Newsletter 11-16-15

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Inside this issue:

October Staff Superlatives 2Interim Pick Up Night 3Summer School 4Parent Portal 5Surviving Natural Disaster 5ChicFilA Calendar Card Info 6ChicFilA Order Form 7Parent Portal 8Box Top Competition 8Individual Graduation Plans 9

Irmo Middle School6051 Wescott RoadColumbia, SC 29212(803) 476-3600

www.lexrich5.org/imsSchool Hours:

8:20 a.m.—

3:35 p.m.

If you have news for theBuzz, email Allison Redickat [email protected].

November 16, 20

Dates to Remember:

Tues 11/17 G40 Mtg. 7:45-8:10

Media Center SIC/PTSO Mtg. 5:30 Clock Auction 6 PM

@ CATS

Wed 11/18 Late Start for

Students @ 9:18Thurs 11/19 Magnet Recruitment

Fair: CrossroadsIntermediate 6-7:30

Orchestra Concert6:30 @ Irmo HighCenter for the Arts

Fri 11/20 Career Day FCA Mtg. 7:40-8:10

AM Room 904

The Buzz at Irmo Middle School

“Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow” Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal

[email protected] https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

Spirit Night, Tuesday Nov 17th, 5-9pm

Lake Murray Blvd.

% of the proceeds will be donated to IMS

You must state you are here supporting IMS!

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Irmo Middle School to Display at the District Magnet Fair

A team from the International Academic Magnet at Irmo Mid-

dle School will be on hand at the district's Magnet School Fairto share information about the terrific array of programs andeducational opportunities that are being offered at IMS. Thefair will occur on Thursday, November 19, 2015, from6:00pm - 7:30pm at CrossRoads Intermediate School.

The Irmo Middle School team will answer questions about how we incorporate international themes into our core curriculum, our new Algebra readiness, STEM and liteacy labs, our foreign language offerings, and the myriad of upgrades to our state-of--art International Arts programs. We will also share information about our new 6thgrade opportunity.

Please join us for this excellent opportunity for parents, students and the communityto learn about the magnet programs that are being offered by Irmo Middle School, aswell as other schools across the district.

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Career DayFri. Nov.20

th, 8:20-10:30 AM

November is Naonal Career Month. The month

is designed to highlight the importance of life-

long career development and the personal em-

powerment of all people. It

also gives

us another

opportunity to show students how what they

learn in school is related to the skills they will need in the workplace.

On Friday, November 20th

from 8:20-10:30 AM, IMS will be hosng Career Day. All

students will have the opportunity to listen to mulple speakers from various career

paths.

Parents, if you are willing to share you career experiences with our studenton Career Day, we would appreciate your parcipaon in this program. Please con-

tact Allison Redick at 803- 476-3668 or email at [email protected].

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Page 2 The Buzz at Irmo Middle

October Staff Superlatives! Exceptional teachers, staff members, and interactive commu-nication channels are the backbone of our great school. When we have these essential ele-ments in place, they allow us to provide the type of teaching and learning experiences for ourstudents that create the level of readiness needed for high school, college, and tomorrow’shigh demand jobs. Teachers and Support Staff deserve all the recognition that we can givethem. On that note, we are proud to announce the September, Outstanding Teacher, StaffMember, and Digital Integration Teacher of the Month recipients. With these recognition's,

teachers and staff members will have a sign hung above their classroom door, a feature on thewebsite, a formal presentation in front of their students, preferred parking for the recognitionperiod, a spotlight in the newsletter, and a feature on the school's blog,

Teacher: Mr. Ryan Crothers: Ryan Crothers has served as an excellent departmentchair this year as well as our chorus teacher. He always keeps us informed and “in the

loop”. He is very efficient at holding meetings, and I appreciate his organized way of honor-

ing our time. He get's it!

Mr. Crothers leads by example. He is helpful and encouraging with a heart for problemsolving. He has a brilliant mind and is committed to utilizing the best of ideas to every-

one's beneit. We are very fortunate that Mr. Crothers is part of our IMS Family.

Congratulations to Mr. Crothers, our October Teacher of the Month!

