March 9, 2015
The Buzz at Irmo Middle School
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.
Inside this issue:
Report Card Pick Up
2
Bi-Lo Educational Rewards 2
ACT Testing
2
Substitutes Needed
2
Carolina Soccer School
3
Lost and Found
4
Summer School Info
4
Dates to Remember:
Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow
[email protected]Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal
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Students of the Month with character trait of Respect
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Kailee C
Hanna C
Kaiyah C
Deborah D
Hunter F
Danielle H
Jordan J
Thomas L
TJ M
Liana N
Graham O
Cody R
Skylar S
Mark S
Hayden W
Sean W
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MAP Testing
Congratulations to eighth graders
No CHP
Lauren H, Cello and
Becan F, Viola
Mon 3/9
NY Expedition Parent
Mtg. 6:30-7:30 Caf
Tues 3/10
St. Govt. Mtg. Rm 812
7:45-8:15 AM
Irmo Boys JV &
Varsity Wendys Night
5:30-8:30
Thurs 3/12
Beta Club Mtg.
7:45 AM Room 711
If you have news for the
Buzz, email Allison Redick
at
[email protected].
on a fantastic concert with
SC All-State Orchestra on
Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 PM at
River Bluff High School.
This is such a high honor, and they were
excellent representatives of IMS.
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Report Card Pick-Up Night: Tue, April 7th 6:00-7:30 pm
Parents and students will be able to pick up their report card and briefly speak with teachers.
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Bi-Lo Hometown Educational Awards: Save money for yourself & raise money for
IMS by scanning your Bi-Lo card. The IMS code is 54883. Register and learn more at
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In April, students will take the new ACT Aspire standardized test. This year, all students will be
permitted to use an approved calculator for the math portion of the test. We encourage all students
to begin bringing an approved calculator to school daily. If your student cannot obtain a calculator,
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 8th grade
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 graphing calculator is an investment that a student can use year after year - in middle school, high school, 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 the functions. The following calculators cannot be used:
Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system functionality
Handheld, tablet, or laptop computers (this includes Chromebooks)
Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices
Calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices
Calculators 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 your support!
If you have any questions, please contact our math department chair, Mrs. Kelly Thacker ([email protected]).
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Lost and Found
Please check the Lost and Found for any items you have lost.
All items remaining will be donated the week of Spring Break.
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Summer School 2015 @ Irmo Middle!
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.
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 8th 9th graders.
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.
