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2019

School Supply Lists for 2019-2020

Posted on August 14 2019

School supply lists for the 2019-20 school year.   Pre- K  Kindergarten Grade 1-3  

Registration is Open for Pre-k, Kindergarten and New…

Posted on August 13 2019

New Students  Click Here to register for Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 to 3 students new to Iron Ridge Elementary Campus for the 2019-2020 school year.  Returning K-3 Students All K - 3 returning…

Thank You to our Food for Schools Sponsors

Posted on June 25 2019

We greatly appreciate the businesses and families that have supported our Food for Schools Program this year. 

New Playground Update

Posted on June 25 2019

Hi Parents and Guardians, Some of you may be familiar with our society, Friends of Iron Ridge Society (FIRES) and some of you may not.  We would like to take the time to introduce ourselves, share with…

Little Stars - Summer Camp

Posted on May 15 2019

Little Star Play School will be offering Summer Camp again this summer. Click here for more information. 

Mental Health Awareness Week May 6-12th

Posted on May 7 2019

May 6th to 12th is Mental Health Week. This is an annual event that encourages people to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on issues related to mental health.    This week students and staff…

I GOT MIND Guest Speaker

Posted on May 6 2019

The WHY... IRIC put together this event because of the significant change in the athletes, the parents and the coaches within sport. There are higher levels of stress and anxiety in athletes and parents.…

To the STARS Occupational Therapy & Wellness Centre…

Posted on May 1 2019

We know you have been waiting... Summer camp registration is now open.   Click Here to Register

Scholastic Book Fair

Posted on April 23 2019

Please join us for our Scholastic Book Fair during our Celebration of Learning on Tuesday, April 23th from 300-6:30 pm and Thursday, April 25th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. All purchases benefit our school by…

Celebration of Learning April 23 & 25

Posted on April 18 2019

You are invited to join us to celebrate your child's learning at our April Celebration of Learning. Celebration of Learning is a drop-in event where you come into your child's classroom and they will…

Wee Worriers Program - Parent Link Centre Lacombe

Posted on March 29 2019

The Parent Link Center in Lacombe is running a Wee Worriers Program for four sessions in the months of April and May. Please check out the link below for more information.     Wee Worriers 2019 Parent…

Friends of Iron Ridge Meeting Thursday, March 28th…

Posted on March 26 2019

Our next meeting is Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 PM in the Alice Grigg library at IREC. All parents are encouraged and welcome to join us!  Friends of Iron Ridge Elementary Society (FIRES) has been…

Pre-K & Kindergarten Orientation Event April 3rd 2:00pm-7:00pm

Posted on February 19 2019

Come join us for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Orientation Event April 3rd, 2019 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Iron Ridge Elementary Campus in the Olive Freeman Gymnasium Located at 4710 Broadway…

Red Deer Rebels Family Night Out February 8th, 2019

Posted on January 15 2019

IREC Family and Friends please join us on Friday, February 8th, 2019 when the Red Deer Rebels take on the Regina Pats at the ENMAX Centrium.   To take advantage of this great offer, simply go to www.ticketsalberta.com and…

Blackfalds Winterfest Celebrations February 18th

Posted on January 7 2019

Blackfalds Winterfest is looking for Penquin Dippers. Please find the registration package here. The deadline to register is February 8th, 2019.  Also, be sure to come out and enjoy the activities including…

2018

Wishing you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season

Posted on December 21 2018

We wish all of our families a VERY happy & healthy holiday season! School will resume on January 7th! We look forward to seeing you all back in the New Year.     

Thank You Food For Schools Supporters

Posted on December 7 2018

We would like to send out a huge thank you to the businesses and families in our community that have been helping support our Food for School Program. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.   Thank…

2nd Annual IREC Food Drive

Posted on November 16 2018

For the month of November, Mr. Webb’s grade 2s are holding a food drive to support the Blackfalds Food Bank.   We need your help to reach our goal of 700 items by November 30, 2018!!!!     Please…

Remembrance Day Poppies

Posted on November 2 2018

Did you know that your child receives a poppy from the Legion every year?  The school passes out these poppies on the day of our Remembrance Day Assembly.  The school is collecting donations on…

Date Change -School Council - November 5, 2018

Posted on October 23 2018

Everyone is welcome to join us for our School Council meeting on Monday, November 5th  at 7:00pm in the library.  The mission of the school council is to work with the school community to enrich our…