Inside this issue:
Proof of Residency 2
New Student Enrollment 3
Fight Brain Drain 4
Jacket Jamboree 5
Summer Learning Tips 6
Summer School 7
Summer Math 8-9
Farm to Five 10
Career Corner 11
Bio Med Camp 12
CATS Summer Camp 13
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.
If you have any news you
would like to see in the
Buzz, email Allison Redick
at [email protected].
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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
IMS Summer Hours and Office Change
Monday - Thursday 7 am5 pm and closed on Friday will begin
on Monday, June 9.
Due to renovation the Main Office for this Summer will be moved to
the 7th grade building. Signs will be posted to direct all visitors.
The Summer time office fax is 803-476-3621.
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Mandatory Tdap Immunizations
All 7
th
grade students will be required to have the
Tdap immunization to meet the requirement for school at-
tendance for 7
th
graders for the 2014-15 school year This also
applies to any NEW 8
th
grader to our district. CMS reports
only approximately 70 students have a documented Tdap im-
munization on file. Parents, please check your with childs health care provider. If
your student has had the Tdap immunization, please request an updated immun-
ization record or have it faxed to Irmo Middle School, 803-476-3620, Atten-
tion: Nurse Jackson
No student will be allowed to pick up his/her schedule at the Jacket
Jamboree in August UNLESS IMS has received documentation of your
childs Tdap.
****** Please do not wait until August to do this. The sooner we receive this in-
formation at IMS, the faster the schedule pick-up process will be!!! ******
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Current 8th Grade Parents: Help Support the IHS ex-
perience through the PTSO!
The PTSO is looking for Volunteers. Email us at
[email protected] or find us on Facebook Irmo High
School PTSO. The PTSO operates to help the school and the
faculty/staff, and you can be a part of that through a variety of ways. One big
event of ours is the Scholastic Book Fair, usually held in the last week of Octo-
ber. The students look forward to browsing through books intended for their
age and interests! We also help the faculty/staff celebrate goals achieved with the
students, such as PBIS celebrations and awards. Hospitality is an important way
that we help the teachers and staff feel supported and appreciated. Those are just
a few of the things we do.
Your commitment to supporting the PTSO would be welcome! Please join, mem-
bership is only $7. Also, please support our fundraising efforts, because all of the
money we raise goes back into the school and benefits students directly.
All Students Every Year
Proof of Residency 2014-2015 School Year
THREE (3) Proofs of Residency are required in order for your child to attend Lexington/
Richland School District Five (LRSD5). Proof of residency will be done yearly for all students.
All documentation presented must show THE CURRENT MONTHS DATE and The PROPER-
TY OWNERS NAME OR the PARENT/GUARDIANS NAME.
Acceptable documentation include: (One Required)
* Property Tax Bill for the permanent residence
* Rental Lease (complete copy, listing all occupants)
* Real Estate Closing Documents (where applicable)
Additional documents include: (Two Required)
* Vehicle Tax Registration
* Voter Registration Card
* Electric Bill
* Water Bill
* Telephone Bill
* Cable/Satellite Bill
A drivers license will be required from the property owner and parent or legal guardian for
identification purposes only. IDs cannot be accepted as documentation for address verification.
FAMILIES THAT HAVE RECENTLY MOVED:
1. If you have recently moved and are unable to provide the two additional required documents
listed above, you must, to a minimum provide a Rental Lease or Real Estate Closing
Document.
2. You will then be given 45 days from enrollment to provide the remaining documents as re-
quired.
If the family has resided in the home for more than 45 days, proof should be provided immedi-
ately.
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Tips for Summer Learning from
iAm School Counseling Department
1. Read Every Day
Take your kids to the library often and let them choose which books to check out. Listen to
books on tape. Subscribe them to a magazine. Take turns reading to each other. Allow
your kids to stay up a half hour later at night as long as they're reading.
2. Use Math Every Day
Practice the multiplication tables by making each point in a basketball game worth 7
points (or 8 or 9). Ask your kids to make change at the drive-thru. Make up math prob-
lems in the car or at the dinner table.
3. Get Outside and Play
Find ways to ensure your child is active for 60 minutes each day. Have him or her walk
the neighbor's dog, go swimming, play badminton or soccer, take walks, or go for family
bike rides. Look for safe, fun ways to get outside together year-round.
4. Write Every Week
Ask your child to write a weekly letter to his or her grandparents, relatives, or friends. En-
courage him to keep a summer journal. Have her write the family's grocery list. Organize
a secret pal writing project for adults and kids at your church or in your community.
5. Do a Good Deed
Encourage your child to help out neighbors or friends. He or she can volunteer with a local
group or complete a service learning project.
The above is adapted from a presentation by Brenda McLaughlin, Director of Research and Policy,
Center for Summer Learning, Johns Hopkins University and Jane Voorhees Sharp, Office of Early
Care and Education, New Jersey Department of Human Services.
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Access other learning opportunities and
resources by visiting your local Library.
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Spring Hill High School
Rising Freshman Students
The summer assignments and vocabulary for all students taking Advanced
Placement Social Studies courses at Spring Hill High School 2014-15 school
year can be accessed at Edmodo.com , the entry code is: zitrjp.
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Attention Students, Parents, and Families,
The following dates have been approved for students who will be attending 2013-
14 Summer School 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 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 mas-
tered the essential elements of the required courses of English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is
streamlined to concentrate on academic mastery.
Who attends summer school?
Rising 7
th
and 8
th
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 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, and July 1
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?
The registration forms are available in the front office at IMS.
