IHCS has many upcoming Spirit Days. Here they all are. We hope to see everyone showing their school spirit!
AVID Day!!! Wednesday, September 17th
Please wear an AVID shirt or Blue
Parents, if your student is in the Middle School AVID Elective, there is a AVID Contract Signing meeting in the gym from 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17th.
Please wear an AVID shirt or Blue
Parents, if your student is in the Middle School AVID Elective, there is a AVID Contract Signing meeting in the gym from 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17th.
Parent Volunteers Needed - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Dear Mariner Families,
We’re excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our students, and we need your help to make these events a success! Please see the attached flyer for a full list of activities happening during lunch times from September 15–October 15, including Lotería, crafts, music, read-alongs, and other surprise activities.
We are looking for parent volunteers who already have district-issued volunteer badges to: Host activities (Lotería, crafts, reading aloud, music) and Help decorate our school to showcase Hispanic culture and traditions.
If you’re available to assist, please connect with our Community Outreach Family Advocate (Ms. Laura Quiroz - laura.esperanza@perrisesd.org). Your participation will help create a fun and meaningful celebration for our students!
Thank you for helping IHCS honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Dear Mariner Families,
We’re excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our students, and we need your help to make these events a success! Please see the attached flyer for a full list of activities happening during lunch times from September 15–October 15, including Lotería, crafts, music, read-alongs, and other surprise activities.
We are looking for parent volunteers who already have district-issued volunteer badges to: Host activities (Lotería, crafts, reading aloud, music) and Help decorate our school to showcase Hispanic culture and traditions.
If you’re available to assist, please connect with our Community Outreach Family Advocate (Ms. Laura Quiroz - laura.esperanza@perrisesd.org). Your participation will help create a fun and meaningful celebration for our students!
Thank you for helping IHCS honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Subject: Join Us for Our First Mariner Resource Fair! 🎉
Hello Mariner Families,
We’re excited to invite you to our very first Mariner Parent and Student Resource Fair—and we hope it will be the first of many! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with valuable resources, learn about programs that support our school community, and meet others who are here to help your family thrive.
✨ Highlights include:
A variety of community resources and helpful information
Fun atmosphere for the whole family
Prize drawing at the end of the event!
We can’t wait to see you there and share this special day with you.
Warmly,
Laura Quiroz
Community Outreach Family Advocate (COFA)
Subject: Parent Workshops in Spanish – Join us on September 18th! 🌟
Dear IHCS Families,
CABE warmly invites you to attend a parent workshop presented in Spanish on Wednesday, September 18th, at 8:30 a.m. Participating parents should check in at the IHCS front office upon arrival.
✨ During this workshop, you will learn about:
Family involvement to support students’ academic success
Building bridges between family, school, and community
Developing multicultural awareness through technology networks
Academic programs, options, and opportunities
Family involvement in school committees
Setting personal and academic goals
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Elizabeth Orozco via email eorozco@gocabe.org
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students’ success!
Dear IHCS Families,
CABE warmly invites you to attend a parent workshop presented in Spanish on Wednesday, September 18th, at 8:30 a.m. Participating parents should check in at the IHCS front office upon arrival.
✨ During this workshop, you will learn about:
Family involvement to support students’ academic success
Building bridges between family, school, and community
Developing multicultural awareness through technology networks
Academic programs, options, and opportunities
Family involvement in school committees
Setting personal and academic goals
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Elizabeth Orozco via email eorozco@gocabe.org
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students’ success!
Mariner Family, click on the link below to access the IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of September 8-12, 2025. Have a great week everyone! You're the best parents in the world! https://secure.smore.com/n/gzm3p
🌟 LEGO Explore Team Tryouts – Grades 2–5 (Ages 6–10)
We are excited to launch our FIRST LEGO Explore Team Tryouts for students in grades 2–5!
📅 Tuesday, September 9
🕒 3:45 PM – 4:35 PM
📍 Room 121
Tryout Task: Create a poster showing the importance of the Lego League Core Values: Teamwork, Inclusion, Impact, Fun, Discovery, and Innovation. Be creative and have fun with your poster. Add color and be ready to present your poster.
We are excited to launch our FIRST LEGO Explore Team Tryouts for students in grades 2–5!
📅 Tuesday, September 9
🕒 3:45 PM – 4:35 PM
📍 Room 121
Tryout Task: Create a poster showing the importance of the Lego League Core Values: Teamwork, Inclusion, Impact, Fun, Discovery, and Innovation. Be creative and have fun with your poster. Add color and be ready to present your poster.
Mariner Family, click on the link below to access the weekly bulletin for the week of September 1-5, 2025. Thank you, keep reading with your child/children and have a wonderful week together! With Gratitude, your admin team: Mrs. Barry, Dr. Nakama, Mr. Castro and your principal, Mr. Candelaria. https://secure.smore.com/n/8ewvx
🚀 LEGO Robotics Team Tryouts – Grades 6–8
We’re looking for creative problem-solvers and team players to join our FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team!
📅 Tuesday, September 9
🕒 3:45 PM – 4:35 PM
📍 Room 121
Students should research and prepare a 3-minute presentation showing how they embody the core values of FIRST LEGO League. Be ready to share how your own qualities and commitment will help build a strong and supportive team.
✨ This is your chance to join a team where innovation, teamwork, and fun come together!
We’re looking for creative problem-solvers and team players to join our FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team!
