IHMS WEEKLY STUDENT BULLETIN
WEEK OF November 2, - November 6, 2009
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Street Smarts “Be Reel” Video Contest The San Ramon Valley Street Smarts “Be Reel” Video Contest for middle school students is underway. Sponsored by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, the contest encourages students to create a 60-second public service announcement on video. This year’s topic is “Bike Safety: Dangerous Distractions.” The deadline for videos is November 2^nd. For more information or to enter, go to http://streetsmarts-srv.com/programs/video_contest.htm. Free Hip Hop Clinic Come be part of a “dance crew” at this fun event! Boys & Girls ages 11 and up. No experience necessary. Taught by La Tonya Watts renowned choreographer & Valley Hip Hop instructor/team coach. This event will take place on Friday, December 4^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at 2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd. Suite Q in San Ramon. Free raffle ticket to all who attend. Wear anything funky (baggie jeans, sweats, t-shirt, shorts, and athletic shoes. Call now to reserve your spot! (925) 838-3159 or go to www.valleycheeranddance.com . Canyon Creek Little League Registration is open from October 10^th through November 15^th. Sessions #1 and #2 Tryouts will be held at Bollinger Elementary School. Tryouts will be held rain or shine! In the event one or more dates are cancelled, make-ups will be posted on our website at www.canyoncreekll.org. To register, please visit this website as well! Registration Is NOW Open for the 2010 Lacrosse Season Registration is open now through December 1^st for 2010 Lacrosse Season. Boys and Girls ages 6-14 are invited to check out the fastest growing team sport in the US today. Lacrosse is a unique, fast-paced, intense game that highlights coordination, agility, endurance, and teamwork. To learn more about the club or to register, visit the Diablo Scorpion Lacrosse website: http://www.scorpionlacrosse.com.		THIS WEEK AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Science Fair Club will meet again on Tuesday November 3^rd and November 17^th from 3-4:00 pm in the Iron Horse Library on the first & third Tuesdays of each month. The Tri-Valley Science & Engineering Fairis scheduled for March 30-April 2. All 7^th & 8^th graders are welcome. - Computer Club will meet this Monday, November 3^rd in PT-11 from 2:45-3:45 PM. Check schoolloops for details. Teen Activity Group: Quest (formerly TAG) is a weekly teen support group offered at Iron Horse. The group meets on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 200 and is open to all students. This group is free to participate. During the group, participants will discuss current issues, engage in recreational activities and games and have refreshments. The groups are co-led by a Recreation Leader and the Youth Resource Officer. Quest has started. Check it out! After-School Study Club: Study Club will meet Tuesday, 11/3 in Room 107 and Thursday, 11/5 in Room 102 from 3:00-3:45. Students should come prepared with materials to work, study, or read quietly.

IHMS WEEKLY STUDENT BULLETIN
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued) Fastpitch Softball Would you like to play Fastpitch Softball? SRVGAL (San Ramon Girls Athletic League) is now open for registration. Girls are placed in grade-based divisions. Minimum player age is 5 yrs old by 12/13/09. There are 3 levels of play: recreational, developmental and competitive. Register on-line at www.srvgal.org. Flyers available in main office. Morning Study Hall Drop-Ins The Morning Study Hall Drop-Ins will once again be available in the mornings from 7:40-8:10 a.m., Mondays-Thursdays. This will begin after Conferences. It is a place to quietly finish up homework or study. Watch for the announcements in the bulletin and postings in the Counseling Office windows. Danville Girls Chorus & San Ramon Valley High School Chamber Singers A holiday concert featuring the Danville Girls Chorus & San Ramon Valley High School Chamber Singers will be performing on Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the SRVHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8.00. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPCOMING DATES: November 11^th – Veterans Day – Holiday – No School November 23^rd – 27^th – Thanksgiving Recess – No School WRESTLING Coach: Mr. Armstrong Open Gym – Wrestling Practices are every Monday & Wednesday at Cal High from 3:00-5:00 pm. All ages and skills welcomed!!	THIS WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS SPORTS: ULTIMATE FRISBEE Coach: Ms. Taylor There will be one team for all Grade Levels. GAMES: 11/3 – Pine Valley @ Iron Horse 11/5 – IH @ Pine Valley 11/10 – IH @ Windermere Ranch 11/12 – Windermere Ranch @ IH 11/17 – IH @ Gale Ranch 11/19 – Gale Ranch @ IH VOLLEYBALL - GAMES 8^TH Grade Coach: Mrs. Adragna Tuesday, 11/3 – Pine Valley @ IH Thursday, 11/5 – IH @ Pine Valley 7^TH Grade Coach: Mrs. Irwin Monday, 11/2 – IH @ Pine Valley Thursday, 11/5 – Pine Valley @ IH 6^TH Grade Coach: Ms. Small Monday, 11/2 – Pine Valley @ IH Tuesday, 11/3 – IH @ Pine Valley All GAMES started at 3:30 PM at their respective Gyms.