January 13, 2013 Issue 18 Irmo Middle School 6051 Wescott Road Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 476-3600 www.lexrich5.

org/ims School Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

The Buzz at Irmo Middle School Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow
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Inside this issue:

Dance Classes Band News Poster Contest Winners

Dates to Remember: Gold Week

Tues Jan 14 Wrestling Away vs DF 5:30 Thurs Jan 16 -Hoops Home vs Meadow Glenn Girls 5:30, Boys 6:45 Fri Jan 17 FCA 7:35-8:05 Mr. Carters Room 603 Sat Jan 18 Hoops Home Vs. White Knoll Girls 10 AM, Boys 11:15 Mon & Tues Jan 27, 28 9th Grade Presentation & Packets Mon Feb 3 Softball Tryouts

9th Grade Scheduling

It is hard to believe that the School Year is half over. That means, it is time to start planning for our current 8 th graders to prepare for high school. On Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28 eighth grade students will receive a presentation from Irmo High School regarding the registration process for high school. Students will receive their registration cards, a parent letter and a course catalog to bring home. Students and parents should review the information, sign the card and return it to the students math teacher before February 7, 2014. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Mrs. Sheila R. Inabinet at (803) 476-3610 or sinabine@lexrich5.org.

************************************************************ Irmo Softball tryouts will be held on Monday, Feb.3 at IHS

softball stadium. Any young lady in grades 7-12 that is interested must have a current completed physical. If you have any questions please email Coach Henderson at Bhenders@lexrich5.org.

************************************************************ PTSO News

Happy New Year from the PTSO! We will continue our Chick-Fil-A biscuit sales on the first Friday of each month, before school, Please continue to support these sales, as they help us a great deal with fundraising. Also, dont forget to use your Kroger, Food Lion, and

If you have any news you would like to see in the Buzz, email Allison Redick at aredick@lexrich5.org.

Publix grocery cards when you shop.

We have already earned a check from Kroger!!! Thank you for your continued support of our PTSO!!!

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Attention All Students!!!

Do you frequently have the urge to move your body to the songs you hear on your radio, mp3 player, or mobile device? Sounds like taking dance is the perfect option for you! Irmo Middle School is offering dance classes for the first time this year and all are welcome to join the experience! Classes offered at this time are beginner and intermediate. Groove on down to guidance and add dance to your schedule! We look forward to having you part of the Irmo Dance Experience!

Dance Class Descriptions

Beginning Dance PREREQUISITE: None This dance course introduces students to rules, procedures, etiquette and vocabulary required for safe and effective participation in dance. The course provides a sequential introduction to dance techniques such as warm-up, cool down, conditioning, strengthening, stretching, and injury prevention. Students are introduced to a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz, world dance, social dance, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. Students will explore basic choreographic concepts and improvisation. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances may be required. Specific attire and shoes are required for this course. Intermediate Dance 7th or 8th Semesters (1) PREREQUISITE: Instructors Approval Required or Pre-Assessment (Audition) This course will build on skills and knowledge gained in Beginning Dance. Students analyze the physiological effects of exercises on the body as well as identify and apply basic biomechanical principles. Students refine previously learned movements requiring greater skill in a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz, world dance, social dance, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. Students design, improvise, and perform movement sequences, solve movement problems, explore compositional forms, and produce choreographic projects. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are required. Specific attire and shoes are required for this course. 7th or 8th Semesters (1)

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Important Band Information:

January begins the busiest time of the year for the IMS Bands. Here is an update on what is happening with the IMS Bands over the next few weeks:

Mondays
Wednesdays

Honor Band, IMS Band Room, 3:30 5:00 pm (No rehearsal on Jan 20) IMS Band Mentor Program, Room 725, 3:30 - 6:00 pm Percussion Ensemble, IMS Band Room, 3:30 5:00 pm IMS Band Spirit Night at Moe's Southwest, 5:00 - 9:00 pm Region Band auditions. Brewer Middle School, Greenwood SC. (Individual audition times TBA) Region Band auditions (inclement weather date) All-State Band auditions. Lexington High School, (Nominated individual audition times) (1) Region Band Clinic payment deadline -$9 (2) All-State Band Clinic (selected students only) All-State Band auditions (inclement weather date) IMS Band Spirit Night at Moe's Southwest, 5:00 - 9:00 pm Region Band Clinic, Lexington Dist. 1 Performing Arts Center. All day (selected students only)

Thursdays Jan 2 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 6 Feb 21-22

Concert Festival
The SCBDA Concert Festival will be held on March 25 - 27, 2014. All three IMS Bands -- 7th Grade, 8th Grade, and Honor Band -- will attend. A registration fee of $25 for each student is due no later than Friday, January 10. The fee can be paid by cash or check or by way of your student's Booster account (if he or she has earned money through fundraisers). Checks should be made payable to the IMS Band Booster Club and placed in the yellow box in the Band Room. If you wish to use funds from your student's account, please write a note to that effect and have your student place it in the yellow box. We hope that everyone had a great Winter Break and is ready for a busy Spring Semester. If you have any questions, please email Layne Birdsong or call me at 732-4494.

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"I am" Poster Contest Winners

SC DHEC Awards Presentation Wednesday January 15, 2014, 4:30 pm Mathias Sandwich Shop
Enjoy an atmosphere in a comfortable family setting and food that is fresh and delicious. While there, why not grab (at your own expense) a wonderful meal? The awards ceremony will begin at 5:15 pm and will end at approximately 5:30 pm. Persons unable to come may pick up your Student's Certificate anytime before the end of the year. Arts Display and Awards Night in May TBA .

Gathering begins at 4:30 pm - Order a Meal or Drink (at your expense) if you like. Ceremony at 5:15 pm - ending at 5:30 pm Conclusion 5:30 - 5:45 pm - latecomers eating at Mathias must finish by closing at 6:00 pm. 1st Place
Holland, Lila

2nd Place
Chambers, Garrison Charlise Houseal

3rd Place
Rogers, Ni'Jia King, Autumn Floyd-Evans, Jonathan Darlington, Ian Cumbo, Mychal Scott, Nyziare

Honorable Mention
Tapp, Haley Strickland, Mary Grace Brettschneider, Ashley Frazier, Davaughn Lawler, Emily Lloyd, Jakari Smith, Walker Gordon, LaRob Watts, Emily Arguilla, Jake Singletary, Christina Shelby, Creighton Carter, Sunny Terrell, Savannah Goodman, Emily Nates, Hannah Overton, Jasmine Vaughn, Diontae