The IRDS Blog

We live in a world surrounded by technology.And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago. That’s why our school is joining in on the largest learning event in history:The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (Dec.   Read More...

Once again, as we enter this time of the year, I am turning to each of you in the spirit of our 22-year old history. Year after year, we know that the best way for us to grow this community and to map out a bright future is to ask you, our ambassadors and stakeholders, to partner with us in making that happen. We need your help to grow our population and recruit new friends into our community.   Read More...

Join us on Thursday November 5, 2015 at 8:30 AM for this Parent Workshop.  Dr. Altmann will also cover topics such as Screen Time, Allergy Updates, and will have an open topic Q&A Session. A working mother and UCLA-trained pediatrician who practices in Southern California, Dr.   Read More...

Join us for an evening of Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres and Havdallah together with fellow Ilan Ramon Day School parents and friends, followed by an intimate dinner for 10 -12 people in an Ilan Ramon Day School family’s home. We will conclude our evening together for dessert in a final home. 100% of all the proceeds goes to our school.   Read More...

Please join us for this wonderful speaker on Friday, October 16 at Ilan Ramon Day School. Chef Beth received her Master of Public Health in 2002, her degree in Dietetics in 2006, her certificate in Childhood Weight Management in 2009 and her certificate in Adult Weight Management, Level Two, in 2011.Chef Beth graduated from a professional culinary school program, and teaches cooking classes emphasizing easy, nutritious family meals. R.S.V.P.   Read More...

As we return from the chagim and settle into the next phase of the school year, we turn our attention to some very important fundraising in our School. Each year I am asked by so many why give, why do I need to support the Annual Giving Campaign. While it is true that all Jewish Day Schools, all private schools, and even most public schools take on an annual giving campaign, that is not the reason why you should give.   Read More...

Ilan Ramon Day School is conducting a magazine fundraiser to raise money for programs and activities to benefit all our students. Order a NEW magazine subscription.  Look through the attached magazine at the extensive list of choices and select one.  Order some magazines as a gift and the recipient will start to receive them in time for the holidays.  RENEW an existing subscription.  Continue the service with your favorite magazines and enjoy uninterrupted service.   Read More...

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy New Year. Chag Sameach. Ilan Ramon Day School   Read More...

Join us as we reconnect over a cup of coffee and welcome everyone Back to School on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 beginning at 8:30 AM for all parents.   Read More...

It is scrip order time!  Scrip is a fantastic way for our school to make money. Think about all of those gift cards that your purchase throughout  the year for birthday gifts, or for yourself:  Starbucks or Coffee Bean, Pavilions, Gelsons, Sprouts, and/or Albertsons?  What about snacks? Subway and Jamba Juice.  Plus so many more.  There is no extra cost to you.   Read More...