📅 Tuesday, September 9
🕒 3:45 PM – 4:35 PM
📍 Room 121
Students should research and prepare a 3-minute presentation showing how they embody the core values of FIRST LEGO League. Be ready to share how your own qualities and commitment will help build a strong and supportive team.
✨ This is your chance to join a team where innovation, teamwork, and fun come together!
IHCS Mariner Families,
We have two important meetings tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27, 2025:
ELAC Meeting
Coffee with the Principal ☕
Also, please note that due to Back to School Night, our first AAPAC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Please see the attached images for more details! We look forward to seeing you there!
Hello IHCS Families,
Please reach out through phone call or in person if you are interested in this or any other resources, we may connect you with.
Looking Forward to Working Together!
Please reach out through phone call or in person if you are interested in this or any other resources, we may connect you with.
Looking Forward to Working Together!
Mariner Family, please click on the link below to access the weekly bulletin. Have a wonderful week everyone! https://secure.smore.com/n/c6n7a
Hello IHCS Families,
After our recent Community Laundromat and Community Closet Naming, we are proud to announce that we are ready to schedule appointment for the 2025-2026 school year. Our Room was recently named El Nido (The Nest) and is open to our entire PESD community.
Please Give Me a Call if you are interested in this or any of our other resources.
After our recent Community Laundromat and Community Closet Naming, we are proud to announce that we are ready to schedule appointment for the 2025-2026 school year. Our Room was recently named El Nido (The Nest) and is open to our entire PESD community.
Please Give Me a Call if you are interested in this or any of our other resources.
It's Book Fair Time!!!!
Subject: Clarification Regarding Today’s Dismissal
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,
I want to take a moment to address a situation that occurred at dismissal today, August 19th, which understandably caused concern for some of our families.
This afternoon, a kindergarten student was signed in to our after-school program instead of being dismissed directly to their parents. The student was always supervised and safe—our staff members accompanied the student at all times. The student was reunited with their parents approximately ten minutes after dismissal.
We recognize how distressing this moment felt and apologize for the confusion it caused. Please know that your child’s safety is our highest priority. We have reviewed our dismissal procedures with our after-school staff to prevent this from happening again and to ensure that every child is dismissed according to parent expectations.
Thank you for your patience during dismissal. Lines are currently moving a bit slower as our teachers learn to recognize each family and ensure a safe, personal handoff. As routines become familiar, the process will move more quickly.
We appreciate your trust and patience as we continue working together to keep all of our students safe. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our dismissal process further, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership.
Warm regards,
Andrew Candelaria
Principal
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,
I want to take a moment to address a situation that occurred at dismissal today, August 19th, which understandably caused concern for some of our families.
This afternoon, a kindergarten student was signed in to our after-school program instead of being dismissed directly to their parents. The student was always supervised and safe—our staff members accompanied the student at all times. The student was reunited with their parents approximately ten minutes after dismissal.
We recognize how distressing this moment felt and apologize for the confusion it caused. Please know that your child’s safety is our highest priority. We have reviewed our dismissal procedures with our after-school staff to prevent this from happening again and to ensure that every child is dismissed according to parent expectations.
Thank you for your patience during dismissal. Lines are currently moving a bit slower as our teachers learn to recognize each family and ensure a safe, personal handoff. As routines become familiar, the process will move more quickly.
We appreciate your trust and patience as we continue working together to keep all of our students safe. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our dismissal process further, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership.
Warm regards,
Andrew Candelaria
Principal
Mariner Family, Thank you for a great opening week last week. Access the IHCS Weekly Bulletin by clicking on the link. And remember that you are the best parents in the world! Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, principal at IHCS. https://secure.smore.com/n/buqdc
Fridays are College Spirit Days! Students can wear a shirt with a college name or logo. If they don’t have one, they’ll look just as great in their regular uniform.
Mariner Family,Tomorrow, Thursday, August 14th, is the first day of school! Our front gates will open at 7:30 a.m. each day, and breakfast will be free for all students. We’re excited for an incredible school year together and can’t wait to welcome you back! Click the link to access this week’s bulletin. Reminder: This Friday is a 12:00 p.m. early dismissal.
Let’s make it a great year, Mariners! Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Principal at Innovative Horizons Charter School https://secure.smore.com/n/jnsq0g
Let’s make it a great year, Mariners! Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Principal at Innovative Horizons Charter School https://secure.smore.com/n/jnsq0g
📣 Uniform Preorder Pick-Up ! 👕
Families who preordered uniforms pick them up today. Please note, tomorrow is the first day of school, so be sure to stop by and grab your uniforms to be ready for Day 1!
🚗 Arrival & Dismissal Reminder
To help ensure a safe and smooth first day, please review the attached image with our arrival and dismissal procedures.
⏰ Early Dismissal Friday
On Fridays, school dismiss at 12:00 PM. Please plan accordingly for pick-up.
Thank you for partnering with us as we kick off an amazing school year! 💙
Families who preordered uniforms pick them up today. Please note, tomorrow is the first day of school, so be sure to stop by and grab your uniforms to be ready for Day 1!
🚗 Arrival & Dismissal Reminder
To help ensure a safe and smooth first day, please review the attached image with our arrival and dismissal procedures.
⏰ Early Dismissal Friday
On Fridays, school dismiss at 12:00 PM. Please plan accordingly for pick-up.
Thank you for partnering with us as we kick off an amazing school year! 💙
Lunch Menu for August
