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Important Dates/Events
November:
16: PTO mtg @ 5:30 p.m.
23: Grandparents' Day--Postponed date TBD
24-26: Thanksgiving Break: No School
December:
1-2: IMS Holiday Shop
17: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (7th grade) @ 7:15 a.m.
20-31: Winter Break: No School
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Veterans Day
Thank you to every veteran near and far as we recognize all of you today and always. Also, a very special appreciation for Independence's own, General Wagner who presented to grades 7-12 yesterday during a school assembly.
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IMS Ski Club
IMS is signed up to take part in Ski Club at Boston Mills Ski Resort on Thursdays at 4 p.m. The dates are January 6, 13, 20, 27 and February 3. Busing is not being provided so we will have to rely on carpooling. If interested in signing up to be a part of the program, you will need to register directly with BMBW.
Spaces are limited, so don't procrastinate!
YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 19!
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Technology
This is IMS
A group of seventh graders in Mrs. Pietrzak's computer class have been working all quarter on a news show. The news show highlights fall sports, student experiences, student's pets, a weather forecast, and some silly humor. During the production, students learned SEVERAL new technologies. They learned how to operate all of the WIMS equipment; the camera, microphones, TriCaster, teleprompter, soundboard, and graphics computer. Students also learned the basics of Final Cut Pro, a professional video editing software. They used Final Cut Pro to combine video segments recorded outside of the classroom with video segments recorded using the TriCaster. Students coordinated their efforts using a shared Google Drive. They were responsible for organizing, uploading, and downloading images and videos in different formats. They worked VERY hard and had loads of FUN! Their cooperative efforts paid off with our FIRST EVER news show, "This is IMS!"
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Athletics
Transition to Final Forms - Must be updated! - Reminders are being sent if the information was missing from your account. If this information is not up to date by the first boy's basketball game (Monday, Nov. 8) students may have to sit out.
Girls will not be able to participate in tryouts unless all information has been updated. Girls Basketball starts the First week of December, more information will be posted on times and locations.
Sitting out of wrestling practice and events will also be in effect without proper information completed. The first practice starts Nov. 12
EMA, Student Information, and Enrollment Forms
For the past five years, the district has used OneView for the annual medical and student information forms. This year, we are transitioning to a program called FinalForms. FinalForms allows us to transition our athletic forms to a digital format, more efficiently and securely share important student information with coaches and staff, and improve the interface for parents and students. If you currently have a child or children enrolled in our schools, you will receive an email from FinalForms on July 1, 2021, with directions to access the system. Final Forms will pull current information from our systems into the new forms. This means you do not have to re-type all of your information. Although there will be pre-populated information, please look through all contact information carefully to ensure it is accurate.
Student-Athletes and Parents
You will need to complete your athletic forms in FinalForms to be eligible to participate in Winter sports. There is a form for physical exams that you can download from FinalForms. This form will populate information based on the other forms you complete for your convenience. Once you have the signed copy from the doctor's office you are able to upload the form from your final forms accounts for the athletic department to verify; you will no longer have to turn the forms in to your coach or the office. Please make sure that your students are also logging into the system and signing their forms.
A Few Key Points
FinalForms emailed directions to parents on July 1, 2021.
The system will use the email address you previously gave the district for communication.
Please check your SPAM folder if you do not receive the email from FinalForm.
All Athletic forms will now be completed via FinalForms.
-Physicals can be turned in digitally!
Please look through all information for accuracy.
For instance, some people use secondary email addresses for contact information and then miss important updates from the schools.
Wrestling
Wrestling season officially starts today!!!! I'm looking forward to a great season with a great group of athletes. Come join the fun!!! It's never too late to join.
Remember " Once you have wrestled, everything else in life is easy" (Dan Gable). See you on the mat!!!
Coach Stasek
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Builders Club
Our IMS Annual Canned Food Drive is here!!! We have challenged IPS, IHS, AND Cuyahoga Heights to a battle! Together we will can hunger! All canned goods and non perishables will be collected in the lobby from 7:25-7:35am the week of Nov.15th.
Check out this special announcement from a few of our 5th grade members…
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Independence Middle School Drama Club along with Independence High School Announces their Production of...
All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre
Performances take place November 12 & 13, 2021 at 7PM in the IMS Auditorium.
All tickets will be purchased at the door, for $7, with General Admission seating.
All Together Now! features songs from beloved musicals including Annie, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, Once on This Island, American Idiot, High School Musical, Newsies, and many more! Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International created this revue for theatres across the globe to use as a local fundraising event to get the theaters back on their feet after the devastating effects of the pandemic. This musical will only be performed over the weekend of November 12, 2021, worldwide!
More than 65 cast, crew members and student producers are involved with this outstanding production.
Come and see All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theater!
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Technology and Engineering
Students in the Technology and Engineering class at IMS are testing their bridge designs. The goal of the STEM activity is to design and construct the bridge which holds the most weight and weighs the least. This class provides an opportunity to apply science, technology, math and problem-solving skills while completing hands-on activities.
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5th Grade Advisory
During the first quarter, fifth-graders talked about effort, accountability, planning, strategy, & preparation. These were just a few of the "Words of the Week" that they focused on during Advisory. At the conclusion of the first quarter, the fifth-graders took some time to reflect on what worked for them as they transitioned from IPS to IMS. They also looked at what could they do to maintain their current grades or what could be done to improve their grades. After some individual reflection, and small group discussions, students had the opportunity to go home and have further conversations with their parents regarding their academic plans for the second quarter. This was a nice opportunity to get parents involved in the education process and another good example of putting what students are learning in the classroom into worthwhile life lessons. The fifth-grade team could not be any prouder of the hard work and dedication exhibited by the students. Best of luck to all as we make our way through the second quarter!
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6th Grade Day of Service
The 6th graders took to the streets Thursday afternoon to show and spread kindness by raking leaves for local residents. For over 10 years this has become a staple in the community and there is a waiting list at the senior center for leaf rakes. Thanks to around 80 kids and 15 adults, they were able to help over 15 seniors and residents around the city. Thanks to all the parents who joined to help!
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Power of The Pen
Creative writing is a form of self-expression that has been proven to help form problem-solving skills. When writing creatively, one must solve the conflict, create characters, and develop settings. Starting next week keep on the lookout for some exemplary writing from an IMS student to be featured.
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These are great jobs for a retiree or a parent that can be off when their child is off. Please contact Francine Kane at 216-642-5853 if interested. |
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CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the COVID Procedural Update. |
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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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