Newsletter Feb 23 r2

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Inside this issue: CATE — Pet Grooming 2Middle Years 3-4Job Shadowing 5Tardy Policy Changes 6Camp Burnt Gin 7Summer School Info 7

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].

Feb 23, 201

Dates to Remember:Gold Week

Mon 2/23Boys Track 4 PM

Tues 2/24 St. Govt. Mtg. Rm 8127:45-8:15 AM

Interims go homeFri 2/27

3 on 3 BasketballTourney 4 PM

Sat 2/283 on 3 BasketballTourney 1-4 PM

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

Course Fair & Registration Info Night: The International Academic Magnet at IMSinvites families of rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders to attend our Course Fair on Thur, March 5,at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. You will be able to learn about our course offerings forthe 2015/16 school year, including newly approved honors courses for 6th grade. You will alsohear about the wide array of exploratory classes, including Pitsco STEM and Algebra ReadinessLabs, Gateway to Technology, Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, and Music & Media Tech-nology. Information on how to register for the classes that will be the best fit for your studentwill be shared. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for this exciting evening. ***************************************************************************************

Report Card Pick-Up Night: Tue, April 7th 6:00-7:30 pmParents and students will be able to pick up their report card and briefly speakwith teachers.

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Bi-Lo Hometown Educational AwardsSave money for yourself & raise money for IMSby scanning your Bi-Lo card. The IMS code is 54883. Register andlearn more at http://www.hometowneducationalrewards.com/

***************************************************************************************In April , students will take the “new” ACT Aspire standardized test.

This year, all students will be permitted to use an approved calculator forthe math portion of the test. We encourage all students to begin bringingan approved calculator to school daily. If your student cannot obtain acalculator, please alert his or her math teacher as soon as possible.

Scientific and graphing calculators are preferred, due to the advanced nature of the 7th and 8thgrade curriculum and standards. Most scientific and graphing calculators are approved.

The calculators most familiar to students at IMS are TI-83 & TI-84 graphing calculators. A gra-phing calculator is an investment that a student can use year after year - in middle school, highschool, and throughout college. Many families already have a graphing calculator from parents,older siblings, or family members who have recently taken high school or college courses.Check with friends, neighbors, and family prior to purchasing a new one! We are asking that

calculators be brought to school every day so that students become more familiar with thefunctions. The following calculators cannot be used:

Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system functionalityHandheld, tablet, or laptop computers (this includes Chromebooks)Electronic writing pads or pen-input devicesCalculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devicesCalculators with a typewriter keypad (letter keys in QWERTY format).

If you would like to donate a calculator or batteries, please bring them to our front office.Thank you for helping our students prepare for their academic success. We appreciate yoursupport!

If you have any questions, please contact our math department chair, Mrs. Kelly Thacker

([email protected]).



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Job Shadowing is a great time to explore the world of work.

Job Shadowing gives students an opportunity to see that the skills they learn in school are re-lated to the skills they will need in the workplace. Job Shadowing is considered a short -termexperience to introduce a student to a particular job by a one -on -one pairing of a student withan employee in a work environment. The student “shadows” the worker up to one day to bet-ter understand the requirements of a particular career. All students are encouraged to partici-pate in this activity.

Important Information about Job Shadowing:

Students and their parents/guardians will make arrangements for the student to shadow aparent/guardian, friend, relative or another person in a career of interest at the work site toinclude transportation.

Students are eligible to have ONE day per school year for this activity. Job Shadowing can be completed in a couple of hours, an entire day, weekends and/orholidays.

Students provide their own lunch during shadowing, if applicable.

Students should demonstrate punctuality, honesty, good grooming habits, appropriatedress and willingness to learn.

Students serve as an observer, not a worker.

Students are not permitted to shadow teachers at Irmo Middle school.

Any school work missed as a result of being absent for shadowing is the responsibility ofthe student.

If interested, please have your student contact Allison Redick, Career Specialist to pick up apacket or go to our IMS Website under the Guidance Department/Career Specialist to print apacket. Also, if you need assistance for a particular career to job shadow please contact Alli-son Redick @ 476 -3668 or email: [email protected].

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Tardy Policy changes effective 2/4/15

In a continued effort to prepare our students with the “soft skills” re-quired of the workforce, as well as maximizing classroom instructionaltime by reducing classroom distractions, it is necessary to make chang-es to our existing tardy policy. Beginning on February 4, 2015 students

will only be allowed two (2) unexcused tardies per month. All additionaltardies will result in a Saturday Detention (SAT – D). This detentionwill range from 45 minutes up to 3 hours, depending on the total num-ber of tardies. (Transportation to and from SAT - D must be provided by parent / guardian).

Students that fail to attend the SAT -D will receive one or more of the following consequences: Student will be issued In -School Suspension (ISS) Student will become ineligible for access to school assemblies / pep rallies for the next month Student will become ineligible for after -school activities (i.e., school dance, sporting events) for thenext month Student will be escorted to class for a week by a staff member

This new policy and expectations have been presented to your student during Town Hall Meetingsduring school, and they have received information through their district e -mail account.

We will still continue in the spirit of celebrating the success of students that manage to consistentlyget to school and all classes on time. During the 1st quarter over 360 students had absolutely zerounexcused tardies and were invited to the quarterly Tardy Party. Last Thursday, January 29th, wehosted our second Tardy Party and 399 students were honored for having absolutely zero tardies!

In addition to our quarterly Tardy Party, we will also be establishing Tardy Improvement Goals on aweekly basis. If a team / grade level exceeds the weekly goal (having less tardies than the goal), thenstudents will receive an incentive on Friday.

Parents can always check on the status of their students’ tardies at any time by logging into theirParentPortal account. If you do not have a ParentPortal account one can issued by visiting the frontoffice and showing identification.

Thank you for your continued support.

1 Tardy = 0 Minutes

NO SAT - D 5 Tardies = 1 hour 15

minutes

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

9 Tardies = 2 hours 15minutes

8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

2 Tardies = 0minutes

NO SAT - D

6 Tardies = 1 hour 30minutes

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.


8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

3 Tardies = 45minutes

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m.

7 Tardies = 1 hour 45minutes

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.


8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

4 Tardies = 1 hour

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8 Tardies = 2 hours

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 12 + Tardies = 3 hours

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.



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