Coyote Communicator
October 3, 2026
Principal Message
Core School Values/Rules
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
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/
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
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.
PTO Newsletter
Do you want updates on all the fun events PTO puts on during the year? Do you want to know how to connect and contribute with other families at Ivey Ranch? Sign up for the PTO Newsletter if you haven't already done so. You are welcome to become a member as well.They are awesome!
Previous Reminders
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
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 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)