Monday, September 21 2026 • Issue 7
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| »Mon Sep 21 | Ed Fund Dine Out • Mountain Mike's • All Day
Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 400
6th Grade After School Sports Badminton Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym | | »Tue Sep 22 | Choir Rehearsals • 2:50–3:50 PM • CMR
Caregiver Chat • 6:00–7:00 PM • Google Meet | | »Thu Sep 24 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room PT-6
6th Grade After School Sports Badminton Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym | | »Fri Sep 25 | Spirit Day • Disney Day
Lunchtime Activity • Head, Shoulders, Knees and Cup |
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Student Support Sign-Up
Starting this week, students who do not sign up for Student Support by Monday at 3:00 PM will be assigned to a room where they will complete an activity focused on Responsibility and Accountability.
Students can begin signing up for Student Support at 3:00 PM on Fridays. Mondays during Jag Time (10:47–11:03 AM) are also dedicated sign-up time for students to make their selection for the week.
We encourage students to take responsibility for signing up on time so they can select the support that best meets their needs.
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Caregiver Chat Survey
Each year, Ms. Norris hosts several Caregiver Chats throughout the year. What is a Caregiver Chat? It's an opportunity to help set your student up for success. All of these chats are all done via Google Meet. We'd love input from our community on topics you'd be interested in. Please take a moment to complete the google survey below.
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🏃♀️🐆 WHO WILL TAKE THE LEAD? 🐆🏃♂️
The Iron Horse Staff Fundraising Challenge is officially underway, and the leaderboard is up in the MPR for students and staff to follow along!
Our Iron Horse staff team members are racing toward the finish line in support of the SRVEF 43rd Annual Run for Education, and we’ll be updating the leaderboard every other day as donations come in.
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Current Staff Leaderboard - Ms. Castro — $1,006.88
- Mr. Sprickman — $983.15
- Ms. Rhett — $106.58
- Ms. Norris — $33.65
- Ms. Keeler — $30.00
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Team Iron Horse Stats - 84 team members
- $2,694.24 raised
- $8,000 fundraising goal
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Even better, 70% of net donations comes directly back to Iron Horse, while the remaining 30% supports districtwide learning initiatives through the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation.
Want to help move Team Iron Horse closer to the finish line? You can join the team or support your favorite teacher, staff member, student, or friend with a donation.
Not attending the Run? No problem! If everyone in our community chips in just $10, those donations can add up quickly and help us make a big push toward our $8,000 goal.
Let’s show some Jaguar pride and see just how far Team Iron Horse can go!
Give $10. Cheer on your favorite teammate. Help us reach the finish line!
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Join Our ELAC Community!
We warmly invite all families of English Learners to join us for this year's English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings! This year, Iron Horse Middle School is excited to partner with Pine Valley Middle School and California High School to create even more opportunities for families to connect, build relationships, and support one another throughout their students' educational journey.
Whether you're new to ELAC or have attended before, we'd love to have you join us. Together, we'll share valuable school and community resources, provide information to help support your child's success, celebrate our students, and strengthen connections with families across our three schools.
2026–2027 ELAC Meeting Dates - September 17 | 5:30–6:30 PM | California High School Library
- November 12 | 5:30-6:30 PM | ELAC Q&A-Virtual Google Meet
- February 25 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Pine Valley Middle School Library
- May 25 | 5:30–6:30 PM | California High School Library
End-of-Year Celebration
We look forward to meeting new families, sharing helpful resources, reconnecting with familiar faces, and working together to support the success of all our English Learners. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Mona Keeler.
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Purchase Your Picture Day Photos
School photos were taken on Friday, September 11th. Please follow the link below to purchase your photo package if you would like copies of your school portrait.
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Paint a Gold Pumpkin for Childhood Cancer Research!
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Iron Horse is teaming up with the Little Hero Foundation for a Gold Pumpkin Painting Party! For every pumpkin decorated, the foundation will donate $1 to pediatric cancer research.
Painting parties will be held during Student Support on October 14, 15, 28, and 29. Students may bring a mini pumpkin or purchase one for $5.
Student sign-ups will open in InfiniteCampus the Friday before each painting event.
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Mini Pumpkin Donations Needed! 🎃
Help us prepare for Iron Horse’s Gold Pumpkin Painting Parties! We’re collecting mini pumpkins for students to purchase and decorate in support of pediatric cancer research.
If you’re able to donate, please sign up below. Thank you for helping our students paint for a purpose!
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Save the Date!
Our Fall Dance is right around the corner so mark your calendars for Friday October 23rd, from 6:00-8:00 PM.
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The Reflections Art Contest is here!
The Reflections Art Contest is a National PTA program that lets students express their creativity through art!
This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." Students can enter original work in one (or more!) of these categories: - Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
The Reflections Art Program is open to ALL students. The National PTA Accessible Arts division is an option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. The division offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the National PTA Reflections program.
All grade levels at Iron Horse are welcome to participate. Each entry must be an original creation inspired by the theme, and should include a title and a short artist statement (10–100 words).
