Monday, November 9 2026 • Issue 14
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| »Mon Nov 9 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 100
6/7/8th Grade Basketball Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym
Ed Fund Meeting on Zoom • 6:30–8:00 PM |
| »Tue Nov 10 | Reflections Art Showcase • 2:45–3:45 PM • Library
Choir Rehearsals • 2:50–3:50 PM • CMR |
| »Wed Nov 11 | Veterans Day Holiday • No School |
| »Thu Nov 12 | Tue/Fri Bell Schedule • No block schedule
Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 206
6/7/8th Grade Basketball Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym |
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Important Reminder
An important reminder to all parents/guardians that the Bishop Ranch parking lot is private property and is not designated for student drop-off or pick-up.
Please review our procedures: - Driveway 1 is closed, so please enter campus at the traffic light or the entrance closest to the fire station.
- Our two drop off/parking areas are the parking lot directly in front of the school, and the parking lot adjacent to the track.
*Drop-off/Pick-up is not allowed in the Vista San Ramon neighborhood on Woodland Drive across the street from campus, in Bishop Ranch, or on Alcosta Blvd.
Please follow the directions of staff members, be courteous to other drivers, and refrain from using your cell phones.
Safety comes first!
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Ed Fund Meeting
Join Us for the Ed Fund Meeting! Want to learn more about how the Iron Horse Education Fund supports our students and school? Join us Monday, November 9th at 6:30 PM via Zoom for updates, discussion, and a look at what’s happening with Ed Fund.
All parents and guardians are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3650307350?pwd=TVk2STA2WDhWOXN4OG9UdUQrRjlwZz09
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Celebrate Creativity at the Iron Horse Reflections Art Showcase!
Join us on Tuesday, November 10, from 2:45–3:45 PM in the Iron Horse Library as we celebrate our talented student artists and their creative interpretations of this year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me.”
Enjoy student artwork, a slideshow, and refreshments as we recognize the creativity and hard work of our participants. All Iron Horse students and families are welcome!
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Leadership Care Kit Drive
Our Leadership class is collecting donations to create care kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. These kits will provide essential items and a little extra care to those who need them.
If you’re able to donate, we would gratefully accept the items listed on the flyer. Donations can be dropped off at the school front office anytime between now and the start of Winter Break. Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference.
Thank you for supporting our students and this meaningful community initiative!
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AMC 8
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low- stress and friendly environment.
The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum. Possible topics include but are not limited to: counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, spatial visualization, everyday applications, and reading and interpreting graphs and tables. In addition, some of the later questions may involve linear or quadratic functions and equations, coordinate geometry, and other topics traditionally covered in a beginning algebra course.
Qualifying contest date: Wednesday, January 27, 2027, AFTER SCHOOL (This is an IN-PERSON Exam)
To sign up, please fill out this Google Form and pay the $15 fee no later than Friday, November, 13 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS! - An annual contest offered to IHMS middle school students, grades 6-8
- This is one test only; this is not a club
- Resources will be published when available
- Please note that updates will be emailed only to the email ID listed in the Google form
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Deadline to sign up: Friday, November 13 2026.
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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.
Please note that this schedule may be updated regularly.
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The holiday season is officially upon us!
This year, Iron Horse Middle School PTA has teamed up with Minted to make your holiday shopping even more meaningful, and we’d love your support in making our fundraiser a success.
When you shop at Minted using our unique promo code FUNDRAISEIHMSPTA, you’ll enjoy 20% OFF all holiday cards, photo gifts, stationery, and more—all created by independent artists. Best of all, Minted will donate 10% of your purchase back to Iron Horse Middle School PTA!
Here’s how you can help us reach our fundraising goal:
1. Go to minted.com/holiday to start your shopping. 2. Enter code FUNDRAISEIHMSPTA at checkout to get 20% off your order. 3. Minted will automatically direct 10% of the proceeds to support Iron Horse Middle School PTA!
*Please note: To ensure our organization receives the donation, avoid using third-party coupon extensions or sites (like Honey or RetailMeNot) at checkout.*
Bonus: Our promo code works year-round! Feel free to use it for future orders—such as birth announcements, wedding stationery, graduation announcements, or gifts—to keep supporting our cause throughout the year.
Don't hesitate to share this code with your friends, family, and network. Every purchase brings us closer to our goal!
Thank you for your generous support, Iron Horse Middle School PTA
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Support Our Iron Horse Teachers & Staff
Iron Horse teachers and staff have DonorsChoose projects to help fund classroom supplies, learning resources, and materials that benefit our students.
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| »Mon Nov 16 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Library
6/7/8th Grade Basketball Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym |
| »Tue Nov 17 | Choir Rehearsals • 2:50–3:50 PM • CMR |
| »Thu Nov 19 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 206
6/7/8th Grade Basketball Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym |
| »Fri Nov 20 | Spirit Day • Fall Colors
Lunchtime Activity • Feather Finders |
| »Nov 23–27 | Thanksgiving Break • No School |
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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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