IHMS WEEKLY STUDENT BULLETIN
WEEK OF November 30, - December 4,2009
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Iron Horse Instrumental Music Winter Concert IHMS will be presenting their Winter Concert featuring 6^th Grade Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band on Thursday, December 17^th starting at 7:00 p.m. in the MPR. Iron Horse 7/8 Grade Dance There will be a 7^th/8^th Grade Dance “Neon Nights” on Friday, December 4^th from 7-9:00 p.m. in the MPR. Tickets will be sold at lunch on November 19^th & 20^th for $3 and on November 30^th-December 4^th for $5. Hurry and come to a great time!! Grizzly Track Camp The Grizzly Track Camp is a 2-week program designed to initiate the beginning middle & high school track athlete into the various events of track & field. It consists of a warm-up period followed by a variety of sessions of which the participant may choose one each day. Areas covered will be the sprints, distance events, throws, jumps, hurdles & pole vault. There are 10 weekday sessions from 3:30-5:00 beginning Monday, January 25^th and concluding Friday, February 5^th. The camp will be held at the California High School Track, and be taught by the Track Team Staff. The cost is $75 & includes a camp t-shirt. For more info, please contact Mark Karbo at (925) 551-8224 or email at thekarbos@aol.com. Registration forms are located in the IHMS main office. 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 .		THIS WEEK AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Science Fair Club will meet again on Tuesday December 1^st from 3-4:00 pm in the Iron Horse Library and 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 again on Tuesday, December 1^st in PT-11 from 2:45-3:45 PM.. Computer Club meets every other Tuesday. 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, 12/1 in Room 107 and Thursday, 12/3 in Room 208 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) Winter Break Baseball Camps: California High School: Pro Head Varsity Baseball Coach at California High School, Dan Ward, will be offering two 3-Day Sessions focusing on hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, and base running for baseball players ages 8 to 13. The Session 1 will be 12/21, 12/22 and 12/23. Session 2 will be 12/28, 12/29 and 12/30. All sessions will be at California High School Baseball Complex from 9:00 am to Noon each day. The cost is $125 per session / $225 for both sessions. Contact Dan Ward for more info at dward@srvusd.net. Dougherty Valley High School: Head Varsity Baseball Coach Brian Freitas will feature professionals Mike Meggers and Darren Lewis for Baseball Camps giving their expertise instructions in hitting, fielding, pitching, baserunning and all positions for players ages 7-15. The 3- day Camp runs Saturday, January 16 through Monday January 18^th, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cost is $150. For more info call Brian Freitas at (925) 479-6560 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. 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPCOMING DATES: November 23^rd – 27^th – Thanksgiving Recess – No School December 21 – January 1 – Winter Recess – No School	THIS WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS Morning Study Hall Drop-Ins: Starting Time: 7:30 a.m. Monday: 11/30 PT-7 Tuesday: 12/1 PT-9 Wednesday: 12/2 Room 208 Thursday: 12/3 Room 105 (No Study Hall on Friday Mornings!) Yearbook: The Yearbook Class will be selling Iron Horse Calendars after school, on Thursday, November 19^th and Thursday, December 3^rd in PT-11. Staff members will sell them until 3:30 p.m. The Calendars are a bargain at $3 for one and twi for $5! SPORTS: GIRLS BASKETBALL The next after-school sports will be Girls Basketball which will start after the Winter Recess. There will be information regarding signups, beginning practices, games in this bulletin before the Winter Recess. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Adragna or Ms. Taylor. WRESTLING Coach: Mr. Armstrong Open Gym – Wrestling Practices are every Monday & Wednesday at Cal High from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. All ages and skills are welcomed!