October Students of the Month
5th grade: Mia Mucci, Gia Belitto, Sam Carlisle
6th grade: Niky Jaworske, Logan Wingate, Freddy Averre, Paige Noggle
7th grade: Eddie Bartko, Connor FitzGerald, Kendall Goldsworth
8th grade: Bryce Kwiatkoski, Lam Nguyen
| |
Students of the Quarter
5th grade: Brooklyn Porowski, Caroline Mieskowski
6th grade: Cameron Bauman, DJ Peluso
7th grade: Lucy Lu, Dominic Marek
8th grade: Dylan Volk, Adriana Randjelovic
Cornerstone: Meg Zelasko, Liana Serediuk, Alexis Brody, Gabriel Krzywkowski
| |
|
Halloween Update
Students are permitted to wear costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31. If your child plans to dress up for Halloween this year, set guidelines are in place to maintain safety and learning for this day.
The following are not permitted:
- No costume masks covering the face.
- No weapons or props can be carried.
- No images or symbols that would be deemed offensive.
- No costumes that would pose a hazard or restrict a student from sitting or moving through the hallway.
- School dress code applies (appropriate length/not revealing)
Thanks for your cooperation as we try to make the day fun and exciting, while still focusing on our primary responsibility of teaching and learning.
Additionally: Halloween edible display raffle: Proceeds will help support the holiday family drive.... raffling two edible Halloween displays.
6 tickets for $1.
The raffle will take place on Monday, Oct 30th.
| |
|
School Picture RETAKE DAY
November 17, from 8:00am-9:00am
1) If your student was absent on the first picture day, he/she can get their picture taken on retake/absent picture day.
2) If your student was absent on the first picture day, there will be an ordering site available so you can order online. (cavanaughphoto.com/order) Or, if you placed an order before the first picture day and didn’t realize your child would be absent, it will be honored.
2) If your student wants a retake, you must bring back the original picture packet that was ordered. Or, if you only ordered a hi-res digital file, please send a note in with your student stating that a hi-res digital file was purchased. If the packet or note is not returned, a new package will not be printed until the original is turned in.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach us at 440-973-4390 or info@cavanaughphoto.com.
| |
8th Grade Washington DC
Memory Video
Thank you again to the 8th-grade team of teachers, chaperones, and students for another successful Washington DC Trip. Listed below is a link to share some of the memories captured. ENJOY!
8th grade trip video (LINK)
| |
|
|
Photos/Videos Needed for Newscast
The WIMS crew has been gathering/taking pictures and videos for our newscast. We are still in need of Cheerleading, Girl's Cross Country, Student Council, Gamer's Squad, the school play, and Golf Club pictures and videos. Thank you to EVERYONE who has already sent in pictures and videos, we will be using them in the first newscast of the year!
Future newscast segments will include: Builder’s Club, Junior Biology, Fall Fest, Halloween at school, Spirit Week, Yearbook Club, Popcorn, Kona Ice, Canned Food Drives, Fundraisers, and possibly more. No video is too short or too long!
Students can upload videos to the WIMS Google Classroom. The code to join the classroom is evfppvs.
Parents can either have their children upload videos/pictures to the WIMS Google Classroom or they can be emailed to rpietrzak@independence.k12.oh.us
We will be accepting videos/pictures all year long for even more sports and activities. Feel free to keep sharing. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask Rachel Pietrzak at rpietrzak@independence.k12.oh.us
Thank you in advance for your participation!
| |
|
7/8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
Monday 10/30/2023 from 4:30-6:00pm in the IMS Gym
Interested players should bring basketball shoes, a water bottle, and appropriate athletic attire (including a shirt that has a number on it). Students must have a current physical form in FinalForms, as well as all electronic parent and student signatures completed, prior to tryout. The coaching staff will not permit anyone to tryout with missing FinalForms signatures and/or outdated physical documentation.
| |
|
Indy Alive
Please take a moment to complete this INDYAlive! Community Perception Survey. INDYAlive! is a group representing the city, schools, and community always looking to better connect with those we are fortunate enough to serve. Your thoughts are appreciated!
| |
School Counselor: Mrs. McClain
Please click on the following link to view the counseling newsletter...
| |
|
IMS Spirit Wear
This sale will only be held ONCE, and features tons of NEW items & logos. Orders will be delivered in November. Remember, this is the ONLY spirit wear sale for 2023-24, so make sure to order anything you have your eye on at this sale! We can't wait to see all of our IMS families and staff members showing off their new spirit wear this year!
| |
|
|
Builders Club
IMS Builders Club will be hosting a FREE and fun candy competition during the lunch periods on Monday, October 30th for a chance to win some sweet treats. We will also be passing out raffle tickets for anyone dressing in costume on Tuesday for a chance to win a prize.
November Meeting Dates: November 6th and 20th from 2:45pm-3:30pm in Mrs. Koussa's room. Students will be released out the back recess doors. These meetings will focus on our community food drive.
Don't forget to download the Box Tops App and scan those receipts! All proceeds go towards Builders Club service projects and fundraisers.
| |
|
Important Dates/Events
October:
27: End of 1st quarter
27: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (6th grade) @7:15am
27: Halloween/Fallfest Event
November:
3: 1st Quarter Grades Posted
7: Waiver Day: No school for students
14: PTO mtg @5:30pm
17: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (7th grade) @7:15am
17: School Picture Retake Day
17-18: School Musical
22-24: Thanksgiving Break: No school
11/30-12/1: IMS Holiday Gift Shop
December:
8: All-Pro Parent breakfast (8th grade) @7:15am
12: Choir Concert-7:00pm
15: Winter iReady Testing
20: Band Concert-7:00pm
21: Winter Fest
12/22-1/5: Winter Break: No School
| |
|
|
What does your future look like at Independence High School?
Check this out! Superintendent Mr. Ben Hegedish talks with new IHS Principal Mr. Mike Janatovich to learn more about him as well as the amazing things happening at IHS. It is the first of a new series of videos called the All In It Minute!
| |
Safe Schools 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.
Access Link: https://www.safeschoolhelpline.com/
800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
800-418-6423/ Text:66746, TIPS
|
|
| | | |
