Pegasus Press June/July 2026

A message from Mrs. Holloman, Principal🍎

Dear IVES Family,

As I write my final newsletter as principal of Inspiration View Elementary School, my heart is overflowing with gratitude.

Thank you all so much for the wonderful pictures, cards, gifts, and heartfelt messages. I have been deeply moved by the love and kindness you have shown me as I retire. Every thoughtful gesture has meant more than words can express.

On a fun note, many of the gift cards helped purchase a stroller that will soon be put to good use! We are excited to welcome our grandchildren to Grandma and Gramps' house beginning next Wednesday, and this new chapter is one we eagerly anticipate.

Thank you for giving me the privilege of working with your children. It has been the supreme honor of my career to serve this incredible community. Throughout my years at IVES, I have learned so much from each of you—students, parents, and staff alike. You have helped shape me into a better person and a better leader, and for that I will always be grateful.

I know IVES will continue to thrive in the years ahead. Mrs. Krissi Camper is a wonderful leader who is excited to guide IVES into the future. She will be supported by the outstanding leadership team of Jessica Cole and Alison Kiselich, whose dedication and expertise will continue to strengthen our school community.

Please tell your children that I will miss them dearly. I want every student to know how proud I am of them. Each one possesses unique gifts and talents, and I have no doubt they will accomplish amazing things in their lives. Watching them learn, grow, and succeed has been one of the greatest joys of my career.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives and your children's educational journey. The memories and relationships I have built at IVES will remain in my heart forever.

May God bless each of you, bring you joy, and fill your days with happiness and hope.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Pam Holloman
Principal

Important Dates 📆✅

June 1st- Yearbook Order form if you missed your chance!

June 1st-19th-D49 Summer Meal Service Begins for Breakfast and Lunch

June 5th-July 14th-Front office closed for summer

July 15th-Front office open

June 15th-Legends Golf Fundraiser, 4-10pm-50% back to IVES

June 16th-Vista Ridge High School Basketball Camp begins

July 23rd-Legends Golf Fundraiser, 10-4pm-50% back to IVES

July 23rd-Classroom teacher released by 4pm

July 31st-Back to School Night, 4:30pm-6:00pm (more details to come)

Kona Ice on Site
Bouncy House
AZ stuffies

August 3rd-First day for Kindergarten (more details to come)

August 4th-First day for all students

Back to School 26-27 Information-Subject to change 🍎🎒

Your child's teacher

We are excited to announce that your child's teacher assignment should be available on July 23rd! By 4:00pm on July 23rd, you will find information regarding your child's teacher located on your Parent Portal. Once logged in, scroll down on the left side to "My Schedule." Click on this and you will find your child's classroom teacher! If you are unsure of how to access your Parent Portal, please refer here. Feel free to reach out to Nicole Prewett (nicole.prewett@d49.org) if you need any assistance. Should you want to see your child’s teacher’s profile, please click here and scroll down to your child's grade level on our school website. They are excited to meet your student too!

Student Fees

You will see the fees that fees need to be paid at the bottom of each list. These fees can be paid on your Parent Portal once we have them assigned in July. Once logged in on your desktop, you will scroll to the bottom (on the left) and click on "Fees and Transportation Services." After you have clicked on this, please select your student's name at the top (next to summary). Select the check box that indicates "add to cart." Click on the shopping cart at the top right. Below we have outlined the fees for each student that needs to be paid in full:

$30.00 Student Fee. Utilized within the classroom to support student learning. ie. supplies for special projects to go with units of study. A portion also supports Music, Art, Movement, and Library.

IVES Family Orientation

We will be hosting Kindergarten-5th Grade Family Orientation in the afternoon on Friday, July 31st. For students in Kindergarten-5th grades, from 4:30-6:00pm. Please bring supplies to orientation!

We are excited to have a bouncy house set up to enjoy after a waiver is signed. Thank you to our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for sponsoring this for our students! Kona Ice and AZ Stuffies will also be on site and available for purchase!

Additionally, we will have many tables set up in the Gallery as you attend open house to pay fees, inquire about transportation, health room services, nutrition, Base49 after school care, and becoming involved in our SAC and PTO and more! Our first PTO and SAC meeting will be combined and is on Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00-6:00pm in the library. We hope to see you there!