Staff : Mr. Donald Lorick: Our October Staff of the Month is Mr. DonaldLorick, a member of our custodial team. As demonstrated in the words of his col-leagues below he has been a valuable member of our team for many years.“Everyday the lights are on, fences unlocked; doors opened and security assured.Everyday the bags and bags of what we throw away will find its way to recycling andtrash because he cares and takes his duties as honorable as life itself. Everyday forover 30 years his devotion to work is without fail and his commitment unwavering.Everyday he presents a smile and a positive attitude for everyone whom he sees andgreets. This man loves the tasks set before him and takes them on to claim dominionover them. This man's heart is so enlarged and strengthened to match its demands; this man is a person to truly

take notice of and try to rise to the occasion of his exemplary leadership without fail for over 30 years. Noticenext time the lights that are on, the doors that are unlocked and you feel safe and secure the footprints thatwent before yours every day for over 30 years to make it so.

”We truly appreciate everything Mr. Lorick does to make our campus a healthy, safe and secure place to be. Congratu

lations Mr. Lorick, our October Staff of the Month!

Digital Integration Teacher: Mr. Will Green

It is no surprise that we are honoring this teacher as our technology honoree ofthe month as demonstrated by the words of his colleagues. “A whiz with tech-nology, if his students aren’t doing some hands-on lab activity, they have theirdevices out creating diagrams that demonstrate science concepts, playing educa-

tional games, completing projects, or taking assessments. It’s always fun to walkby his classroom, peer into his window, and see what techy things he’s do-ing. He not only uses tons of technology in his classroom using a myriad of ap-plications and sites, he helps all of the 7th grade science teachers integrate more technology into their les-sons. As a TTL, he is available to help and in no way does he shame anyone for their lack of tech knowledge ortheir making mistakes that he has to fix.” Lastly, “He truly embodies the idea of taking us to a 1:1 school in all

that he does.” Congratulations to our October Digital Integration Teacher of the Month, Mr. Will Green.

These educators not only perform their respective jobs extremely well, they go above and beyond when calledupon to go the extra mile. All three consistently embody the essence of the #IrmoSTRONG spirit both in andout of the classroom. IMS is both very appreciative and extremely fortunate to count these professionals among

our faculty and staff. Join us in congratulating these incredible educators on their accomplishments.


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2nd Quarter Interim Pick-up Night

December 3rd, 5:30pm-7:00pm

We believe in active parental involvement at IMS. To ensure that takes place, we will be

sponsoring an Interim Pick-Up Night on December 3rd. During this event, 2nd

NineWeeks Interim Progress Reports can be picked up by parents/guardians Thursday Decem-ber 3rd, from 5:30-7:00pm in the Irmo Middle School Cafeteria. Parents will be able to have a brief conversationwith teachers and outline a plan for continued academic success in targeted areas. We will assemble all theteachers in one location to make it efficient for parents and families.

If you have an active Parent Portal account, you may check your child's grades as often as you like. When you login to your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen. It is important to monitor your child'sprogress through Parent Portal before regularly throughout the grading period to celebrate their growth andaccomplishments. Also, by doing this, you are able to catch any problem areas and immediately rectify them.You can access Parent Portal here: https://powerschool1.lexrich5.org/public/. If you need access to Parent Porta

please call Ms. Erica Crumlin at 476-3603.

A parent account allows you to view the information for one or more students with a single sign in. You can alsomanage your personal account preferences.

How to Create a Parent Account:

Enter the following information:

1. Name - Your first and last name.

2. Email - Student notifications and correspondence related to your parent account will be sent to this email.

3. Desired Username - Your username is your unique PowerSchool identity.

4. Password - Your password must be at least 6 characters long.

5. Student Access Information - Information for a minimum of one student, including the student name,

Access ID, Access Password, and your relationship to the student.

If you have any questions regarding your child's grades, please contact Glenn Hutto, Assistant Principal for In-struction (476-3663) or your child's counselor:

Sheila Inabinet - Last Names A-E (476-3670)

James Fanning - Last Names F-M (476-3671)Tina Stevens - Last Names N-Z (476-3669)

We are looking forward to seeing all parents on December 3rd from 5:30-7:00pm. As always, we truly appreci-ate your continued support.


