Monday, September 28 2026 • Issue 8
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| »Mon Sep 28 | Homework Club • Room 400
6th Grade After School Sports Badminton Games • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym | | »Tue Sep 29 | Choir Rehearsals • 2:50–3:50 PM • CMR | | »Thu Oct 1 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 403
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) |
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Conference Week
This is a reminder that next week, October 5th-9th, is Conference Week. Dismissal will be at 11:40 AM each day with no late start on Wednesday.
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Principal-Caregiver Chat (Presentation Slides)
If you missed our 1st Principal Caregiver Chat given by Mrs. Alessandra Castro on September 22nd, you can watch it here and learn how to navigate the tech systems we use.
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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 few days as donations come in.
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Current Staff Leaderboard - Mr. Sprickman — $1,149.72
- Ms. Castro — $1,006.88
- Ms. Rhett — $106.58
- Ms. Norris — $87.75
- Ms. Keeler — $55.00
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Team Iron Horse Stats - 91 team members
- $2,967.39 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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PTA Reflections Art Program
This is a reminder that the entry deadline is approaching fast - October 9! For more information, including the online submission form for IH, please visit our website.
Unleash the joy of making art through music, dance, literature, film, photography, or visual arts! Share your creation and support this year’s theme. All students are welcome to participate.
Theme: “What my culture means to me”
Important Note on Email Addresses: When submitting your artwork through the online form, both students and parents must use a non-school email address. School email accounts block messages from outside the district, meaning students will not receive their submission confirmation or any future updates.
Questions? Contact: reflections@ironhorsepta.com
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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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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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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. Prices go up after 9/30!
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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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| »Oct 5–9 | Conference Week • Dismissal at 11:40 AM each day • No Late Start Wed | | »Sun Oct 11 | Run for Education • Iron Horse Middle School | | »Mon Oct 12 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 400
6/7/8th Grade Cross Country Practice/Race • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym
6/7/8th Grade Flag Football Game • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym
Ed Fund Meeting • 6:30–8:00 PM • Zoom | | »Tue Oct 13 | Choir Rehearsals • 2:50–3:50 PM • CMR | | »Thu Oct 15 | Homework Club • 3:00–3:40 PM • Room 403
6/7/8th Grade Cross Country Practice/Race • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym
6/7/8th Grade Flag Football Game • 3:00–4:00 PM • Gym |
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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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CalKids Scholarships Available
CalKIDS, California's statewide children's savings account program, provides eligible students with scholarship funds for higher education and career training. More than $38 million in CalKIDS Scholarships remain available to Contra Costa County students. As high school seniors finalize college and career plans and families of younger students begin thinking about their futures, these funds can help reduce financial barriers and support long-term educational success. Many California students already have a CalKIDS Scholarship account waiting to be claimed. Find out more on CalKIDS.org.
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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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