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Inside this issue:

Honoring Veterans 2Red Ribbon Week 3Counseling Corner 4-5I AM Fit Block Party 6Summer School 7Sports 8-9

Irmo Middle School6051 Wescott RoadColumbia, SC 29212(803) 476-3600

www.lexrich5.org/imsSchool Hours:

8:20 a.m.3:35 p.m.

If you have news for theBuzz, email Allison Redickat [email protected].

Oct 27, 2014

IMS Junior Beta Club participated in a food drive on Oc-tober 18th, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Irmo andMcGregor Presbyterian Church. This food drive was to col-lect items needed for Snack Packs, a program to feed stu-dents on the weekends. This program is utilized by many ofthe schools in District 5, including Irmo Middle. At the fooddrive, our students were able to practice the skills they havebeen developing in their Crew classes, an essential part ofour EL magnet curriculum. Students worked on principleEL components including service and compassion, as well

as empathy and caring. Beta students were aware of theneeds of others, responded to those needs, and saw howtheir service impacted both themselves and the membersof our community. Our Beta Club students receivedmany compliments about how well-spoken and polite theywere! IMS Beta Club exemplified what it means to beIrmo Strong!***************************************************************************************

1st Nine Weeks Report Cards Coming Soon!

With the 1st quarter ending Oct. 22nd, report cards will bedistributed to students on Oct. 29th. If you have not done so,

please check parent portal for missing assignments and ensureyour student turns them in (if permitted by the teacher) before Oct. 22nd. If youhave any questions about a particular class, you can email your child's teachers. Be

on the lookout for your student's report card on Wed. Oct. 29th.

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Help Prevent the Flu! The Flu is an illness that affects ourentire body. As many as 1 in 5 Americans get the flu each year.This virus which spreads from person to person through coughing,sneezing or when one touches their eyes, nose or mouth aftertouching something an infected person has touched. The illnesscan be mild, (bad cold) or very serious and life threatening.

You can help Prevent the Flu by:

Getting a flu vaccine each year.

Wash your hands often with soap & water for as long as it takes to sing the

Happy Birthdaysong twice.

Cover your nose & mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and dis-

pose the tissue in the trash.

Stay home if you are sick until you have been symptom-free without taking fe-

ver reducing medicine for 24 hours.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Eat a healthy diet, exercise and get plenty of rest.

Dates to Remember:

Black Week

Red Ribbon Week

Tues 10/28 St. Govt Mtg. Rm 812

7:45-8:15 AMWed 10/29 C Team Football PAC Tourney 8th Gr.Tailgate Party 3:30-5 Recess Area Reports Cards Go HomeThurs 10/30 Lunch and Learn: Health Careers Aca. Google CS First Club 3:45 Rm 705

Fri 10/31 Halloween:

Costumes allowed. Noheadwear or anything

covering faces. Tardy Party

Celebration

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

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IMS to Honor Veterans on November 11, 2014

In honor of Veterans Day 2014 Irmo Middle School students, faculty and staff wouldlike to celebrate our military family with a Military Honor Wall and Pastries for PatriotsBreakfast. Please complete the attached form with the information requested alongwith a photo of your service member. If you would like to join us for a light breakfast

in the cafeteria from 7:30am - 8:10am please fill out the slip below. Parent/ Guardianpermission is required for students to eat with service member if they are not the par-ent or guardian. Please return to Mrs. Sheila R. Inabinet in the Guidance Departmentby November 4th. Everyone is encouraged to wear Red, White and Blueon this day.

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I ______________________________, give my student_________________________________

permission to participate in Irmo Middle School 2014 Veterans Day Celebration.

Parent/ Guardian Signature ____________________________________________________

Student/ Faculty/ Staff Name ___________________________________________________

Veterans Name ______________________________________________________________

( ) Yes, I plan to attend Pastries for Patriots on November 11, 2014.

( ) No, I do not plan to attend Pastries for Patriots on November 11, 2014.

* Student must be accompanied by their Veteran.

Veterans Day Hero Recognition

Veterans Name:_________________________________

Branch of the Military:_____________________________

Years of Service:________________________________

Honored By: ___________________________________


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IMS Celebrates RED RIBBON Week

For More Information Contact James Fanning 476-3671


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Summer School 2015 @ Irmo Middle!

Attention Students, Parents, and Families,

The following dates have been approved for students who will be attend-ing Summer School 2015 at Irmo Middle. We are sharing this information

early with students, parents, and families so everyone can plan for their sum-mer vacations. We are very confident that our interactions and interventions throughout the year willminimize and/or eliminate the need for summer school for most (if not all of our students). If you needany information about summer school, please contact Mr. Glenn Hutto, Assistant Principal for Instruc-tion at 476-3663.

Summer School Information

The Middle School Summer School Program is designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who have notmastered the course standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is streamlinedto concentrate on academic mastery.

Who attends summer school?Rising 7th and 8th grade students who have failed either one or two academic subjects. Those students whohave failed three or more classes are ineligible to attend summer school and may be retained in their current

grade. Out of district students cannot enroll in this program.

Where will summer school be held?Summer School will be held at Irmo Middle.Rising 7th Graders attend Irmo MiddleRising 8th Graders attend Irmo MiddleRising 9th Graders attend Irmo Middle

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, MasterCard, 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.


