Pegasus Press March 2026

IMPACTing our School for Success - Every Person, Every Day

March 2nd Boosterthon Kick Off and Continues through the 13th

March 4th-PTO Meeting, 5-6:00pm

March 4th-5th grade visits Skyview Middle School

March 5th-Bugz Performance, 5:30-6:45pm

March 6th-End of Quarter 3

March 9th-Report cards emailed home by 4pm

March 9th-13th Spirit Week

9th-Silly Socks

10th-Pj/Stuffie Day

11th-Jersey and Hat day

12th-Western Day

13th-Superhero Day

March 11th-Boosterthon Fun Run! (Schedule and details below!)

• 9-10:00-K-2nd + AM Pre-K

• 10:15-11:15-3rd-5th

• 1:00-1:45-Pre-K pm

March 12th-District Board Meeting, 6:30pm

March 13th-Last Day for Early Bird Pricing for Yearbook, $15 (see information below)

March 16th-27th-Spring Break, No School

April 1st-Last Day to Order Yearbook, (see information below)

Dear Inspiration View Elementary School Family,

With the combination of very warm days, followed by cold days, you know that spring is around the corner. With the change in seasons comes the time to measure the progress your child has made in the classroom this year. Beginning April 6th, third, fourth and fifth-graders will participate in Colorado assessments of English language arts and math. Our fifth-graders will also take tests in science. Some schools may have 4th grade students who will take social studies as well. These tests provide important feedback on the firm foundation we have built with each learner.

• These assessments do not define a student’s abilities and skills, but they do impact how we deliver instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. As examples: Teachers use these assessment results to plan with students and set goals to support their individual paths, planning for next steps in the learning journey.
• Parents gain insight about academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as information about how students compare to others across the state and nationally.
• Our community is provided with information about how our school is performing overall.

Here are some things you can do at home to maximize your child’s success: feed your child a good breakfast the mornings of the assessment, ensure your child gets a good night’s rest, continue daily reading time at home, and continue to practice basic math.

On behalf of the entire staff, thank you for your continued support of your child, our teachers and our school. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You can also access further information about our district and state assessment program at: http://d49.org/assessments.

In partnership,

Pam Holloman

Principal, Inspiration View Elementary School

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are welcome to join their student(s) during their assigned student’s fun run time. Please only arrive 5 minutes prior to that time and head directly to the playground area. If there is inclement weather, we will be moving the Fun Run indoors inside our gymnasium during their grade level studio time.

Please stay with your child’s class as we will continue to have learning happening throughout the building. Students’ lunch times will be as normal on this date. Should you like to bring other non-school age children to watch their siblings, please feel free to have them with you but under your supervision as they are not able to participate in the fun run. If you would like to check your child(ren) out early, please see Mrs. Nicole Prewett in the front office so that she may check your ID and call your student out of class. (Students will need to go back with their classroom teacher first and NOT be pulled directly from the fun run.) Thank you.

Please join us at the back field to cheer on your student(s)!

9:00-10:00 l AM PreK-2 (Prek on a mini track)

10:15-11:15 l 3rd-5th

1:00 -2:00 l PM PreK

We can't wait to see you there!

To ensure our D49 Families have a successful transition into the next school year, we are requesting you sign into your Parent Portal account and complete the D49 - Intent to Return Ecollect form. This will communicate your plans for next year, including whether your student plans on returning to their current school or if they will be transferring to another school or leaving the state of Colorado.

This is important information for school staff to balance class sizes and ensure all students are set up for success.

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please refer to this resource to create an account. If you need additional support, please reach out to Nicole Prewett at Nicole.Prewett@d49.org.

As we look to next year (26-27), we wanted to ensure that you have information from the Health Room regarding immunizations. This letters below include important information about Colorado's school vaccine requirements. Colorado law requires students who attend to be vaccinated or obtain a Certificate of Exemption. This is just for your information, there is nothing you need to do at this time. Additionally, please see the Flu Information below.

Preschool Immunization Letter

K-5th Immunization Letter

Flu Information

Incoming 6th grade Tdap Information

Very Respectfully

Kelly King RN, BSN

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.

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