Good evening! As we prepare for next school year, we wanted to offer incoming Pre-K through outgoing 6th grade students fun activities to grow their reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Next week, we will offer three opportunities for families to pick up grade-level activities for students to enjoy. Please come to IES for your enrichment activities on Wednesday, July 15 from 9:00-11:00 am, Thursday, July 16 from 3:00-5:00 pm, or Friday, July 17 from 1:00-3:00 pm. We will offer one additional date the following week for enrichment packet pickup on Tuesday, July 21 from 3:00-5:00 pm. We can't wait to see you and look forward to celebrating your hard work once school resumes in the fall!
Iroquois Athletics - See latest info on IHS Athletics webpage, https://www.iroquoissd.org/o/jr-sr-high-school/page/athletics--797
There has been a change in the Iroquois School District Kindergarten Registration process. Please come to Iroquois Elementary Office to receive a packet or call 899-7643, ext. 2001 to have a packet mailed to you.
We wanted to give you an update on the Elementary School yearbooks. Due to numerous errors, they are being reprinted. We will message you when they are available.
A Meal Distribution Update has been posted on the District websites and can be found at this link: https://www.iroquoissd.org/article/263886?org=iroquois-school-district
The Final Episode of the Masked Singer is here! Thank you to the faculty and staff who participated and the families who shared this fun and entertaining journey with us! I hope you enjoy the last video!
Video Link: https://youtu.be/NCjRJmrieCU
Hello IES Families! If your student is enrolled in Summer Tutoring, packet pick-up will be Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, from 4 – 7 pm. When you arrive for packet pick-up, you can pull into the drop-off line and remain in your car. The AmeriCorps members will be there to give you the appropriate packet for you child(ren). If your student is participating in Summer Tutoring, and you have received technology from the school, you may keep it for the length of the Summer Tutoring program. A time for drop-off of these devices will be determined at a later date. Also, if you have not already done so, you may pick up student belongings at these times, as well. You may also pull into the drop-off line and remain in your car and an AmeriCorps member will bring out your student’s belongings.
REMINDER - Your input is important to us! Please participate in the Thoughtexchange regarding our school reopening plans for next year. Deadline to participate is June 9th at Midnight.
A school year at the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet isn't complete without the IES Field Day dunk tank! We hope you splish, splash your way into summer! Video Link: https://youtu.be/dC109_R7Lio
REMINDER - Your input is important to us! Please participate in the Thoughtexchange regarding our school reopening plans for next year. Deadline to participate is June 9th at Midnight.
Hello, IES Families! It is the last day of school and our Virtual Move Up day is here! Students can meet some of their teachers and learn what awaits next year. We will keep updating the site today with more content as it comes. Check it out at this link: https://sites.google.com/iroquois.iu5.org/iesmoveupday2020/home
"Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy"- Anne Frank
Parents - we need your input on the reopening of District schools to assist us in our reopening plan for the fall. To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called Thoughtexchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.
Go to this URL to participate:
https://www.iroquoissd.org/article/256249?org=iroquois-school-district
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Good Morning IES! We hope you enjoy the final performance episode of IES's Masked Singer/Reader! Once you've figured out who the masked figures are, send your guesses to Mrs. Foutz at jfoutz@iroquois.iu5.org !
Video Link: https://youtu.be/-hCyT7DAJq8
Check out students being safe, kind, and responsible this week along with and a special challenge from Miss Pierce! YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMxdkge_UG5cdqsdUDZ3sSe_4TvYZ1c3Z Miss Pierce's challenge Video Link: https://youtu.be/f8ySZ9rAvYw
Good Morning parents and students of the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet! As our students finish up the school year, please plan to return completed packets to IES by 3:30 on Wednesday, June 3. The IES office is open from 7:30-3:30 daily for packet drop-off. Check with your child's teacher regarding the due date for virtual assignments. Report cards will be mailed on June 9. Thank you!
Erie Front Porch Fest - June 6, 2:00 PM. Replacing Food Truck Festival event for 2020. More info under News on all Iroquois website.
