Coyote Communicator
September 26, 2026
Principal Message
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.
Core School Values/Rules
Solar Panel Update
We are on schedule with our solar panel project. This past week you might have noticed workers putting in the wiring for the electrical on the units. A few parking spaces were also opened. Thankfully some of our staff members can now park closer to the school.
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
Previous Reminders
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.
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
Absences
Calendar
October 10 - PTO Harvest Festival from 2-6pm
October 16-23 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference Week (1:05pm Student Dismissal)
October 30 - Costume Day
November 11- Veterans Day (no school)
November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Week (no school)