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Join IHCS in celebrating 9/11 Day of Service by wearing Red, White, and Blue on September 11th.

Volunteers Needed! The IHCS Robotics Club needs parent volunteers to support during our Club Meetings. Please email Ms. Harkema or Mr. Castro with your availability and interests. roberto.castro@perrisesd.org julie.harkema@perrisesd.org We greatly appreciate your time and dedication and look forward to having you join us in making this a fantastic experience for our students! If you want to get more involved, and you haven't had the chance to fill out our district volunteer forms please visit: https://www.perrisesd.org/page/volunteers Have a great weekend!

Greetings Mariner Families! We invite you to participate in the nomination process for the School Advisory Committee (SAC) elections. At Innovative Horizons Charter School, we firmly believe that all mariners represent the W.A.V.E. These values shape our educational environment, foster inclusivity, inspire achievement, and promote virtuous character and academic excellence. We encourage you to self-nominate or nominate a willing parent/guardian who not only resonates with these values but also actively uphold them in their involvement with our school. The SAC plays a vital role in shaping the future of our educational community, and we look forward to your nominations. IHCS is looking to fill four open SAC membership spots for parents. Your nominations are essential in helping us maintain the high standards and sense of community that IHCS is known for. We look forward to receiving your nominations and appreciate your commitment to our school's values. Please submit your nomination no later than September 11th, 2024. Thank you for your continued support. Click this link to submit your nomination: https://forms.gle/JrRbbqYb3XGcDU2m7 * * * ¡Saludos familias marineras! Le invitamos a participar en el proceso de nominación para las elecciones del Comité Asesor Escolar (SAC). En Innovative Horizons Charter School, creemos firmemente que todos los marineros representan W.A.V.E. Estos valores dan forma a nuestro entorno educativo, fomentan la inclusión, inspiran logros y promueven el carácter virtuoso y la excelencia académica. Le animamos a autonominarse o nominar a un padre/madre/tutor que esten dispuestos que representen los valores de WAVE y que se mantengan activos en nuestra escuela. El SAC desempeña un papel vital en la configuración del futuro de nuestra comunidad educativa y esperamos sus nominaciones. IHCS busca cubrir cuatro lugares abiertos de membresía de SAC para padres. Sus nominaciones son esenciales para ayudarnos a mantener los altos estándares y el sentido de comunidad por el que se conoce a IHCS. Esperamos recibir sus nominaciones y apreciamos su compromiso con los valores de nuestra escuela. Por favor haga su nominacion no mas tardar del 11 de septiembre del 2024. Gracias por su continuo apoyo. Por favor haga click a este link para el formulario de nominacion: https://forms.gle/JrRbbqYb3XGcDU2m7

IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of September 2-6, 2024. Have a wonderful week everyone. Continue to support one another as we move forward throughout the school year. Click on the link below to access the weekly family bulletin. Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Principal at Innovative Horizons Charter School https://secure.smore.com/n/xmpnr

Greetings Mariner Families! We are excited to announce the launch of our Robotics Club! If you have a student in grades 3-8, please fill out the following interest form: https://forms.gle/fhbSJTyYFh3KrHh8A See the attached Flyers for More information! *** ¡Saludos familias marineras! ¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar el lanzamiento de nuestro Club de Robótica! Si tiene un estudiante en los grados 3-8, complete el siguiente formulario de interés: https://forms.gle/fhbSJTyYFh3KrHh8A ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!

Parents, please be on the look out for your student's permission slip for the after school mariachi program. Students are in the process of returning permission slips to the front office by September 4th and mariachi class begins on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 3:45-5:45. Please remind your mariachi son/daughter that they are to report to ELEVO if they are in ELEVO and we will pick them up for mariachi class when we are on our way to class. If your student is not in ELEVO your student will be directed to meet at the SIBLINGS area by the front office and Mr. Llausas, Mrs. Casimiro Garcia, Mrs. Muniz, Mrs. Talavera and Ms. Ramos will gather at the siblings area and guide them to their mariachi class. Along with your parent/student permission slip a form with all detailed information is also included. Stay excited! We have some room available if you would like your daughter/son to join. See Mr. Candelaria if you would like to learn how to play the trumpet or the bass guitar. We will practice each Thursday and Saturday. Saturday class will be held from 8:00-10:00 and there will be a December performance and a performance in May. I love our school do you love your school! Thank you, Mr. Candelaria

We hope all students join us in celebrating the first-ever AVID Day and wear BLUE tomorrow - August 30th.