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Summer School 2016

The following dates have been approved for students who willbe attending Summer School 2016 at Irmo Middle. We aresharing this information early with students, parents, and fami-lies so everyone can plan for their summer vacations. We are

very confident that our interactions and interventions through-out the year will minimize and/or eliminate the need for sum-mer school for most (if not all of our students). If you need anyinformation about summer school, please contact Mr. GlennHutto, Assistant Principal for Instruction at 476-3663.

Summer School Information

The Middle School Summer School Program is designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who have not masterethe course standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is streamlined to concentrate onacademic mastery.

Who attends summer school?

Rising 7th ,8th, and 9th grade students who have failed either one or two academic subjects. Those students whohave failed three or more classes are ineligible to attend summer school and may be retained in their current grade . Outof district students cannot enroll in this program.

Where will summer school be held?

Summer School will be held at Irmo Middle.Rising 7th Graders attend Irmo MiddleRising 8th Graders attend Irmo Middle

Rising 9th Graders attend Irmo Middle

What are the dates for summer school?

Current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will take courses offered only on the following dates: June 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28

What times will students attend?

Students will attend from 8:30am – 1:30pm. There will be no afternoon sessions.

How will my student get to summer school?

Parents are responsible for transportation arrangements (to and from summer school).

How do I register my child for summer school?

Registration packets will be available in the spring on our website and in the main office at the school.


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Calendar Card Order Form

Only exact cash or check accepted.

Checks payable to IMS PTSO and include your child's name on the check.

Limited quanty available.

First come rst serve.

If you have any quesons please email them to [email protected].

Thank you for supporng the Irmo Middle School PTSO.


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We are well on our way with the 2015-16 school year. Students have established routines and are all workingon academic goals. Now is a great time for parents to check in with students and outline any areas of supportneeded. Review with students their grades and engage them in a discussion about what academic goals theyhave for the year. Have them set up a plan to reach those goals. If you or your student needs assistance from aSchool Counselor, please let us know.

If you have not set up your Parent Portal Account, come by the school bring your ID and someone at the frontdesk will be happy to assist you.

If you set up a Parent Portal account and have forgotten your password and or user name, click on the Having

trouble logging in link on the Parent Portal Login page. You will receive an email with instructions on how toreset your password and or user name.

If this does not resolve your issues, and you are still in need of assistance, please complete the Parent PortalAssistance Form. For other questions refer to the Parent Portal Guide for suggestions.

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All you have to do:

Bring in Box Tops to raise money for our school!

The CREW from each grade with the most by the end

of the quarter earns a prize!

Prizes (Choice of):

Choice of seating during lunch

First in line at lunch for a week

Eat lunch outside for a day

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What are Individual

Graduaon Plans (IGP)?

The Economic Development Act (EEDA) was passed in 2005. The implementaon of this law was designed to

beer prepare yourself for what you want to do aer high school and to help you and your parents/guardians

make informed decisions about your educaon and future. The core of this law is the idea of planning. You,

along with your parent, will begin to create an IGP in the 8th

grade as you prepare to enter the high school. Dur-

ing this me, you will select a cluster of study as you map out courses to take in high school. A career cluster is a

way of organizing classes around an occupaonal group. Each year in high school, you will review your IGP with

guidance counselor and changes can be made based on your interest.

The Guidance Department will be scheduling the IGP meengs for 8th

graders. You will receive a leer in the

mail over the next few of months which will have a scheduled appointment me. This meeng will allow your

student to choose a cluster of study. This plan can be changed and will be re-visited each year during registra-

on. If you have a conict or unable to aend the assigned appointment me, please contact Allison Redick at

803-476-3668 or email at [email protected].

Tips for Parents

In helping your child

chose a Career path:

Start young. Develop career awareness by discuss-ing career opportunies when reading books and

newspapers, watching television and observing

worksites.

Support you child’s eorts to assess his or her own

interests, aptudes, values and work styles.

Share your job experiences. A child delights in hearing about his or her parents’ jobs.

Encourage parcipaon in job shadowing and internship opportunies.

Help your child understand the value and importance of his or her academic courses for success in a future

career.

6. Advise your child that there is more than one educaon pathway to a good job. More than 50% of the fast-

est growing jobs require an associate’s degree. There are a variety of routes to success: on the job training,

technical college, four year college, apprenceships or the military.

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