For a weekly schedule of After School Activities click here: Irving Stays After
 Our top three winners from the West Springfield Rotary Club’s annual 4-Way Test essay contest. They were recognized for their writing at a breakfast in their honor.
FCPS Values Your Opinion
On March 24th, you received an invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey!
We would love for you to complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:
- Communicating.
- Providing you opportunities to partner.
- Developing positive relationships.
- Ensuring student success and more.
The survey will be available between March 24th- April 12th. The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.
There are 3 ways you can complete the survey.
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL!
8th Grade Field Trip - Friday, March 29
The 8th grade class at Irving Middle School is going on a field trip to the Air and Space Museum at the Udvar Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, on Friday, March 29, 2019, and we need YOU! Your presence as a chaperone on the trip will ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
Volunteers should arrive by 9:00 a.m. at Irving Middle School. Chaperones will ride a bus with their group and return by 1:30 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer, please email your child’s English teacher to sign up as a chaperone. We appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you,
Jenny Hay (Red Team) jjhay@fcps.edu
Amanda Zelaya (Purple Team) azelaya@fcps.edu
Jen Tedder (Black Team) jltedder@fcps.edu
Morgan Miciak (White Team) mtmiciak@fcps.edu
Spring SOL Testing Schedule
The SOL testing schedule has been set for Irving Middle School. All SOL tests will be given in the morning. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments on the days your child is scheduled to take a SOL test. As needed, for students who miss an SOL test, makeup tests will be given the day the student returns.
May 14 - Civics SOL - 8th Gr.
May 15 - Math SOL - 7th Gr. (Math 7, Math 7 Hnrs, & 7th Algebra)
May 16 - Reading SOL - 8th Gr.
May 17 - Reading SOL - 7th Gr.
May 20 - Science SOL - 8th Gr.
May 21 - Math SOL - 8th Gr. (Math 8, 8th Algebra, & Geometry)
7th Grade Field Trip – Volunteers Needed!
Next month, the 7th grade will take a field trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Green and Orange team trip is on Tuesday, April 23rd and the Blue and Yellow team trip is on Friday, April 26th. Information regarding the field trip will be given to all 7th grade students next week in history class. The museum requires that we have a chaperone to student ratio of 1:8; therefore, we need your help!
If you are interested and able to chaperone the trip, please fill out this Google Form: https://goo.gl/forms/GGJc69vAdvmICymr1
Rising 9th Grade Science Olympiad Interest Meeting
Are you interested in science? Any type of science – from computer programming, to engineering, to herpetology (that’s amphibians), to diseases, to anatomy, to electricity and many more. Are you interested in learning more about your topic and competing with other students across Virginia who also like science? West Springfield High School has a Science Olympiad team that you can join as a 9th grader. Come and find out what Science Olympiad is and also how you can get involved in Science Olympiad at West Springfield.
All interested rising 9th grade students can attend the interest meeting on April 11th, 2nd Block after school, room 145.
FCPS Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10
On Tuesday of the Appreciation Week, May 7, we will be offering car washes to all our amazing teachers. If you’d like to help out, please click the link below which will take you to a sign up site:
Teacher Appreciation Car Wash
Mary Poppins Jr.
The show is March 29th and 30th at 7:00 p.m. Faculty and staff get 2 free tickets: just show your badge at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.itickets.com/events/418398.html
WSHS/LBSS Summer Band Camp
June 18 - July 3, 2019, 8:00 am-1:00 pm at Lake Braddock Secondary School
Positivity Project
This week students participated in lessons regarding the character strength Love of Learning. This coming week, students will participate in lessons about the character strength Forgiveness.
WSHS Cheer Clinic
April 5th, May 4th, 9:00-12:00
WSHS Cheer Clinic
Book Drive
Shayla Young will be representing Irving Middle School as one of two Virginia Spirit of Community Honorees participating at a week long program in May. She has organized a book drive to provide books for students at Cleveland Elementary School, one of the schools she will be visiting during the week of community service. Please help support these students by donating new or gently used children’s books. All donations may be placed in the book drive box in our foyer.
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
It’s Time to Take a Break and Read!
A tradition at Irving takes place each Spring Break. During the break, students and faculty members are encouraged to take a photo of themselves reading. Through the years we’ve had photos of students reading in front of the Eiffel Tower, on horseback at a beach, in front of the Alamo, on the couch with a bunch of younger siblings, or on a hammock in the backyard. At the end of the break, one 7th grader, one 8th grader and one faculty member are picked at random and awarded a gift card for books. All of the photographs we receive are displayed on a bulletin board outside the library doors.
Whatever your Spring Break plans are, we hope that they involve some time to read! We’re always happy to recommend a good book if your child wants a suggestion.
Stay tuned for full details of our Take a Break and Read Contest.
Save the Date!!
Irving will host a Scholastic Book Fair on:
Tuesday, April 30th, from 6 pm until 8 pm
Wednesday, May 1st, during the school day, for student shopping
Thursday, May 2nd, from 6 pm until 8 pm
Check here for more details to come!!!
Mary Ann Monk & Diane Gawalt, Librarians
After School
Ultimate Frisbee Returns April 1st
Spring season of Ultimate Frisbee is starting 1st Block after school on Monday! Hope to see you there!
NEW! Cartoonist Club and Painting Clubs start March 28
Painting Club will meet weekly on Thursdays, Cartoonist Club meets every other Thursday. See Mrs. Kirtner for details!
3-4 Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Event at Flint Hill on Saturday, April 6th
Please email Brooke Kirtner at bekirtner@fcps.edu for details. Students will be working with members of the West Springfield Rotary Club at the shot-put event!
UPDATE: VIP Summer Camp at Irving Middle School- Registration Closes April 5th!
There is still space available for rising 8th grade students!
Every year the After School Specialists at all FCPS middle schools host an exciting summer camp, VIP Camp, and invite rising 7th and 8th grade students to register. This year the camp will be at Irving Middle School and there is space for 20 of Irving’s rising 8th grade students. Frost, Lake Braddock, Robinson, and South County Middle School will also invite students to our camp. REGISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT. You will receive a notice by April 26th of your child’s status.
For information on the camp, structure, activities, fees, and to register, visit the website: https://sites.google.com/view/vipcamp2018/home?authuser=1
Contact Brooke Kirtner at bekirtner@fcps.edu with questions.
WSHS Football Clinic & Weight Room Requirements
WSHS Football coaches will host a free skills clinic on Monday and Thursday afternoons through Spring Break at Irving MS during 2nd block starting on March 4th.
Players wishing to attend the high school’s weight room on Tuesdays from 3-4p must have a signed waiver in order to attend. Students must provide their own transportation to/from WSHS for this experience. Students are not permitted to ride the WSHS late bus home, and are not allowed to return to Irving MS for the late bus. Weight room hours are from 3-4pm.
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 - April 9
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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