Next Monday is Labor Day and we will not have school

Attention all Middle School Girls interested in trying out for Cheerleading!!!!

IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of August 26-30, 2024. Mariner Family, have a wonderful week and click on the link to view the weekly bulletin. https://secure.smore.com/n/687t9y Educationally yours, Mr. Candelaria, Principal Innovative Horizons Charter School

Middle School (6th-8th) Cheer tryouts are next week! Monday, August 26th 3:45-4:45: learn routine/practice Tuesday, August 27th 3:45-4:45: learn routine/practice Thursday, August 29th 3:45-5:00: tryouts Location: IHCS Gym *must attend all 3 days* Must have a Cheer Tryout Application to attend. Get one from Mrs. Llausas or Mrs. Testa. Talk to Mrs. Testa in room 2 if you have any questions.

Mariner Families! Please note the revised schedule for our upcoming meetings: ELAC Meeting is now August 27, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Coffee with the Principal is now on August 27, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM AAPAC Meeting is now August 27, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location for All Meetings: Innovation Room Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. We look forward to your participation! For questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call!

Please join us this week for Back to School Night and Book Fair! Wednesday night is Elementary's night and Thursday is Middle School's night. Please look at the attached flyers for more information. We hope to see everyone there

Good Morning Mariner Families! Our SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR is this week. HOURS: M-TH 7:30 am-4:00 pm Friday 7:30 am-2:00 pm ***Special hours for Back to School Night*** 8/21/2024 Elementary (K-5) 8/22/2024 Middle School (6-8) 5:30-6:45 pm WHERE: Media Center

Join us for Back to school night! 8/21/2024 Elementary (K-5) 5-5:30 Title 1 meeting in the Gym 5:30-5:45 Teacher Introductions 5:45-6:45 Classroom visits 8/22/2024 Middle School (6-8) 5-5:30Title 1 Meeting in Gym 5:30-6:00 Teacher introductions and Middle School presentation in the gym. 6:00-6:45 Classroom visits

Good morning Mariner Families! We want to inform you that we will be conducting a routine fire drill at school today. This drill is an important part of our safety procedures, ensuring that both students and staff are well-prepared in case of an emergency. Please be assured that these drills are carried out with the utmost care and attention to safety. Our staff is trained to guide students through the process smoothly and calmly. The drill will take place at a designated time, and we anticipate it will last for approximately 15 minutes. Our primary goal is to ensure that all students are familiar with emergency protocols in a supportive environment. We appreciate your understanding and support in reinforcing the importance of these safety measures with your children. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe. Sincerely, IHCS Administration Team - - - Buenos dias Familias Marineras. Queremos informarles que realizaremos un simulacro de incendio de rutina en la escuela hoy. Este simulacro es una parte importante de nuestros procedimientos de seguridad, asegurando que tanto los estudiantes como el personal estén bien preparados en caso de una emergencia. Les aseguramos que estos simulacros se llevan a cabo con el mayor cuidado y atención a la seguridad. Nuestro personal está capacitado para guiar a los estudiantes a través del proceso de manera tranquila y ordenada. El simulacro se llevará a cabo a una hora determinada y anticipamos que durará aproximadamente 15 minutos. Nuestro objetivo principal es asegurar que todos los estudiantes estén familiarizados con los protocolos de emergencia en un ambiente de tranquilo. Agradecemos su comprensión y apoyo al reforzar la importancia de estas medidas de seguridad con sus hijos. Si tienen alguna pregunta o inquietud, no duden en contactarnos. Gracias por su continua colaboración para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad escolar. Atentamente, El Equipo Admnistrativo de IHCS.

