8/9/2019 Newsletter Mar 23 (1) http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/newsletter-mar-23-1 1/7 Inside this issue: Relay for Life 2 Pulsera Project 3 Career Corner 4 Job Shadowing 5 Bi-Lo Educational Rewards 6 ACT Testing 6 Substitutes Needed 6 Camp Burnt Gin 7 Summer School Info 7 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. If you have news for the Buzz, email Allison Redick at [email protected]. March 23, 20 Dates to Remember: Gold Week Mon 3/23 End of 3rd nine weeks D5 Board Meeting @ IMS 7 PM Tues 3/24St. Govt. Mtg. Rm 812 7:45-8:15 AM NYC Trip Wed 3/25 Think Globally Lunch & LearnSpring Break begins Monday, March 30- Students Return Tuesday, April 7 The Buzz at Irmo Middle School “Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow”Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal [email protected]https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal Report Card Pick-Up Night: Tue, April 7th 6:00-7:30 pm Parents and students will be able to pick up their report card and briefly speak with teachers. **************************************************************************************** Congratulations to seventh grader Claire H, (French Horn), on a fantastic concert with SC All-State Band on Sunday, March 15 at Furman University. This is such a high honor Claire, and she was an excellent representatives of IMS. **************************************************************************************** Nurses Needed: Fall 2015 School District 5 of Lexington/Richland Counties is looking to hire several nurses to substitute in our health rooms as needed and to assist with our vision , hearing and BP screenings for the Fall of 2015. All interested nurses please complete the online applica- tion on the district website. Notify Dyan McDowell that you have completed the a plication (476-8145). Once references are completed online, Dyan will set up an ori entation with Mrs. Richards, the nursing supervisor. They will also set up a time to stop by Human Resources to complete W2 paperwork, etc. (Nurses you will NOT have to wait for HR to hold a scheduled orientation, which means you will be availab to sub in a much more timely manner). Please contact Kathy Jackson, IMS school nurse at 476-3609, if you have any ques tions or concerns!!! We look forward to meeting and working with you!!! How to apply: D5 website www.lexrich5.org Departments Department of Human Resources Application Procedures Substitute Application Procedure
School District 5 of Lexington/Richland Counties is
looking to hire several nurses to substitute in our healthrooms as needed and to assist with our vision , hearing
and BP screenings for the Fall of 2015.
All interested nurses please complete the online applica-tion on the district website. Notify Dyan McDowell that you have completed the aplication (476-8145). Once references are completed online, Dyan will set up an orientation with Mrs. Richards, the nursing supervisor. They will also set up a time tostop by Human Resources to complete W2 paperwork, etc. (Nurses you will NOThave to wait for HR to hold a scheduled orientation, which means you will be availab
to sub in a much more timely manner).
Please contact Kathy Jackson, IMS school nurse at 476-3609, if you have any questions or concerns!!!
We look forward to meeting and working with you!!!
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The World Language students and teachers at Irmo Middle School are planninga spectacular school-wide project to align with our International Academic Mag-net and Expeditionary Learning design principle of Service and Compassion. It iscalled the Pulsera Project and many of you may be familiar with the project from
last year. If not, we are sure you are asking, what exactly is the Pulsera Project?
The Pulsera Project began in 2009 when 13 college friends were searching foradventure during their winter break. They had been to Costa Rica (just north ofNicaragua) in previous years, but suspected that Nicaragua, the second poorestnation in the Western Hemisphere could be a window to another world; one ofprofound natural beauty, famously friendly people, and deep economic poverty.Everyone in the crew wanted to surf, hike and explore the country, but also want-ed to help in any way they could while experiencing the rich human culture nor-
mally hidden from tourists.
The Nicaraguan adventure soon became more than the friends had ever imagined when they discovered ashelter for former street kids on a farm in the foothills of Managua, the capital city. They visited the farm
many times and were always welcomed like long-lost friends. When the time came to return to the states,the young Nicaraguan people gave them pulseras (beautiful, colorful woven bracelets) as going away presents,
and this inspired the founding of the Pulsera Project.
When the group returned home, they brought with them lots of pulseras and the inspiring story of the shel-ter youths and their art. It wasn't long before the friends began selling the pulseras at their school and began
this amazing adventure!
We want to do something big at Irmo Middle that not only shapes our school, but helps to make the world a
better place to live. So...check this out!
What is it?The Pulsera Project - have a look at their website - www.pulseraproject.org . It is very easy to navigate.
Watch the eye-opening video "color the World".
What is the timeline?March 19 - All students participate in the school-wide CREW lesson to learn about Nicaragua, fair-trade,
and out commitment to the Pulsera Project.
March 23-27 - Pulsera bracelets from Nicaragua are sold during all lunches in the cafeteria by our World
Language students. They will be assisted by parent volunteers and IMS faculty and staff.
We have 600 bracelets and 30 bolsitas (little purses) to sell. ALL money goes directly back to this non-profit
organization. Please help us change the world, one pulsera at a time!!
