Our SRO officer Green does it all… protects us at school and can hula hoop as well!!!!
This week's homecoming theme! #iPride
Enjoy your Labor Day, everyone! #iPride
What a welcome today @YourIndySchools IPS from the Independence youth cheerleaders as students entered the building!
👟The IHS music Department has started our Shoe Donation fundraiser! Tuesday was our first Count and Wrap Party and we are up to 6️⃣4️⃣8️⃣ pairs!!! Kylie and Kayla filled the first bag, followed by about 25 more bags from Owen, Gianna, Robby, Avery, Rylee, Penny, Jamie and Lauren.
👠Our goal is 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ pairs. You can help by emptying your closet of shoes you’re not wearing anymore and donating them to us!
🥾Our Next drop off is IHS Open House on Thursday 8/31, 6-7:30PM. Bag up pairs of shoes and bring them in!
Playing Tales of a fourth grade nothing Pictionary in Mr. Johnson's class today. Students have to draw a picture of an event or character that was introduced in chapters 1 and 2 of the book @YourIndySchools
Superintendent Ben Hegedish introduces us to our new staff for the 2023-24 school year! Welcome to the Blue Devils' family! #iPride
https://youtu.be/evU1IDCRcU8
Just a reminder! First Day of School signs can be downloaded here!
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/article/1206660
It is rocking at the Back to School Blast at IPS!
A few reminders for our IPS families! https://conta.cc/3QGI7Y9
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Calling all Blue Devils! You're invited to our Homecoming Tailgate Party on Friday, 9/8 from 5-6:30 p.m.! Purchase tickets here:
https://ims.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3951&form=1
#iPride
Just a reminder! In addition to following us on our website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, Independence Local Schools has a mobile app to help parents, students and community members know what is happening at school from their phones. On the app, you can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events, and find important documents.
The Independence Local Schools app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. #IPride
So much fun at the Indy Homedays parade! What was your favorite part?!
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So much fun at the Indy Homedays parade! What was your favorite part?!
#iPride
IMPORTANT DATES IN AUGUST for IPS!
August 17 - Back-to-School Blast - 6-8 p.m. - IPS Playground
Pickup School Supply Boxes
August 21 - IPS Open House
4:00-5:30 p.m. - Preschool and Kindergarten
6:00-7:30 p.m. - Grades 1-4
Meet, greet, and drop off school supplies! See you then!
August 23 - (A-L) First Day of School (Grades 1-4)
August 24 - (M-Z) First Day of School (Grades 1-4)
August 25 - All Students (Grades 1-4) attend school
August 30 - First Day for Preschool Students
CLASSROOM PLACEMENT:
Student homeroom assignment letters will be mailed Friday, August 11th. Check your mailboxes!
Several factors go into making class assignments, including teacher input, student data, and a desire to balance classes evenly throughout the grade level. It is also important for us to be able to find the best fit in regard to students’ and teachers’ strengths/ weaknesses, as well as the overall dynamic of the students in the class. Class rosters have been finalized at this time, and we will not be making changes.
KINDERGARTEN START OF SCHOOL:
Kindergarten students will schedule a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) appointment on either Wednesday, August 23, Thursday, August 24, or Friday, August 25. Please look for an email on Monday, August 7th, with directions on scheduling your child's 30-minute appointment on SignUpGenius.
Group A (A-L) - Monday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 30.
Group B (M-Z) - Tuesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 31.
All Kindergarten students will attend together on Friday, September 1st.
IMPORTANT: "SOFT" OPENING FOR STUDENTS Grades 1-4
The success we had the last three years with our "soft opening" the first two days of school is one we are planning again this school year. The plan is to stagger, allowing staff to answer questions and concerns in smaller groupings and times. This is a great way to establish relationships with the students and staff in smaller groups. We will stagger days alphabetically by the last names listed below.
Wed., August 23: School only for last names starting A-L (No school for M-Z)
Thurs., August 24: School only for last names M-Z (No school for A-L)
Fri., August 25: ALL students (grades 1-4) regular day
We are 22 days from the 2023-2024 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of growing together at IPS! Our Independence Primary School teachers and staff eagerly await the opportunity to welcome students back to IPS. Dave and the rest of our custodial staff have done an outstanding job ensuring IPS is ready for the 2023-2024 school year!
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