Important Dates/Events
October:
5: Picture Day
8: NEOEA Day: No School
19: PTO Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
21: Parent/Teacher conferences
22: Fall Fest 12:30-2:00
29: End of 1st quarter
29: Halloween Event
November:
5: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (6th grade) @ 7:15 a.m.
12: Waiver Day: No school for students
16: PTO mtg @5:30 p.m.
23: Grandparents' Day
24-26: Thanksgiving Break: No school
December:
17: All-Pro Parent breakfast (7th grade) @ 7:15 a.m.
20-31: Winter Break: No school
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
On the evening of October 21st, we have scheduled parent-teacher conferences from 3:00-7:30 pm. Each grade level team of teachers is in the process of notifying families for meetings for areas in need. They will also be contacting any new to Independece Schools families to ensure all are fully comfortable with the transition to ILS and IMS. The process of notifications will be next week from all teams. If you aren’t contacted by the team or even individual teachers, please reach out accordingly to ensure the team knows of special requests. Please know we are offering parents the choice of virtual or in-person conferences. For those selecting in-person conferences, masks are required for time spent in the building.
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Parent Partnership
There is a new trend that has started and surfaced with middle school students nationally called Devious Licks. The Tik Tok challenge has students damaging bathrooms in schools and then posting the videos to their social media accounts. I am asking for you to speak with your son or daughter as this is something that is starting to show up here at IMS. I'd like to take this proactive approach before vandalism charges or school discipline occurs. As always our partnership between home and school is appreciated.
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Final Forms
Please make sure to sign in to Final Forms and complete the emergency medical form for your child if you have not done so already. Also, students should also be logging into Final Forms and signing the handbook/agenda document. Thank you!
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School Counselor
We are halfway through the first grading period. Please make sure to review your child's work in progress book.
October 1st is World Smile Day! Harvey Ball created the smiley face in 1963 and later in 1999 started World Smile Day. World Smile Day is dedicated to promoting happiness and small acts of kindness.
Please follow the Independence School Counseling team on Twitter @indy_counselors
School Counselor
Independence Middle School
216-642-5866
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WIMS
This week our crew knocked it out of the park with morning announcements. Their first show was a success! We have Gianna Carlucci as Graphics Tech, Lauren Dalrymple as Script Writer and Teleprompter Tech, Samantha Haller and Tatianna Randjelovic as Anchors, Tate McGovern as TriCaster Tech, Kayla Newcomer as our Camera Tech, and Matthew Shamblen as Sound Tech. Keep an eye out for audience participation opportunities in the WIMS Google Classroom.
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School Nurse
I am writing to ask for your help with sending in your child's vaccine records. It is a state mandate to have on file that all grades have these vaccines prior to the start of school. I am sure most of the students have had the required vaccines. If they have not had them please have them get them ASAP. We just need the documentation of them being given or an exempt form filled out if they did not get them.
You can also send a copy in with your student or have the Dr's office fax them to the school. Fax number (216) 642-1247.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your prompt response.
Pamela Westbrooks BSN,RN,CDE
District Nurse Independence Local Schools
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Band
The IMS Bands are back in full swing with 5th Grade Band meeting on Mondays for percussionists, Wednesdays for brass players, and Fridays for our woodwind friends. The 6th Grade Band meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7th/8th Grade Band meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We are continuing to use the Traditions of Excellence series for all of our classes - the red book for 5th and 6th graders and the blue book for 7th and 8th graders.
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Builders Club
Our 1st meeting was held Friday, October 1st. If you are interested in joining the club, please fill out the permission slip and form and return it to Mrs. Koussa by Oct. 7th. New meeting times and events will be communicated through the Google Classroom listed on the permission slip. And, as always, a reminder to submit those virtual BoxTops via the app! This super easy-to-use app generates money for Builders Club to use in local, city, and state service projects. Any questions, contact Mrs. Koussa mkoussa@independence.k12.oh.us
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IMS Golf Club
The IMS Golf Club finished their second week at Mastick Woods Golf Course this past Monday. Special thanks to all our uber drivers for getting the kids to the course and then back home. Thanks to all the parents & a younger sibling who have joined in on the fun. Seems like everyone is out there having fun! The IMS Golf Club will have its next outing on Monday, Oct 4, 2021, at Little Met Golf Course. Our scheduled tee time is 4:00 pm. Golfers should see Mr. Durny on Monday morning in order to pay. A friendly reminder for parents to fill out the Google form regardless of if your golfer(s) is/are playing or not. Hope to see everyone at Little Met on Oct 4!
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Chipotle Fundraiser
10/6/2021
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Safe School Helpline
This helpline has been developed for you and other students, parents and staff members to help maintain your safety and the most positive school environment possible. The purpose of the Safe School Helpline is to promote school safety and report wrongdoings or illegal activity. Any type of information involving a threatening situation to students, the school, or staff should be reported. Examples include thoughts of suicide or self-harm, violence, weapons, bullying, drugs and alcohol, and theft.
800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
800-418-6423/ Text:66746, TIPS
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