Mariner Family, Thank you for a smooth opening to the 2024-25 school year. Click on the link to access the weekly family bulletin for the week of August 19-23, 2024. Have a wonderful week and remember to call or visit our front office if you need any assistance. You are the best and together we will serve our students well. Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Principal Innovative Horizons Charter School ________________________________________________________________________________ https://secure.smore.com/n/bnzh4p ________________________________________________________________________________ Familia Mariner, Gracias por una apertura sin contratiempos del año escolar 2024-25. Haga clic en el enlace para acceder al boletín familiar semanal de la semana del 19 al 23 de agosto de 2024. Que pases una buena semana y recuerda llamar o visitar nuestra oficina si necesitas ayuda. Sois los mejores y juntos prestaremos un buen servicio a nuestros alumnos. Atentamente, Sr. Candelaria, Director Innovative Horizons Charter School

Greetings Families! We have some important reminders for our first day of school! 1st day of school: Parents/Guardians can walk students to class. Parents/Guardians are asked to leave by 8am so that students can begin their day. There will be photo opportunities at the front of the school to take pictures with your student. Traffic/Parking Lot Reminders: Please remember to proceed with caution in the parking lots. The entrance to the parking lot is the Northern gate past the 4-way stop sign. The gate at the 4-way stop at Nuevo and A St. is an EXIT ONLY gate. Drop-off/Pick up- See attached image. Students dismiss at 12pm on Fridays. Uniform sales- On the first day of school, uniforms will be available for pick-up/purchase from 7:30am-3pm. However, starting Friday uniform sale hours will be as follows: Monday-Thursday 9am-3:00pm Friday 9am-11am and 1:00pm- 3:00pm Pre-order your uniform to make uniform pick-up faster! Click here: https://forms.gle/mkmyKaoSUQbv5mq26 Don't forget that perfect attendance begins on day 1! We wish every one of our students an unforgettable first day of school. We look forward to seeing your smiles tomorrow! *** Saludos familias marineras. Tenemos algunos recordatorios importantes para el primer dia de clases. Primer día de clases: Padres/tutores pueden acompañar a su estudiante a clase. Se les pide a los padres/tutores que por favor salgan del campus a las 8AM para que sus estudiantes puedan iniciar su día. Habrán oportunidades para tomar fotografías cerca de la puerta principal. Recordatorios de tráfico y estacionamiento: Por favor manejen con cautela en el estacionamiento. La entrada al estacionamiento es el portón más Norte que esta mas cercano a la calle Harvill. El portón que está en el ALTO de las calles Nuevo y A St. es SOLAMENTE SALIDA. Llegada y Salida: Por favor mire la imagen adjunta. Los viernes la escuela termina a las 12PM. Venta de Uniformes - La venta de uniformes estará disponible el primer día de escuela de las 7:30am a las 3pm. Empezando el viernes, el horario será el siguiente: Lunes - Jueves 9am-3:00pm Viernes 9am-11am y 1:00pm- 3:00pm Pida su uniforme usando este link para hacer el proceso más rápido! Haga click aquí: https://forms.gle/mkmyKaoSUQbv5mq26 No olviden que la asistencia perfecta comienza en el primer día. Les deseamos a cada uno de nuestros estudiantes un primer día inolvidable. Estamos emocionados de ver sus sonrisas mañana.

Mariner Families! We invite you to participate in a Thought Exchange Survey about new opportunities for parental involvement during school hours. Your insights will help us enhance our community and support our students more effectively. Please share your thoughts and review others' ideas at: https://tejoin.com/scroll/588819313 To see other opportunities on how to get involved, see the parent guide images attached below. Thank you for your participation!

Reminder: Tomorrow is our Inaugural Mariner Family Kickoff from 11am-1pm. -The campus will be open for tours. -Class lists will be posted by the front office. -Middle schoolers can pick up Chromebooks. -Uniforms can be picked up and purchased. And most importantly... -Kona Ice will even have sweet treats for sale in the parking lot!