IHMS Newsletter - March 20, 2023

Important Upcoming Dates

March 20 - Ed Fund Meeting, 7pm


March 22-24 - Conference Days, 11:40 Dismissal


March 22 - Chipotle Fundraiser, 4-8pm


March 22 - Social Media Limits, Caregiver Seminar, 6pm


March 24 - Wellness Day/Class Colors Spirit Day


March 28 - 8th grade Career Day


March 28 - Supporting The Child You Have Virtual Talk, 7pm


March 29 - Afterschool Basketball Info Mtg, 2:45pm


March 30 - PTA Meeting, 10:30am, Library

April 3-7 - No School, Spring Break


April 16 - Mattress Fundraiser for Cal High Music Boosters


April 27 - PTA Meeting, 10:30am, Library

(PTA Elections)


April 29 - Truck Time Event, 9am-1pm

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School Updates

Schedule Change


Be aware of the CHANGED schedule for 3/22-3/24. It is changed to the bell schedules indicated below. 3/24 is a wellness day. More information to come.


2022-23 Yearbook



Yearbooks are still on sale electronically for $65.00.


Have you ordered a book for your student?

If you are not sure, HERE is the list of purchases.



You can order a yearbook by going to THIS LINK. You can search our school name or enter school code: 16215


If you have any questions, please email the yearbook adviser, Michelle Hamon at mhamon@srvusd.net

8th Grade Party


Eighth Graders, it's Glow Time! 

Time to celebrate as you head off to high school.

Join us at the 8th grade party on Friday, May 19th.

Purchase your tickets here to join in on the fun!

Homework Club


Hey there Jaguars!


We're here to support you to do your academic best during Homework Club . We have a group of peer tutors from California High School and IHMS who will tutor anyone who needs help every Monday/Thursday from 2:50-3:50pm at the IHMS library. Our peer tutors can help with any subject!


Feel free to stop by for any help with:

- projects 

- assignments

- test prep

- Schoology navigation 

- essay help (brainstorming topic ideas, constructing a thesis, formatting, etc)

- catching up with missing work

- using Reading Ally

- math help

- getting organized 



Homework Club Schedule (Supervised by IHMS staff):

Mondays (3-4): with Cal High tutors

Thursdays (3-4): with Iron Horse peer tutors

Iron Horse Marquee


The IHMS Marquee is up and running again!

If you would like to advertise your student's birthday on the marquee, here is how you do it!



1) Either open the PDF linked HERE or come into the front office to fill out a hard copy

2) The forms and payment are due the Friday before the week you would like the message displayed

3) The cost is $20 and should be paid in the front office in cash or check made out to IHMS


If you have any questions, please email Michelle Hamon at mhamon@srvusd.net

8th Grade Panoramic Picture


Purchase your keepsake 8th-grade panoramic photo containing the entire 8th-grade class. Choice of framed ($50) or unframed ($25): 8th Grade Pano Picture

Free Math Tutoring


Is Your Child On Track in Math?

IvyMath is providing all Iron Horse Middle families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.

 

IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.

 

The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Iron Horse Middle families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost

Non District Summer Course for 8th Graders


Hello parents of 8th graders,

If your 8th grader is planning on enrolling for a Non District Course during summer

Information at this link Non District Course Information


- Please follow the below steps.

1. Non District Course Intent Application (For summer coursework for 2023-24 school year) 

June 23 @ 11:59 pm - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due 

2. Application to Place Credit form. (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)

3. Submission of your Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar's office by the deadline. The deadline to submit the summer transcript is by Friday, August 11, 2023 (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted.)


No late submissions will be allowed. 

Absences


Please report all absences on our Attendance Line at 925-790-2599.

Please do not email. The messages may get lost in the shuffle or not attended to in a timely manner.

Orange/Black Grizzly Graduation Lei 


The perfect gift for senior graduating Grizzlies or 8th grade graduating incoming Grizzlies, the Orange/Black Lei is a beautiful complement to festive attire on graduation day. The Lei comes in single- ($20) and double ($30) ribbon, and can be bought in Future Fund.



https://calhigh.futurefund.com/store/store_categories/1828-chs-ptsa 


Jaguars and Grizzlies show pride in Cal High. 

PTA Updates
2020
Mark your calendars!
Our next PTA Meeting will be 
Thusday, March 30th · 10:30am
in the Iron Horse Library

At this meeting, we will be presenting our slate of nominees
for the PTA Board for the 2023-2024 School Year.

PTA Nominating Committee


Iron Horse PTA is currently looking for volunteers to fill PTA Executive Board positions, as well as Committee Chair roles for the 2023-24 school year. Are you good with numbers and finances? Are you organized and good with details? Do you like doing things to assist with events and show appreciation to our amazing staff? Here are some the positions open for next year:


Treasurer

Auditor

Family Engagement

Health & Wellness

Inclusion/Diversity

Run for Education

And more….


For more information about the IHMS PTA, you can visit our website at https://ihms.srvusd.net/Families/PTA/index.html.


There are many ways to get involved at Iron Horse PTA, and we would love to have some new volunteers join us to support our kids, school and our staff. If you are interested or would like more information, please email ihms.ca.pta@gmail.com or come to our next PTA meeting on 3/30/23 at 10:30 am in the IHMS Library.

Ed Fund

Ed Fund Fundraiser


CHIPOTLE Fundraiser for IHMS

33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO IHMS ED FUND

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND | 4-8PM

2421 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD, SAN RAMON, CA, 94583


ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE 88YPJ39

OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT


Ed Fund Meeting

Mark your calendars!
The next Ed Fund Meeting will be 
Monday, March 20th · 7:00pm
in the Iron Horse Library
Community News

County Connection Youth Reduced Fares


Please spread the word widely that all Contra Costa County youth (ages 6-18) can get a 20% discount off Adult Clipper single-ride fares when using a Youth Clipper card. The youth fare discount is not available when paying with cash: 


https://countyconnection.com/fares/fare-types-prices/

Truck Time 2023 – Tickets on Sale Now!


Turn imagination into real life! Join us for a fun, interactive outdoor family festival that encourages children (and their adults) to explore the trucks and vehicles they see around them all the time, and maybe some they've never seen before.

Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 am to 1:00pm

2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

Visit www.TruckTimeSanRamon.org for additional details and to pre-purchase tickets. Tickets are $4.99 per person (age 1 and over) if purchased in advance, or $7 on the event day.

In addition to buying your tickets, we invite you to:

  • Share the event information with friends and family!
  • Bring a vehicle to the event! Do you, or someone you know, have a fun truck, or other vehicle, that you think we should have at the event for children and their families to learn about and explore? If so, please click here
  • Sponsor the event or a specific area of the event. We would love to have you, or your company, become sponsors of our event. To learn more about becoming an event sponsor, please email us at TruckTimeSR@gmail.com.
  • Purchase tickets as gifts by clicking here! Tickets to this event are $4.99 and will make an inexpensive and fun gift for family and friends.

This event is presented by the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club. It benefits the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club and its Foundation.


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