Friday, September 13, 2019

Week of September 9, 2019

Folder Fliers:

Flu Shot Clinic:
If you are interested in receiving a flu shot, you can attend our flu shot clinic on Monday, September 30th. You will need to call the office to sign up in advance, complete a consent form, and bring your insurance card. Documents are located in the folder fliers above.   

Clothes for the Health Room:
We are in need of gently used Boys/Girls/Unisex Bottoms Sizes 4T-10. We are also need Boys/Girls underwear. Please drop off at the office. Thank you! 

Fundraiser for Iron Horse Student:
Please join us in supporting one of our students who has Angelman Syndrome. His father will be doing a 27 hour Cross-fit challenge to raise funds for the treatment and cure of the syndrome. We would love to support our family by helping with donations, even a small amount. Together we are stronger! https://www.angelman.org/event/crossfit-2019

Artist of the Month:
Congratulations to Destine Stewart Armstrong; our September Artist of the Month, for her "If I could travel anywhere..." sketchbook project.  Check out our Artists of the Month on Ms. O'Hara's web page:
https://ihe.dcsdk12.org/classrooms___departments/specials/mrs__o__hara

Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented:
The CAGT will be hosting a Family Institute on October 21st. Please see this link for more information. 



New to Colorado?

Are you a new family to Colorado? Want to learn more about our great state and connect with other new families? Join us for a time to meet others, mingle and learn more about Colorado! We will be hosting this event on October 1st from 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction. We hope to see you there! 



Student Social Group Invitation:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Join us for an ice cream social for parents and kids of Iron Horse who would like to start a social group to build community, self-confidence, be yourself, learn to express yourself, and make friends. September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Contact Michele at mbirkmaier@gmail.com or 720-309-1334 to reserve your spot.



SAC Meeting:
The School Accountability Committee is comprised of parents, community members, the principal, and staff. The responsibilities of the SAC are to support the principal with the development of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), provide budget recommendations, provide information regarding the needs of the community, help the principal to foster partnerships and increase engagement with parents, and work to recruit people to serve on the SAC. 

We will be holding board elections for our two vacant positions (chair and vice chair) at our first meeting on September 19, 2029 from 5:00-5:30pm. Please get involved and support our amazing school! If you are interested in serving as our chair or vice chair, please send a short paragraph bio to kirsten.bloomfield@dcsdk12.org by Tuesday, September 17th. Elections are conducted according to district by-laws through a voting process. Following the elections, we will be attending a regional SAC training from 6:00-7:30pm at Legend High School. 


Upcoming Important Dates:
SEPTEMBER 18: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
SEPTEMBER 18: Author Visit - Christian McKay Heidicker
SEPTEMBER 19: SAC Elections 5:00-5:30pm in the Junction, Training at LHS 6:00-7:30pm
SEPTEMBER 19: Fun Run
SEPTEMBER 20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day
SEPTEMBER 27: Author Visit - Kim Tomsic
SEPTEMBER 30: Flu Shot Clinic at IHE
OCTOBER 1: New To Colorado Meet and Greet 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 4-10: Book Fair
OCTOBER 8: Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Fall Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Picture Re-Takes
OCTOBER 11: OverDrive Bookmobile
OCTOBER 12-20: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
OCTOBER 23: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm, SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 30: Legend Feeder Trunk or Treat Festival at Legend High School - More Info Coming Soon!