Christmas Alert

Join in the holiday spirit the last week of school (Dec 15 - 19) by dressing in the following manner:

Monday the 15th - Wear something green
Tuesday the 16th - Wear a Santa or holiday hat
Wednesday the 17th - Wear holiday socks
Thursday the 18th - Wear a holiday shirt
Friday the 19th - Wear something red

Also, there will be a Christmas Sing-a-longs at the school assemblies the same week. Parents are welcome!

Monday - 11:00 AM - 1st Grade
Tuesday - 10:00 AM - 2nd Grade
Wednesday - 12:55 PM - 3rd Grade and Orchestra
Thursday - 1:30 PM - 4th Grade
Friday - 1:30 PM - 5th Grade

There will be a special musical performance of the Honor Choir on Thursday, December 18th at 6:30 PM.

PTA Meeting

There is a PTA meeting tomorrow (Thursday, Dec 11) in the Faculty room.

We are bringing cookies to share with everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ribbon Week

Hi! I know I announced red ribbon week already, and then deleted that post because I found out that Red Ribbon Week was moved. It is now Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31.

Dressing up each day helps students learn about drugs an reminds them of their own pledge against drugs and violence.

MONDAY - "Turn your back on drugs and violence" Wear your clothes backwards

TUESDAY - "Living drug free is NO sweat!" Wear seats

WEDNESDAY - "SHADE our drugs and Violence" Wear sunglasses

THURSDAY - "Give drugs and violence the SLIP" Wear slippers

FRIDAY - "Use your HEAD, don't do drugs" Wear hats and red and purple

Please remind your children that there is to be no crazy hair or crazy hair coloring.


Activities:
Coloring Contest
Poster Contest
Wristbands
Prizes
Pledge Sheets
Paper Chain Pledge
Age appropriate assemblies presented by our Cedar City DARE Officers.


Thank you for your support!!

PTA Agenda for October

Iron Springs Elementary PTA General Meeting Agenda – 10/9/08

Call to Order: Jennifer Meisner

Reverence: Celeste Johnson

"You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance." ~Franklin P. Jones

Pledge of Allegiance: Alayne Davis

Minutes: Celeste Johnson

*Swearing in of Jennifer as PTA President: Tifani Armstrong, Council President

*Upcoming bond election: Ron Chandler

*Update of Treasury Report: Alayne Davis

*Book Fair: Tori West

*PTA Membership: Amber Morris

*Reflections: Dana Hutchings

*PTA Board need their photos taken: Celeste Johnson

NEXT PTA MEETING DATE: Thursday, November 13^th, 2008 at 4PM

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, October 14 – Picture Re-takes

Thursday, October 16 through Monday, October 20 – No School

Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 24 – Red Ribbon Week

Friday, October 31 – Halloween – Costumes not to be worn to school

November – Reflections Due – Date to be announced

Sunday, November 2 – Daylight Savings Ends

Tuesday, November 4 – Election Day – VOTE!

PTA Contact Information:

President – Jennifer Meisner – ajmeisner@bresnan.net

President Elect – Paula Coash – paulacoash@infowest.com

Vice President – Deon Goshorn deon.goshorn@iron.k12.ut.us

Secretary – Celeste Johnson – celestejohnson1@suumail.net

Treasurer – Alayne Davis – ayd@sisna.com

Teacher Rep – Julie Barnhurst – julie.barnhurst@iron.k12.ut.us

Minutes Approved:

1^st

2^nd

Keep Them Healthy!

Influenza can be a serious disease for children of all ages, causing them to miss school, activities, and even be hospitalized. Rates of flu infection are highest among children. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) now recommends flu vaccination for all children ages 6 months through 18 years. Getting your kids vaccinated will not only protect them but will help prevent them from spreading the flu to infants, siblings, grandparents, and other family members.

Please consider vaccinating your children against the flu!

Contact your primary care physician or bring your family to one of the flu shot clinics sponsored by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department:

Call 586-2437 for more information or visit www.swuhealth.org You can also protect children against the flu by teaching them to:

Stay away from people who are sick

Wash hands often!

Keep hands away from face

Cover coughs and sneezes (into the arm or a tissue) to protect others

OCTOBER TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Hi everyone! Instead of just telling you WHO the teacher is, I am going to put up a poll on the right, click on your vote! The end of the month, check back and I will reveal WHO the teacher is!

Just to remind you, the answers are:

When were you born? November 25
How many states have you lived in? 2
What is your favorite color? Green
What is your favorite food? Corn on the Cob
What is your favorite dessert? Anything Chocolate
What is your favorite animal? None, I don't like animals
What is your favorite time of day? My kids’ bedtime! (That is when they are all finally asleep.)
What is your favorite TV show? Criminal Minds
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Read
If you could have one super power, what would it be? The ability to do it all!


