Thursday, March 28, 2019

Week of March 25, 2019

Student Learning Profiles for 2019-2020 School Year:
We will begin the process of determining class lists in April. In preparation for this, if you would like to provide input as to your child's needs, please complete this form. This will provide us with the information necessary to create class lists. Please note that we will not take specific teacher requests and that all information regarding your child's needs must be received via this form. Information given to staff members will not be accepted. This form is due on April 12th. Information received after this date will not be accepted. 

Parking Lot Procedure Reminders:
Please DO NOT exit your vehicle during drop off or pick up. This causes back ups in our line and creates frustration for other parents. If you need to exit your vehicle to get your child out of the car, please park and walk them to the sidewalk. 

We also ask that parents DO NOT drop off or pick up within our parking lot area. There is not adult supervision in this area, which creates a very serious safety concern for our students. Thank you for your help in supporting our procedures! 

Father/Daughter Dance:
Please join us for a magical evening where all of our girls can dance with their dads, granddads, uncles, etc on Friday, April 12th from 7:00-8:00pm in the IHE Gym. Please see the flyer above for more details and ways to purchase tickets. 

Half Day Kindergarten Survey:
As you may be aware, the state of Colorado is currently debating the funding for full day kindergarten. As we make preparations for next year, we would like your feedback in regards to the effect of this on our school. If you have chosen to have your student attend half day kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year, please complete this survey by April 12th to help us in our preparations. Thank you!  

Principal for the Morning:
I had the great pleasure of sharing my principal duties with Julia H. before spring break. Julia did a wonderful job conducting a fire drill, observing teachers and students, and providing teachers with treats to get them through the day. It was a wonderful morning! Here is Julia's reflection on her experiences:


DCSEAC Shining Star Awards:
Congratulations to our preschool staff members, Terry Willis and Mo Zelle, for their Shining Star nominations! Shining Stars are DCSD staff members nominated for outstanding service by the parents and/or care givers of students receiving special education services. 


News from the Art Room:
Congratulations to Luke Ivie, our April artist of the month!  We took a trip to India and Peru where we looked at blankets and decoration the native people put on the elephants and llamas they use to help them with daily activities.  Students chose one of the animals to draw, create their blanket, and review the parts of a landscape  painting.  You can check out his work in front of the art room and on the art department web page.


The DCSD Art Show is about to start!  Come join us April 5th through the 8th at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 1050 Plaza Drive in Highlands Ranch.  The hours are 10am-8pm daily.  It's a wonderful way to see the talent and creativity the students of Douglas County School District have to offer.  I hope to see you there!

Upcoming Important Dates:
APRIL:
APRIL 8-18: CMAS Testing for Grades 3-5 (Please see the IHE website for details)
APRIL 11: Colonna's Night for IHE
APRIL 12: Father/Daughter Dance 7:00-8:00pm
APRIL 17: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm
APRIL 17: Legend Feeder SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm at Frontier Valley Elementary

MAY:
MAY 1-3: Outdoor Ed for 5th Graders
MAY 6: NO School for 5th Grade ONLY
MAY 10: Mother/Son Event 5:00-8:00pm
MAY 17: Field Day
MAY 17: Swirls Night for IHE
MAY 20: Field Day (Rain Date)
MAY 23: Legend Graduation
MAY 24: Last Day of School - Kindergarten and 5th Grade Released at 11:30am

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Week of March 4, 2019

Thursday Folder Flyers:


Battle of the Books:
We would like to congratulate both of our amazing teams for the great work that they did in the Parker battles. While they did not move on, we are extremely proud of them and the hard work that they put into the battles. 

Staff Treats and Meals for Conferences:
If you would like to provide snacks or meals for an Iron Horse staff member next week, please sign up here.

Illness at IHE:
We are experiencing a great number of illnesses with staff and students. Please review the following letter from the district regarding illnesses and prevention. Thank you! Letter

Douglas County Strategic Plan:
Douglas County School District is ready to start creating its road map for the next 3-5 years and we want to hear from families and community members from across our school district about what priorities and endeavors should be included in our plan.


Please help us make sure that the Iron Horse voice is well represented at one of these upcoming community conversations. No RSVP is required. However, it is so important for our community members to provide input and insight into this plan. I strongly encourage you to attend!


Help us determine the next steps necessary to ensure that each and every student in Douglas County School District is ready for a successful life after high school, and beyond.

PARKER
TONIGHT
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cimarron Middle School
12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker


HIGHLANDS RANCH
Thursday, March 14
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mountain Vista High School
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch


No RSVP required
For questions or additional information, contact tammy.whipple@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-9500

Spring Book Fair Help Needed:
Our spring book fair next week! We would love your help to support our students in browsing and purchasing books and resources. Please sign up here if you are able to help:   Spring Book Fair Sign Up Genius

Spring Conferences Sign Up:
Spring Conferences are coming! Sign ups close TODAY. Please use the following directions to sign up to meet with your child's teacher, our special education staff members, or our specials teachers.

To sign up, please go to the Iron Horse Website
Once you are at the website, click on the Parent Resources.

Once there, you will click on "Online Scheduler"

This will direct you the the Online Scheduler page. From there, please select "IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY" and click "Go". Then you will need to enter your student's ID number (same as their lunch number) and the password "engineer". From there, you will be able to select a date and time for your student's assessment. 



                               

Upcoming Important Dates:
MARCH: 
March 11-14: Spring Book Fair
March 12: Conferences 4:00-6:00pm, Chipotle Night for IHE
March 14: Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
March 16-24: NO School - Spring Break

APRIL:
APRIL 8-18: CMAS Testing for Grades 3-5 (Please see the website for details)
APRIL 11: Colonna's Night for IHE
APRIL 12: Father/Daughter Dance 7:00-8:00pm
APRIL 17: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm
APRIL 17: Legend Feeder SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm at Frontier Valley Elementary
APRIL 26: Spring Carnival 5:30-7:30pm