Week of February 26, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:

Flag Football 

Legend Mattress Fundraiser

Into the Woods Meet and Greet at Legend

Coat Drive

Colorado Rapids Game

Sarah's Spanish Class Video

  

Update on School Safety:

Due to the recent events in our nation, I felt that it was important to reiterate our dedication to keeping all students safe. At Iron Horse, we take every report and concern very seriously and take all appropriate actions to ensure student safety. In light of the current climate, we need your help to make sure our students are aware and avoid potential consequences at school and in the community.  Here are a few guiding points that may help parents talk to their children about these issues: 

• Help your children to be aware of the sensitive climate and to be thoughtful about their conversations (in person and via technology) and how easily they can be misunderstood.
• Remind your children that joking about school shootings, guns, violence, etc. is not funny and can result in school discipline and legal charges.
• If your children have fears or school safety concerns, connect them with a teacher, school counselor or administrator who can help.

We encourage you and your child to talk directly to an adult at school with any concerns as this is the best and quickest way for us to assess and intervene. School remains the very best place for our students to be, and we appreciate your partnership as we continue to support Iron Horse students. 

Tennis at Iron Horse

Join TGA Tennis for a fun and innovative tennis program for your child that takes place after school on campus. Class is on Mondays starting on 3/5 right after school at 3:45 PM on the blacktop. Click HERE to register. Scholarships are available for kids on free/reduced lunch. Contact Anastassiya atazherdeva@playtga.com

Yearbook Sales:
Yearbooks are now on sale via our online order system. Please visit http://community.pictavo.com/c/316347 to order your copy. Yearbooks can be purchased through March 2nd for $24. The price will go up to $29 after March 2nd. Orders will be accepted until March 16th. Please make sure that you see this when ordering:

Upcoming Events:

March 13: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 19-23: No School - Spring Break
March 28: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm
April 2-20: CMAS Testing Grades 3-5
April 13: Father Daughter Dance - 7:00-8:00pm
April 18: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm, Legend Feeder SAC Meeting 4:30-6:00pm (venue TBD)
April 20: No School - Compensation day for Conferences
April 27: Spring Carnival - 6:00-7:30pm
May 2-4: 5th Grade Outdoor Education 
May 7: No School for 5th Grade ONLY
May 17: Field Day
May 18: Rain Date for Field Day
May 24: Legend Graduation
May 25: Last Day of School - Half Day for 5th Grade ONLY

Week of February 26, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:
Legend Into the Woods Meet and Greet

New Website:
Please bookmark our new website - http://ihe.dcsdk12.org. Google does not provide the appropriate website. We are working with the district to remedy this situation. 

Author Visit:
We welcomed author Cherie Dammon and Illustrator Kim Betschart to our building on Wednesday. The students and staff loved the presentation. If you would like to purchase a book, please speak with the office staff. 

Spring Conferences:
We will be holding our spring conferences on March 13 and March 15. These conferences are student led, meaning that our students will be sharing what they have worked hard on this school year. Teachers will also meet with you individually during this time to discuss progress, update READ plans, and set final learning targets for the year. The Online Scheduler will open on March 1st and close on March 8th. To set up your appointment, please visit  http://ihe.dcsdk12.org/  (our new website). Once on the site, move to Parent Resources and click on Online Scheduler. 

Then use the drop down menu to select Iron Horse Elementary. 

After selecting Iron Horse Elementary, you will need to enter your student's ID number and the password "engineer". At this point, you will be able to select a date and time for your child's conference. Please call Janet Nolan if you experience any issues. 

February DCGAT Newsletter:
Please find the latest newsletter here. 

Updated Calendar:
Please review the updated calendar for the year here. 

Yearbook Sales:
Yearbooks are now on sale via our online order system. Please visit http://community.pictavo.com/c/316347 to order your copy. Yearbooks can be purchased through March 2nd for $24. The price will go up to $29 after March 2nd. Orders will be accepted until March 16th. Please make sure that you see this when ordering:

Please view the March Prevention Newsletter HERE

BASE Clothing Drive:

BASE is collecting clothing for "Clothes to Kids" (www.clothestokidsdenver.org). The drive will run from today through next Friday (March 2). Donation boxes are located in the cafeteria or can be taken in the office. BASE is specifically looking for NEW packages of socks and underwear for boys and girls ages 3-18 years old, as these are the most needed items. 

Upcoming Events:

February 27: IHE Chick Fil A Day for IHE - Visit Chick Fil A all day and mention IHE
March 13: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 19-23: No School - Spring Break
March 28: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm
April 2-20: CMAS Testing Grades 3-5

Week of February 12, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:
Coat Drive
Avalanche Night

Cocoa and Clay for Wish Week at Legend
Princesses Don't Wear Glasses

Parking Lot Drop Off/Pick Up:
Thank you to those of you following our signage in the parking lot. As a reminder, please pull all the way up to the red sign nearest to the mobiles to allow for as many cars as possible to pick up and drop off. Students are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up in the parking lot area - students must be walked across the crosswalk with an adult or sibling over 18. Finally, there is no parking or drop off/pick up in the bus loop area. Thank you for your help! 