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Our District is joining a healthy, local food movement! Last November, District Five was the only school dis-
trict in SC chosen to receive a Farm to School Implementation Grant. With this funding, the Office of Student
Nutrition is working hard to bring locally grown produce to our cafeterias, start school gardens and help
teachers integrate nutrition and agriculture into existing curriculum.
We are so excited to pilot Farm to Five at Dutch Fork Elementary, HE Corley Elementary, Leaphart Elemen-
tary, Seven Oaks Elementary, Irmo Middle School, Spring Hill High School and the Center for Advanced
Technical Studies. While the program has not officially begun, we have been busy planning and preparing
and wanted to share some of our accomplishments before Summer Vacation begins!
Raised Beds are Ready This spring, a group of eight CATS students built and installed 17 raised garden
beds! We recognize Luis Arredondo, Christopher Boatwright, Nathan Forres-
tor, Chandler French, Kaley Knowlton, Daniel McDermott, Thomas Sterling,
Jacob Whilidal and their teacher, Mr. Kevin Sox, for their excellent craftsman-
ship and diligence.
Spotlighting IMSIrmo Middle School's green-
house will be an area of focus for Farm to
Five. Next school year, the greenhouse will be certi-
fied in the production of tomatoes. Those tomatoes will be sold to the district and
served in school cafeterias. Outside of the greenhouse there are eight raised
beds. Produce in those beds are already being sold to teachers during "Fresh Fri-
day" lunches! In addition, Challenging Horizons Program and IHS International
Baccalaureate students will be helping to maintain the greenhouse and its grounds
this Summer.
W.P. Rawl Field Trip On May 20, we took 14 students on a field trip to W.P.
Rawl & Sons, Inc. Students spent the morning learning about irrigation, plant-
ing in raised beds, maintaining school gardens, and organic farming. Having
gone on the field trip, these students are now Farm to Five ambassadors at
their school. They will be in charge of their school garden and Farm to Five
efforts at their school.
Farm to Five Art Contest Congratulations to Daniel La-
valle a 4th grader at Leaphart Elementary. Daniel is the
winner of our first Farm to Five Art Contest! Elementary
students (K-5th grade) were asked to create a piece of art
depicting elements of SC Agriculture. We were pleased that Daniel incorporated many
aspects of agriculture and the D5 logo!
Field Day Taste Test SuccessWe had our first, large-scale, Farm to Five
taste test this May. An overwhelming majority of students at Dutch Fork Elemen-
tary agreed they love locally grown, Cottle Farms, strawberries! Surprisingly, for
some students this was their first time trying strawberries.
Media Links:
Cola Daily article on the Farm to Five Field Trip: http://coladaily.com/2014/05/21/photo-gallery-local-students-
teachers-learn-best-gardening-practices-at-pelion-farm/?pid=2869
WLTX-Irmo Garden to Field School and Students: http://www.wltx.com/story/news/local/2014/05/27/school-
food-veggies-garden/9652101/
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Health Careers Academy for Rising 9
th
Graders
Mid Carolina is now recruiting for the 2014-2015 Health Careers Acade-
my. The application deadline is June 9, 2014. The Health Careers
Academy will be held at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus
one Tuesday night a month from 6PM to 8PM starting in September.
The South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Program works to increase the
number of students entering the health professions in South Carolina. The Health Careers
Program (HCP) is designed to develop academically proficient and self-confident future health
care professionals.
South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy (HCA)
The South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy is a health career exploration experience.
Activities demonstrating the use of communications, math and science make up the curriculum
specifically designed for future health professions students of South Carolina.
Academy Fellows are selected to participate in four years of programming in sessions filled
with activities that promote academic success, career development and personal growth. One-
on-one mentoring and parental involvement are major components of the Academy. Comple-
tion of the South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy prepares participants for the aca-
demic challenge of pre-health training programs.
Beginning in 2013, the South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Exploration & Literacy Project is
offering a dynamic and creative service learning opportunity. Participants will enhance soft
skills that will prove useful in the professional world while broadening their knowledge of health
professions, networking with practicing health professionals, AND creating a project that will
introduce younger students to careers in health. Participation hours will be applied to South
Carolina AHEC HCA service learning hours, and can be classified as volunteer experience on
college and job applications.
Mid Carolina is now recruiting for the 2014-2015 Health Careers Academy. The application
deadline is June 9, 2014. The Health Careers Academy will be held at Midlands Technical
College Airport Campus on Tuesday night a month from 6PM to 8PM starting in September.
Summer Career Exploration: Virtual Job Shadowing Websites
As your student continues to explore the world of work, virtual job shadowing is a great
opportunity to shadow during the summer months to continue on the path of career
exploration. Below are links to a few virtual job shadowing websites:
http://www.acinet.org
http://www.myplan.com
http://www.imagine-america.org/01-find-career.asp
Please contact Allison Redick, Career Specialist at IMS, [email protected] or (803)
476-3668 for an application or more information.
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Want to be a doctor?
Are you interested in the medical field?
Then this is the camp for you .
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Who: Rising 7
th
and 8
th
graders
When: June 16
th
- 19
th
from 8-3
Where: The Center for Advanced
Technical Studies, 916 Mount Vernon
Church Road, Chapin SC
803-476-8600
What: Four fun filled days of learning
that include:
Dissections, Solving Medical Cases,
Medical Careers, Interactive hands-on
activities, etc.
General Surgery, Cardiovascular Sur-
gery, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthal-
mology, Neurosurgery, and more
Cost: $200 includes materials, snacks,
and T-shirt
Register Online: http://
www.lexrich5.org/CATS.cfm
Summer Camps Tab on the left
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