JICS » parents http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog News and Announcements for James Irwin Charter Schools Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:01:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Mandatory Meeting for parents of 5th and 8th graders http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2010/02/mandatory-meeting-for-parents-of-5th-and-8th-graders/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2010/02/mandatory-meeting-for-parents-of-5th-and-8th-graders/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:42:34 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=252 There will be a mandatory parent meeting for parents of all current 5th and 8th grade students on February 23, 2010.  8th grade parents will meet in the High School Field House at 6:00.  This meeting will go over important information for students entering high school next fall.  8th grade students will be receiving their course selection sheets for next year at the meeting.  The 5th grade parents will meet in the board room at 7:00.  This meeting will go over important information for students entering middle school next fall.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2010/02/mandatory-meeting-for-parents-of-5th-and-8th-graders/feed/ 0 Free Parent Day at Colorado Charter Schools Conference http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2010/02/free-parent-day-at-colorado-charter-schools-conference/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2010/02/free-parent-day-at-colorado-charter-schools-conference/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:54:12 +0000 Mr. Marquez, HS Principal http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=249 Free Parent Day at Colorado Charter Schools Conference

Free Parent Day – Colorado Charter Schools Conference
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sheraton Denver Hotel, Downtown Denver

Join charter school parents from across the state for a free full-day at the Colorado Charter Schools Conference (cost of lunch and parking not included). Feel free to join us for the entire day — or for just a portion of the day – whatever is most convenient for you!
8:00-9:00AM – Registration and Breakfast (no cost)
Hear from Colorado State Legislators about the 2010 legislative session and what’s at stake for charter schools.
9:00-11:30AM – Visit the State Capitol (no cost)
Meet with your school’s elected officials and educate them about the importance of charter schools and school choice (we will set up the meeting and provide all the talking points).
12:00-1:45PM – Enjoy a Networking Luncheon (cost of lunch $35)
After your visit to the Capitol, hear from education policy and movement leaders while networking with hundreds of charter school parents, administrators, board members and other supporters at our networking luncheon.
2:00-5:30PM – Attend Breakout Sessions Designed for Parents/Taught by Parents (No cost)
Spend the afternoon learning from other parents and charter school supporters about important topics such as:
-Clearing up public misperceptions about charter schools.
-Advocating for charter schools in the local government and media.
-Getting involved in your school to help your child succeed.
Register today at http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=797359(be sure to select “Parent Involvement Workshop” when registering.
Questions? Contact Stacy Rivera at 303-989-5356, ext. 112 or srivera@coloradoleague.org or visit www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2010/02/free-parent-day-at-colorado-charter-schools-conference/feed/ 0 Lending Library for Parents http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2009/02/lending-library-for-parents/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2009/02/lending-library-for-parents/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:38:32 +0000 Webmaster http://new.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=6 The James Irwin library is now offering the Love & Logic series written by Jim and Charles Fay on CD and DVD. This is a Positive parent teaching/training instruction for your family.

This CD & DVD series may be checked out at the James Irwin library located next to the commons in the high school building.

Parents please come prepared to leave your contact information with the librarian.

Check Out Policy

  • Parents may check out 1 CD or DVD at a time.
  • Each check out is for a period of two weeks only, and may be renewed only if the item is not on hold.
  • There will be a .50 cent charge for each day that an item is overdue, no exceptions. (Parents will receive notice of overdue materials by e-mail, phone, or mail)
  • If a CD or DVD is lost or damaged beyond repair, the fee charged is the price of the returned item plus a $ 3.00 restocking fee due at the time of return.
  • Parents will not be allowed to check out items if an overdue or payments exist on their account.
  • Library hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. Friday 7:30a.m.-2:05p.m.

Offered Titles

4 Steps to ResponsibiltyADD Kids Calming the ChaosAvoiding Power Struggles with KidsDeveloping Character in TeensDidn't I tell you to Take Out the TrashGrief, Trauma & LossHope for Understanding KidsHormones & WheelsLove and Logic SolutionsLove Me Enough to Set Some LimitsParenting doesn't have to be Rocket ScienceParenting Styles - Helicopters, Drill Sergeants and ConsultantsParenting Teens with Love and LogicRaising the Odds for Responsible BehaviorReal World Parenting SolutionsShaping Self-ConceptSibling RivalryTrouble-Free TeensWho Says Parenting can't be FunWinning the Homework BattleHow to Raise Kids who make Responsible Choices when nobody is Watching

  • 4 Steps to Responsibility
  • ADD Kids Calming the Chaos
  • Avoiding Power Struggles with Kids
  • Developing Character in Teens
  • Didn’t I Tell You to Take Out the Trash?
  • Grief, Trauma & Loss
  • Hope for Underachieving Kids
  • Hormones & Wheels
  • Love & Logic Solutions
  • Love Me Enough to Set Some Limits
  • Parenting doesn’t have to be Rocket Science
  • Parenting Styles-helicopters, Drill Sergeants and Consultants
  • Parenting Teens with Love & Logic
  • Raising the Odds for Responsible Behavior
  • Real World Parenting Solutions
  • Shaping Self-Concept
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Trouble-Free Teens
  • Who Says Parenting can’t be Fun:
  • Winning the Homework Battle
  • How to Raise Kids who make Responsible Choices when nobody is Watching
]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2009/02/lending-library-for-parents/feed/ 0 An Open Letter to HS Parents http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2008/12/an-open-letter-to-hs-parents/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2008/12/an-open-letter-to-hs-parents/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:53:57 +0000 Mr. Marquez, HS Principal http://new.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=29 I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas break. Enclosed you will find your student’s grade report for the first semester. I want to share some great news with you prior to your student’s return to school in January. As you may be aware, James Irwin Charter High School recently received its School Accountability Report (SAR) from the Colorado Department of Education. Based on the students’ 2008 CSAP scores, we were rated Excellent in achievement and High in growth. Both marks are the top ratings for each category. In addition to this, JICHS is ranked 14 out of 360 high schools in the state. We also received the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award for being in the top 8% of schools for academic performance in Colorado. This is the fifth time we have received this award and have gotten it for the last four years in a row.

Am I bragging? You bet! However, my boasting is about the fine work your student is doing along with the excellence and diligence of our faculty and staff whose goal is supporting your child’s success. The ratings and rankings are just indicators of the fine education going on at JICHS. In response to these accolades, our CEO, Jonathan Berg, has granted the high school an additional day off during the Christmas break. This means that students will return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Congratulations to everyone involved with James Irwin Charter High School!

Also, due to a state requirement for daily student contact minutes, we are changing our bell schedule to times very similar to the original schedule printed in the handbook. This means dismissal on Fridays will be back to 2:26 p.m. There is a revised bell schedule enclosed for your convenience.

I cannot tell you how excited I am and what an honor it is to report the news of our achievement to you. I look forward to the start of a fresh semester in January and seeing the students back in the hallways and classrooms. Your partnership with us in supporting your student’s success is incredibly valuable. I hope you had a Merry Christmas, continue to have a wonderful break, and have a Happy New Year!

With warmest regards,
Alex Marquez, Principal

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