Updated Calendar:
Please review the updated calendar for the year here. 

Local Author/Illustrator Visit:
Next week, Feb. 21st, local author TIa Cherie Dammen and Pioneer Elementary's Art Teacher/Book Illustrator, Kim Betschart, will be visiting our school to discuss their new book, Princesses Don't Wear Glasses. Flyers to purchase the book were sent home last week. We are excited to welcome them to Iron Horse!

Yearbook Sales:
Yearbooks are now on sale via our online order system. Please visit http://community.pictavo.com/c/316347 to order your copy. Yearbooks can be purchased through March 2nd for $24. The price will go up to $29 after March 2nd. Orders will be accepted until March 16th. Please make sure that you see this when ordering:

Spring Conferences:
We will be holding our spring conferences on March 13 and March 15. These conferences are student led, meaning that our students will be sharing what they have worked hard on this school year. Teachers will also meet with you individually during this time to discuss progress, update READ plans, and set final learning targets for the year. The Online Scheduler will open on March 1st and close on March 8th. More information about how to schedule your conference will be coming soon. 

Upcoming Events:

February 16: No School - Professional Learning Day for Teachers

February 19: No School - Presidents Day
February 21: PTO 3:45-4:45pm, SAC 5:00-6:00pm
February 27: IHE Chick Fil A Night 4:00-9:00pm
March 13: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 19-23: No School - Spring Break

Week of February 5, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:

Legend Wish Week

Sarah's Spanish

Legend Wish Week:

Please join Iron Horse as we raise funds for Rebecca Tuska, senior at Legend High School. Rebecca's wish is to travel to China through the Make a Wish Foundation. We will be collecting funds to support her wish next week, February 12-15. In addition, there are several fundraising events scheduled throughout the week at some great restaurants and businesses (see below). We are excited to support Rebecca's wish and hope that you will join us in making her wish come true! 

• Saturday - Feeder School Festival 5-8pm at Legend
• Monday - Papa Murphy's (all day), Kneaders (all day), and Chipotle (5-9pm)
• Tuesday - Raising Cane's (4-10pm), Colonna's Pizza (5-9pm), and Texas Roadhouse (4-10pm)
• Wednesday - Ice Skating @ Discovery Park (all day), Swirls (all day), and Panera (4-8pm)
• Thursday - Artisan Pizza (11:30-2pm), Chicken Shack (all day), Coldstone (all day), Clay and Cocoa (4:30-7:30pm)
• Friday - Firehouse Subs (11-8pm), Skyzone (12-5pm)

Legend Wish Week Spirit Days:

• Monday - Sports Day
• Tuesday - Rainbow Day
• Wednesday - Super Hero Day
• Thursday - Legend School Colors (blue, white and silver)

Upcoming Events:

February 16: No School - Professional Learning Day for Teachers

February 19: No School - Presidents Day
February 21: PTO 3:45-4:45pm, SAC 5:00-6:00pm
February 27: IHE Chick Fil A Night 4:00-9:00pm
March 13: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm
March 19-23: No School - Spring Break

Week of January 29, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:
Coat Drive
Mammoth Game

Legend Art Camp

Legend Wish Week Information and Spirit Days

Items Needed for the Junction: Our students have been doing amazing things in our makerspace! Recently, students have been taking apart old electronics to use to repurpose and recycle. We would love donations of the following items to continue to support and extend learning in the makerspace: Hammers Screw Drivers (all kinds especially Phillips Head Screwdrivers) Allens Wrenches Levels Dremel Machine Sewing Machine Needle/Thread Wrenches Pliers (all types) Wire Cutters Coping Saws Batteries  Picture Information: If you ordered a classroom composite from the photographer this year, they should be sent home this week (from the teacher).  If there are any errors, or if there is an order missing, please call the Dorian customer service line at 1-800-826-3535.  Jump Rope For Heart: We are wrapping up Jump Rope For Heart with the American Heart Association. Thank you so much for helping our campus stay heart healthy and save lives at the same time! If you haven't had a chance to join the squad there's still a little time left to earn the #ScareSquad monsters. Sign up now at www.heart.org/Jump or download the Jump/Hoops App (App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android).

Legend Wish Week: We are so excited to work as a feeder to support the dreams and wishes of a young person in need! Wish week is February 9-12th. As an elementary feeder group, we are competing to raise the most funds for this wonderful event.  Upcoming Events: February 16: No School - Professional Learning Day for Teachers February 19: No School - Presidents Day February 21: PTO 3:45-4:45pm, SAC 5:00-6:00pm February 27: IHE Chick Fil A Night 4:00-9:00pm March 13: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm March 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm March 19-23: No School - Spring Break