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?!
#iPride
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!
Don't miss the latest updates from IPS! https://conta.cc/44QF0AX
What a great resource for our IPS families! PTO meeting dates, events, and class parties! Thanks PTO! #iPride
Our Music Department is collecting shoes! Any shoes (infant, toddler, child or adult!) will help them reach their fundraising goal. They are happy to arrange pickup or drop off will be available at the civic center, at homedays or at the high/middle schools!
Fourth-Grade Memory Day - Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:00 a.m.
Please read carefully for all the details about Fourth-Grade Memory Day.
It’s hard to believe that there are just a few days left at IPS, and your student will transition to middle school. I will miss this group so much! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with your most prized possessions.
Fourth-grade students should arrive at school at the usual start time. All students are asked to wear their 4th-grade graduation t-shirts.
Parents are invited to attend the 9 am Memory Day Ceremony at IPS in the gymnasium. Due to space constraints, only parents are asked to attend.
Below is a live link that will be available to watch the program from home:
Here is a link to share for 4th Grade Memory Day http://bit.ly/memoryday2023.
The ceremony will last approximately 60 minutes. Afterward, there will be time for pictures with teachers and classmates.
At approximately 10:30 am, the entire school will line up for a clap-out for our fourth graders. Any additional relatives (grandparents, etc.) are welcome to line the circle outside and join in the clap-out.
A bus will be waiting in the parking lot for our 4th-grade class, and they will be transported to the Independence Civic Center for pizza, snacks, and inflatables (students must have socks for inflatables.)
During the students' time at the Civic Center, we ask that parent chaperones are present if possible. If a parent cannot be present, please coordinate with another parent who will assume responsibility for your child. There will not be IPS staff members present at the Civic Center.
Students must be picked up from the Civic Center at 1:30 pm. Please make sure to arrange transportation for your child.
If you have children in grades K-3, dismissal on this day takes place at the usual time.
If there are any questions about the last day of school for our 4th-grade students, please contact the main office.
Celebrate your Independence! As we prepare for the Class of 2023 Commencement on June 4, we present a handful of our amazing students and their greatest achievements. They are ready for their future! #iPride
https://youtube.com/shorts/xIXHkGKKWPo?feature=share
Celebrate your Independence! As we prepare for the Class of 2023 Commencement on June 4, we present a handful of our amazing students and their greatest achievements. They are ready for their future! #iPride
https://youtube.com/shorts/DfpG-LIiVXM?feature=share
