Thursday, April 27, 2017

Week of April 24, 2017

Thursday Folder Fliers:
Parent Placement Requests:
As a reminder, all parent placement requests for the 2017-18 school year are due tomorrow. Please remember that we are seeking information regarding your student's specific needs. Specific teacher requests are not accepted. Please address all placement requests to kirsten.bloomfield@dcsdk12.org or via written letter. 

 Staff Appreciation:
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week. We have postcards in the office that you can use to write a note of appreciation to any staff member at Iron Horse. Please stop in and write a note of thanks to your favorite staff members! 

 Jay Day:
Students and staff are collecting canned and non-perishable items for the Parker Task Force to honor Jay Day. This community project will be sponsored by #TheJayDayProject which is a movement that started after the loss of Courtney Sidenar's (Iron Horse's EA) nine-year old son, Jaydon, two years ago.  As a means to commemorate his memory, Courtney started by setting aside every 16th of the month to celebrate “Jay Day.”  This month Iron Horse Elementary staff, students and families will assist in spreading that kindness beyond the walls of Iron Horse by collecting items for the Parker Task Force. We are having a friendly competition between Iron Horse and Cherokee Trail. Please bring your items to your classroom. The school with the most items will win a popsicle party. 

 Thinking Maps:
This week's map is our final map, the bridge map. The Bridge Map focuses on identifying similarities between relationships. Here are some student samples of bridge maps:
3rd Grade Bridge Map

Kindergarten Bridge Map
5th Grade Bridge Map



















Here is a link to the parent memo. 

 End of the Year Movie Night:
Please join us for a great night watching Sing! in the Gym. The doors will open at 5:30 and the movie will start at 6:00pm, completing around 7:45pm. Entrance to the event is free. PTO will be serving popcorn and drinks for a small fee (cash or checks only). Adults(over 18) must be in attendance with each student. 

Lightning Dismissal Protocols: 
Safety is the number one priority of the Douglas County School District. During severe weather, DCSD schools will take actions to ensure the wellbeing of student and staff. The following protocols have been developed by district personnel for lightning dismissals and will be used by Iron Horse effective immediately:
  • DCSD is following CHSAA's lightening guidelines, which state that outdoor activities will be suspended and personnel moved indoors when lightning is within a 6-mile radius. Activities will remain suspended until there is no longer lightning within a 6-mile radius for 15 minutes. 
  • Parents/Guardians or other adults over the age of 18, who have been given permission in Infinite Campus, may pick up their children/younger sibling during a lightning delay at their own risk.
  • Siblings under the age of 18 coming to pick up a younger sibling will be asked to stay in the building and will NOT be released until it is safe. 
  • Students who walk will be released when it is considered to be safe at the school site - when lightning is more that 6 miles away for 15 minutes. 
  • Parents/Guardians/Siblings over 18 will sign out their student in the classroom.
  • School Messenger will be used to inform parents/guardians of a delayed dismissal. Please make sure that your information is up-to-date in your Parent Portal, as this is where school messenger pulls your contact information from. This is also where we look for those people to whom you have given permission to pick up your student(s). 
Learning Commons: 
We are beginning a transformation of our Learning Commons and are looking for donations of supplies. If you or your students have outgrown these items, we would love to take them off your hands! We are in need of the following items:
  • Legos - bricks, people, and assorted items
  • Lego boards to build on
  • Lincoln Logs
  • K'Nex sets
  • Plastic Gear Sets
  • Golf Tees - all colors, wood or plastic
  • Pegboard
If you are able to donate any items, please bring them to the office. Thank you for your support!

 Upcoming Events:
April 28: All Parent Placement Requests for 2017-18 are due - see above for details
May 3-5: Outdoor Ed for 5th Graders
May 8: NO SCHOOL FOR 5th GRADE ONLY
May 8-12: Iron Horse Depot (SSN Store)
May 10: SAC Meeting - 4:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons
May 10: Kindergarten Night for Incoming Kindergartners - 6:00-6:30pm in the Learning Commons
May 11: Muffins for Moms in the cafeteria
May 17: PTO Meeting - 3:45-4:45pm in the Learning Commons
May 19: End of the Year Movie Night in the Gym - We will be watching SING! at PG movie
May 29: NO SCHOOL
June 2: Field Day and Last Day of School

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Week of April 17, 2017

Thursday Folder Fliers:

Thinking Map of the Week:
This week, students were introduced to the Multi-Flow Map. This map shows cause and effect. Here are some student samples:
4th Grade Multi Flow Map

3rd Grade Multi Flow Map











Here is the link to the parent letter.

Learning Commons: 
We are beginning a transformation of our Learning Commons and are looking for donations of supplies. If you or your students have outgrown these items, we would love to take them off your hands! We are in need of the following items:
  • Legos - bricks, people, and assorted items
  • Lego boards to build on
  • Lincoln Logs
  • K'Nex sets
  • Plastic Gear Sets
  • Golf Tees - all colors, wood or plastic
  • Pegboard
If you are able to donate any items, please bring them to the office. Thank you for your support!

Watch Dog Dads: 
We need you! We have lots of shredding that needs to be done and we could use your help. Please use the sign up genius on our webpage to sign up: Watch Dog Dad's Link to Sign Up


Upcoming Events:
April 21: NO SCHOOL
April 28: All Parent Placement Requests for 2017-18 are Due - see previous blog post for details
May 3-5: Outdoor Ed for 5th Graders
May 8: NO SCHOOL FOR 5th GRADE ONLY
May 8-12: Iron Horse Depot (SSN Store)
May 10: SAC Meeting - 4:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons
May 10: Kindergarten Night for Incoming Kindergartners - 6:00-6:30pm in the Learning Commons
May 11: Muffins for Moms
May 17: PTO Meeting - 3:45-4:45pm in the Learning Commons
May 19: End of the Year Movie Night - More Details to Come!
May 29: NO SCHOOL
June 2: Field Day and Last Day of School
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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Week of April 10, 2017



Thursday Folder Fliers:




 Father/Daughter Dance:
Thank you to Cindy Fazio-Cramer and Becki Gonzales for organizing an amazing event for our girls. The girls had a fantastic time with their fathers under the stars. 

