November 26

Posted Date: 11/02/26 (11:26 AM)

November 2026

November 2, 2026

A cheerful, glowing orange pumpkin with a friendly carved smile sits among colorful autumn leaves, surrounded by small pumpkins and golden fall foliage. The pumpkin gently bounces and glows as its eyes twinkle, while tiny sparkles float around it. The background features a cozy autumn scene with warm orange, yellow, and brown tones, creating a festive Halloween and fall atmosphere.

Thank You to All of Our IVEC Families

This time of year encourages us to reflect on the things we are thankful for. Please allow us to express our gratitude for trusting us with your little loved ones. They are what keeps us going and bring joy to our days. Thank you for allowing us to be part of their journey and for the love and support you show them.

From Mr. Portzline and Mrs. Mix

A patriotic flyer for the Indian Valley Elementary Veterans Day Mural Opening Ceremony on November 11.

A colorful animated calendar with pages gently flipping from one day to the next, surrounded by cheerful icons of clocks, stars, and seasonal decorations. The dates softly highlight as the calendar changes, symbolizing organization, planning, and important upcoming events. The clean, bright background and smooth animation create a friendly, professional look perfect for a school calendar, monthly schedule, or reminder GIF.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Information on Parent/Teacher conferences should be available in the near future. If you have questions about your time, please reach out to your child's teacher.

*November 24th - 25th.

Just a quick reminder that you may request a conference with your child's teacher at any time. It does not have to be limited to these two dates.

Look At What Our Students Are Doing!!!

A school bulletin board with a red background displays student artwork labeled Line Practice by Kindergarten.

A collection of children's schoolwork papers featuring cut-out squirrel illustrations titled 'The Leaf Thief' are taped to a row of beige lockers.

Children's art projects featuring paper trucks carrying pumpkins are clipped to orange construction paper on lockers.

A classroom bulletin board features student-made bat drawings and worksheets about bats.

Paper jack-o'-lantern crafts hang above student name tags on lockers, reading 'All About My Pumpkin'.

A classroom bulletin board features student art and writing projects titled "Compare the Critters."

A banner for Indian Valley Elementary & Intermediate featuring a school building and a husky mascot.

Home and school

Please join us on November 18th at 6:00PM in the IVEC library for our Home and School meeting. We will be planning and discussing upcoming activities and fundraisers.

Attendance

When your child is absent:

-Notes must be turned in within three school days of the student being absent.

-If a note is NOT received, the day becomes an unlawful absence.

-After a student's 3rd unlawful absence, a School Attendance Improvement Conference must be held with the parent/guardian and administration to develop a School Attendance Improvement Plan.

-After a student's 6th unlawful absence, a truancy referral is made to Children and Youth Services and Clarvida (formerly Raystown Developmental Service), and a Truancy Elimination Plan is created.

-On the 7th unlawful absence, A citation is sent to our District Magistrate

How to turn in excuses

-Send a note with your child to school.

-Drop it off at the school.

-Submit a note on Parent Square.

-Calling the office does NOT count as the excuse. We must have written documentation.

PBIS Fun

Thank you to our PBIS Celebration Committee for all your hard work.

Two people in mascot costumes, a green frog and an elf, perform on a wooden stage.

A group of children and adults stand on a stage holding burlap sacks in front of dark curtains.

A group of children and adults participate in a "Ghost Stack" cup stacking game on a stage.

A teacher and a group of young children dance and play together outside a school building.

A group of children sit in a circle on an asphalt playground, gathered around a small orange ball.

Three children play an outdoor game on a grassy field near a treeline.

Two children play with colorful toys in a sunny, expansive park with tall trees in the background.

Children and adults enjoy drawing with colorful chalk on a large asphalt school playground.

Mifflin County School Board Policies

If you have any questions or concerns regarding school policies and procedures, all adopted policies and procedures can be found here.

Board Policy 105.1 Notification - Review of Instructional Materials

Mifflin County School District School Board Policy 105.1 requires annual notification to parents/guardians and students that parents/guardians and students have an opportunity to review instructional materials and have access to information about the curriculum, including academic standards to be achieved, instructional materials and assessment techniques. Requests to review instructional materials and access information about the curriculum, including academic standards to be achieved, instructional materials and assessment techniques should be made by submitting a written request to the building principal.

Board Policy 906 - Complaint Procedures

Indian Valley Elementary Center is committed to maintaining a positive and responsive school environment. If you have a concern or complaint about Board policy and procedures, programs, personnel, operations or facilities, concerns should be addressed directly with the teacher, staff member or administrator involved. Many issues can be resolved through open and respectful communication. More information on complaint procedures is provided in Policy 906 of the MCSD Policy Manual.

Board Policy 235.1 Survey

This policy sets forth guidelines for the conduct of surveys and the collection and use of information for marketing purposes, consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Here