Research shows that the connection between student and teacher is the single biggest factor related to student engagement, achievement, and success!  The First Day of the 17-18 School year is Thursday, July 27^th.
 

¡Las investigaciones han demostrado que, la conexión que se forma entre un maestro y un estudiante es el factor principal en lo concerniente con la participación, los logros y el éxito del estudiante! El Primer Día de Clases del Año Escolar 17-18 , será el Jueves, 27 de Julio.

http://www.attendanceworks.org/
what-works/
 

The calendar for the 2017-2018 school year is posted under 'Important Links'.  We've planned an exciting school year and appreciate you planning vacations during school breaks. Student attendance and engagement will remain a focus.

El calendario para el año escolar 2017-20178esta  publicada bajo 'Enlaces Importantes’

El calendario para el año escolar 2017-2018, será publicado en el sitio web del distrito escolar. Estamos haciendo planes ya  para que este nuevo año escolar sea muy emocionante;  les agradeceríamos grandemente que ustedes planeen sus vacaciones de manera que coincidan con el tiempo de vacaciones de la escuela. La asistencia escolar y el mantener a los estudiantes muy involucrados en su aprendizaje seguirá siendo nuestro enfoque principal.

Dear Iron House Parents & Visitors,

For your safety and the safety of others, please observe our no dogs on campus policy. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

Sincerely,

Rusty Ehrlich, Principal

We Only Know One Truth - Our Students Will Succeed The Last Jedi

At Iron House Elementary School, we are proud of the high academic and behavior expectations we have of ourselves and our students. We believe that all students will be successful when provided clear, consistent expectations and positive recognition is awarded for making the right choices. At Iron House, we are all about the Eagle Way and fully embrace the Eagle Way R.I.P.S.! The Eagle Way is about:

• Respect: Respecting ourselves and others,
• Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching,
• Perseverance: Always striving to do our personal best, and
• Support: Supporting each other to meet the three above expectations every day.

Our Vision:
To ensure academic success for all our students by providing a safe environment for all, where all feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
 

Our Beliefs:  We believe in…

• Setting goals and high expectations for the success of all our students.
• Following the ‘Golden Rule’,
• Standing-up for what is right,
• Purposely creating and maintaining a safe environment,
• Appreciating and celebrating differences, and
• Partnering with parents for the success of our students.

Iron House School Year

2017 - 2018
*Teacher Information Pick Up
*Filling Out Beginning of the Year Forms
 

Try to visit our school office (hours: 8am - 3pm) before Sneak A Peek (Wed., July 26th, 2 - 3pm)
to pick up & fill out your forms.

Iron House Enrollment
2017/2018

You will need to bring the following documents to register:
*2 proof of current residence
*Birth Certificate
*Immunization Record
If you have any questions please contact ...more

Iron House Elementary School
4801 Frank Hengel Way
Oakley, CA  94561
925-625-6825

Office Hours: 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Attendance: 925-625-6855
FAX: 925-625-6866
Transportation: 634-2700

TDD / TTY
925-625-6580

District Office: 
91 Mercedes Lane
Oakley, CA 94561
925-625-0700
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R.I.P.S.! Focus of the Month for August & September: Respect

The three observable behaviors we want to encourage are 1) Practice active listening, 2) Follow directions quickly and quietly and 3) Be kind, keeping hands and bodies to self. 

Parking Lot Safety Parent Drop-Off / Pick-Up at Iron House

Students may be dropped off in the Drop Off/Pick-Up loop in front of the Iron House office no earlier than 7:30am.  In consideration of others and your child's safety, please follow the following rules:

• Drive slowly, be patient.
• Pull forward as far as possible before stopping to unload or load children.
• Stay in line.
• Please refrain from parking in the loop or in the Red Zone (Fire Lane) and in designated reserved or disabled spots (DMV disability tag must be visible).
• Never leave your car unattended anywhere in the lot, except in a designated parking spot.
• If you are waiting in the right turn lane on Frank Hengel Way, don't block street driveways and stay along curb.
• All staff is instructed to never let a student cross the parking lot unattended.
• Please do not wait by the classroom to pick up your child. They will be brought out to the front of the school through the
  gates. 
  
  Thank you for continuing to put our children's safety first by following these procedures.

Sure hope you've been saving Box Tops over the summer break!! We can't wait to count them up!!

Check out our Box Top page under the Programs Tab!  Print out collection sheets for all your Box Tops!