A message from Mrs. Vrenna.
https://animoto.com/play/obYilFB3pFw5EE2djnqPEA
Check out this week's birthday celebration, students being safe, kind, and responsible, and The IES Puppy Bowl! YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMxdkge_UG5cdqsdUDZ3sSe_4TvYZ1c3Z Puppy Bowl Link: https://youtu.be/YomhLj8l_aM
Good morning! If you are in need of a packet for the last two weeks of school, packet pick-up at IES is today from 9-noon. Completed packets can be turned in at this time as well. Thank you!
Check out this week's birthday celebration, students being safe, kind, and responsible, and Episode #4 of the Masked Singer!
YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMxdkge_UG5cdqsdUDZ3sSe_4TvYZ1c3Z
Masked Singer Video Link: https://youtu.be/Gi3uKsoLXu0
Hello, IES Families! We are happy to present to you our annual Career Day, virtually! Check out our Virtual Career Day website at https://sites.google.com/view/iescareerday2020/home and have fun exploring activities & videos from our community professionals!
Good evening! If you still need to pick up your student's belongings, please come to the IES bus loop tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, between 9am and noon. You may also return library items at this time. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Thank you!
MEAL UPDATE- Distribution following Memorial Day holiday will be on Tues., May 26 (11 am-1 pm). May 29th distribution returns to 9-11 am at both locations. Tuesday distribution includes breakfast/lunch for 3 days. Friday distribution will include breakfast/lunch for 4 days.
In the spirit of nicer weather, Mrs. Barringer would like to offer a great resource if you'd like to participate in an at-home field day with many fun events using common household items! Send us pictures of your field day fun!
Video Link: https://openphysed.org/fielddayvideos
Good afternoon! If you were not able to pick up student belongings at IES, there are 2 additional pick-up times. You may pick up from 5:30-7:00 pm on Weds, 5/20 or from 9:00am-12:00pm on Thurs, 5/21. Library books can also be returned! Call the IES office with questions. Thanks!
Printing of our yearbooks have been delayed due to the stay-at-home order. A message will be sent out to everyone that has ordered a yearbook with pickup details once they arrive. At this time there are no extra copies. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
PreK Registration - Please call the Iroquois Office @ 899-7643, ext. 2001 to have the PreK Enrollment paperwork mailed to you. Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2020.
Iroquois School District is updating its Kindergarten Registration process. Click on the link to begin your journey in the Best Elementary School on the planet.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/isdkinder
Faculty, staff, and AmeriCorps worked hard over the last two days to organize and pack student belongings. A big thanks to the ISD Foundation for purchasing a bag for each student! We are working hard to have everything ready for next week!
Good afternoon! Beginning Monday, May 18, parents/guardians will be given a designated time to come to IES to pick up student belongings. The schedule for distribution is posted in the news section of the IES website. Please call the IES office with any questions. Thank you!
Good morning! As a reminder, packet pick-up will be today from 9:00-Noon at IES; completed packets from the prior weeks can be turned in during this time. If you requested technology through the survey, you can pick up your device at IHS from 9:00-11:00 AM tomorrow, May 12.
Good afternoon IES parents! The Iroquois School District would like to hear from you! If you have a student who attends IES, please click on the link to the Thought Exchange and follow the steps to provide feedback. Thank you! Link:
https://my.thoughtexchange.com/989640902
Packet pick-up for IES will take place Monday, 5/11 from 9am-12pm. Completed packets can be turned in at IES any weekday from 8:30 to noon. Technology pick-up requested through the survey will take place at IHS from 9-11 on Friday, 5/8 during meal distribution. Thank you!
Happy Friday! Tune in and help IES solve the mystery of the disguised characters from the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet in Episode #1 of the IES Masked Singers/Readers! Have a great weekend! Video Link: https://youtu.be/oRpxAXXeBqU
Good morning! Gym, Health, Art, Music, Band, Chorus, STEM, Guidance, and Library will not be graded at IES for the 4th quarter. Specialists will provide students with lessons to allow them to explore areas of interest. Participation is not mandatory, but encouraged. Thank you.
