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Caregiver Chat - Winter Wellness

Join us on December 16th at 6pm for our chat on supporting Winter Wellness for students.

Lost and Found

We have collected a large amount of lost student belongings ranging from clothing and shoes to lunch boxes and water bottles. If your student is missing any items, please ensure that they come to check the lost and found by Thursday 12/19 as all items left over will be donated.

Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit  

Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit registration now open.

Saturday, March 1, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Kaiser Permanente Undergraduate & Graduate Medical Education is hosting the 3rd Annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit. The in-person event will be held at Las Positas Community College in Livermore.

January Resolutions

Inclusive Schools Week: January 13-17, 2025

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the week of January 13-17, 2025 as Inclusive Schools Week. As a district, we strive to create equitable school environments that meet the diverse needs of all our students. Inclusive Schools Week is an opportunity to celebrate the various ways that students with disabilities participate in campus life and to highlight the inclusive practices happening at our school sites. Inclusive education means that all students with disabilities are full and accepted members of their school community and feel safe, connected, and engaged. During Inclusive Schools Week we aim to provide opportunities to learn about disabilities and to celebrate the differences that make each student unique to foster a culture of acceptance and empathy.

Homework Club - Semester 2

Here are the rooms where Homework Club will be held on Mondays and Thursdays during Semester 2:

Sister School Gift Delivery

The gifts for our sister school need to be delivered to Riverside Elementary in San Pablo on December 19th. We are in need of 6 drivers to help deliver the items. We will meet at 9:30 am in the Iron Horse dropoff lane where leadership students will put all the gifts in our cars. After all the cars are loaded, we will head straight to the school for delivery.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me at coateslori@gmail.com

Bollinger Canyon Elementary - Tile Project

Attention previous Bollinger Canyon Elementary students and families:

Calling all Bulldogs past and present to join us in creating ceramic tiles that will be permanently displayed on Bollinger Canyon's campus. This project was last created 9 years ago and we wanted to make sure any Bollinger Canyon students that missed it last time have a chance now. There is limited space and the due date for tile purchase is Monday January 20, 2025. See flier below and link for further details: BC tiles link

Yearbook & Yearbook Ads

PTA Meeting

Come learn what we are all about. We are energetic, fun parents who care about the kids in our community and want to make a difference through advocacy, community building events, staff appreciation, and more. 

Our next PTA Meeting will be

Thurs, January 23, at 7pm in the IH Library.



Ed Fund Meeting

The next Ed Fund Meeting will be 

Mon, January 13th · 6:30pm

IHMS Library

Counselor Amazon Wishlist

Please see the below link for the IHMS Counselor Amazon Wishlist if you are interested in purchasing any of their wishlists items for the counseling office. Thank you for your support!

Library Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering your time to help Ms Martin in the Iron Horse Library? If so, please see the Volunteer Link below if you would like to sign up for one or more volunteers slots. Or, if you are interested in volunteering in the library on a regular basis, please use the Regular Volunteer link below to reach out to Ms Martin.

Please keep in mind that all volunteers must be cleared through the district. Please see this page on the district website for more info.

Lunch Time Volunteers

We are in need of parent volunteers to help supervise students during lunch times on campus.  

Please remember that there are requirements to volunteer on campus all parent volunteers working with students must have completed backgroud screening, proof of Tuberculosis clearance and uploaded this into their Be A Mentor profile. All volunteers must check in at the office when they arrive.

Please see below slots and signup if you are available to help us out this year. 

Thank you for your support.

Street Smarts “Be Reel” Video Contest 

Street Smarts "Be Reel!" Video Contest is Here!

Enter for a chance to win amazing prizes! Contest ends at 4:00 P.M. on January 30, 2025!

Contest Overview:  The Street Smarts “Be Reel!” Video Contest invites San Ramon Valley students to showcase their traffic safety knowledge by creating engaging public service announcements (PSAs). This initiative aims to raise awareness about traffic safety issues within the community, benefiting both participants and viewers.

Eligibility:  Grades 6 – 8 and Grades 9 – 12 are eligible to enter, with separate contests for each category. Middle school and high school students can collaborate, but their entry will be judged in the high school category.

This Year’s Theme: “Safety First!”  Get ready to showcase your creativity and knowledge! Start planning your PSA today! For full rules and guidelines, please visit Street Smarts Video Contest!

Culture in the Community Celebration

presented by the City of San Ramon

Sunday, January 26, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

(17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon)

***NEW LOCATION***

FREE ALL AGES

This exciting event will feature multicultural performances, music, art, and activities from around the world. Watch as the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center comes alive with international performances, cultural booths, children's activities, and prizes. Take a staycation to the wonderfully diverse world in our own backyard. Attendees are encouraged to wear attire representative of the country of origin/heritage or clothing from any country of interest. Admission and parking are free.

Highlights of this FREE event include:

• Vibrant multicultural performances on 2 stages
• Cultural booths from around the world to learn about different cultures
• Cultural workshops on art, music, and dance
• Children’s crafts, games, and activities
• Free parking & admission to the event