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SportsInfo & forms: www.IrmoAthletics.org

Interviews & videos:www.MidlandsHSSports.com.

Athletic Office: 803-476-3006.

All-Sport Passes are available for students K-12 for only $50 ($695 value). These passes provides stu-dent admission to all athletic home events for all sports contentsfall, winter and spring excluding the.South Carolina High School League playoffs. Passes can be purchased in the Athletic Office/FieldHouse. 803-476-3006.

Yellow Jacket / Booster Club membership packets are available for adults and families. Membershipsnot only support our Athletic program but also provides savings for our fans. Applications may be ob-tained onlinewww.IrmoAthletics.org(files and links folder). Applications may be mailed to the IYJC,address provided on form or delivered to the Athletic Office/Field House 803-476-3006.

Pre-ordered packets not yet picked up will be disbursed when you enter the reserved parking lot(corner Emory Lane/St Andrews Rd) in the front of Irmo High School. A Yellow Jacket Club Memberwill greet you with your packet and provide convenient parking. Thank you for supporting our Yellow

Jackets!

Game Info: 7:30 p.m. kickoffs, General Admission $6, Reserved Section $8.

Reserved Parking: Corner of St. Andrews Rd & Emory Lane for $5 until sold out!Come early to get your convenient space. (Priority Reserved parking is included in IYJCMembership Packets).

Athletic, Physical, and Concussion forms & IYJC Membership applications are available online:

www.IrmoAthletics.org under the files and links.

The Sting Store (spirit apparel and memorabilia) is under new management and being offered throughour Athletic Booster Club (IYJC). Be sure to shop at the Varsity Football Games for GREAT closeoutprices while they last to show your spirit.

Cheerleading (Fall). Please support our Cheerleaders at fall competitions:Oct. 25 Lake Murray Invitational at Chapin HighNov. 1 Debbie Rogers Cheer Classic at the Colonial CenterNov. 6 State Qualifiers at River Bluff HighNov. 15 State at the BiLo Center in Greenville, SC

Girls Basketball (pre-season / Winter Sport).Varsity Girls Tryouts - Main Gym (IHS). Contact: Head Coach, Monica Wil-

liams [email protected] or www.IrmoAthletics.org

Mon. Nov 3: 5-7:00 pm, Tue. Nov 4: 10-12:00 (Holiday), Wed. Nov 5: 5-

7:00 pm

JV Girls Tryouts - Main Gym (IHS)

Mon. Nov 3: 5-5:00 pm, Wed. Nov 5: 4-5:00 pm

C-Team Girls Tryouts - Irmo Middle Gym. Contact: Coach Caitlin

Vaughn [email protected]


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Sports (cont d)Info & forms:www.IrmoAthletics.org

Interviews & videos:www.MidlandsHSSports.com.

Athletic Office: 803-476-3006

Baseball (pre-season / Spring Sport). Baseball Players are selling a variety ofchoices ofbaseball tee-shirts and crew and hoodie sweats--short sleeveand long sleeve in colors of black, gold, gray and white. Dri-Fit short and long-sleeve (same color choices) are also available to order. You may order fromany Baseball Player or download an order form onlinewww.IrmoAthletics.org (files and links). Contact: Coach Ca-

nady [email protected]

Baseball Golf Tournament - Fri, Oct 31, Rawls Creek, Shotgun 9:00a.m. Gather teams and register to support our Baseball program www.IrmoAthletics.org Home

page click on Irmo Baseball Tournament for information.

Softball (pre-season / Spring Sport). Varsity and JV Softball-Pre-seasonpractice will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please bring your

glove, cleats, and any other softball equipment you may need.

Softball will be having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, November8th at Fatz Cafe on Broad River Road in Irmo. $7 ticket includes pancakes,sausage links, choice of coffee, tea, milk or juice. Support our Softball programby purchasing a ticket from any player or coach or call the Athletic Office for

information. 803-476-3006. You may also contact Coach Vaughn, Head Coach [email protected].

Boys Lacrosse (pre-season / Spring Sport)B-LX Garage Sale - Start packing up your treasures for a Garage Sale, Sat,Nov. 15; 8:00-12 noon., IHS Cafeteria. Donate items to sell or rent a ta-ble for $10/table to sell your own items. Crafters are wel-

come! Contact: Laura Hawsey [email protected]

Wrestling (pre-season / Winter Sport)Mon, Nov 3: Registration for The Stingers Wrestling Club; ages 4-12 - Con-

tact: Coach Rinehart 477-5311 or Coach Denning 727-6371Sat, Nov 15: Potential Wrestlers must have weight certification by Athletic

Trainers, Coach Kinney or Coach Dickinson before Sat, Nov 15. Be sure you arehydrated! Training Room (East Wing): (1) 7:45 - 8:10 am, (2) 12:00 - 2:00 pm, (3)

6:30 - 7:30 pm (after football practice).

Track & Field (pre-season / Spring Sport). Anyone interested in participatingon the track team should meet Mon, Tues, & Thursday on the trackfrom 4-5:30for pre-season conditioning. You must have a completed, up-to-date physical to

participate. The necessary forms can be found online www.IrmoAthletics.org.


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