Tutor.com
Does your child need homework help or feedback on their writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on-demand, 24/7, at no cost to families. Learn more.
Purchase your Yearbook!
Yearbooks are $20 and can be pre-ordered through MySchoolBucks or directly through Walsworth by going to www.yearbookforever.com
Upcoming Important Dates
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December 9-10
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School Musical - both nights SOLD OUT - no tickets will be sold at the door.
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December 12
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Math VGA - Class periods for the day - Periods 3,1,5,7
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December 19-January 2
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Winter Break - No School
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January 3-January 5
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No After School Program and Late Buses
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January 10
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Curriculum Night for Rising 7th and 8th Graders
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January 17
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Parent/Guardian Town Hall - 7:00 pm in-person and online
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Students in Ms. Caliva’s 2nd period listened to Melissa Hotchkiss from the University of Ottawa explain her PhD research about native bumble bees. The connection was made through Skype a Scientist.
Principal’s Message
Dear Irving Families,
Weather like today, makes it difficult to remember we are in December and just a few days away from the end of 2022! As we look toward our last full week of school next week, we will be celebrating education by looking at college and careers after high school. On December 13 and 14, our teachers will be sharing information about their path to college, the universities and colleges they attended, as well as some information about college in general. This is one of my favorite times of the year because it really shows our students there are multiple pathways to achieving what you want to do for a career. Our students also enjoy hearing about the schools close by and far away. I will of course be sporting my Kansas State wear next week. We encourage your child to wear their favorite school’s colors/attire as well on these days as well.
Next week, I will be sending home a video message addressing some of the inappropriate and hurtful behaviors that we have seen over the last few weeks. As I shared in late November, we are taking a careful approach in developing ways to address our students and work with the community. I would like you to save the date of Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 pm. Irving will be hosting a parent/guardian town hall facilitated by Michelle Cottrell-Williams, Educational Specialist, Equity & Cultural Responsiveness for Region 4. I will explain more about our purpose of the town hall in my video message next week, but I hope you will be able to join us in-person or online for this important night.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
School Office Hours During Winter Break
Irving MS Office Hours during Winter Break will be by appointment only 12/19 through 12/22, and 12/27 through 12/30.
- The office will be closed on 12/23/22, 12/26/22 and 1/2/23.
The office will re-open on Tuesday, 1/3/23.
Technology - Student Laptops Over School Breaks
Please help your Irving student remember to:
- Shut down their FCPS laptop each night and find a safe place for it, off of the floor, to charge.
- Charge the laptop fully each night.
- Consider using a protective cover or sleeve when transporting the laptop and when packing the laptop in a backpack, ensure the backpack is not overstuffed. An overstuffed backpack could put pressure on the LCD screen, causing it to break.
After School Information
Program Structure & Club Sign Ups
We will offer late buses on Mondays, Tuesdays, SOME Wednesdays, and Thursdays, buses depart from Irving between 4:35 pm and 5:00 pm. The weekly sign-up regenerates weekly, the link will be available Fridays by 10am. Updates and changes will be shared via Schoology, lunch (cafeteria), Rock Block and the after school program board.
End time for 1st block - 3:25 pm
End time for 2nd block - 4:30 pm
The After School Program will not meet the following days:
- Tuesday, January 3 through Thursday, January 5
Coming Soon
Ping Pong Club, returns - January 10, 2023, 2nd block
Back to Basics: Etiquette for the Internet Generation - January 11, 2023, both blocks
Trash Ball Club - January 11, 2023, 1st block
News from the PTA
Greetings from the PTA! We hope you had a wonderful week!
Spirit Wear Distribution!!
Orders placed with delivery to the school will be distributed to your student during their 3rd period Advisory class NEXT WEEK! Those that requested shipped to house, you should receive your orders in the mail soon if you haven't already received them.
Next General PTA Meeting (update!)
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30pm via Zoom (link will be emailed closer to date) (to deconflict with the 7th grade Curriculum Night on January 10th)
Upcoming Restaurant Nights
- Jan 5, 2023 @ Panera Bread (West Springfield) 4-8pm (flyer coming soon!)
- Feb 7, 2023 @ Ledo's Pizza (West Springfield) 5-8pm
Movie Night will be in January - stay tuned!
For all "things" PTA, visit our website (copy & paste): https://irvingms.memberhub.com/
Become a "Headless Hero" and donate to the PTA! Become a member by joining the PTA!
Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
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