Pegasus Press January 2026

IMPACTing our School for Success - Every Person, Every Day

December 22nd-January 5th-Holiday Break, No school

January 6th-Students Return from Holiday Break

January 7th-PTO Meeting, 5:00-6:00pm in the Library

January 8th-District Board Meeting, 6:30pm

January 12th-29th-ACCESS Testing for Multilingual Learners

January 15th-Popcorn Day! $1.00 per student (one bag per student please)

January 16th-3 Hour Early Release, 12:40pm

January 19th-MLK Jr. Day, No school

January 21st-Picture Retakes and Order Form

January 27th-Skate City Night, 6:00-8:00pm

January 30th-Early Release, 12:40 for Professional Development

PTO would love to get your feedback about rescheduling the Parent's Night Out Event! Please complete the survey.

Order your yearbook online today!

Here is a direct link to the online ordering site:

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB34074

CODE: YB34074

The last date to order the yearbook will be April 1, 2026.

Early bird pricing until March 13th: $15

After March 15th, the price goes up to $18

We will not have extra yearbooks for sale if you do not order your yearbook in time. Thank you for understanding.

Additionally, the company we are using offers different personalization options should you choose to add those to the yearbook. If you would like to add your student’s photo and name to the front cover, that is an additional $10. Should you only like to add your student’s name to the front cover, that is an additional $7. All yearbooks are shipped directly to IVES.

With voter approval in November, Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All Students program will continue in 2026. School District 49 will participate in the program, offering meals at no cost to students when we return from the winter break.

In the meantime, we are sharing another reminder that the Education Benefits for Families extend well beyond meal service. Please check our Free and Reduced page at D49.org for complete information. We encourage all families to review the participation criteria and apply for these benefits if eligible.

We are excited and getting ready for a spring Landsharks season at IVES! Financial aid opens in 2 weeks on January 19, 2026 at 9am. Please find more information on the financial assistance process https://www.landsharksrunningclub.com/financial-assistance

Registration for all students who want to participate in Landsharks, opens on February 2, 2026 at 9am.

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!

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