Find out how to recognize your child being Safe, Kind, and Responsible at home! Mrs. Smith, school counselor, has a special message just for you! Video Link: https://youtu.be/BVE5Qnc7c8M
Hi from #TheGreatestElementarySchoolOnThePlanet! New learning has been approved to begin on 4/27. The 3rd 9wks ends on 5/1 and report cards will be mailed out 5/7. The 4th 9 wks will be from 5/4 to 6/5. The next IES packet pick up is 4/28 from 8:30-noon! Stay tuned for updates!
Isabella Will and her Braves doing some school work! Way to work hard, Isabella! #OneBRAVEAdventure
Meal distribution will occur on Tuesdays & Fridays each week from 9–11 AM at both sites. Tuesday distribution will include breakfast & lunch for 3 days (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). Friday distribution will include breakfast & lunch for 4 days (Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday).
ISD has a new page titled COVID-19 DISTRICT INFO on our website for all things affected by COVID-19, including meal distributions, Continuity of Education Plan, etc. The page is located at the top of the District's website menu. Please check daily for any new information.
Safety Town has been canceled for the 2020 year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic crisis.
Hello IES families! We would like to hear from you: how has your student been safe/ kind/ responsible at home? Send the teacher a note/ picture and we will honor them on our Virtual Bee Board. If you do not want your child's name/ picture posted be sure to let us know!
Good morning from the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet with a yearbook update! The order has been placed and is being printed now. We will contact your to arrange pickup after they arrive. Pickup may not occur until there is a change in the stay at home order.
Important School Closure Update from PA Secretary of Education. See full details on ISD websites under News.
There will be no lessons from 4/9-4/13. Paper packets will be available in the IES car pick up line from 9-noon on 4/14. Please take a packet only if you are unable to view the work digitally. Meal distribution is 4/14 from 11am-1pm and 4/17 from 9-11am at IHS and Wesley UMC.
If your student would like extra assistance, please contact the AmeriCorps member listed below for additional office hours! They are happy to continue offering help!
PreK-Gr.2- sdeemer@iroquois.iu5.org
Gr.3 & Gr.4- mgeesey@iroquois.iu5.org
Gr.5 & Gr.6- skokus@iroquois.iu5.org
Hello IES families!
Life has been different due to the Coronavirus, and it is natural for students to have questions! Here is a great resource that might help with some of those: https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
ISD Board Committee meetings for April 14th have been canceled. All matters will be handled at Full Board Meeting on April 21st.
Orin and his BRAVE have been on many adventures together including a virtual gym class, a run on the treadmill, plenty of learning, and even some outside fun! Way to go Orin!
David and his BRAVE have been quite busy with outside adventures and the Lawrence Park Bear Walk and Easter Egg Hunt!
Meal service update for next 2 weeks posted. See NEWS on all District websites for newest dates and times.
IES wants to wish a very Happy Birthday to some Braves that are celebrating this week! Video Link: https://youtu.be/29z1d1Hcnks
Attention students who were members of the Culture, STEM, Geography, Poetry, and Writing Friday Fun Clubs: Your Friday Fun Club advisor has created a TEAM for you and is still planning to conduct club meetings on Fridays. Please check your TEAMS account for more information!
More students have been going on BRAVE adventures! TJ's brave went to virtual karate, TJ and Kenzie's Braves helped with school work, and David's Brave met his Guinea Pig. Keep sharing your BRAVE adventures by sending your pictures to JFoutz@iroquois.iu5.org.
We miss our students and want to make sure they know we are thinking of them. Please check out the video at the following link for a message from your IES faculty and staff. Stay safe and healthy Braves! Video Link: https://youtu.be/47_0KWDJABk
Dear IES students & families!
As your building School Counselor, I want to assure you that I will continue to be available to you for support. I will hold daily office hours from 10-11 AM and 3-4 PM. I can be reached at ssmith@iroquois.iu5.org or by phone.
Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible & have a great day!
The rumor spreading around recent social media stating that grade levels for this school year will need to be repeated is FALSE. See website news for full statement from ISD.
Children no longer required to accompany parent for meal distributions provided by ISD. See ISD website News for all details and updates.
IES review packet pickup will take place from 9am-noon on April 1st. Please pull up to the curb in a single file line. Staff will deliver the packet to your car, please do not exit your vehicle. Families utilizing online instruction will not need to pick up a packet. Thank you.
