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 Students perfecting their smoothie recipe
Vaping Unveiled Information Sessions
Please take a look at the information below regarding 2 presentations regarding vaping. Because of the seriousness of the topic, we are offering 2 sessions in hopes one will fit your schedule.
On Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 pm in Barker Hall, Irving Middle School PTA is sponsoring “Vaping Unveiled,” an information session for parents and teachers to learn facts about “Vaping;” to include what it is, health effects, and devices used. Our presenter will be Mr. Marty Joyner, a Fairfax County Alcohol and Other Drugs Teacher.
On Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria, West Springfield High School PTSA will be sponsoring “Vaping Unveiled.” This will be an information session for Parents and Teachers to learn the facts about “Vaping;” to include what it is, health effects and devices used. Our presenters will be Mr. Brian Maslowski, the Fairfax County Alcohol and Other Drugs Teacher and West Springfield High School Security Specialist, Brad Adams.
Additional vaping information from Fairfax County Public Schools:
https://www.fcps.edu/vaping
Parent University
Tuesday, March 5th 6:30 – 8:30
Irving Middle School
We hope you will join us for Parent University – a night of speakers designed to help YOU – the parent!
Topics include:
- Looking Beyond Grades: A Parent's Guide to Student Achievement and Well-Being
- Utilizing Parent Resources to Support Student Learning
- Smooth Transitions - Setting the Stage for Change
Please see attached flyer for more info or visit
https://www.smore.com/chwxv-parent-university
SCA Valentine’s Day Dance
Our second school dance will be after school on Thursday, February 14th, from 2:25 PM to 4:30 PM. During the dance, students may enjoy dancing in the 7th grade gym or playing basketball in the 8th grade gym. A snack of pizza, chips and a drink will be served to all students during the dance. The theme for this dance is Valentine’s Day, so students are encouraged to wear red, pink and white! On the day of the dance, students may ride the late bus home, be picked up by a parent or walk home.
Tickets to the dance cost $4 and will be sold before school (7:10 AM to 7:25 AM) from Tuesday, February 5th to Tuesday, February 12th. 7th graders can purchase their tickets in the cafeteria, and 8th graders can purchase their tickets in Barker Hall. Please note that tickets will not be sold on the day before or day of the dance. On the day of the dance, students will receive a wristband in their Learning Seminar class which will serve as their ticket to the dance.
8th graders and parents, please direct questions to Dave Dachille (dmdachille@fcps.edu)
7th graders and parents, please direct questions to Emily Geary (emgeary@fcps.edu)
FCCLA Sponsors Shoe Drive for all of February
Do you have shoes laying around that you no longer need, but don’t have time to take elsewhere to donate? Please consider supporting Soles for Souls and the FCCLA by donating your shoes in the main office during the month of February. Donating your unused/unwanted shoes can create real change for those in poverty.
Laced shoes should be tied together by the laces, and non-laced shoes should be rubber banded together. If you don’t have rubber bands, we’ll do it for you!
For those interested, tax receipts are available upon request https://soles4souls.org/get-involved/give-money/request-a-tax-receipt/
Thank you for your support!
Eating Disorder Parent Letter and Fact Sheet
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2013),
Thirty million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder and millions more will battle food and body image issues at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity and relationships. They are not a fad, phase, or lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health.
Eating Disorder Parent Letter and Fact Sheet
Financial Aid Information for Middle School Parents
College Access Fairfax will again provide multiple sessions for parents to learn about financial aid information for students after high school. Information covered includes cost of attendance at different types of institutions, what financial aid is, how a family can apply for financial aid, a glossary of important terms and information on Virginia529 plans. While middle school students are unable to apply for financial aid at this time, we hope to make families familiar with the terms and procedures in order to ease this process when the student is in high school. The times and locations of the individual sessions can be found here. If you plan to attend one of the sessions, please RSVP by going to www.collegeaccessfairfax.org and then go to the calendar page.
Positivity Project
This week students participated in lessons regarding the character trait Hope/Optimism. This coming week, students will participate in lessons about the character trait Love.