Thinking Map of the Week:
This week's focus is on the Flow Map. Flow maps are used to show the sequence and/or order of a process. Here is the link to the parent memo on flow maps.  Here are some student examples of the flow map:
Kindergarten Flow Map - Pumpkin, Pumpkin
   
3rd Grade Flow Map - Butterfly Life Cycle




5th Grade Flow Map
Learning Commons: 
We are beginning a transformation of our Learning Commons and are looking for donations of supplies. If you or your students have outgrown these items, we would love to take them off your hands! We are in need of the following items:

  • Legos - bricks, people, and assorted items
  • Lego boards to build on
  • Lincoln Logs
  • K'Nex sets
  • Plastic Gear Sets
  • Golf Tees - all colors, wood or plastic
  • Pegboard
I am also looking for someone who has graphic/painting skills who could paint a couple of large quotes on the walls. I will supply the paint and quote - you supply the talent! 😊

If you are able to donate any items, please bring them to the office. Thank you for your support!

School Accountability Committee: 
We are looking for members for our SAC committee. If you would like to be a part of a group of parents who support the school and provide feedback on the school budget and priorities, this is the group for you! If you are interested in serving as a board member for the 2017-18 school year, please submit a paragraph about yourself by August 18th to kirsten.bloomfield@dcsdk12.org. This information will be provided to voters at our September meeting during which we will hold our elections. 


Red Apple Spring Drive:
There are over 300 million kids living without shoes everyday and we want to help! Our spring drive will run from April 17-May 17th. We are accepting donations of clean clothing, toys and stuffed animals, towel, sheets and other household textiles, belts, purses, and backpacks, and SHOES! Please help us with our drive by donating your items to our "little red house" near the parking lot. 

 Changes to RevTrack:
Your School District Web Store is getting a new look! Soon, you will be able to log on to the Web Store from any mobile device and make a payment. There is no need to download an app, just visit the Web Store through the internet browser on your mobile device. It’s that easy. 

In addition to the mobile-friendly update, you will enjoy the following features: 

    Quick, two-step checkout process 
    Convenient login window 
    User-friendly design 
    And more! 

Keep an eye out for more updates about the Web Store. We are excited to help you save more time!

 Upcoming Events:
April 19: PTO Meeting - 3:45-4:45pm in the Learning Commons
April 20: McTeacher Night at McDonald's on Main Street - 5-8:00pm
April 21: NO SCHOOL
April 28: All Parent Placement Requests for 2017-18 are Due - see previous blog post for details
May 3-5: Outdoor Ed for 5th Graders
May 8: NO SCHOOL FOR 5th GRADE ONLY
May 8-12: Iron Horse Depot (SSN Store)
May 10: SAC Meeting - 4:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons
May 10: Kindergarten Night for Incoming Kindergartners - 6:00-6:30pm in the Learning Commons
May 17: PTO Meeting - 3:45-4:45pm in the Learning Commons
May 19: End of the Year Movie Night - More Details to Come!
May 29: NO SCHOOL

June 2: Field Day and Last Day of School

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Week of April 3, 2017

Thursday Folder Fliers:


Welcome Back! 
We hope you had a wonderful spring break!

Parking Lot Reminder:
As a reminder, we will be closing the south entrance to the gravel lot daily from 3:25-3:45pm for safety purposes. Cars will not be able to enter or exit during this time. 

Thinking Maps:
This week, we are focusing on Brace Maps. Brace Maps help learners understand the relationship between a whole physical object and its parts. Here are some brace maps from our students:
5th Grade Brace Map

1st/2nd Grade Brace Map


2nd Grade Brace Map




4th Grade Brace Map









Kindergarten Brace Map




Kindergarten Brace Map
1st Grade Brace Map








Here is the parent memo regarding Brace Maps.

Guest Speaker at Cimarron:
Monday, May 1st from 7:00-9:00pm - Leonard Sax, M.D., has built an international reputation as an expert in child and adolescent development. He has spoken at schools, colleges, and communities across the country and around the world, and been a guest on Today, CNN, PBS, Fox News, NPR, and the BBC. He is the author of three best-selling books for parents: Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, and Girls on the Edge. He will be discussing social media and online behavior. The cost to attend is $5.00 per person. Please see the flyer above for more information. 

Upcoming Events:
April 7: Daddy/Daughter Dance - 7-8:00pm in the Gym
April 12: SAC Meeting - 4:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons
April 19: PTO Meeting - 3:45-4:45pm in the Learning Commons
April 20: McTeacher Night at McDonald's on Main Street - 5-8:00pm
April 21: NO SCHOOL
April 28: All Parent Placement Requests for 2017-18 are Due - see previous blog post for details
May 3-5: Outdoor Ed for 5th Graders
May 10: SAC Meeting - 4:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons
May 10: Kindergarten Night for Incoming Kindergartners - 6:00-6:30pm in the Learning Commons
May 17: PTO Meeting - 3:45-4:45pm in the Learning Commons
May 19: End of the Year Movie Night - More Details to Come!
May 29: NO SCHOOL
June 2: Field Day and Last Day of School
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