IES wants to wish some very special Braves a Happy Birthday! Video Link: https://youtu.be/LOkS8vt2GzU
Cricket and Hawthorn Crew out for a “socially distant” adventure at the mouth of 20 mile Creek (Fisherman’s Beach) in North East. They even saw Mrs. Kiddo and gave socially distant hugs! Cricket and Hawthorn also showed their Braves how to wash their hands!
Parents - Please spread the word and encourage other parents and students to download Iroquois' App and allow its notifications in order to hear important updates and information as soon as possible. Go to the Apple Store to download Iroquois app. Stay safe!
See new letter from the Superintendent to Parents/Guardians on District websites and ISD app.
A special message from Mr. Bronson!
https://youtu.be/Y7mfD0lgH3E
Good afternoon! Please view the video at the following link for information regarding the resources posted on the district website. https://youtu.be/Y0BqSvbVfas
Letter to ISD Families Posted on District Websites
March 19th Meal Update Posted on District Websites
UPDATE ON STUDENT MEAL PROVISIONS
UPDATE - Extended Hours and Locations for Student Meals posted on District Websites
Latest Coronavirus Update on ISD Websites
Welcome to our superheroes of Literacy! Students are learning all about new ways to practice sight words, brush up on phonics, and become super readers!
Yearbook ordering is here! You can order on line at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the yearbook ID code: 11471320.
Pre-K showed off their musical skills by singing us a song they learned during Playtime with Miss Maeve from the Erie Playhouse. Well done Pre-K!
Alissa and Ashlynn did a phenomenal job this week sharing the morning announcements! Well done girls!
Congratulations to our new queen bees, Mrs. Kiddo and Ms. Smith, from our Pre-K classroom. The Pre-K students earned the most bees during the month of January!
One student from each grade was randomly chosen to win a prize for being safe, kind, and responsible. Each student chosen won a shopping spree with a principal! Congratulations to our winners!
One student from each grade was randomly chosen to win a prize for being safe, kind, and responsible. Each student chosen won a shopping spree with a principal! Congratulations to our winners!
IES students celebrated being safe, kind, and responsible during an assembly where they found out they've earned a total of 1,038 bees during the first semester! Congratulations!
IES is 100 days smarter!
The Principal's Wall of Fame added new members this week! Whether it's sight word success or mastering math work, IES loves to celebrate student success! Congratulations Cricket and Willard!
4th Grade had the privilege of exploring our own backyard as we observed erosion on Presque Isle, cleaned up litter on Beaches 6 and 10, and excavated a shipwreck at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center!
Our weekly announcers, Jayden Evans and Alissa Ridenour did a great job sharing important information with teachers and students this morning!
Pre - K and Kindergarten are the first to fill their Behavior Incentive jar! Congratulations!
Students in Mrs. Bayhurst's Kindergarten class celebrated kindness week by making Rainbows of Friendship for each other. Each student made a rainbow of compliments for another student! Thank you, Mrs. Bayhurst for spreading kindness in your classroom!
Fifth graders enjoy some lunchtime Uno and camaraderie! The competition looks fierce!
We celebrated excellent attendance this week at the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet! Congratulations to students who earned the privilege by coming to school regularly and on time! We are proud of you!
Elementary students had special guests come to share music from countries around the world! Thank you, Mrs. Moser for coordinating this experience and the Iroquois School District Foundation for providing IES with an educational grant for its funding. Students enjoyed singing!
Students earned a snow day last week for demonstrating safe, kind, and responsible behavior! Congratulations!
When you master your Reflex Math Addition and Subtraction, you just might get special recognition from Mr. Bronson! Congratulations Jayce on your hard work!
AR...4th grade Kindle Fire winner!
AR...1st grade Kindle Fire winner!
AR...5th grade Kindle Fire winner!
Iroquois' own Julia Cecchetti visited 4th grade students today at IES to share information about Earth and Space Science. Thank you, Julia, for giving back to the school and congratulations on your accomplishments!
Students and their bus drivers enjoyed a special breakfast this week for positive behavior on the bus!
