Community Update
March 18, 2024
Upcoming Important Dates
March 20-22: Minimum day schedule: Conference Days
March 20: Area Band Festival @ CHS
March 22: Streets Smarts Assembly
March 25: Lockdown and Evacuation Drill
March 26: Career Day 8th Grade
March 28: PTA Meeting
March 29: No School
April 1-8: Spring Break- No School
TO DO
Superintendent Search Survey
The Superintendent Search Survey is now open! SRVUSD’s Board of Education is asking for our entire community’s help in selecting our next Superintendent. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages everyone’s participation. This is an opportunity for the Board to receive input from students, staff, parents/caregivers and the wider San Ramon Valley community.
Take the survey now: bit.ly/SRVUSDsearch. This survey will be open from March 13, 2024, to March 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Anyone with questions can feel free to reach out to communications@srvusd.net. We thank our entire community for their support of SRVUSD, and their partnership and participation in this important effort to select our next district leader.
Volunteer for PTA
Please consider volunteering to help the Iron Horse PTA continue to operate next year
The Iron Horse PTA wants to continue to make a difference in the lives of all students through advocacy, community building events, staff appreciation and more; but we need critical positions filled in order to continue to operate.
OPEN Positions for 2024-2025:
President - required
Executive VP
Secretary - required
Financial Secretary
Financial Reviewer
2nd VP/Legislative Rep
Parliamentarian
Without a PTA at Iron Horse, the following PTA programs will not exist:
Jaguar Camp for incoming 6th Graders
Spirit wear
Family Fun Night
Reflections Art Program
Family Movie Night
Career Day sponsorship
PE Olympics sponsorship
8th Grade Promotion Party
PTA Weekly Newsletter
Staff Appreciation
Inclusion & Diversity Program
Legislative Advocacy
Staff Startup Support
Student of the Month Program
Sister School Program
Cal High Scholarship sponsorship
Please join our next meeting on Thursday, March 28th at 10:30am in the library or email IHMS.CA.PTA@gmail.com to learn more about how you can help. Most positions require limited time commitments and all include training and mentorship to guide you.
Celebrating Music in Our Schools
Join us in celebrating music in our schools by attending our band, choir, and orchestra festivals.
Host Families Needed for International Exchange Students
Families interested in hosting an international exchange student for the 2024-25 school year - see this flyer for more information.
TO KNOW
Friday March 22
Please remind your students not to bring their Chromebooks on Friday.
Conferences
Conference days are on 3/20-3/22. Minimum day schedule. NO late start Wednesday
Independent Study PE (ISPE)
The window for applying to participate in independent study PE is now available on the district website and will close on 3/29/24. Here is the 2024-2025 ISPE application link. Applications will not be accepted after the 3/29 deadline.
Future Ed Fund Meetings
4/9, 6:30pm, Library; 2024-25 Board Elections
5/13, 6:30pm, Library; 2024-25 Budget approval
Contact: ironhorse.edfund@srvef.org for Zoom link.
Congratulations to our
Rotary Teacher of the Year-
Charlotte Vaughns.
You are welcome to RSVP and attend
on April 9th 11:45am-1:30pm.
See the flyer for event details!
8th GRADE NEED TO KNOW
For a Flip-Flopping great time join your class at the
8th grade Beach Boardwalk Bash!
When: Friday, May 17th, 2024
Where: Iron Horse Middle School
Cost: Tickets are just $42 on sale NOW!
Includes, dinner, activities and Beach Bashin’ Great Time!
Time: Entrance opens at 6:30pm and goes to 9:00pm
Permission slips required
Important Dates for 8th Grade
May 17th: 8th grade party 7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
June 3rd: 8th grade trip
June 4th: Promotion Rehearsal: @Cal High Schedule change: 8th graders attend school 8:00AM-11AM at California High School
June 4th: Promotion Ceremony @Cal High 6pm
Incoming 9th grade welcome letter 2024.pdf
TO SHARE
Media Contest.pdfMedia Contest for Contra Costa Secondary Students
Get creative and have your voice heard by making:
a short video,
social media post or
artwork
with the Theme Under (peer) Pressure
See details in the flyer! Due 3/29/24
Cal High Crab Feed
California High School Instrumental Music Boosters are excited to announce the return of our annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, 5pm-8pm, at the Cal High Commons. This is a family friendly event. Come dine on crab, pasta, salad, roll, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages while listening to our student musicians perform live. Please see attached flyer for more information and to purchase tickets.
San Francisco Giants Fundraiser
Promo Code – IronHorse
Link – https://fevo.me/giantsfundraiser5
$5 OF EVERY TICKET SOLD GOES DIRECTLY BACK TO YOUR SCHOOL!
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch is served daily.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help out on campus!
Volunteer in the library or during lunch.
