Friday Fliers:
Assessment Day:
Our Assessment day is scheduled for August 27th. Students will only come to school during their pre-scheduled time with their teacher (via Online Scheduler). Regular classes WILL NOT be in session. No transportation will be provided on this day. The Online Scheduler (used to schedule appointments) opens today and will close on August 22nd.
To sign up for a time:
Go to the Iron Horse website - https://ihe.dcsdk12.org
Go to Parent Resources - then Online Scheduler
Select Iron Horse Elementary - then click GO
The school password is: engineer
Then, enter your student's ID number (same as lunch number) and follow the remaining instructions.
Then, enter your student's ID number (same as lunch number) and follow the remaining instructions.
You will select a time for your student to attend their assessment with their teacher.
On Assessment day, please bring your child in for their scheduled appointment. During the assessment, we ask that parents and siblings wait in the Junction to ensure a quiet testing environment. After the assessment is complete, you will take your child home.
Officer Graham Visits:
Officer Graham and his canine partner, Kato, visited the school today. He went to several classrooms and shared information with students. He is planning to be back several times this year.
Officer Graham and his canine partner, Kato, visited the school today. He went to several classrooms and shared information with students. He is planning to be back several times this year.
Please join us for our first PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 21st from 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction. We will be discussing upcoming events and determining our board for the year. We hope to see you there!
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.
Mr. Carlos' New Tractor:
Mr. Carlos received his new tractor today! This piece of equipment will help us to ensure that all sidewalks and other areas around the building are clear and safe for our families.
CogAT Testing:
Universal Screening
As part of the DCSD's Universal Screening Process, ALL students in Grades 3 and 5 will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 7) the week of September 9th. This assessment indicates the level and pattern or cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school. If your child is in 3rd or 5th grade, please see detailed information about this assessment here: Universal Screening Information.
As part of the DCSD's Universal Screening Process, ALL students in Grades 3 and 5 will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 7) the week of September 9th. This assessment indicates the level and pattern or cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school. If your child is in 3rd or 5th grade, please see detailed information about this assessment here: Universal Screening Information.
If your child is in grades K, 1, 2, or 4 and you believe he/she needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process. NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked here: Please complete the form no later that August 23, 2019.
Counseling Services:
We are so excited to welcome our amazing counselor, Dr. Alejandra Chavez-Stuart, to Iron Horse! Dr. Chavez-Stuart is excited to support our kiddos! Please see the flyer below for information on services that she can provide.
Upcoming Important Dates:
AUGUST 15-22: Online Scheduler Open for Assessment Day
AUGUST 19: Chili's Night for IHE until 10:00pm
AUGUST 21: Picture Day for All Students
AUGUST 21: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
AUGUST 21: SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Junction
AUGUST 27: NO SCHOOL - Assessment Day for All Students - Students only come at their assigned time
SEPTEMBER 2: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
AUGUST 19: Chili's Night for IHE until 10:00pm
AUGUST 21: Picture Day for All Students
AUGUST 21: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
AUGUST 21: SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Junction
AUGUST 27: NO SCHOOL - Assessment Day for All Students - Students only come at their assigned time
SEPTEMBER 2: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