Please remember to sign up for Parent Teachers conferences! Conferences will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. If you need assistance call the Iroquois Elementary School office at (814) 899-7643 extension 2000. Thank you!
Mrs. Bayhurst's Kindergarten pirates shared their brand new knowledge of the "ar" sound. Excellent job Kindergarten!
Congratulations to Mr. Trapp, our new King Bee! His class proved to be the most safe, kind, and responsible students during the month of December! Way to go! We are proud of you!
Mrs.Skelton’s class participates in the 4th Annual Hack-A-Thon at TREC!
IES 5th grade chorus students visited 1st grade students for a holiday sing-a-long!
IES 6th grade students visited Kindergarten and Pre-K students for a holiday sing-a-long!
Mrs. Olmstead's 2nd grade class wrote thoughtful letters to IES faculty and administration as a random act of holiday kindness. Thank you for your kind messages 2nd grade!
Mrs. Skelton’s class ventures out to the Tom Ridge Center to learn about erosion and minerals!
Mrs. Porter's Kindergarten class built gingerbread houses today. Thank you to the families for supplying all of the many different items so we could create such wonderful masterpieces!
Our own Alivia Little made the news this morning with her creative weather picture! Congratulations Alivia!
Thank you to AMERICO Federal Credit Union for their generous monetary donation as wall as the donation of handmade hats, flannel shirts, gloves, and socks. Thank you for providing warmth to our students at this chilly time of year!
Congrats to Bricks in Pajamas Lego Team! On Saturday 12/7 they took first place at Behrend's regional competition in the Robot Game scoring 275. They also took second place overall which awarded them the Champion’s Award 2nd Place. Way to go!
Night at the North Pole
Night at the North Pole
Night at the North Pole
More Night at the North Pole!
IES Night at the North Pole is underway!
Students have worked hard to create holiday and winter wonderland posters to be given to the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. They will be put on residents doors to help spread holiday joy. They did an amazing job.
Mrs. Timon is our new Queen Bee for the month of December! Her students did an amazing job demonstrating how to be safe, kind, and responsible!
The WQLN Reading Competition has come to a close. Please send in your student's reading log for final tabulation!
It's a great day for the Principal's Wall of Fame at IES!
Students in Mrs. Learn's class helped prepare and serve staff a Thanksgiving Feast to thank them for all they do for our school!
Fourth Grade students paraded through the building with floats showing their gratitude.
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
Kindergarten Feast
The Kindergarten Feast was a success! Thank you to the 128 guests who attended to have a special meal with our Kindergarten students! More pictures to follow!
On Friday, the 5th grade enrichment class met with entrepreneur Mr. Patrick Grab from Studio Grab. The students are currently learning about starting a business and being an entrepreneur!
Pre-K Pass the Fritters, Critters!
Bravesburgh 'Skyped A Scientist' with Iroquois Alumnus, Dr. Theresa Guise, to learn of careers in science-related fields, such as marine biology, as well as learn of the sharks we have been tracking through ocearch.org for mathematics class.
2nd Grade Gives to Others.
Student's have enjoyed cup stacking in Health and PE Class. Speed Stacks can be purchased at school for the next two weeks. Stop in the office for questions or maybe a Santa gift.
Glenn Stearns, the Undercover Billionaire, gave IES teachers a shout-out over the weekend when he met first grade teacher, Mrs. Zukowski!
Well done 3rd grade and talk about Braves TEAMWORK! Mr. Trapp's class worked together to make a giant cup stacking tower with Mrs. Cadden in PE today. A special congratulations goes out to the class from Mrs. Cadden for not knocking it over before she could get a picture!
Mrs. Bayhurst's Kindergarten class visited the office today to sing a song about the MayFlower. Students created their own ships to move along with the song.
The entire 4th grade learned about beach erosion today. Thank you to Dr. Schnars for a wonderful, interactive presentation!
Students did a wonderful job performing the first half of Elf, Jr. Congratulations on a job well done!
Please come and support the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students tonight and tomorrow as they perform Elf, Jr. in the IHS auditorium. They have worked very hard to put on a great show for you!
