Innovative Horizons Charter -

Anchor into STEM

Families of K–5 students are invited to join us for Anchor into STEM on Friday, December 19, from 9:00–9:30 a.m., immediately following our Friday Flag Assembly.

Parents who plan to attend should sign in with a staff member in the foyer before Friday Flag Assembly begins. Students will remain in the gym after the assembly to participate in the STEM activity with their family member.

We look forward to welcoming our families as we explore STEM learning together!

You may have noticed an emergency vehicle on campus today. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe, and there was no cause for concern. Thank you for your continued support.

Please do not open an email titled "Priscilla Ruan shared a document with you!" This is a phishing/ hack attempt.

Next week is Spirit week! Let's send off 2025 with all the spirit!

Mariner Family, click on the link below to access the IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of December 8-12, 2025. Have a wonderful week. Keep reading with your student every day, keep getting to school each day and on time, and keep believing in each other. Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Mrs. Barry and Mr. Castro, your dedicated admin team. https://app.smore.com/n/dy5gt

Good morning, Mariners participated in a lockdown practice drill this morning. Students did a great job practicing this emergency situation.

Chess club has begun and there are still spots available. It is open to 3rd-8th grade students. If your child is interested in Chess club, please fill out the application.

Happy December IHCS Parents! Every year, parents collaborate to decorate the staff lounge and provide holiday treats to IHCS staff. This year, it will take place on December 12th. If you are interested in contributing, please complete the form attached below. If you are able to contribute, one of the organizers of the event will contact you to discuss further. If you previously signed up, event organizers have been reaching out to coordinate.
https://forms.gle/AV5XZGwykKQ68fvg6

Technology Showcase Dec 11- SAVE THE DATE

Come celebrate Computer Science Week with us on December 11. All grade levels and families are welcome!

Second Annual Science Fair Tomorrow

Please come and check out the projects from 4 pm to 5 pm in the gym.

Mariner Family,
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving week. As we move into these next three weeks before winter break, let’s continue bringing our very best to our students/children each day. Student presence, daily attendance matter deeply—daily attendance gives our students consistency, stability, and the strongest opportunity to succeed. You're the best! Click on the link to access the weekly bulletin. Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Principal. https://app.smore.com/n/veb3k

Wishing you a happy and restful Fall break! We are grateful for your support and so proud of our students. Enjoy the time with loved ones, and we’ll see everyone back on December 1st.

School Advisory Committee Meeting

Mariner Families,

You are invited to join our School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 4:00–5:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity to stay informed and to learn about what helps guide our school’s programs and priorities.

Mariner Families! We have the following parent events:

Wednesday, November 19
* ELAC Meeting – 8:30 AM
* Coffee with the Principal – 9:30 AM ☕
* AAPAC Meeting – 4:00 PM

Thursday, November 20
* Flag Assembly – 8:00 AM

We look forward to seeing you there!

Mariner Family, please access the IHCS Weekly Bulletin by clicking on the link below. And have a wonderful week! Sincerely, Mr, Candelaria, Mrs. Barry and Mr. Castro. https://secure.smore.com/n/3nd51

Next week (November 17-20) is conference week! Students dismiss at 2:15. Additionally, there is no school on Friday November 21st.

IHCS Families, Please be aware that our Career Day is scheduled for today, November 12th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Part of this event is vehicle-based, allowing students to explore various career-related vehicles and learn how they are used in different professions. These vehicles (including a firetruck, ambulance, and/or police car) will be parked in front of our school. Due to this, the front drop-off/pick-up lane in our parking lot will be closed from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM. If your student arrives late or needs to be picked up during this time, please note that the lane will be closed to through traffic. Please use the parking lot if you need to visit the front office. Thank you for your cooperation in making this event a great learning experience for our students!

The annual PESD Thanksgiving Feast is right around the corner. There is one week left to purchase tickets!