Pegasus Press November 2025

IMPACTing our School for Success - Every Person, Every Day

A message from Mrs. Holloman, Principal

Dear IVES Families,

What a fantastic month it’s been! So many fun things have taken place, including last night’s Trunk or Treat event. A huge thank-you to our amazing PTO for organizing such a wonderful community gathering — it was a joy to see so many families come together and celebrate!

Next week, both PTO and SAC will be meeting on Wednesday evening:

PTO Meeting: 5:00 PM
SAC Meeting: 6:00 PM

I’d like to personally invite you to attend our School Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting. This month, we’ll be focusing on gathering parent input on our Behavior Matrix at IVES. Your thoughts and feedback are so valuable as we continue working diligently to support our students — both academically and personally.

At our last SAC meeting, parents expressed a desire to receive more regular classroom newsletters from teachers. We’re happy to share that you should now be seeing more consistent updates across grades K–5, keeping you informed about what’s happening in your child’s classroom. We truly value your feedback and are always striving to grow and serve our community better each week.

Another great suggestion was to host a few opportunities for families to connect and share ideas in a relaxed setting. We’re excited to introduce “Coffee & Conversations with the Principal!” This will be a casual time for parents to come in (or join virtually via Google Meet) to discuss topics that matter most to you and to our school.

Please see the short survey where you can share what topics you’d like to learn more about and the times and formats that work best for you.

We greatly value hearing from our IVES community and want to ensure that every voice is heard. Your input truly shapes our school’s growth and helps us continue creating a positive and inclusive environment for all students and families.

Thank you again for entrusting your wonderful children to our care. It is truly an honor to partner with you in their growth and success.

Warmly,

With excitement and gratitude,

Pam Holloman

Principal

Important Dates

November 3rd-14th-Food Drive (Student Leadership's Service Project). All donated food goes back to IVES Families.

November 3rd-December 3rd-Exciting Google Doodle Contest for K-5th grades (optional and can be completed and mailed in from home)

November 5th-PTO, 5-6pm

November 5th-SAC, 6-6:45pm

November 6th-Wellness Blackout Bingo Due

November 6th-District Board Meeting, 6:30pm

November 7th-No School, Professional Development

November 11th-Veteran's Day observed

November 11th-5th Grade Veteran's Day Performance, 9:15-10:00am (email military pictures to laura.voorhies@d49.org by Nov. 7th for our Veteran's Day bulletin board)

November 13th-IVES Family Pie and Game Night, 3:45-4:45pm (hosted by Student Leadership). Bring in one can per person and enjoy a slice of pie and play board games with friends and families.

November 14th-Food Drive ends

November 18th-Flyer Theatre Performance, 6-7pm

November 20th-Popcorn Day! Bring $1 for a fresh bag of popped popcorn (Limit of 1 bag per student please). Exact money please.

November 21st-Power Zone Power Forward Career Day!

November 24th-28th-No School, Thanksgiving Break

Important Information

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.prewitt@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!

Thank you for an awesome field day, Mr. Earman!

All students had the opportunity to learn from true athletes training at the Olympic Training Center! Mr. Earman arranged to have 2 female Freestyle Wrestlers come speak to students about sportsmanship and training. They even showed some of their freestyle wresting moves and got students amp'd up for Field Day!

Trunk or Treat!

Thank you for all of the candy donations that helped make Trunk or Treat so much fun! So many families donating candy, games, backdrops, and hosted tables. It was a blast to see community come together!

Have 5 Fridays at IVES

Greeting students on Friday's with a high five bring smiles and excitement! We love seeing the smiles on student's faces #jostensrenaissance

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