Iron Horse Community Update
Friday, April 30, 2021
Good afternoon Iron Horse Community,
This week I have had the opportunity to make it to most of our core classes that are on campus and it has been a much needed interaction for me. I got into education to support young people and help them learn and grown. Though we do not have everyone on campus it is extremely important that I convey the same message that I shared in classrooms with the entire community. The topic was being a safe and successful Jaguar on campus. We discussed Respect, Academic Integrity, Safe use of cell phones/electronic devices, Functional dress (ability to move safely and comfortably), and Organization. These topics are universal to school settings and when all of our students return to campus we will continue to keep these keys to success front and center. Please continue reading for some important updates.
Have a great weekend!
Respectfully,
Mr. Ball
National Poetry Month
Edgar A. Guest
Dr. Maya Angelou
Andre Yang
8th Grade Promotion
Virtual & In-person Promotion
The virtual ceremony broadcast, produced by Envision Pro AV, will occur at 6pm on Thursday, June 3rd.
Families should have received a link via email noreply@envisionproav.com with directions on how to access the virtual graduation portal.
Families will need to upload a picture and a commemorative quote or statement. (Quotes can be congratulatory from the family to the student or any other words of encouragement)
All information must be uploaded to the student portal by May 12th in order to guarantee participation in our virtual ceremony.
If you did not receive the email regarding the virtual ceremony from noreply@envisionproav.com (please check your spam folder), or have any questions, email https://envisionproav.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new.
In-Person Promotion
Our In-person Ceremony is for all students that want to participate and will be held at IHMS on Thursday, June 3, 2021 @ 6pm
*Based on the number of participants and guests we may have to conduct a second ceremony (approx. 7pm).
More information will be provided as we collect RSVPs. Please complete this RSVP form confirming your attendance at our in-person promotion ceremony.
Please respond by Wednesday, May 12. You only need to submit the form once.
Access to COVID Testing for Students and Families
Attendance
*Attendance*
Attendance will be taken for all classes at the beginning and end of each period. If your student is absent for any reason, please make sure to call the Attendance Line at 925.790.2599. Automated calls will go out at 11am and 6pm if your student's absence is not cleared on time.
*AR 5113 States that all absences which are not cleared within two days after a student's return to school shall be recorded as unexcused (CUT). *
Unscheduled Period
The Tri-Valley Poetry Festival has wrapped up -- click here to view amazing poetry submissions by students across the Tri-Valley!
With the end of the school year approaching, here are some important reminders! Please return all library books by May 18th. Students still have two more Curbside Pickup opportunities to check out books this school year on May 4th or May 11th.
Emails are being sent out weekly on Mondays to families of students with overdue books. If you receive this email, please check in with your student and make plans to return the books before May 18th.
There will be a special Summer Library Curbside PIckup on June 1st. Students can check out up to 10 books to pick up and keep over the summer to read. Students will need to put books on hold by May 28th to make sure they will be able to get them on June 1st. Books checked out for summer reading will be due the first week of school in August.
Please reach out to Mrs. Martin with any questions about library book returns!
By the way, if you are interested in supporting the library, please consider purchasing a book directly through the library’s Amazon Wishlist or help complete books series in our collection by supporting the Donors Choose project - Don't Leave Us on a Cliffhanger!
Instructional Technology Support
*Quick tip* If you are having issues with logging into a Zoom or Google Meet (especially if you have a district issued Chromebook) check to make sure you have the most up to date version of your web browser version.
Our district tech department has a parent IT helpdesk site for any of your student tech needs.
https://parentithelp.srvusd.net/
Chromebook Requests:
Please select the "Sign in with Google" icon. If you do not have a Gmail account you can use your student's school account (please have @students.srvusd.net after the username)
You may be asked to allow "FreshService" access, say yes. If you are not asked that, its fine.
It will open up the device request form, fill out the requested questions and a chromebook will be checked out to your student and available for pick up within a couple of days.
Grab N Go Meal Distribution Updates:
Grab N Go Meals will be distributed on Mondays only from 11:00am - 1:00pm at all elementary sites except Hidden Hills.
One additional site is Windemere Ranch Middle School.
7 Breakfasts and Lunches will be served each week on Mondays to our remote learners.
Meals include an entree, fruit or vegetable and milk.
USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes: Available at all Grab N Go Sites until USDA’s funds are gone.
Hot Meals on Campus
FREE Hot Meals are now available to every student at all secondary campuses during lunch period. No application, Student ID or eligibility necessary! Please encourage your students to participate in the program. This helps students, the Child Nutrition program and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
Child Nutrition is Hiring!!
Opportunities
Parent Workshop
Parenting and School Stress Today
Date: May 6th
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Presented by Pip Hare, LMFT and Praj Goodbole, LMFT, from the Discovery Counseling Center.
Parents are facing multiple challenges as the pandemic continues and schools reopen and the presenters will provide practical strategies for address and manage stress. Register here for this virtual event.
Kids Teach Tech
Demetrius Ball
Iron Horse Middle School
Email: dball@srvusd.net
Website: ih.schoolloop.com
Location: Iron Horse Middle School, Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon, CA, USA
Phone: 925-790-2500
Twitter: @Demetrius_Ball