So excited about our newest addition to the IPS music program… students will be learning how to play the ukulele…
Freshman Class Spiritwear Fundraiser!
Help support the Freshman class! Buy your Independence spiritwear now through Feb. 26th. Items ordered should be in about 3 weeks after the sale closes. All ordering is done online at https://rdpsports.com/product-category/independence/independence-freshman-class-sponsored-spiritwear/ Email Mrs. Luoma, sluoma@independence.k12.oh.us, if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your support!
PTO Volunteer Opportunity for 3rd & 4th Graders!
On Monday, February 20th (Presidents' Day), IPS PTO is offering a volunteer opportunity for 3rd and 4th graders at Shoes & Clothes for Kids. SC4K mission is to improve K-8 school attendance by eliminating the lack of appropriate clothing, shoes, and school supplies as barriers.
Please click on the link below to sign up for this volunteer opportunity. https://ips.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=
Youth Sports Clinic: Grades 3-6
On Saturday, 2/25 there will be a Youth Sports Clinic at the Field House from 5pm-8pm. This event is open to grades 3-6, and will benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society fundraiser taking place at IHS. Enjoy a night out, and support a great cause!
A pizza dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided for the kids. There will be football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, and soccer, all instructed by current IHS team members. Additional activities such as nine square, coloring and crafts will be available.
Please fill out this form for payment information and to reserve your child's spot on February 25th. Thank you for your support!
REGISTER FOR THE YOUTH SPORTS NIGHT HERE, http://bit.ly/3jS2cwu
Macey McGhee & Molly McGreal
LLS Student Visionaries - IHS
IPS Yearbook!
The 2023 IPS yearbook will be on sale from February 15th through March 15th for $24. This full-color yearbook is packed with memories.
Don't miss your chance to get this IPS collectible.
https://cavanaughphoto.com/yearbook
This week at IPS, students celebrated being 100 days smarter!
Military Survey.
We are in the process of creating and implementing support systems for the Military families in our community. We are interested in supporting ALL varieties of Military families, from those currently serving or deployed, to retired, both active and reserve components. If you could fill out the following survey, it would be greatly appreciated and help us gain a better idea of the kind of support our community and its service members need.
Survey Linked Here, https://forms.gle/SRFdzsWzvRMobtfg6
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Greene at mgreene@independence.k12.oh.us or by calling at 216-642-5865 x 1325
Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of our students! #iPride
IPS recently collected almost $1900 for Cornerstone of Hope’s summer youth camps! Thank you IPS k-kids and advisors Mrs. Roberts and Ms. Sluka for helping collect for such a great cause!
IPS I-Pride assembly…Congrats Mrs. Stevens on being our staff member of the month
Mrs. Presot’s class built a city complete with roads and buildings to help understand the difference between goods and services! They also showed off their map skills; finding their own homes, other locations, and even IPS!
Save the Date, IPS Cavs Night Out!
When: Sunday, March 26th - The game starts at 6 p.m.
Where: Rocket Mortgage Arena
We hope you can join us for an IPS Family evening with the Cavs! For every ticket purchased, five dollars will go back to IPS PTO!
Each ticket includes An exclusive experience for IPS families to watch the Cavs warm-up in the lower bowl for two hours (4 p.m.) before tip-off, a ticket to Loudville, and watching the game with your IPS friends!
Allison Rose Foundation Fundraiser!
Independence Primary School will be supporting the Allison Rose Foundation this week.
Allison Suhy was a student here and a 2017 graduate of Independence.
On Wednesday, January 18th, we are asking for a $1.00 donation and to dress in yellow. This was Allison's favorite color!
Allison wanted to be an elementary school teacher, so with the donations, a wagon will be filled with books, games, and puzzles to be auctioned at the February 4th event. Your student can also donate something for the wagon if they want to be more involved.
To learn more about the Allison Rose Foundation, please visit the website at
www.allisonrosefoundation.org. The Allison Rose Foundation is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization, Tax ID# 83-1999490.
Thank you for your support and generosity!
Winter Recess!
Now that the cold weather is upon us and will be staying for a while, this is a reminder for the children to come to school dressed for the weather.
All students need warm coats, hats, gloves, and boots to participate in recess. To play in the snow, snow pants and waterproof gloves are required.
It might be cold and snowy outside, but inside, IPS students are staying warm and engaged.
Welcome, Officer Green!
Our new Independence Primary School SRO, Officer Green, stopped by the kindergarten classes with a special guest- K9 Rambo! The kids spoke with Officer Waidley about Rambo and what he does for the city.
Thank you, Independence Board of Education members! #iPride #schoolboardmonth
During the school year, our Independence Local Schools' students engage in a variety of career exploration events. In the 2nd semester, parents and community members are invited to participate in various ways including our high school mock interview event, junior job shadowing, Primary School Career Week and "Lunch & Learn" events, and our Middle School "Engage and Explore" week.
If you are interested and able to participate, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with opportunities. https://forms.gle/dgNRgX7FD6vXmNrB7
#iPride
Board of Education President Joan Mencl and Vice President Carrie Sears were sworn in at the board meeting. Thank you for your service! #iPride
The City of Independence is having a Wellness Week...Explore the book "Maybe" which explores the potential we all hold inside. Jan. 10 or 11 -- $10/family. Register at www.independenceohio.org.
