IRE Families,
Thank you for joining us at TK-2nd Grade Math Night! We loved seeing families explore math together and have fun with numbers. Supporting math at home through everyday activities—like cooking, shopping, and measuring—helps build strong math skills in a natural and engaging way. Your support with this has contributed to one of the best years in math achievement that we’ve had as an IRE community. Thank you!
Also, we encourage all families to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application. It’s quick to fill out and provides important benefits beyond meals, as outlined in the announcement below.
We appreciate your support and partnership in your child’s learning!
Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal
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We encourage families to complete the Free and Reduced Meals Application for your children. By submitting this form, you can ensure your child receives nutritious meals at school and you may be eligible for other benefits.
Benefits of completing the form include:
Completing the application is quick, confidential and can make a significant difference in your child’s school experience. Forms are available in English and Spanish on our website.
Please take a moment to fill out the form and return it to your school. Paper applications are also available in school offices.
Thank you for your support!
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In February, we missed two days of school due to snow. Our school board approved an updated calendar for the school year. Updates include:
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PTA Meeting, Wednesday, March 19th, 6-7:30pm
Childcare provided!
You can attend in person at the IRE Library or online through Microsoft Teams (see link below).
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Join us for “The Greatest Trojan” talent show on April 26th-27th at 7 PM! Show off your talents and shine on stage!
Auditions:
 6th-12th Grades: March 17th, 6-8 PM Kinder-5th Grades: March 18th, 6-8 PMDress Rehearsals:
6th-12th Grades: April 14th, 6-8 PM Kinder-5th Grades: April 15th, 6-8 PMDon’t miss your chance to be a part of this spectacular event!
  #TheGreatestTrojan
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District-Wide Talent Show: “The Greatest Trojan”! 
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Girls on the Run
Tuesdays April 15-June 3 from 3:40-5:15
End of season 5K on June 7th at Lake Padden
3rd-5th grade girls (and gender-expansive)
Cost: $135 Y members/$165 non-members
Sliding Scale Fee Structure – no one is turned away due to inability to pay
Registration opens on March 3rd
contact: ttreter@whatcomymca.org or sharon.stone@girlsontherun.org for scholarship information
What IS Girls on the Run?
The first thing you should know is that GOTR is NOT simply a running program – in fact, participants are not required to run at all, just MOVE at their own pace! The curriculum is developed by educators and designed to build strong youth in body, mind and spirit through active lessons and physical movement. Whether kids are walking, running, hopping or skipping, they are doing it with a purpose – learning about self-talk, how to stand up for themselves and others, communicate their frustrations in a healthy way – all in a safe environment led by trained coaches who are also awesome role models. And for the Grand Finale of the 8-week season, ALL of the teams from Whatcom and Skagit Counties come together to complete a 5K and celebrate, building confidence through accomplishment.
It is important to us at the YMCA that ALL have the chance to participate regardless of their family’s financial background, we offer the program on a Sliding Scale Fee Structure so that no girl is turned away due to inability to pay – no questions asked.
Here is a video with more information on the program and what it can do for the kids!
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The Meridian High School softball players are hosting an instructional mini camp and we would love for your daughter to join us! It will be April 10th and 11th from 3-5pm at Meridian High School for grades 2nd-8th. The cost is $40. More details and the forms to sign-up are available at the IRE office.
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