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The Buzz at Irmo Middle School ": Science and Engineering
The Buzz at Irmo Middle School ": Science and Engineering
Dates to Remember:
Tues 9/29
Volleyball Game 5:30 pm
@ Home vs. Chapin
Wed 9/30
Football Game 5:30 @
Home vs. Chapin
District Vision &
Hearing Screenings
Thurs 10/1
Volleyball Game 5:30
@ Pleasant Hill
Parent/Teacher
Conferences:
Thurs. 10/8
4-7:15 PM
Mon. 10/12
8:30-11:30 AM
If you have news for the
Buzz, email Allison Redick
at aredick@lexrich5.org.
Dallas Bess
Audrey Johnson
Kendall Pressley
Kendall Smith
Dakota Bruccoli
Ejaun Jones
Sydney Rhue
Jenna Stallings
Sophia Caley
Meredith Joyner
Faith Romero
Rachel Stephens
Megan Cipolla
Audrey Keller
Star Romero
Bryson Stutts
Noah Clarkson
Janeria Latimer
Calvary Romleski
Meghna Subramanium
Tamia Simpkins
Hannah Vaughan
Alinah Hajjaj
Tanvi Singh
Jada Washington
Kyla McBeth
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We are well on our way with the 2015-16 school year. Students have established routines and are all working
on academic goals. Now is a great time for parents to check in with students and outline any areas of support
needed. Interim reports were sent home with students on Friday, September 25. Review with students their
grades and engage them in a discussion about what academic goals they have for the year. Have them set up a
plan to reach those goals. If you or your student needs assistance from a School Counselor, please let us know.
If you have not set up your Parent Portal Account, come by the school bring your ID and someone at the front
desk will be happy to assist you.
If you set up a Parent Portal account and have forgotten your password and or user name, click on the Having
trouble logging in link on the Parent Portal Login page. You will receive an email with instructions on how to
reset your password and or user name.
If this does not resolve your issues, and you are still in need of assistance, please complete the Parent Portal
Assistance Form. For other questions refer to the Parent Portal Guide for suggestions.
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http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
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Building Character
Through Community Meetings
The foundation of a successful Expeditionary
Learning school is a community that brings out
the best in students and staff. As an EL school,
our learning climate is characterized by safety,
kindness, joy in learning, and positive leadership
by all staff and students. We often set aside time
to celebrate both student academic growth and
character development. In that regard, we held
our first Crew Community Meeting yesterday to
celebrate the contributions of our students and
Crew's. The purposes of our community meetings
are:
1. Build and celebrate school culture.
2. Consistently communicate core messages regarding school mission and vision.
3. Establish common rituals to connect every
member of the school community.
4. Positively frame and affirm the current
moment (whatever that moment may be for the school).
5. Set and maintain a positive, upbeat tone for staff and students.
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Dear Parents,
CREW T-Shirts
Crew is an important part of The International Academic
Magnet at Irmo Middle. Students are known well and supported by adults. Crew allows for relationship building,
academic progress monitoring, and character development. Students build positive connections with their peers
and with their crew leader.
We are excited to offer students the opportunity to purchase Crew T-shirts this year! Each Crew has their
own color and Crew name printed on the back. Ask
your child to explain the picture and caption and how it
relates to Crew.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Crew Tshirts during our monthly Community Meetings. Community Meetings are a common structure in Expeditionary Learning Schools that help to build a culture of pride,
success and celebration in both academics and character. The best part is that parents are invited! Our next
community meeting will be Thursday, October 15th 8:20-9:05am. We would LOVE to have you attend!
All T-shirt orders and payment will be due Tuesday, September 29th. T-shirts are $6 (cash only). T-shirt
Sizes include Youth: XS, S, M, L or XL and Adult: S, M, L, XL, 2XL or 3XL.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me. Thanks so much for all you do to support your
child. We are having an amazing start to the school year and are excited about the year ahead!
Jen Cook, Lead Magnet Teacher, jcook@lexrich5.org, 476-3735
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Chaperones Needed: Parents/Guardians, if you are interested in helping chaperone students on this trip,
please contact, Allison Redick, at 803-476-3668 or aredick@lexrich5.org.
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Parents, if you are willing to share you career experiences with our students on Career Day, we would
appreciate your participation in this program. Please contact Allison Redick at 803- 476-3668 or email at aredick@lexrich5.org.
Job Shadowing
October 23, 2015 - April 22, 2016
Job Shadowing is a great time for your student to explore the world of
work. Job Shadowing gives students an opportunity to see that the skills
they learn in school are related to the skills they will need in the workplace. Job Shadowing is considered a short-term experience to introduce a student to a particular job by a oneon-one pairing of a student with an employee in a work environment. The student shadows the worker up to
one day to better understand the requirements of a particular career. All students are encouraged to participate
in this activity.
Important Information:
1. Students and their parents/guardians will make arrangements for the student to shadow a parent/guardian,
friend, relative or another person in a career of interest at the work site to include Transportation. This Job
Shadowing opportunity is offered in lieu of Take-Your-Daughter/Son To-Work Day and Groundhog Shadowing Day.
2. Students are only eligible to have ONE day per school year for this activity. Job Shadowing can be completed
in a couple of hours, an entire day, weekends and/or holidays.
3. Students provide their own lunch during shadowing,
4. Students should demonstrate punctuality, honesty, good grooming habits, appropriate dress and willingness
to learn.
5. Students serve as an observer, not a worker.
6. Students are not permitted to shadow teachers at Irmo Middle School or Crossroads Middle School.
7. Any school work missed as a result of being absent for shadowing is the responsibility of the student.
If interested, please have your student contact Allison Redick, Career Specialist to pick up a packet or go to our
IMS Website under the Guidance Department/Career Specialist to print a packet. Also, if you need assistance for
a particular career to job shadow please contact Allison Redick @ 803- 476-3668 or email: aredick@lexrich5.org.
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Todays young people are living in an exciting time, with an increasingly diverse society,
new technologies, and expanding opportunities. To help ensure that they are prepared to
become the next generation of parents, workers, leaders, and citizens, every student
needs support, guidance, and opportunities during adolescence, a time of rapid growth
and change. Early adolescents face unique and diverse challenges, both personally and
developmentally, that have an impact on academic achievement.
Middle school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by todays diverse student population. Middle school counselors do not work
in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve success in school. Professional school counselors align with the schools mission to support the academic achievement of all students
as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century.
~ American School Counselor Association
Department Staff
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