November 30, 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.

Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow

rsjackso@lexrich5.org

Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal

https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

Inside this issue:

Spirit NightGrouchos
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Interim Pick Up Night
3
ChicFilA Calendar Card Info 4

ChicFilA Order Form

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Individual Graduation Plans 6
Interim Pick Up Night
Thursday, 12/3
IMS Cafeteria
5:30-7 PM

Dates to Remember:
Mon 11/30
C Team Basketball @
Home vs. White Knoll
5:30
Tues 12/1
G40 Mtg. 7:45-8:10
Media Center
Grouchos Night 5-9
Thurs 12/3
Band Winter Concert
@ Irmo High Aud.
6:30
Interim Pick Up Night
5:30-7 Cafeteria
C Team Basketball @
Home vs. Lexington
5:30
Fri 12/4
FCA Mtg. 7:40-8:10
AM Room 904

If you have news for the

Buzz, email Allison Redick
at aredick@lexrich5.org.

CREW Meetings
8:20 - 8:50 am Thursday, December 10th
Orders for Shirts ($8) will open next semester.
6th Grade - Media Center
7th Grade - Gym
8th Grade - Cafeteria
Jen Cook, Lead Magnet Teacher, jcook@lexrich5.org, 476-3735
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Pack the Pantry Drive for Irmo Middle School!
Recently, IMS students, faculty, and staff participated in an
annual Pack the Pantry food drive to replenish items for our
food pantry. Participants were asked to bring
Ramen Noodle

Canned pasta

Vienna Sausages

Canned tuna

Canned Chicken

Grits packets

Canned soup

Mini Cereal Boxes

Slim Jims

Oatmeal packets

Crackers

Fruit snacks

Granola Bars

Juice boxes

Applesauce, Fruit or

Rice Krispy Treats

Macaroni & Cheese

Vegetable cups

Because of the unwavering support of our school family, we

were able to collect enough items to fill our pantry and support local families in need.
This work was based on our commitment to design principal of Service and Compassion. Our school believes in the we are crew, not passengers spirit. We know that
students and teachers are strengthened by acts of consequential service to others,
and one of our primary functions is to prepare students with the attitudes and skills
to learn from and be of service to societys needs.
We are so proud of our school family. They continue to demonstrate that we you
give selflessly through service, you will always get more in return.

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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 Nine
Weeks Interim Progress Reports can be picked up by parents/guardians Thursday December 3rd, from 5:30-7:00pm in the Irmo Middle School Cafeteria. Parents will be able to have a brief conversation
with teachers and outline a plan for continued academic success in targeted areas. We will assemble all the
teachers 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 log
in to your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen. It is important to monitor your child's
progress through Parent Portal before regularly throughout the grading period to celebrate their growth and
accomplishments. 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 Portal
please call Mrs. Beth Ayers at 476-3666.
A parent account allows you to view the information for one or more students with a single sign in. You can also
manage your personal account preferences.
How to Create a Parent Account:
Enter the following information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Name - Your first and last name.

Email - Student notifications and correspondence related to your parent account will be sent to this email.
Desired Username - Your username is your unique PowerSchool identity.
Password - Your password must be at least 6 characters long.
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 Instruction (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 appreciate your continued support.

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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 quantity available.
First come first serve.
If you have any questions please email them to jmkgordon@me.com.
Thank you for supporting the Irmo Middle School PTSO.

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What are Individual

Graduation Plans (IGP)?
The Economic Development Act (EEDA) was passed in 2005. The implementation of this law was designed to
better prepare yourself for what you want to do after high school and to help you and your parents/guardians
make informed decisions about your education 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. During this time, 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 occupational group. Each year in high school, you will review your IGP with a
guidance counselor and changes can be made based on your interest.
The Guidance Department will be scheduling the IGP meetings for 8th graders. You will receive a letter in the
mail over the next few of months which will have a scheduled appointment time. This meeting will allow your
student to choose a cluster of study. This plan can be changed and will be re-visited each year during registration. If you have a conflict or unable to attend the assigned appointment time, please contact Allison Redick at
803-476-3668 or email at aredick@lexrich5.org.

Tips for Parents

In helping your child
chose a Career path:
Start young. Develop career awareness by discussing career opportunities when reading books and
newspapers, watching television and observing
worksites.
Support you childs efforts to assess his or her own
interests, aptitudes, values and work styles.
Share your job experiences. A child delights in hearing about his or her parents jobs.
Encourage participation in job shadowing and internship opportunities.
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 education pathway to a good job. More than 50% of the fastest growing jobs require an associates degree. There are a variety of routes to success: on the job training,
technical college, four year college, apprenticeships or the military.