Iron Horse Principal's Updates: September 2019

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Fall Conferences Sign Up:

Fall Conferences are coming! Sign ups will begin TODAY and will close on October 6th. 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.

Holiday Baskets:

IFCS, a local organization, is providing Thanksgiving and Holiday baskets for families in need. If you are in need, or know of a family who is, please see the flyer above for their contact information.

Book Fair:

Our Fall Book Fair is coming! We are excited to host a fall book fair starting next Friday. If you can help, even for a little bit, we would greatly appreciate it. Please see this sign up genius to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48aaa72da75-scholastic

Standard Response Protocol:

On Monday, September 30th, students will engage in a Lockdown Drill in accordance with district policy and with district personnel present. A lockdown occurs when there is a threat within the confines of the building. In a Lockdown Drill, students are informed via intercom that we are under a "Lockdown Drill" and to take their appropriate places. District personnel, along with Mrs. Bloomfield and Mrs. Carlson, check each room and talk to the students. Once the drill is complete, an announcement is made that the drill is complete and students/staff can return to their regularly scheduled activities. We will send out a School Messenger blast when our drill is complete to inform the community.

Watch Dog Dads:
Calling all dads! We would love to have your help and see your faces in the school. Sign up to support the school to be a Watch Dog Dad here.

Upcoming Important Dates:

SEPTEMBER 30: Flu Shot Clinic at IHE
OCTOBER 1: New To Colorado Meet and Greet 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 4-10: Book Fair
OCTOBER 8: Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Fall Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
OCTOBER 10: IHE Restaurant Night at Panera Bread
OCTOBER 10: Picture Re-Takes
OCTOBER 11: OverDrive Bookmobile at IHE
OCTOBER 12-20: NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK
OCTOBER 22: Artesian Pizza Restaurant Night for IHE
OCTOBER 22: NEHS Induction Ceremony 4:00-5:00pm in the Gym
OCTOBER 22: SAC Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 23: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 30: Legend Feeder Trunk or Treat Festival 5:00-7:00pm at Legend High School
NOVEMBER 1: Assembly for Student of the Month: Be Friendly 9:00-9:20am in the Gym
NOVEMBER 11: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day
NOVEMBER 12: IHE Restaurant Night at Chick-fil-A

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Week of September 16, 2019

Folder Fliers:

Iron Horse Flu Shot Clinic
Book Order Form for Author Kim Tomsic

Watch Dog Dads:
Calling all dads! We would love to have your help and see your faces in the school. Sign up to support the school to be a Watch Dog Dad here.

Program Leader Needed at BASE:

Our BASE program is looking to hire a Program Leader. Please see the below qualifications. If you are interested, please apply through htps://www.dcsdk12.org under "Careers".

Job Description:

Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program under the direction of program leadership. Plans and implements activities, communicates with families, and promotes good community relations.

Essential Physical Requirements:

- Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds

- Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, sitting

Qualifications:

- 480 hours of working with school-aged children (5-12 years old)

- 18 years old or older

Willing to work split shift during school days (6:15 am-8:45 am; 3:00 pm-6:30 pm). More hours available on breaks and PLC days.

Flu Shot Clinic:

If you are interested in receiving a flu shot, you can attend our flu shot clinic on Monday, September 30th. You will need to call the office to sign up in advance, complete a consent form, and bring your insurance card. Documents are located in the folder fliers above.

Clothes for the Health Room:

We are in need of gently used Boys/Girls/Unisex Bottoms Sizes 4T-10. We are also need Boys/Girls underwear. If you have any to spare, please drop items off at the office. Thank you!

