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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March 10
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After Friday Activities - 2:30-3:30 - No Transportation Provided
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April 3-7
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Holiday - Spring Break
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 A huge THANK YOU! to Mrs. Rhonda Luss (President), Ms. Lynbea Toombs (Vice President), and Mrs. QueSchae Blue-Clark (Book Drive Program Lead) and all of the members of Alpha Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for donating over 100 books to Irving Middle School! The books donated today provide additional opportunities for our students to read books from multiple perspectives and diverse authors. These books will have a lasting impact on the education of our students and will be remembered and appreciated by our school community for years to come.
We are overwhelmed by the generosity of these amazing women!
Principal’s Message
Dear Irving Families,
Today, we are grateful to have received the wonderful gift of over 100 books from Alpha Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. We truly enjoyed hearing not only about how they raised funds to purchase the books for Irving MS, but also about all they do in the FCPS community - from a partnership to provide resources to an FCPS elementary school, to a mentoring program run for young ladies, and the hundreds of thousands of dollars they have raised and donated to many other schools, universities, and organizations - they truly are amazing.
On March 12, Irving Middle School parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This survey is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various issues related to our school. These issues include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations and professionalism.
The survey will be collected online between March 12 and March 26. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your opinions matter.
Take Care
Cindy Conley
Please join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a community meeting on Opioid awareness, Monday, March 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School. During this event, you will hear from individuals and family members affected by the opioid epidemic, medical experts, and law enforcement representatives. You will also have an opportunity to hear directly from Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Police Department about local initiatives to address this issue.
Register for the March 13 event.
For more information, please watch this short video and visit our website.
Natural High
The Problem: Studies have shown that 13 is the average age of first-time drug and alcohol use. 9 out of 10 addictions start in the teen years. 90% of Americans with a substance use disorder began using substances before the age of 18.
Natural High is “a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well.” The Natural High campaign highlights helping children and teens find healthy thrilling activities to fulfill the dopamine (feel good) levels in the brain.
Solutions: For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Resources:
Natural High
Fentanyl Is Now The Leading Cause of Death For Young People In the US (Video)
Live Your Life Naturally High
Knowing The Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Use (Video)
Adolescent Substance Use: America’s #1 Public Health Problem
FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html
For further Information & support:: Ken Johnson, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Kwjohnson@fcps.edu
Technology Support for Families
Visit the Technology Support page for answers to many questions about student technology and basic troubleshooting, including how to reset a password, accessing Zoom in Schoology, laptop resources, and screen activity reports.
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. Also, activities and clubs that are labeled both blocks, it is a commitment for the entire 2 hours. 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
Back to Basics: Strategies for Success - Leadership Coaching, is a 6-week course that incorporates Portrait of a Graduate goals and enhances their communication skills. This free course is offered on Wednesdays after school, both blocks; first session ends Wednesday, March 8, second session begins Wednesday, March 15.
Coming Soon
Lego Spike Prime - TBD
WSHS Girls’ Basketball Clinic - Thursday, March 23, BOTH BLOCKS
Activity Ends
Volleyball Club, will end Tuesday, March 28th
Library News
Many Thanks:
Irving Middle School wants to express our gratitude to the Alpha Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority a generous donation of over 100 new books. These books will have a lasting impact on the education of our students and will be remembered and appreciated by our school community for years to come.
Save the Date:
We’re counting down to our upcoming author presentation! Stephanie Bodeen will give presentations to students on her day-long visit to Irving Middle School on April 26th. Ms. Bodeen has written many books, including The Compound and The Raft, two titles that a good number of Irving students have already read. We are encouraging all students to borrow a copy of one of Ms. Bodeen’s books to read before the author’s visit. The author will be speaking specifically about those two fiction titles as well as about the writing process.
Students interested in borrowing one of these titles and in attending the author’s presentation should speak with a librarian.
–Mary Ann Monk, Librarian Irving Middle School
News from the PTA
IT’S ALMOST PI DAY! We are excited to mark 3/14 by providing pie and coffee to our amazing Irving Staff! Want to support these professionals who spend the day with our Tweens and Teens? Just copy and paste this link and contribute to PI DAY at Irving! https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/items/834473
It’s that time again – SPRING SPIRIT WEAR! The store is open for TWO WEEKS only (closing on March 17th, delivery a week or so after Spring Break). Copy and paste this link and get your Irving Spirit Wear. Have a rising 7th grader? It’s not too early – get them REALLY READY for middle school with some awesome Spirit Wear! https://shop.burkesports.com/groups/1428-irving-middle-school/products?fbclid=IwAR0CnbfYfNbS_iJCHfqw-jQA8YDqAZO7ojdeodeP7g8sF_2IYi21_1UsYn8 (copy and paste, links don't work)
Are YOU interested in having all the fun we are having? Changing your child’s world? JOIN THE IRVING PTA EXEC TEAM! We will elect a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. If interested, please send an email to IrvingPTANomCommittee@gmail.com. Also, we STILL need one more person to make the nominating committee complete. If you would like to volunteer for this short but important role, please send an email to irvingmspta@gmail.com.
RESTAURANT NIGHT is coming up March 27 – 29 at Glory Days Burke. Watch this space!
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