Mrs. Timon's 3rd Grade class used iPads to learn about Mr. Rogers on World Kindness Day.
IES students visited TREC and learned about ornithology! Students studied bird characteristics, identification and wetland restoration! The end ended with a bird watch around Presque Isle!
Some members of the Elf, Jr. cast put on a sample of the Elf, Jr. show for the school board tonight. Please come and support our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in their show at IHS this Friday, 11/15/19 and Saturday, 11/16/19 at 7 PM.
Picture retake day is tomorrow, Friday, November 8th. If your child's picture is being retaken, please return the unwanted picture package tomorrow. If you did not previously order pictures, it is not too late. Please contact Ms. Womack in the school office for details.
We're looking forward to meeting with parents tomorrow during conferences. Please stop by the lost and found, which is located in the gym hallway to see if your student left his/her belongings here at school.
So many fun activities!
More Fall Fest Fun!
Fall Fest is underway!
Chief Rese Walsh and Chief Sescia Fisher created amazing headdresses for their 5th grade Social Studies project. Congratulations on your hard work, we are proud of you!
Students from Mrs. Eberlein’s class play a game from the highlands of Scotland
#PYDONEFAMILY will be hosting a “Meals Matter” family dinner on Wednesday, November 20th from 6-8pm at Iroquois Elementary. Join us for a family-style dinner, highlighted speaker, and game night. Child care will be provided in the gymnasium. This event is FREE but you must RSVP to Julia Boyd at jgabrys@iroquois.iu5.org no later than November 15th.”
Students earned a silly string war against Mrs. Foutz today as a reward for their fundraiser sales! Thirty cans of silly string later, fun was had by all!
Hayden Betancourt flew solo during this morning's announcements. Well done Hayden!
Friday, November 8th is picture retake day! Remember to send your original package in with your student if you are having your picture retaken.
On parent/teacher conference day, November 7, 2019, parents are also invited to stop by an information table to learn more about our School-wide Title I program from 10:00-11:00 AM or 3:00-4:00 PM. Thank you for supporting the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet!
Parent/teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 10-6 pm. There is no school for kindergarten through sixth grade students. Due to grant requirements, PreK will be in session, and parents of PreK students can meet with Mrs. Kiddo for a conference. Thank you!
Mrs. Luke's 5th grade homeroom received the most bees during October and was awarded the BeeKeeper wreath. Queen Bee Mrs. Luke was presented with the wreath and her award. Congratulations Mrs. Luke and her homeroom, we're very proud of your safe, kind, and responsible choices!
As a recipient of the Pre-K Counts grant for our Pre-K program, we are required to offer this survey link to our families. Please reference the document titled "Survey" in the documents section for more information. Thank you for your input.
4th graders made this awesome video to share the message to "Stay Drug Free". It was also shared with the Junior High.
Click this link and enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtK1NwfHXA
IES gifted students spent the day touring the engineering labs at Behrend!
We will be entering this photo in the Red Ribbon Week Billboard Photo contest. Thank you to Mrs. Sandra Smith and Mr. Nick Price for making this picture possible! IES students say BOO to Drugs!
Pickup for our fundraiser will be Monday, October 28th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the gym. If you arrive before 3:30 please park in the district parking lot on Tyndall Avenue. Please do not park in the bus loop driveway until after the buses have left. Thank you for your support!
Congratulations to our National School Lunch Week coloring contest winners! Bottom row, left to right: Quinn Whaley, Violet Moneta, Adalynn Wodarski, Jonah Hicks Top row, left to right: Roslin Homan, Isabella Nieves, Mariella Rose, Alexis Raygor [not pictured:Eden Wilcoxson]
Check out this first grade lunch bunch! Some first grade students got to eat lunch with Mr. Bronson today!
Please join us for Trunk or Treat at IES on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Please see the attachment for more information!
Next week, IES will celebrate Red Ribbon Week! WE hope your student(s) can join in the fun!
IES Families: Students at the greatest elementary school on the planet (IES) will not have school on Monday, October 14, 2019 due to teacher inservice training. Have a great weekend.
Please join us for this important session regarding your child and social media this Thursday, October 10 from 6:00-7:45 in the IES cafeteria.
