IHMS Newsletter - March 20, 2023 | |
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
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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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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Ed Fund Meeting
Mark your calendars!
The next Ed Fund Meeting will be
Monday, March 20th · 7:00pm
in the Iron Horse Library
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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/
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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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IHMS Attendance Line
(925) 790-2599
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