For a weekly schedule of After School Activities click here: Irving Stays After
All 7th grade English classes cracked codes,
opened locks and solved clues this week while learning about the Irving MS
Library.
Positivity Project (P2)
Students began the Positivity Project lessons in their 5th or 6th period class this week, focusing on developing an Other People Matter Mindset. We have received positive feedback regarding student participation in the lessons and their responses related to the activities in the lessons.
Next week our P2 lessons will focus on the character strength Curiosity. Also next week, students (who have parent permission) will take the VIA Character Survey on Tuesday during Learning Seminar. We are excited to learn about each student’s character strengths and help them better connect with the content throughout the school year.
World Language Credit Exam
Registration for the World Language Credit Exam has opened. Students who are proficient in another language are eligible to earn high school credits by taking this Exam. The World Language Credit Exam is designed to assess students’ native language proficiency and is offered in 26 different languages. Students must be able to read and comprehend exam instructions and writing prompts in the exam language. They must be able to write two well-developed essays in the exam language to demonstrate written mastery in the language.
If you would like for your child to participate in the World Language Credit Exam, please reach out to your child’s school counselor by Thursday, October 4th to register. The test will be offered in 3 different locations on November 6, 7 and 8 at 4:00PM and transportation is not provided.
For more information click FCPS World Language Credit Exam
Applying for Level IV Advanced Academics
Fairfax County Public Schools Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of a broad range of advanced learners. Advanced academic services in middle school include honors classes, mathematics course acceleration, and full-time (Level IV) AAP services. Middle school honors classes are open enrollment. Eligibility for Level IV services is determined through a central selection process. Instruction in honors and Level IV classes is designed to develop critical and creative thinking skills as well as engage and challenge students through problem-based learning, concept-based instruction, and learner-centered inquiry.
Full-time (Level IV) AAP services are available for students in Grades 3-8 who have been found eligible through a central selection process. Central screening for Level IV service eligibility occurs twice each year:
O Fall screening is held for students who are new to FCPS and have been referred.
o Spring screening is held for any FCPS-enrolled student in Grade 2-7 who has been referred.
Due to the volume of files screened centrally for Level IV services, deadlines are strictly held.
o A referral form may be submitted from the first day of school until the published deadline.
o The referral deadline is October 11, 2018 for students who are new to FCPS and January 10, 2019 for students who are not new to FCPS this school year.
Information about Advanced Academic Programs in middle school is available on the FCPS website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/advanced-academics.
Parent Programming: Mental Health & Wellness Conference
FCPS is hosting a Mental Health & Wellness Conference on Saturday, September 29th from 8:00am to 1:30pm at Fairfax High School. This conference is free for parents, staff, and community members to gain and share knowledge to support our students. You will be able to choose from 35 breakout options and have access to public & private resource tables providing wellness-related services within our schools and community. Register Here
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PYRAMID CHALLENGE!
Get a jump start on those service hours this year and earn up to 4 hours toward your 2018-19 requirement. Meredith Brody is seeking Washington Irving Middle School students to help out with this year's PYRAMID CHALLENGE RACE to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Washington Irving Middle School. The race runs from 10 AM-12 PM, but volunteers are needed for various shifts between 8 AM - 12 PM the day of the race. Volunteer positions include help with set up/take down, course monitors, finish line attendants, runners/pacers, and food truck attendants. To sign up please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44ada72fa4f49-pyramid.
Ms. Brody can be contacted by email at mib511@yahoo.com if you have questions
Library News
8th Grade students should have now visited the library to borrow a fiction book for their first-quarter project. Ask your 8th grader what he / she is reading. Ask them why the librarians recommended that they keep a stack of sticky notes near them while they read this title!
Almost all of the 7th Grade students have visited for a fun Library Orientation activity--the rest will come on Friday! Please ask your student what they had to do to open up the “Breakout Boxes.” The 7th graders will be back again in mid-October to select their book for a first-quarter English project.
Network Password Recovery Service for Students
Students are eligible for the FCPS network password recovery service available at: https://itweb.fcps.edu/accountrecovery/index.cfm As the end of the school year approaches, teachers will be encouraging students to register for this service, which might save considerable time should their network password be forgotten over the summer. Any information used for a recovery option will remain private. Students may register for this service by either accessing the link above or by following the directions below:
Go to the FCPS main website and search for “password”
Click the first result “Password Management - Forgot or Need to Change Your Password?”
Select Students > Manage your recovery options
After School
After School Parent Pick Up
Please speak with your child about their plans to stay after, including how they will be getting home. If you plan to pick up your student, please arrive by 4:45p on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please arrive by 3:30p on Wednesday and Friday.
Activity Schedule
Please view our online calendar of activities- updated weekly once clubs begin.
Late Bus Schedule
Late buses come at approximately 4:45p on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the school year. Please review the letter you received from the transportation office to determine your child’s late bus number and late bus stop- they are different from their normal bus number and stop! This information is also available in SIS.
Additional Information
Please review the Activities portion of our website for information on the structure and policies for the After School Program. The list of available clubs for this school year has also been updated.
PTA News
Next PTA meeting - November 13 at 7:00PM
Reminder: October 8th is Teacher workday. PTA is planning to treat the teachers with coffee and snacks. If you’re interested in providing any breakfast treats or snacks please contact the PTA at the email address below.
Website: https://wimspta.ptboard.com/home
School Code: T9EEWQ
Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
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