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October 10, 2026

CoyoteCommunicatorOctober 10, 2026
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Principal Message

The PTO Harvest Festival is today from 2:00 - 6:00pm. I hope to see you there!
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Core School Values/Rules

In October we are working on "Be Respectful". We show respect when we take care of other people’s space and belongings. Remind your child to ask before borrowing, keep hands to themselves, and treat classroom and family belongings with care.

Family Resources from Cook Center

Please find resources for parent coaching and mental health in the links below.

Parent Coaching Resource Library

Mental Health Series Resource Library

Parent/Guardian Technology

Check out the helpful guides and resources to support families in filtering content and monitoring screen time across personal devices at the following link:

Parent/Guardian Technology Resource Guide District Webpage Link

Previous Reminders Previous Reminders

Costume Day - Oct. 30

A special day that many students and staff love is Costume Day. We will hold Costume Day on Friday, October 30 this year. If your child chooses to dress up in a costume, please review the following Halloween Dress Code: No masks or helmets covering the face or head, no excessive face paint, no props of any kind (including anything that could be used or seen as a weapon), and no excessive blood or gore.

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PTO Red Ribbon Week

Shout out to our PTO who puts on a fun Spirit Week for Red Ribbon Week, October 26-30!


Monday, Oct. 26 - Red Out Day

Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Pajama Day

Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Team Up Day

Thursday, Oct. 29 - Anything but Ordinary Day

Friday, Oct. 30 - Costume Day

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Want a Yearbook?

If you would like a 2026-2027 Ivey Ranch Yearbook, you will need to pre-order it through PTO. Please find additional information on this link: https://iveyranchpto.org/yearbook/

Student Device Insurance Plan

Device Protection Plan: Action Needed

Share Device Protection Plan with families. The deadline to purchase Device Protection is September 30.

Please share with families: Device Protection Plan: The 2026–2027 OUSD Device Protection Plan is now open through September 30, 2026 for just $20 per device, covering accidental damage, spills, and theft.

Parents/Guardians with 4+ students: Please purchase 3 Device Protection Plans in My School Bucks. Once you purchase the three plans for $60 then email ALL of your students Names and ID #’s to: Krishna.Hamilton@oside.us


My School Bucks Instructions for Parents

Love and Logic Workshops - Free

Interested in hearing free, practical tips to improve parenting skills? Join the six session skill building program designed by Love and Logic offered for free to all OUSD families. See flyers below for more information.

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Ivey Ranch ES Parent/Caregiver Input & Feedback Link

We are constantly seeking to make Ivey Ranch more awesome every year and value Parent/Caregiver input in this process. If you have recommendations for things that are going well at Ivey Ranch or ideas to help Ivey become better, please provide your feedback in the Parent/Caregiver Input & Feedback Form.

Substitute Teacher

Interested in being a substitute teacher? We’d love to have you! Effective October 1, sub pay increased to $195 per full day worked and prorated for partial day assignments. Click here to apply!

Absences

If your student will be absent, please send an email to attendance.ies@oside.us and copy the student's teacher on the email. Thank you!

Calendar Calendar

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October 10 - PTO Harvest Festival from 2-6pm

October 14 - PTO Dine Out Night: Pit Stop Diner

October 16-23 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference Week (1:05pm Student Dismissal)

October 21 - PTO Meeting at 6pm (Rm K2)

October 21-26 - PTO BooGram Sales at school

October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week

October 30 - Costume Day

November 4 - PTO Dine Out Night: Habit Burger & Grill

November 11- Veterans Day (no school)

November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Week (no school)


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