Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Week of May 7, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:

Parker Region Budget Presentation:
Please join the Parker area principals to learn more about the fiscal crisis facing Douglas County School District. Principals will be presenting information regarding the budget crisis and attendees with have an opportunity to ask questions. This event will be held from 6-7:30pm at Ponderosa High School's Theater on May 16th. We hope you can join us - and bring a friend! 



Mother-Son Event Cancelled:
Our Mother-Son event has been cancelled due to lack of participation. 

Field Day - Thursday, May 17:
Field day is coming on May 17th. In the event of rain, we will hold Field Day on May 18th. Please make sure the send your student in layers, with sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle for this event as many of the activities are outside. We are ready to have some fun Dr. Seuss-style! 

Iron Horse Summer Office Hours:
The office will be open from May 29-June 1st from 7:30am-4:00pm. 
The office will be closed from June 2nd-July 15th for Summer Break. 
The office will re-open July 16th-August 8th from 7:30am-4:00pm. 

For registrations or questions between June 2nd and July 15th, please call 720-433-0095.

School Supplies for Next School Year:
School code is IRO006
Orders can be turned into the front office until Friday, May 18th
Online orders can me made until June 10th.  

School Accountability Committee:
The School Accountability Committee (SAC) is an advisory committee, not a governing body, that advises the principal on school performance, budget priorities and parental engagement. The purpose of the committee is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes.  Each SAC is comprised of parents, community members, the principal and teachers. Elections for Chair and District Accountability Committee Liaison will take place during our September 2018 meeting. If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please submit a paragraph about yourself and why you are interested to Kirsten.Bloomfield@dcsdk12.org by May 25th

Upcoming Events:
May 11: Assessment Day - No School - Students come at parent-chosen time for assessments
May 12: IHE Choir at the Rockies Game
May 16: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
May 16: Parker Region Budget Meeting 6:00-7:30pm @ Ponderosa High School
May 17: Field Day
May 18: Rain Date for Field Day
May 18: Swirls Night for IHE - proceeds benefit IHE (see flyer above)
May 22: IHE Choir Concert - 6:30-7:15pm in the Gym
May 24: Legend Graduation
May 24: 5th Grade Clap-out - 3:20pm in the main hallway
May 25: Last Day of School - Half Day for Kindergarten and 5th Grade ONLY