Global STEM Challenges Program at Edison High School
A limited number of spaces are available for the Global STEM Challenges Program, which will continue at Edison High School for the 2019-20 school year for interested ninth grade students who will have successfully completed Algebra 1 by the start of ninth grade. This STEM-focused, three-year, interdisciplinary program consists of three honors and IB level integrated math, science, and engineering courses for each of the students’ first three years of high school and focuses on project-based learning. Students have the opportunity to earn a tenth credit in Computer Science, which is embedded throughout the program. Interested parents and students are encouraged to attend the parent information session at Edison High School on January 29, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. and an open house on March 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the program and how to request to enroll for 2019-20.
How Can We Protect Our Children From Cyberbullying?
Children's lives are infused with technology, but how can parents and teachers prevent and address the
issues of cyberbullying and screen time? This "Take Note: School of the Future" video tackles those questions and offers advice to families on how to "unplug" their kids.
https://youtu.be/afVDJeYBbCA
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Lost and Found Items
Irving’s Lost and Found is on display for all students to check during their lunch period. At the end of every month we wash and donate all clothing, lunchboxes, and water bottles. If you child has lost an item, please advise them to check for it during lunch. We will make announcements the week up to donation day to remind students to claim their belongings. If you would like to inquire about an item, please email bekirtner@fcps.edu
Library News
If they have not done so already, 7th grade students will be visiting the library this coming week to choose a narrative nonfiction book for their next book project. In case some of you parents are wondering, the term “narrative nonfiction,” means that the book is a true, factual account, but told in a story form, with a clear beginning, middle and end. Students will have had access to an internal website that we’ve made to assist students in finding library narrative nonfiction titles that are of interest to them; please note that the library has multiple copies of these titles, but not enough for every 7th grader to have the same nonfiction book. If your child is not able to borrow from our library the book that he / she desires, please check for that title at Fairfax County Public Libraries or consider purchasing a copy.
8th grade students will be visiting in early February to have a lesson about internal text structures and literary elements and to select a book for their third-quarter reading project.
We’re happy to be able to teach your children in the classroom setting, as well as assist them in the library.
Mary Ann Monk & Diane Gawalt, Librarians
After School
Capital One Coders Return to Irving Middle School
The Irving Middle School After-School Program is partnering with Capital One for the 2nd time this year to bring an exciting enrichment opportunity to our students. The Capital One Coders Middle School Initiative is a 10-week program designed to teach middle school-aged students introductory software development skills in a fun and engaging environment. It is ideal for students with no coding experience!
Due to limited spaces in the program, an application is required. A lottery system will be used to select candidates based on completed applications. Participants must be available to participate in the club every Thursday starting February 21st running through May 16th, and be able to attend the culmination event on May 16th in McLean, Virginia.
Applications will be available starting on February 5th. Students may pick one up during lunch from the After School Specialist. All applications are DUE BY FEBRUARY 11th. Students will be notified by February 15th if they are accepted or waitlisted.
Questions may be sent to Brooke Kirtner at bekirtner@fcps.edu
FREE Volleyball Clinic after school!
WSHS coaches and players are holding a FREE volleyball skill clinic to all interested students every Tuesday during after school, 2nd block (3:25-4:25) The clinic is open to all students in both grade levels and is a great way to improve your volleyball skills! Anyone interested in playing volleyball in high school should plan to attend the clinics. Please bring appropriate clothing to play in (tennis shoes and athletic wear). The clinic will run every Tuesday through the end of February. If you have questions, contact coach Stephanie Noriega: sbnoriega@fcps.edu
SYC Rugby partners with Irving MS to offer a Rugby Clinic
Starts on Thursday, January 17th and runs every Thursday through February
Open to all students- no experience needed. Students will play indoors in the gym and learn the fundamentals of the game. No tackling!
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.
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. Information about known volunteer opportunities also appear on the Activities section of our site!
PTA News
Next PTA meeting - Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 pm in Barker Hall, Irving Middle School PTA is sponsoring “Vaping Unveiled,” an information session for parents and teachers to learn facts about “Vaping;” to include what it is, health effects, and devices used. Our presenter will be Mr. Marty Joyner, a Fairfax County Alcohol and Other Drugs Teacher.
Website:https://wimspta.ptboard.com/home
School Code: T9EEWQ
Boxtops for Education collection in the main office
Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
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