Dec 15, 2014
Irmo Middle School
6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
www.lexrich5.org/ims
School Hours:
8:20 a.m.3:35 p.m.
The Buzz at Irmo Middle School
Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow
[email protected]Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal
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Inside this issue:
Chinese Prep Field Study 2
Summer School Info
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New State Assessment: In an effort to keep you informed, we would like to offer
the latest information pertaining to the selection of a new standardized test in South
Carolina effective this school year, in the Spring.
The State of South Carolina has selected ACT Aspire as the new statewide
assessment in English Language Arts (Reading and Writing) and Mathematics for all 3 rd through
8th grade students. Additionally, 9th grade students will begin taking this assessment in the
2015-16 school year and10th grade students will be added in 2016-17. ACT Aspire is a
timed assessment (test). In order to prepare our students for this timed test, our
teachers will begin to use timed activities after winter break. We hope that providing
timed activities for practice purposes will minimize the stress often associated with timed
tests.
Dates to Remember:
Gold Week
Mon 12/15
C Team Basketball
@ Meadow Glen 5:30
Tues 12/16
St. Govt Mtg. Rm
812
7:45-8:15 AM
Wed 12/17
Dance Concert 7 PM
IMS Gym
Thurs 12/18
C Team Basketball
Vs. Carolina Springs
@ home 5:30
Winter Holidays:
Dec. 20 Jan. 4
If you have news for the
Buzz, email Allison Redick
at
[email protected].
As we transition to a new assessment, we are awaiting specific information regarding
testing accommodations for students with IEPs, 504 Plans and the length of time allowed
in each content area tested.
SC-PASS will continue to be the statewide assessment in Science and Social Studies for
all students in grades four (4) through eight (8). These assessments are not timed. Third
(3rd) grade students are not required to take the SC-PASS in Science and Social Studies
beginning this school year.
We will be providing more information as it becomes available.
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Mid Year Exams
Year Long Classes
Dec. 15th..ELA(1), Science
Dec. 16th..ELA(2), Science
Dec. 17th..Reading Day/Exploratory
Dec. 18th..Math, SS, Exploratory
Dec. 19th..Math, SS
Semester Classes
Jan. 8th.6 and 1
Jan. 9th.2 and 4
Jan. 12th...3 and 5
Jan. 13th...Make up day
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Field Trip to Miyos Chinese Restaurant
On Dec.11, 2014, the students in Chinese Prep and Level I participated in a field trip to
Miyos Chinese Restaurant. During the field trip, students visited the kitchen under the
guidance of the owner, Mrs. Michelle Wang and learned about how Chinese food was
cooked and how the process of preparing and cooking was different from American cuisine. After the visit, students enjoyed their most favorite Chinese food with chopsticks,
which was quite an experience for them.
The learning target that guided this experience was that students would be able to analyze the differences and similarities between American and Chinese cuisine and dining customs. Drawing the fourth level of the Depth of Knowledge skills and activities chart, students was able to describe how common themes were found across texts from different
cultures through their exploration of the Chinese restaurant. They use over 20 kinds of
spices to cook You have to stir the chicken 50 times for it to be crispy and good
We should do this again! The food is too good Our students had such a good time!
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Summer School 2015 @ Irmo Middle!
Attention Students, Parents, and Families,
The following dates have been approved for students who will be attending Summer School 2015 at Irmo Middle. We are sharing this information
early with students, parents, and families so everyone can plan for their summer vacations. We are very confident that our interactions and interventions throughout the year will
minimize and/or eliminate the need for summer school for most (if not all of our students). If you need
any information about summer school, please contact Mr. Glenn Hutto, 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
mastered the course standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is streamlined
to concentrate on academic mastery.
Who attends summer school?
Rising 7th and 8th grade students who have failed either one or two academic subjects. Those students who
have failed three or more classes are ineligible to attend summer school and may be retained in their current
grade. Out of 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 Middle
Rising 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 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
What times will students attend?
Students will attend from 8:30am 1:30pm. There will be no afternoon sessions.
How much will summer school cost?
The tuition is projected to be $50.00 and may be paid with cash, money order, cashier's check, Master
Card, Visa, Discover or American Express card. No personal checks will be accepted.
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.