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March Highlights
Allison Redick, Career Specialist
School of Business and Information Systems
One of the fastest-growing and highest-paying sectors of the South Carolina jobmarket is Business, Management, and Administration. Why? Every SouthCarolina company — from small Mom-and-Pop shops to sprawling manufacturingplants — needs employees with strong financial, organizational, time-management,
and communication abilities. If you choose the Business, Management, and Admin-istration cluster, you’ll acquire all of these valuable skills while also building a rock -solid academic foundation in math, science, and English. Learn more at:http://ed.sc.gov/agency/ac/Career-and-Technology-Education/documents/Business.pdf
A career in Finance offers endless possibilities with jobs ranging from insuranceto investment banking and accounting. For people interested in math, organization,and technical expertise, this could be your ideal career path. Learn more at:
There’s no better place than South Carolina to build a career in Hospitality andTourism. The state’s natural and cultural attractions draw more than 29 millionvisitors every year and make Hospitality and Tourism the state’s number one in-dustry. From start-up jobs in restaurants to high-level corporate management ofmultimillion-dollar hotel chains, Hospitality and Tourism offers engaging, people-
oriented work in picturesque surroundings. The ultimate goal is to help peoplehave a good time. Learn more at:http://ed.sc.gov/agency/ac/Career-and-Technology-Education/documents/Hospitality.pdf
Information Technology, or IT, has transformed the way the world does busi-ness, has boosted workers’ ability to produce, and even changed the forms ofglobal art and culture. Computers are vitally important to America’s present andfuture prosperity, and the key to our continued leadership in this field is the talent-ed IT specialists who make the "thinking machines" think. If you’ve got top-notch
math skills, a mind that locks onto details, and the creativity to devise solutions to
any problem, you could have a future in IT. Learn more at:http://ed.sc.gov/agency/ac/Career-and-Technology-Education/documents/IT.pdf
Marketing, Sales, and Service is about closing the gap between consumers andwhat it is they’re looking for. Within the world of Marketing, Sales, and Serviceare a wide range of jobs that allow individuals not only to use their interpersonaland communication skills, but to help people get what they’re searching for withcontinued ease. If helping promote a product, selling a service, or working directlywith a consumer sounds like something you’re interested in, then a job in Market ing, Sales, and Service could be for you. Learn more at:http://ed.sc.gov/agency/ac/Career-and-Technology-Education/documents/Marketing.pdf
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Job Shadowing is a great time 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 skillsthey will need in the workplace. Job Shadowing is considered a short-term experience to introduce a stu-dent to a particular job by a one-on-one pairing of a student with an employee in a work environment. Thestudent “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 about Job Shadowing: 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 transporta-
tion.
Students are 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.
Students provide their own lunch during shadowing, if applicable.
Students should demonstrate punctuality, honesty, good grooming habits, appropriate dress and
willingness to learn.
Students serve as an observer, not a worker.
Students are not permitted to shadow teachers at Irmo Middle school.
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 toour IMS Website under the Guidance Department/Career Specialist to print a packet. Also, if you need as-sistance for a particular career to job shadow please contact Allison Redick @ 476-3668 or email: ared-
The Toastmasters Youth Leadership is an informal course in the arts ofcommunication and leadership. The ability to clearly express your thoughts toothers so that they are heard and understood is important if you are to becomesuccessful in like. This ability is also important if you want to participate in groupdiscussions and decision-making activities. The course is a program of Toastmas-ters International. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization thathelps people develop their communication and leadership skills.
With the assistance of Toastmasters Officers Club #6183 we are excited to offer
the iAm Youth Leadership Program. The program consists of eight sessions, one per week after school. Wehad our first meeting on March 12, 2015 and will meet every Thursday for the next seven weeks.We still have a few number of slots left. To take advantage of this exciting and rewarding experience pleasecontact Mrs. Sheila Inabinet, School Counselor at [email protected] or download and return the YouthLeadership Application before Thursday, March 19.
In April, students will take the “new” ACT Aspire standardized test. This year, all studentswill be permitted to use an approved calculator for the math portion of the test. We en-courage all students to begin bringing an approved calculator to school daily. If your studentcannot obtain a calculator, please alert his or her math teacher as soon as possible.
Scientific and graphing calculators are preferred, due to the advanced nature of the 7th and 8th grade curric-ulum and standards. Most scientific and graphing calculators are approved.
The calculators most familiar to students at IMS are TI-83 & TI-84 graphing calculators. A graphing calculatoris an investment that a student can use year after year - in middle school, high school, and throughout col-lege. Many families already have a graphing calculator from parents, older siblings, or family members whohave recently taken high school or college courses. Check with friends, neighbors, and family prior to pur-chasing a new one! We are asking that calculators be brought to school every day so that students becomemore familiar with the functions. The following calculators cannot be used:
Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system functionality Handheld, tablet, or laptop computers (this includes Chromebooks) Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices Calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices Calculators with a typewriter keypad (letter keys in QWERTY format).
If you would like to donate a calculator or batteries, please bring them to our front office. Thank you forhelping our students prepare for their academic success. We appreciate your support!
If you have any questions, please contact our math department chair, Mrs. Kelly Thacker
The following dates have been approved for students who will be attending Summer School
2015 at Irmo Middle. We are sharing this information early with students, parents, and fami-lies so everyone can plan for their summer vacations. We are very confident that our inter-actions and interventions throughout the year will minimize and/or eliminate the need for
summer school for most (if not all of our students). If you need any information about sum-mer school, please contact Mr. Glenn Hutto, Assistant Principal for Instruction at 476-3663.
The Middle School Summer School Program is designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who have not masteredthe course standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is streamlined to concentrate onacademic mastery.
Who attends summer school? Rising 7th and 8th grade students who have failed either one or two academic subjects. Those students who havefailed three or more classes are ineligible to attend summer school and may be retained in their current grade. Out of dis-trict students cannot enroll in this program.
Where will summer school be held? Summer School will be held at Irmo Middle Rising 7th 8th 9th graders.
What are the dates for summer school? Current 6th, 7th and 8th graders will take courses offered only on the following dates:
June 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30
What times will students attend? Students will attend from 8:30am – 1:30pm. There will be no afternoon sessions.
How much will summer school cost? The tuition is projected to be $50.00 and may be paid with cash, money order, cashier's check, Master Card, Visa,Discover or American Express card. No personal checks will be accepted.
How will my student get to summer school? Parents are responsible for transportation arrangements (to and from summer school).
How do I register my child for summer school? Registration packets will be available in the spring on our website and in the main office at the school.
