December 8, 2023

November Students of the Month

5th Grade: Lucas Kennedy, Owen Wagner, Rocco Mancini

6th Grade: Yaqub Suleman, Carter Fahl, Scarlett Lewis, Austin Glass

7th Grade: Andrew Gibbons, Aubrey Trutza, Mason Washington

8th Grade: Jacob Repicky, Caris Carmean

8th Grade All-Pro Parent Breakfast

Ski Club

Ski Club is back for the 2024 season! This year we will be going to Boston Mills, where the students can choose to take actual lessons or simply enjoy a night with their friends skiing or snowboarding.

Commencing after winter break, the season will begin on Friday, January 12, 2024, and will continue for five consecutive Fridays; the end date is February 9, 2023. Departing from IMS at 3 p.m., students will arrive back at school at approximately 8:20 p.m.

Depending upon rental equipment needs, or if kids have their own equipment, a variety of packages will be offered. Great Day Tours will provide transportation to and from the resort; hence, an additional bus fee will have to be paid to the school.

If you son or daughter is interested in skiing with us, please have him or her see Mrs. Frate for information. After you register, make sure you let Mrs. Frate know, otherwise you may not have a seat on the bus.

I am excited and truly looking forward to be back on the slopes with our students this season!

Dawn Frate

Ski Club Advisor/7th Grade ELA Teacher

Pep Club

The Pep Club's Annual Christmas Candy Slip Sale is underway! Paper candy slips will be sold during lunch and recess from 11/27 through 12/15. Slips are $.10 for one or three for $.25. For every six slips purchased, the buyer will receive a mini candy cane.

Proceeds from the sale will again be donated to the St. Augustine Center. For those who may not know, St. Augustine provides DAILY meals to the less fortunate; hence, any contributions received are genuinely appreciated.

At the conclusion of the sale, a grade level raffle will take place before Christmas break for all those who participated.

Hopefully, IMS will recognize the importance of helping those in need!

Thank you,

Dana M. Yaro-Linderman and the Pep Club

Attention current 6th, 7th, & 8th grade parents!

College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Night

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 11 at 7 p.m. for an informational meeting regarding our College Credit Plus program. Parents of students who are planning to take CCP for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions regarding CCP, please reach out to Lisa McClain.

Builders Club

Box Tops: Don't forget to scan your receipts after your holiday shopping trips! Download the Box Tops App and designate Independence Middle School as your school. All proceeds go towards service projects.

CAVS GAME TICKET LINK

Important Dates/Events

December:

12: Choir Concert-7:00pm

15: Winter iReady Testing

20: Band Concert-7:30pm

21: Winter Fest

12/22-1/5: Winter Break: No School

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Independence Local Schools Quality Profile

At all grade levels, students embark on their own exclusive pathway for success in academics which establishes a firm foundation for their futures. Presented by caring teachers in every classroom, students have the chance to excel with many opportunities. Independence Local Schools focuses on the development of the whole child, academic excellence, character development, and citizenship.

Click here to read the 2022-23 Quality Profile for Independence Local Schools. The Profile highlights academics, digital learning, arts, pupil services, health and wellness, parent and community involvement, student leadership and activities, facility improvements, and fiscal stewardship.

Safe Schools Helpline

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Access Link: https://www.safeschoolhelpline.com/

800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359

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