HAPPY GUESSING!

2 Days Until Carnival

2 Days Until Carnival

* We are still in need of pop-ups or sometimes called canopies *

If you have one (any color) please bring it to the school SAT from 2-4 pm (yes someone will be there)!

OR MONDAY AM

WE ARE ALSO STILL LOOKING FOR FACE PAINTERS...WE NEED AT LEAST 4 MORE.

If you have a little artistic talent you would be perfect! Please sign up by calling Paula.

Call Paula for questions 531-1965

PTA MEETING AGENDA FOR 9/11/08

Iron Springs Elementary PTA General Meeting Agenda ~ 9/11/08

Call to Order: Jennifer Meisner

Reverence: Celeste Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance: Alayne Davis

Minutes: Celeste Johnson

Update of Treasury Report: Alayne Davis

PTA Membership Info: Amber Morris

Welcome new members: Jennifer Meisner

Carnival Info: Paula Coash

Calendar/New PTA Blog Info: Celeste Johnson

Any additional info: Deon Goshorn

NEXT PTA MEETING DATE: Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 4 PM

CALENDAR:

Reverence Thought:

Upcoming Events:

Ø All month of September – PTA Membership Drive

Ø Monday, September 15^th – Family Fall Carnival at Iron Springs from 5-8 pm

Ø Tuesday, September 16^th – School Pictures

Ø Friday, September 19^th – Iowa tests for 3^rd and 5^th grades

Ø Monday, September 29^th thru Friday, October 3^rd – SEP Week and Book fair

School out all SEP week at 2:30 PM (even Wednesday)

Ø Wednesday, October 8^th – Arts Night

PTA Contact Information:

*President – Jennifer Meisner – ajmeisner@bresnan.net

*President Elect – Paula Coash – paulacoash@infowest.com

*Vice President – Deon Goshorn – deon.goshorn@iron.k12.ut.us

*Secretary – Celeste Johnson – celestejohnson1@suumail.net

*Treasurer – Alayne Davis – ayd@sisna.com

*Teacher Rep – Julie Barnhurst – julie.barnhurst@iron.k12.ut.us

Minutes Approved:

1^st 2^nd

Name/Date Name/Date

We Need Donations!!!!!
Cases of Bottled Water
Cases of Soda
Bags of Candy
Gently Used Stuffed Animals

*** WE ALSO NEED EASY -UPS / CANOPY'S TO BE USED THE NIGHT OF THE CARNIVAL

* September 15th *

- If you have a canopy that can be borrowed by the school please bring it to the front office by Friday, Sept. 12th.

Or call Paula and I will arrange to pick it up @ 531-1965

Do you have items that can be raffled off at the carnival?

*Any items that have not been opened - or have you made something special - donate them to the carnival raffle!!!

Please bring any donations by Monday, September 8th to Mrs. Wilson in the front office of the school. We really appreciate any donation! All donations are tax-deductable.


If you have any questions please call Paula Coash
531-1965 or 867-1919

or email

paulacoash@infowest.com

PTA CARNIVAL

IT’S ALMOST HERE…
THE IRON SPRINGS PTA CARNIVAL!!!
235 North 4050 West * Cedar City
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
From 5–8:00 p.m.

Just like a “Carnival” we will have Popcorn, Cotton Candy, & Snow Cones! Other Fun will include a Dunk Tank, Small & Large Bounce House, Slides, Obstacle Courses,Face Painting, Kite Making, Clowns, Balloons, & Carnival Games.

EVEN MORE FUN WILL INCLUDE….
A Raffle for some “Amazing” items…
Including a New Bicycle & (2) Shakespeare Festival Tickets! And….we will be having a Silent
Auction with “Themed Baskets” such as a
Carnival Basket, Disney Basket& I Love Italy Basket.

AND REMEMBER…. THIS IS A SCHOOL FUNDRAISER!
We count on your donations! Which are tax-deductible ……
Please bring any items to the front office of the school. By Sept. 8th
So - BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, & NEIGHBORS……WE WANT THIS TO BE THE BEST CARNIVAL EVER!
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

Welcome to the Iron Springs Elementary PTA Blog!

Hello and welcome! We are excited about this new school year! We hope that you check back here often to see what's going on and what's new.

PLEASE feel free to comment or email any of the PTA board with any questions, concerns, etc, that you may have. We want to keep the lines of communication readily open between all of us.

Get ready for a GREAT 2008-2009 school year!!!

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