IES students showing support for Mrs. Maria Modzelewski who was recognized as the PYD Asset Ambassador of the Year. Mrs. Modzelewski is a great role model and a valuable contributor to the lives of our students. Congratulations Mrs. Modzelewski!
Students at IES supported IHS Homecoming week last week with a class color contest. Each grade level was challenged to wear one color to show unity. The IES Braves delivered on this challenge!
Students at IES supported IHS Homecoming week last week with a class color contest. Each grade level was challenged to wear one color to show unity. The IES Braves delivered on this challenge!
When you do great things at the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet, you earn a spot on the Wall of Fame! You even receive a special announcement from Mr. Bronson!
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Bayhurst's room learned about apples and came to the office to share a song!
Parents, are you interested in free resources for your child? The PA Department of Education has a website just for you! In addition to digital resources, information about ordering resources will be given to you at Parent-Teacher conferences. See the attachment for details.
Our 6th grade students share news and announcements with faculty, staff, and students each day. This week's announcers, Jayden Evans and Kaylynn Zielinski, prepared and delivered this morning's announcements with ease!
Family Math Night is underway!
The IES fundraiser ends on Monday, September 30th, so please make sure to support the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet by contacting your favorite IES student to purchase some products! Student order forms with money are due on Monday, September 30th as well. Thank you!
Are you interested in learning strategies to help your student with Math? Don't forget to sign up for our Family Math Night! The deadline to return the registration form is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, September 26 from 6:00-7:30!
Students enjoyed the Schoolwide positive behavior kick-off assembly today. Students at IES strive to be safe, kind, and responsible!
This week, Miss Schlee's second grade students were able to adopt Reading Buddies. They got to take their buddies home and will read to them for 20 minutes each night. :)
Picture day is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18th. Pictures can be ordered online at MYLIFETOUCH.COM or by sending in your student’s order form and payment. Thank you!
Check out what's happening in our READ180 class! The READ 180 classroom was recently awarded the James Patterson and Scholastic Book Clubs Grant for connecting kids to the books they love to read. The full story is in the News section.
The IES Fall 2019 fundraiser is now underway! Please see your favorite Little Brave to make a purchase. The fundraiser provides students with many opportunities such as field trips, assemblies, and celebrations! The sale ends 9/30 and delivery is anticipated on 10/28. Thank you!
Both our Outdoor Classroom and Buddy Bench have a fresh, new look thanks to the effort put forth by Iroquois Students on the 9/11 Day of Service!
Students began working on the nature trail/walkway as a complement to the outdoor classroom.
Thank you to the Jr. High School students who spent part of their 9/11 day of service reading to our Kindergarten students!
During the 9/11 Day of Service, students worked on creating dog toys for a local animal shelter.
During the 9/11 Day of Service, students worked on creating dog toys for a local animal shelter.
School picture day will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.
Could your student benefit from after-school help with his/her homework? Check out our news story about a new program we are offering to students in First through Sixth grade!
The first grade held a wedding for the marriage of Q and U. Thank you to the first grade teachers for making such a memorable experience for our first grade students!
Third grade students took a trip to the Maritime Museum and set sail on the Lettie G.
We had an amazing first week at the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet! Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you on Tuesday!
Third grade did an EXCELLENT job practicing their fire drill today! We have no doubt they know what it means to be SAFE, KIND, and RESPONSIBLE at IES!
Fourth graders took a closer look at culture today.
...and that's a wrap on a great first day of school!!!
Thank you to United Way, 349 students recieved backpacks FULL of school supplies!
Welcome Back Braves!
Pre-K- Grade 2 open house will take place Weds., Aug. 21 from 5:00-6:30 PM. Grades 3-6 open house will take place Thurs., Aug. 22 from 5:00-6:30 PM. Students can bring supplies to put in their classrooms. We can't wait to see you at the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet!
Office Depot/Office Max supports our students! See more information in the News tab!
Our Custodial and Maintenance Staff have been working tirelessly to prepare the Greatest Elementary School on the Planet for you! IES Administration, Faculty and Staff are excited to see these pristine halls filled with students! The first day of school is Monday, August 26th!
