! As a reminder, IES will hold a full-filled Fall Fest tonight from 6:00-7:30 PM. This event is open to the families of all students in grades Pre-K-6 and promises to be an evening of delightful and free activities, including face painting, photo booths, crafts, and more. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the event. Hope to see you tonight!

Attention IES Parents: We're excited to invite you to join us for a fun-filled Fall Fest at Iroquois Elementary School on Wednesday, November 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. This family-friendly event promises an evening of delightful and free activities, including face painting, photo booths, crafts, and more. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the event. We look forward to celebrating the spirit of the season with you and your children. If you have any questions, please contact the IES main office at 814 899-7643 ext 2000.

Attention IES families: From Mrs. Kinnane-Community School Director: Q2 Afterschool Programming will begin NEXT week for students in grades 1-6! Please click the link for program details and to sign your child up! https://forms.office.com/r/eqTH8qKvS8

Good morning IES families! Due to the abrupt shift in the weather, delivery of the fundraiser has been delayed slightly. Fundraiser items will be available to pick up beginning at noon. Thank you for understanding!

Attention IES families: Fundraiser pick-up will take place tomorrow, November 1, 2023 during Parent/Teacher conferences from 10:00-6:00. In addition, IES is pleased to partner with Widget Financial and Americo to begin our Brave of the Quarter program where we will recognize students for their positive contributions to the school and classroom. One student per homeroom has been nominated and yard signs will be placed this week for the students being honored. Please contact the IES office with any questions. Thank you!

Happy Halloween Iroquois Elementary families! The elementary school parade will begin at 9AM. Students will parade outside around the bus loop. Hope to see you soon!

From Mrs. Smith-school counselor: Hello families! The IES students have created their own drug free messages for Red Ribbon Week by participating in a door decorating contest. Please take a moment to look at their doors and vote for your favorite. The winning door will be announced this week! Click on this link to access the voting form: https://bit.ly/45PbT0J

Attention IES Families: Please join us TONIGHT in the IES parking lot from 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Annual Trunk or Treat celebration! There will be two check-in tables, so make sure to stop at one of them prior to visiting the trunks. As a reminder, access to the IES building will not be provided for the duration of the event. We are so grateful for the families, faculty, staff, and community members who volunteer their time and creativity to make this event possible! We can't wait to see you!

IES will host its Scholastic Book Fair October 24 – November 9. Students will visit the fair during the 1st week to create a Wish List and/or purchase items. They will have the opportunity to buy additional items while visiting during the 2nd week. Students are encouraged to pay for items using the eWallet system offered by Scholastic, however, cash will also be accepted. Visit https://bit.ly/407NbY0 to shop and set up your child’s eWallet account. The fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 1. Please bring your child’s Wish List and consider purchasing a book as a reward for a great report card!

Good Morning IES families! The first semester parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please make sure to do so! Our teachers are looking forward to meeting with you. For more information and to sign up for a conference, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3JAPhZV

The Life Skills Classroom at Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School is selling Gary's Superette Sub Sandwich Coupons. They are $8.00 each. Please email: jlazeski@iroquois.iu5.org to set up payment arrangements. The final count needs to be turned in by Friday, October 27, 2023 and coupons will be distributed by Monday, October 30, 2023.

This year's Red Ribbon Week, which includes spirit days, a door decorating contest, and other important opportunities for students is coming up from October 23-27. For more information, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3ZJC7QX

Our Second Harvest Food Bank BackPack program has officially begun. Here is a peek of some items found in the current distribution bags. This program provides students with supplementary food for the weekend, including entrees and snacks and ALL Iroquois school district students are eligible to participate! If you haven't signed your child up yet and are interested, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/467WGc1 to get them added for November (if there is an urgent need, please email ckinnane@iroquois.iu5.org).

From School Counselor Mrs. Smith: Dear IES Families! Have you wondered why your child keeps talking about Bees and wants to hold on to those white pieces of paper also known as “Bee tickets.” Well, wonder no more! Take a look at this report on what’s been going on and have all your questions answered! Click the following link for more information: https://bit.ly/46BDByU

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that once again, Iroquois Jr/Sr High School has garnered recognition as one of the top-performing high schools by renowned US News and World Report. Please see attachment.

IES Pre-K and 6th grade students had the best time craving pumpkins together and getting into the fall spirit. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Gabbard and Miss Constantine for making this happen!

Good Morning IES families! The first semester parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and students will be bringing home a flyer today. For more information or to sign up for a conference, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3JAPhZV

Our staff and students have really gotten in the spirit for homecoming week! We can't wait to see our school filled with black and gold tomorrow!!

Attention IES families: Our annual fundraiser will be wrapping up on Monday, October 2, 2023! For more information please click the following link: https://bit.ly/3qJ2y8x As a reminder, all spirit wear orders are due tomorrow, Friday, September 29. For more information, call the IES office!

Kindergarten students have been learning all about nursery rhymes and fables in their first ELA unit of the year. The kindergarten team made the learning come alive by incorporating games relating to the stories read in the classroom! They played Jack Be Nimble Hopscotch, a Tortoise and the Hare Relay, a Jack and Jill Pail Game, a Humpty Dumpty Egg and Spoon Game, and a Baa Baa Black Sheep Bag Game. Students also participated in a giant Ring Around the Rosie. Prior to playing the game, the students had to retell the story to showcase their comprehension skills. Nice job kindergarten team!