Upcoming Important Dates
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Virginia Growth Assessment - Reading
Schedule for the day
3rd Period - 7:30-8:55am
1st Period - as soon as testing ends - 10:25 am
5th and 8th Period continue as normal
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Virginia Growth Assessment - Math
Schedule for the day
3rd Period - 7:30-8:55am
1st Period - as soon as testing ends - 10:25 am
5th and 8th Period continue as normal
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Students in Ms. Nichols’ class sharing their “I am a Communicator” module with other Irving students. Students teaching students - a fantastic demonstration of building Portrait of a Graduate skills.
Devious Lick TikTok Challenges
Thank you for speaking with your students regarding the Devious Lick TikTok challenges that were encouraging students to commit acts of vandalism in school. We have continued to reinforce appropriate student behavior each day. To address some of the damage in school, we have had to close some bathrooms on a rotating basis and have been working closely with our custodians to get things repaired as quickly as possible. We hope to have all bathrooms back in working order no later than next week. Again, we appreciate your support in speaking with your child about the importance of making good choices and not following in the steps of those on social media.
Lunch Locations
In an effort to further distance students while eating lunch, we have opened a 3rd location for students to eat lunch outside. Students may bring picnic blankets or sit on the benches/chairs provided in our new location as well as in the courtyard. We will utilize all outdoor spaces as long as the weather permits - even throughout the winter.
Can your Child Read & Write in Another Language?
Earn Free High School Credit! Our 7th & 8th Graders can earn up to 3 Credits towards an Advanced High School Diploma!
- More information from FCPS found here.
- Ask your child’s school counselor to sign up or for more information about the World Language Credit Exam!
Library News
Approximately 98% of all students have now visited the library with their English classes (we’ll see the other 2% early next week). It is important that students know what resources they have access to in our library. Additionally, we want students to have something that they’ve chosen themselves to read during our school-wide “Take Time for Reading” observance, which occurs at the beginning of each 3rd period block. Theoretically, every other school day, your child will have read for a sustained period during the school day. Try asking over dinner about what they’ve read and what they’ve learned from reading; hopefully, interesting conversations will result!
We’re happy to report that circulation rates are UP! Irving students are borrowing and returning library books at a record pace. We’re happy that students are finding plenty of good books to read.
Mary Ann Monk & Diane Gawalt, Librarians
Previous School News
School Owned Laptops
We have given out a laptop to each student who wanted one and we are now all out of laptops, due to increased enrollment this year. We anticipate getting a few more laptops, however the supply will be limited and will only be used to replace/repair broken laptops.
Please remind your child to bring their CHARGED laptop to school with them every day. We do NOT have any computers available to loan students who forget theirs for the day.
Digital Resource Consent
Thank you to all parents/guardians who have already submitted the Digital Resource Consent (DRC) this year! If you have not yet done so, please visit Irving’s DRC page on our website and complete the form today!
Please DO NOT request a locker if you have already requested a locker for this year.
News from Your PTA
Thank you for making our first PTA meeting a success! With your participation we were able to approve the 2021-2022 budget! Click here to review the 2021-2022 budget. We also received a great parent suggestion to promote Walk/Bike to School Day, happening on Oct. 6. Please see the provided link for more information.
Congratulations to the Green, Yellow, Red and White Teams. They each had the same number of families attend the PTA meeting - each team will earn 50 points towards the Team Challenge!
Our first Spirit Night of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 21 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm at the Chipotle in the Saratoga Shopping Center. Click here for further information.
It’s not too late to join the PTA! Connect with other Irving families and support our teachers and staff. Stay informed of events and resources. Make a difference in the Irving community by sharing your voice and volunteering your time. Join here!
For questions or comments, you can always email us directly IrvingMSPTA@gmail.com.
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Thank you for your support of your PTA - Every child, One voice!
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