Submission deadline: Friday October 9, 2026 Questions? Contact: reflections@ironhorsepta.com Looking forward to seeing your amazing work!
Full contest rules and guidelines Entry form
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Homework Club
If your student would like a quiet place to get their homework done, they can come to Homework Club on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-3:40 pm.
Each day is in a different classroom - see link for the semester 1 room schedule.
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Become a PTA Member Today!
Support Iron Horse PTA by becoming a member today! Your membership helps fund programs, events, student activities, staff support, and community-building opportunities throughout the school year.
Joining PTA does not require you to volunteer—it simply shows your support for our students, staff, and school community. Every membership makes a difference!
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Congratulate your 8th Grader with a personalized ad in the yearbook!
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Volunteers Needed at Iron Horse!
Looking for a way to support our students and staff? Iron Horse currently needs volunteers in two areas:
Library Support: Help shelve and check books in and out, assist students in locating materials, and keep the library organized and welcoming. Lunch Supervision: Provide an additional adult presence to help keep lunchtime safe, organized, and enjoyable for everyone.
All volunteers must be fully approved through Be A Mentor before signing up.
Whether you can volunteer regularly or occasionally, your time makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for supporting our Iron Horse community!
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| »Mon Sep 28 | 6th Grade After School Sports Badminton Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym
Homework Club • Room 400 | | »Tue Sep 29 | Choir Rehearsals • 2:50–3:50 PM • CMR | | »Thu Oct 1 | 6/7/8th Grade Cross Country Practice/Race • 3:00–4:00 PM
6/7/8th Grade Flag Football Game • 3:00–4:00 PM | | »Fri Oct 2 | No School • Floating Work Day (No Students) | | »Oct 5–9 | Conference Week • Dismissal at 11:40 AM each day • No Late Start Wed |
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Upcoming SRVUSD Board of Education Election and Candidate Forum for Area 5 Candidates on October 8th
The SRVUSD Board of Education Trustee seats for Areas 1, 4, and 5 are open for election this November. The candidates for Areas 1 (Amanda Butland) and Area 4 (Susanna Ordway - incumbent) are unopposed, so their contests will not be on the ballot, and they both will be seated at the Board's organizational meeting in December. For Area 5, there are two candidates: Joel Woods and Rachel Hurd (incumbent).
Not sure which Area you live in? See the San Ramon Valley Unified 2022-2030 Trustee Election Area Interactive Map. After selecting the box in the lower left corner of the landing page and hitting OK. Enter your address to determine which trustee area you reside in.
Please join SRVCPTA, AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek, and the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley for a candidate forum featuring the two candidates for Area 5 on October 8th, 7:30 - 9 pm at Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon. Your questions for the candidates are welcome and needed! Please submit questions via this 2026 SRVCPTA/AAUW Candidate Forum Question Form.
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Nominate a Student for Innovation Tri-Valley 2026 DreamMakers and RiskTakers Awards
Innovation Tri-Valley (ITV) Leadership Group is searching for students who are DreamMakers and RiskTakers. The student recipients of the annual DreamMakers and RiskTaker Awards are selected by the ITV Education and Workforce Development Committee with final approval of the President or Superintendent of each host educational organization based on common criteria.
Characteristics of DreamMakers and RiskTakers: - They have accomplished something important and made an impact with a focus on Innovation (i.e. Technical Innovations, Inventions, Social Innovations, Artistic creations or accomplishments); and
- They have grit – maybe they are not an A student, but perhaps they have demonstrated resilience, courage, passion, creativity and/or innovation.
- Students with disabilities and students of all socio-economic backgrounds will be considered equally.
SUBMISSION PROCESS: Nominations can be made by individuals nominating themselves or educators/mentors/ parents/administrators nominating students. The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group Selection Committee will review submissions and will present finalists to Superintendents, Principals, and Administrators of appropriate school districts for final selection. Nominated Students must be in good standing.
All nominations must be submitted with this form by Friday, September 25, 2026.
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Upcoming Youth Heart Screening: Protecting Our Community’s Future
Join Us October 3 for Lifesaving Heart Health Checks
The Kyle J Taylor Foundation is proud to host a Youth Heart Screening event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM at San Ramon Valley High School. This screening is open to youth ages 12–25 and is designed to detect hidden heart conditions that standard well-child exams and sports physicals often miss. Register today!
Each screening takes just 45 minutes and includes a cardiac risk assessment, EKG, and a doctor review. The process is noninvasive and painless, making it easy for participants to safeguard their health. With 23,000 U.S. youth affected by Sudden Cardiac Arrest every year and 1 in 300 having an undetected heart condition, this event offers a vital opportunity to protect our young people.
The screening is a collaborative effort by SRVUSD, City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, San Ramon Fire Protection District, and Contra Costa County. Don’t miss this chance to take proactive steps for your child’s well-being—register today and help us build a healthier, safer community!
We need volunteers for this event! Please register here.
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