Updates from the Health Room 🩺

As we look to next year (26-27), we wanted to ensure that you have information from the Health Room regarding immunizations. This letters below include important information about Colorado's school vaccine requirements. Colorado law requires students who attend to be vaccinated or obtain a Certificate of Exemption. This is just for your information, there is nothing you need to do at this time. Additionally, please see the Flu Information below.

Preschool Immunization Letter

K-5th Immunization Letter

Flu Information

Incoming 6th grade Tdap Information

Very Respectfully

Kelly King RN, BSN

Congrats to our students at the District Track and Field Day!

Our students competed and came home with with tons of awards and ribbons! Great work Mr. Earman and our IVES Flyers!

Teacher and Support Star of the Year!

We could not be more proud of our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Davis and our Support Star of the Year, Mr. Chris! Thank you for serving our students every day. We are so proud of you!

Continuation Celebrations!

We are so proud to continue on our kindergarten and 5th grade students! We are so proud of all the growth of each and every student! Go Flyers!

Helpful Information for the Year 📓

Cell Phone Policy:

In accordance with district policy, cell phones and other personal communication devices (to include smart watches) should be kept in students' backpacks and turned off during the school day. These devices should not be used during school hours unless specifically authorized by a teacher for educational purposes. This helps reduce distractions and supports a positive classroom environment.

Please review the Power Zone and Inspiration View Elementary's Cell Phone Policy

Dress Code:

We ask that families help ensure students come to school dressed appropriately. Clothing should be school-appropriate, comfortable for learning and play, and in line with the district dress code. This includes items such as shorts and tank tops, which should provide adequate coverage and support a respectful school atmosphere.

Important Traffic Support Needed

Safety is our first concern. Please follow the signage for right turn only out of the parking lot. We have had several near misses recently and need to ensure the safety of all. Thank you for following the posted signage.

Please do not use the dirt lot to the west of the school as this property is not a parking lot and creates safety concerns when exiting onto Vista Del Pico. Please use the street for parking, the kiss and go lane, or the Inspiration View Elementary parking lot. Thank you!

Attendance:

If your student has an appointment, please be sure to send in a physician's note to the front office so that we can properly code the excused absence in the system. Examples might include, doctor, dentist, etc.).

Should your student be absent, parents must report this absence to the front office with a phone call (719-495-5302) or an email (nicole.prewett@d49.org). Nicole is our Attendance Secretary and is the person who can assist with the call. If you do not report your student's absence, it will be marked as unexcused. Unexcused absences are tracked and reported to D49 truancy. If you have any questions about reporting absences or truancy, please reach out to Jessica Cole (719-495-5307).

IVES Facebook Page:

Did you know that Inspiration View Elementary has a Facebook page? On this page we celebrate the wonderful things happening at IVES! Click the link above and join us!

School Swag Store:

Strut your school swag at IVES by clicking on the link below!

https://inspirationview-elementary.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Volunteers:

We love to have volunteers! To join our volunteer team for the upcoming school year, you will need to complete the district's background check. Should you like to volunteer for popcorn day or other things in the building, please reach out to Laura Voorhies (laura.voorhies@d49.org)! Should you choose to volunteer, please use the attached link to review our IVES volunteer handbook. Thank you for volunteering!

Welcome to Inspiration View Elementary! Home of the Flyers!

I-Inspire

V-Value

E-Excellence

S-Safe

Ives' Flyers play an active role in their learning and inspire self and others to success, value self and others, pursue excellence both personally and academically, and contribute to a safe and secure school environment

Our Beliefs as an IVES School Community

1. We believe all students can, do and must learn at a high level and that they learn best in a safe, secure, positive and respectful environment.

2. We believe in targeted instruction and in assessing data regularly to adjust instruction towards improving student achievement.

3. We believe that each one of us has the ability and capacity to work well as a team and to be a valuable contributor to the team.

4. We believe that community is built through authentic, respectful, collaborative and meaningful relationships.

5. We believe in and give opportunities for students to identify and cultivate their individual passions and talents.

Website: https://www.d49.org/IVES
Location: 9233 Vista Del Pico Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-495-5300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVESD49