Iron Horse Jaguar  News
August  20, 2019
In this Issue
Dates to Note:

August
8/22 - Back to School Night

8/22-  PTA Meeting 10:30                    IHMS Library

8/26 - IHMS Dine-in Fundraiser             at Mountain Mikes

8/26 - 8th Grade Parent                       Meeting  - East Coast                 Trip

September
9/02  - Labor Day No School
9/19 - Make-Up Picture Day


Mrs. Castro's 8th grade Core Class: Project to get new, engaging, and relevant novels added to the classroom library.  Here is the 
  Donors Choose link to support Mrs. Castro's classroom.
IHMS PTA Meetings

Hi IHMS Parents ~ Are you interested in what's going on here at Iron Horse? Please feel free to join us at our monthly PTA meetings! 

Our first meeting is coming up this week on Thursday, August 22nd at 10:30 am in the IHMS library. We would love to see you there!  

Mark your calendars for the year:
Thursday, September 26
Thursday, October 24 
Tuesday, November 21
Thursday, December 19
Thursday, January 23
Thursday, February 27
Thursday March 26
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, May 21
 
Not a member yet? We would love you to join!! 
 
 
Iron Horse Back to School Night
Mark your calendars for Iron Horse's Back to School Night on:

Thursday, August 22nd
7:00pm 

Please note, Back to School night is a parent's only event.

We hope to see you there!

Iron Horse Yearbook and 8th Grade Ads

Yearbooks  and 8th Grade Ads are on sale  NOW

Take advantage of our Back-to-School sales prices...

Yearbook Purchase:
    Prior to September 15th: save $5.00
    After September 16th:  the cost goes up from $60 to $65

Click the  link  to place your order online. Our school code is 16215.


8th Grade Ads on on sale until sold out!

We have early purchase discounts available. Prices go up November 17th. 

Click the  link  and follow the onscreen instructions to place your order online. Our school code is 16215.
IHMS Dine-In Nights Fundraiser 


Please join us in supporting 
Iron Horse Middle School
Monday, August 26th
All Day, Dine in, and Take-Out Only

Mountain Mike's Pizza
2205 San Ramon Blvd
925-314-9600

30% of your order* will be donated to support Iron Horse
* (alcohol and Buffet not included)


Online Registration....Not too late!
Thank you Iron Horse families for your donations during the Registration period.  If you were unable to register, it is not too late!  Online registration is still open and parents can register at  ihms.futurefund.com/registration.  Registering your student will allow you to have access to our online directory.  This makes it easy for parents to locate other parents' contact info if your son/daughter wants to invite a new friend over or has a question about homework.

**Did you forget something during registration?  Still need PE clothes or a binder reminder?  Want to donate to your child's Core class?  Looking for After School Sports?  Once your registration is complete, you can still make purchases through our online store at  ihms.futurefund.com/store.

Corporate Match
Please consider requesting a match from your employer for the donations you made during online registration.  You can double your donation to Iron Horse at NO cost to you.  It only takes a few minutes of your time.  If you have any questions about corporate matching, please email Suzy Kasad at  ihmsefmatch@gmail.com
Parent Meeting - 8th Grade East Coast Trip
Attentions All 8th Grade Parents 

Please join us  for an informational meeting on the upcoming East Coast Trip (Washington DC and NY):

Monday, August 26, 2019
6pm
IHMS Library 

 Contact ihmsdc2020@gmail.com with questions.

 ** This trip is not a school or district sponsored event**

2019 Run for Education
Early Bird Special Ends September 1st
One of the longest  running  traditions in the San Ramon Valley is ALL NEW in 2019!
 
The 36th Annual Run for Education takes place on Sunday, October 13th! The 10K run starts at Charlotte Wood Middle School at 8am and the 5K starts at 8:30 am on Camino Ramon, near BR 2700, adjacent to City Center.  Both courses are all new and both finish at BR 2700, next to City Center!
  
The Run for Education now includes events for the youngest runners ages 2-6, The 
Mini-Run!  And our newest event is the 
Friendship Run, for students with special needs and their supporters.  These events take place on Saturday, October 12th during our Health & Wellness Expo at BR 2700, adjacent to the City Center.
 
The Run for Education, as part of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation,  supports the education of all students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.  
 
Don't wait to sign up - prices go up September 1st!  Don't want to run?  Become a Virtual Runner and still support your school!  Get more information and  sign up today
!
 
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