Fundraiser for Iron Horse Student:

Please join us in supporting one of our students who has Angelman Syndrome. His father will be doing a 27 hour Cross-fit challenge to raise funds for the treatment and cure of the syndrome. We would love to support our family by helping with donations, even a small amount. Together we are stronger! https://www.angelman.org/event/crossfit-2019

Upcoming Important Dates:

SEPTEMBER 20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day
SEPTEMBER 27: Author Visit - Kim Tomsic
SEPTEMBER 30: Flu Shot Clinic at IHE
OCTOBER 1: New To Colorado Meet and Greet 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 4-10: Book Fair
OCTOBER 8: Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Fall Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Picture Re-Takes
OCTOBER 11: OverDrive Bookmobile at IHE
OCTOBER 12-20: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
OCTOBER 22: Artesian Pizza Night for IHE
OCTOBER 23: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm, SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 30: Legend Feeder Trunk or Treat Festival at Legend High School - More Info Coming Soon!

Friday, September 13, 2019

Week of September 9, 2019

Folder Fliers:

Iron Horse Flu Shot Clinic
GT 101 - Parent Information Opportunity
Author Visit Order Form - Christian Heidiker

Flu Shot Clinic:

Clothes for the Health Room:

We are in need of gently used Boys/Girls/Unisex Bottoms Sizes 4T-10. We are also need Boys/Girls underwear. Please drop off at the office. Thank you!

Fundraiser for Iron Horse Student:

Artist of the Month:

Congratulations to Destine Stewart Armstrong; our September Artist of the Month, for her "If I could travel anywhere..." sketchbook project. Check out our Artists of the Month on Ms. O'Hara's web page:

https://ihe.dcsdk12.org/classrooms___departments/specials/mrs__o__hara

Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented:
The CAGT will be hosting a Family Institute on October 21st. Please see this link for more information.

New to Colorado?
Are you a new family to Colorado? Want to learn more about our great state and connect with other new families? Join us for a time to meet others, mingle and learn more about Colorado! We will be hosting this event on October 1st from 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction. We hope to see you there!

Student Social Group Invitation:
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Join us for an ice cream social for parents and kids of Iron Horse who would like to start a social group to build community, self-confidence, be yourself, learn to express yourself, and make friends. September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Contact Michele at mbirkmaier@gmail.com or 720-309-1334 to reserve your spot.

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.

Upcoming Important Dates:

SEPTEMBER 18: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
SEPTEMBER 18: Author Visit - Christian McKay Heidicker
SEPTEMBER 19: SAC Elections 5:00-5:30pm in the Junction, Training at LHS 6:00-7:30pm
SEPTEMBER 19: Fun Run
SEPTEMBER 20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day
SEPTEMBER 27: Author Visit - Kim Tomsic
SEPTEMBER 30: Flu Shot Clinic at IHE
OCTOBER 1: New To Colorado Meet and Greet 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 4-10: Book Fair
OCTOBER 8: Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Fall Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Picture Re-Takes
OCTOBER 11: OverDrive Bookmobile
OCTOBER 12-20: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
OCTOBER 23: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm, SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 30: Legend Feeder Trunk or Treat Festival at Legend High School - More Info Coming Soon!

Friday, September 6, 2019

Week of September 2, 2019

Folder Fliers:

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Ponderosa Gymnastics

Texas Roadhouse Night

Author Visit at IHE

Artist of the Month:

Congratulations to our August Artist of the Month; Jackson Schaffer, on his "If I could be any animal project." Look for our September Artist of the Month coming soon!

SAC Meeting:

Upcoming Important Dates:

SEPTEMBER 9-10: Hearing and Vision Screenings
SEPTEMBER 9-11: CoGAT Testing for Grades 3 and 5
SEPTEMBER 18: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm in the Junction
SEPTEMBER 18: Author Visit - Christian McKay Heidicker
SEPTEMBER 19: SAC Elections 5:00-5:30pm in the Junction, Training at LHS 6:00-7:30pm
SEPTEMBER 19: Fun Run
SEPTEMBER 20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day
OCTOBER 1: New To Colorado Meet and Greet 3:45-4:30pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 4-10: Book Fair
OCTOBER 8: Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Fall Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
OCTOBER 10: Picture Re-Takes
OCTOBER 11: OverDrive Bookmobile
OCTOBER 12-20: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
OCTOBER 23: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm, SAC Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Junction
OCTOBER 30: Legend Feeder Trunk or Treat Festival at Legend High School - More Info Coming Soon!