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Cross Country:
10/5: @Crestview
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Football:
10/4: @St Joan of Arc
Cheerleading:
No scheduled Competitions
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Volleyball:
10/2: @Hawken
10/4: @Richmond Hts
10/7: 7th grade @Cardinal
10/7: 8th grade @IHS
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5th/6th Grade Boys Travel Basketball
Open gyms will be held on Mondays 10/2, and 10/9 at Elmwood Gym from 4-6 p.m. Tryouts will be held from 4-6 p.m at Elmwood on Monday, 10/16. Our intent is to field two teams, but that is dependent on finding an additional coach for the other team. If your son is interested in trying out or you know someone interested in coaching, please reach out to Gary Hanawalt at garyhanawalt@gmail.com or 440-487-4004 for more information
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TrueCare is BACK!!
We have a new number to text for attendance-related events. Please remove the old number and add this one to your contacts: (484) 255-8384. New families or existing families with new students can register for the program here: True Care (LINK)
As always, please report absences, late arrivals, or early pick-ups to the office by text (484-255-8384), email (skennedy@independence.k12.oh.us), or phone call (216-642-5865).
For ALL appointments, bring in a "School Excuse Note" from your provider to have the absence "Medically Excused."
Last but not least, for upcoming non-medical absences of 2+ days, please complete and return the "Planned Absence Form." This form gives the school advance notice of your absence and teachers an opportunity to collect make-up work for students and can be found here on the ILS website: ILS (LINK)
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All-Pro Parent Breakfast
Today we hosted our 5th-grade families with a great message from Mr. DeAngelis and Mr. Hegedish. The IMS community would like to thank all of the families that attended. Also, a big thank you to Terrace Construction and the Jaronowski family for sponsoring this morning's experience.
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Photos/Videos Needed for Newscast
Do you have pictures/videos of your children participating in school events like sports, clubs, or activities? If so, the WIMS crew would love for you to share them with us! The WIMS crew produces our morning announcements and newscasts. The first trimester newscast may feature the following segments: 8th Grade DC Trip, WIMS, Golf Club, Builder’s Club, Junior Biology, Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Shoe Drive, Fall Fest, Halloween at school, Spirit Week, WEB, Yearbook Club, Student Council, Donuts, Popcorn, Canned Food Drives, Fundraisers, Gamer's Squad, the IMS School Play, 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!
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Community and Professional Partnership
Independence Local School District would like to partner with parents, community members, local businesses, family, and friends to provide real-life experiences for our students.
We are looking for volunteers to participate in career exploration activities at the Primary, Middle, and High Schools throughout the school year.
Please fill out the following form to indicate your interest, and thank you for your willingness to volunteer!
(LINK)
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Grade Level Learning Guides and Workload
For those interested in looking at and referencing the week's workload (classwork, tests, projects, etc.) in a snapshot each grade level updates every week for students and parents to reference.
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Parents and Students,
The DC Trip will be here in just 2 short weeks! Here are a few reminders for the upcoming trip.
1. If you would like to purchase a Panoramic Group Class Photo, please fill out the attached form and return it to Mrs. Vecchio by Monday, October 9th with payment by check to Nations PHOTO, Inc. for $29.95. Please leave the "SHIP ADDRESS" blank OR use the school address. All photos ordered will be sent to IMS and then distributed to any students who ordered a picture.
2. Rooming/bus/Chaperone lists will be released on Friday, September 29th at the end of the school day via email and posted on the wall outside of my classroom.
3. Medication forms were due last week on Friday, September 22nd. Please make sure to get the forms turned in, if you have yet to do so.
4. Any medications that need to be taken with students while in DC should be turned in to Mrs. Vecchio or the office by Thursday, October 5th. Please reach out if you have any questions about medications.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,
Mrs. Vecchio
8th Grade Trip Coordinator
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City Support
The City of Independence is here to support families in our community through the Yuletide Hunger Program, Adopt A Family and Shop With A Cop. If your family’s holiday season could be made a little brighter by participating in one of these programs, please connect with Community Services Director Emily Thomas at 216-524-7373 or thomase@independenceohio.org. More information on the Yuletide Hunger Program, Adopt a Family and Shop With A Cop may be found in the upcoming November/December Community Spotlight.
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5th and 6th grade Intramural Kickball
Intramural kickball kicks off next Tuesday (10/3/2023). 5th graders will play during the first half of their 5° lunch/recess followed by the 6th graders who will play during the second half of their lunch/recess. Games will be played three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & and Thursdays). Sign-ups were this past week and the final day to sign up is Monday (10/2/2023). Grade level sign-up sheets are located outside the main office.
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Book Talkers Tween Book Club
Grades 5-8
3:15-4:15 Tuesdays, October 10th and November 14th
Chat about your recent reading adventures with Library staff. Group members can share books they've enjoyed and will walk away with some great book suggestions and a journal to take reading notes in! Bring your library card so we can order copies of all the great books you find to read!
LINK: Book Talkers Tween Book Club - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
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WIMS Morning Announcements:
Want EVEN MORE IMS news? Please use the link below to be taken to our daily announcement page. This page is typically updated everyday.
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Click on our Building Profile below to read about the outstanding experience your child receives at Independence Middle School . . . | |
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2022-23 District 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 the image below to read the 2022-23 District Quality Profile. 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.
The Quality Profile is inside the fall Independence Quarterly newsletter. Residents will be receiving the IQ in their mailbox in early October.
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Important Dates/Events
October:
3: School Picture Day
10-12: 8th grade DC Trip
13: NEOEA Day: No School
17: PTO mtg @5:30pm
26: Parent/Teacher conferences-3:30-8:00pm
27: End of 1st quarter
27: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (6th grade) @7:15am
27: Halloween/Fallfest Event
10/30-11/3: Spirit Week
November:
7: Waiver Day: No school for students
14: PTO mtg @5:30pm
17: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (7th grade) @7:15am
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
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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
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