Thursday, March 29, 2018

Week of March 26, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:

Student Learning Profile:
As we begin to look to next year, we are starting the process of developing class lists. Please complete this form if you are interested in providing feedback regarding your student's needs. We will not be taking specific teacher requests. 

CMAS Testing:
We will begin CMAS testing for grades 3-5 on Tuesday. Please see the schedule below. This is an important tool that we use to determine our achievement and growth in all academic areas. This is also used to determine our rating with the state and for different websites that focus on schools. Please try to schedule any appointments around these times.


Father Daughter Dance:
Please join us on April 13th for our annual Father Daughter Dance from 7:00-8:00pm. The theme this year is Lights, Camera, Dance! This is a wonderful evening for our dads and girls. We hope you can make it! 

Douglas County School District Art Show:
Please join us in celebrating our talented artists across the district at the district art show. The show is open from 10AM-8PM April 6-9 at the Hilton Garden Inn (1050 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch). For more information, please visit:  www.dcsdk12.org/artshow

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. Order forms are listed above. 

American Furniture Warehouse Fundraiser:
Great News! Purchases at American Furniture ANYTIME will support Iron Horse Elementary. Just mention our School ID: IRNHRS (or our school name) at check-out. All details are included in the flyer: https://afw.com/Content/Images/uploaded/Community%20Page/IRNHRS_Invite18.pdf  

Upcoming Events:
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 in the Conference Room 
April 18: Legend Feeder SAC Meeting 4:30-6:00pm in the Junction
April 20: No School - Teacher Compensation Day for Conferences
April 27: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
April 27: Spring Carnival - 6:00-7:30pm
May 2-4: 5th Grade Outdoor Education 
Week of May 7: Muffins for Moms (date TBD)
May 7: No School for 5th Grade ONLY
May 11: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
May 12: Mother-Son Event - 12:00-2:00pm at the Parker Fieldhouse
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

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Week of March 12, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:

IHE wishes you a wonderful Spring Break! 
Student Fees:
As we are wrapping up the school year, we have many outstanding student fees from families. Please visit Parent Portal and finalize your fee payments for the 2017-18 school year. Thank you for your help with this! 

Spirit Wear:
All spirit wear orders are due tomorrow. Spirit wear will arrive after spring break. 

Parking Lot:
Please do not drop students off in the parking lot or allow them to walk across the crosswalk without an adult. Students are also not allowed to enter/exit the gravel parking lot without an adult. Thank you for supporting the safety of our students.

Yearbook Sales:
TOMORROW is the last day to order yearbooks! Please visit http://community.pictavo.com/c/316347 to order your copy. Yearbooks are $29. Please make sure that you see this when ordering:


Legend Families...please plan to attend!!!
 - The Fifth Annual Legend Gala -
Saturday, April 14th, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m. Held at the Doubletree by Hilton Denver Tech
We are excited for the 5th Annual Legend Gala to benefit Legend Athletics and Activities!  This will be a great adult evening for all who attend while supporting our many sports programs and our academic and activities department.   The evening will include a silent auction with items provided by each team/activity, a live auction for some exclusive, more sought-after items, live entertainment and dancing, and a full dinner and adult beverages.

Click on this LINK to register.  Sign up before March 15th and receive $5 off per ticket with the discount code EARLYBIRD. 

PLEASE VISIT THE GALA PAGE ON THE LHS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.  SEE YOU THERE!



Upcoming Events:
March 17-25: Spring Break - No School
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 - Teacher Compensation Day for Conferences
April 27: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
April 27: Spring Carnival - 6:00-7:30pm
May 2-4: 5th Grade Outdoor Education 
May 7: No School for 5th Grade ONLY
May 11: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
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

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Week of March 5, 2018

Thursday Folder Fliers:
Coat Drive
Young Rembrandts
IHE Family Art Night


Retirement News: 
IHE wishes to acknowledge the service of one of its teachers.G. Vincent Selke, 3rd grade teacher, recently announced his retirement from Douglas County School District. His teaching career started in 1997 at Cherokee Trail Elementary as a literacy and math specialist, followed by two years at Acres Green Elementary as a Read-to-Succeed teacher. His classroom tenure began in 2000 at Iron Horse Elementary where he found
a home as a 3rd grade teacher. For the past 18 years Vincent has dedicated himself to IHE and his students. His priority then, as it is now, was to pass on his love of reading, so that his students would become lifelong readers. He says he will miss most his students’ daily ‘Book Talks’, the friendships developed with his peers, and the visits from past students and parents, so please feel free to contact him at gvselke@gmail.com. We wish Mr. Selke the very best in his retirement and future adventures! 

Battle of the Books:
Congratulations to our 5th grade team for winning the Parker area Battle of the Books. The team will go to the district finals next Wednesday. Congratulations to our awesome students!  

Family Art Night:
Spend some time with your loved ones creating your own family game!  
  • Session 1:  Wednesday, March 28th & April 4th from 5 to 7pm
  • Session 2:  Wednesday, April 11th & April 18th from 5 to 7pm
  • Cost will be $10 per game to cover costs for the art supplies.  Cash or check only please made out to Iron Horse Elementary.  Registration ends Monday,  March 12th or until classes are full.  Each session is limited to 25 people, so sign up early.  This is a family event, so please make sure you attend with your child during your session.
Specials Conferences:
Our art teacher, Mrs. O'Hara, will be available for conferences on Tuesday until 7:30 and on Thursday until 5:30 if you'd like to stop by.

Parking Lot:
Please do not drop students off in the parking lot or allow them to walk across the crosswalk without an adult. Students are also not allowed to enter/exit the gravel parking lot without an adult. Thank you for supporting the safety of our students.


Legend Families...please plan to attend!!!
 - The Fifth Annual Legend Gala -
Saturday, April 14th, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m. Held at the Doubletree by Hilton Denver Tech
We are excited for the 5th Annual Legend Gala to benefit Legend Athletics and Activities!  This will be a great adult evening for all who attend while supporting our many sports programs and our academic and activities department.   The evening will include a silent auction with items provided by each team/activity, a live auction for some exclusive, more sought-after items, live entertainment and dancing, and a full dinner and adult beverages.

Click on this LINK to register.  Sign up before March 15th and receive $5 off per ticket with the discount code EARLYBIRD. 

PLEASE VISIT THE GALA PAGE ON THE LHS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.  SEE YOU THERE!



Preschool News:
Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday March 15th and 16th. There will be no school on these days. Please contact your child’s teacher for times.


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 are $29. Orders will be accepted until March 16th. Please make sure that you see this when ordering:

Upcoming Events:
March 9: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
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 - Teacher Compensation Day for Conferences
April 27: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
April 27: Spring Carnival - 6:00-7:30pm
May 2-4: 5th Grade Outdoor Education 
May 7: No School for 5th Grade ONLY
May 11: Student Leadership Council 7:45-8:20am
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