Friday Flyers:
IHE Clothing Drive
Pop Warner Football Camps
Class Placements for 2021-2022
At this time, we are beginning the process of developing student class lists for the 2021-22 school year. When developing class lists we take many factors into consideration including: student learning styles, classroom environment, behavioral considerations, ability levels and stages of developmental readiness, social relationships, gender distribution and participation in special programs. Much thought and care goes into this seemingly simple task.
We have a very dedicated, talented and caring staff at Iron Horse. Our goal is to make each year meaningful for every student and to provide them with learning opportunities that truly support their academic growth. That being said, if you feel your child has a specific need or learning style that we should consider in their classroom placement for next year, we would like to solicit your input. We will NOT take requests for specific teachers.
Included here is our online questionnaire, called a Student Learning Profile. This profile gives you an opportunity to share specific information about the kind of learning environment your child thrives in. Completing the Learning Profile is not an opportunity to ‘choose’ a specific teacher, but instead is your opportunity to share information about how your child best learns. We begin our process on developing classroom rosters at the end of April so we ask that ALL RESPONSES ARE SENT BACK TO US BY THURSDAY, APRIL 22TH. After this date, the form will close. We will NOT accept information sent after this time and will not make changes to rosters.
Please know that completing this profile is entirely optional on your part and not a requirement for us to create balanced classrooms and effective learning placements for your child. Please note that all requests and information must be received via this form. We will not accept information given to staff. Please complete one form for each student.
News from PE
Next week in PE, we will be working on proper grip and swing for putting in golf. Students in grades 3-5 will be creating their own mini-golf courses and K-2nd will be playing on the created courses. Students will be working on passing and receiving a football, working on throwing to stationary and moving targets. Students will be exploring movement with rhythm with one day of dance and one day of cardio drumming.
CDE Evidence Outcomes
K: Move synchronously with others
Help to manage equipment
Play without interfering with others
Demonstrate the characteristics of sharing
1st: Perform a simple dance step in keeping with a specific tempo.
Travel to a variety of rhythms changing time, force, and flow.
2nd: Maintain safety within personal space while using a putter.
3rd: Perform to music or rhythmic beat.
4th: Create a rhythmic routine, including creative dance.
Demonstrate the safe use of a putter
5th: Throw and catch an object demonstrating both accuracy and force.
Demonstrate correct steps and patterns for dance.
Douglas County Perseverance Scholarship:
The Douglas County School District's Perseverance Scholarship has awarded over $175,000 in scholarships to nearly 200 seniors since 1988. Financial need and academic merit are key criteria used in selecting the scholarship recipients. In addition, students who are awarded this scholarship have often overcome personal challenges. These students show grit, determination and resiliency, and need financial assistance to continue their education after graduation from a DCSD school. If you would like to donate to support a very worthy cause and support a student from our Legend feeder, please visit: https://www.coloradogives.org/perseverancescholarship
Updated Information Regarding COVID-19 and Illness:
The Colorado Department of Public Health had updated guidelines for schools for students that are exhibiting COVID symptoms for 48 hours or greater. If your child exhibits these symptoms and is out of school for 2 days, our nurse, Jen Kester, will send you this information and get in touch with you to discuss.
These guidelines are for when a person has had:
- Major symptoms of illness for 24 hours or greater (Loss of taste or smell, fever of 100 or greater, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing)
OR
- Minor symptoms of illness for 48 hours or greater (sore throat, runny nose or congestion, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
Options:
1. You can take your child to get a PCR COVID-19 test.
If results are negative, your student may return after they have been fever free for 24 hours without medication, all other symptoms are improving and they can wear a mask. You will need to provide test results to the nurse or administration before their return
2. You can also opt for a 10 day home isolation from the onset of symptoms.
For example, if symptoms began on 1/1/21, you would count 1/2/21 as day 1 and student would isolate through the end of day on 1/11/21 and could return to normal activities on 1/12 as long as they has been fever free for 24 hours without medication and all other symptoms are improving and they can wear a mask
Upcoming Events:
March 29-31: CMAS for 3/4/5 - ELA (see schedule on website)
April 1: Roadhouse Rolls Pick Up - 2:30-4:30pm in the Parking Lot
April 5-7: CMAS for 3/4/5 - Math (see schedule on website)
April 7: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45 - Virtual Link on the School Website
April 16: NO SCHOOL - Compensation Day for Spring Conferences
April 19: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day for Staff
April 20: SAC Meeting 3:45-4:45pm - Virtual Link on the School Website
April 20-22: CMAS for eLearners
April 21-29: Book Fair
April 29-30: Outdoor Ed for 5th Grade (during school day)
May 5: PTO Meeting 3:45-4:45pm - Virtual Link on the School Website
May 24: 5th Grade Clap Out
May 25: Last Day of School/Field Day
May 25: 5th Grade Dismissed at 12:00pm
