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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May 2
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Science SOL - 8th Grade ONLY
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May 8-12
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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May 8
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Reading SOL (all levels) 7th & 8th Grade
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May 12
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Math SOL (all levels) 7th & 8th Grade
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Greetings, Irving Families!
We had such an excellent turn out for our first International Night since the pandemic. I am thankful for all of the efforts of Ms. Baez, Ms. McNeely, and Ms. Abdifatah who organized the evening and for all of the staff, students, and families who volunteered to support the evening and share their cultures as well. There were so many highlights from the clothing, detailed and personal displays to the food and spectacular performances - it is definitely a highlight of the year!
As we head into next week, we begin SOL testing - the first test is on Tuesday, May 2, for 8th graders. Prior to testing, we will be reminding students of a few things listed below - please be sure to review the list with your child as all students will take SOLs in the next two weeks.
We have several exciting events coming up that we look forward to sharing more about in the coming days. Up first is Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12. We hope you will celebrate our teachers by sharing notes of thanks with them!
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
Thank You!
International Night was a huge success thanks to all the hard work of families and staff, and all the generous and delicious contributions from the following businesses. Thank you so much!
- Milano’s Family Restaurant
- El Paso
- Village Chicken
- Kumo
- Mediterranean Gourmet Market
- Afghan Grill Kabob
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant
- Meaza Restaurant
Intentions for Next Year
If your child will NOT be attending Irving or his/her base high school next year, please complete the Intention Form linked below and return it to hbnguyen@fcps.edu to let us know where your child will be enrolled. If your child is going to Irving or his/her base high school, you don’t need to complete this form. If you find out later you will be moving, please contact Irving so we can update our database. https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf
WSHS Basketball Camps
West Springfield will be hosting summer basketball camps for elementary and middle schoolers. We will also be hosting our all girls camp (3rd-9th) in July. Any questions contact Coach Gibson at wrgibson@fcps.edu or the link below for registration.
WS COED and Girls Basketball Camp
Library News
Wisconsin-based author Stephanie Bodeen traveled to spend the day at Irving Middle School on Wednesday, April 26th. She presented a morning talk about her book The Compound, an afternoon discussion about her novel The Raft, and conducted a writing workshop with students in between! Students were able to ask the author specific questions about her novels, as well as questions about the writing process. If you suddenly find your child spending all of their time jotting down notes in a journal, or frantically typing long narratives, you can blame it on the inspiring visit from Bodeen!
In addition to receiving inspiration and feedback on writing, many students went home with new, signed copies of Ms. Bodeen’s novels. One hundred copies of The Fallout, The Compound’s sequel, were given as door prizes to random, lucky attendees. Writing workshop participants and many of those attending the afternoon book talk received signed copies of her first novel.
A student who participated in both a discussion and the writing workshop shared, "We had a great time listening to her experiences and it was really great learning how an author made a book and how she persevered when she had setbacks.”
A special thanks to all of those who helped to make possible this special day for our students at Irving.
–Mary Ann Monk, Irving MS Librarian
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SIS Weekly Progress Reports
Please note that weekly progress reports will not be sent April 3-25 while 3rd Quarter report cards are being generated. Automated weekly progress reports will resume on their scheduled day starting April 26. Families may sign up for weekly progress reports in their SIS ParentVue account. Visit the FCPS website for directions. https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-weekly-progress-report
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.
Cheer Interest Meeting - Tuesday, May 2, first block
Last Day of the After School Program - Thursday, May 25
News from the PTA
PTA Board Elections -THANK YOU to the awesome parents who stepped up to be the PTA Exec Team nominating committee. We have a nominal slate, as the President, Treasurer and Vice President are happy to return, but we can’t have a PTA without a Secretary. (PS – the secretary does not write this every week; you can blame the VP for that). Let’s make this a competitive nail-biter of an election! If interested, please send an email to IrvingPTANomCommittee@gmail.com or just complete this form (copy and paste the link) - www.tinyurl.com/WIMSPTANom.
WE NEED TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY VOLUNTEERS!! Want to volunteer but not get into a long-term commitment? Help us appreciate our awesome teachers May 8 – 12. Quick, easy, high-impact help…..and fun! We would love a leader for each day and you’re not alone – we will brainstorm and plan together. Email us at IrvingMSPTA@gmail.com (or just sign up on the Sign Up Genius here (copy & paste, links don't work) - www.tinyurl.com/WIMSTeacherAppreciation2023)
Spirit wear should be delivered to your student within the next 2 weeks (thank you Principal Conley for doing this!) Next Restaurant Night is May 11th - @ Mezeh - LET’S EAT and SUPPORT OLD KEENE MILL PLAZA! The next RESTAURANT NIGHT is Mezeh. Stay tuned for details. PTA Car Wash is June 7th! - PTA & volunteers (& maybe the Principal!) show teacher & staff appreciation by washing their cars during the school day! We can only do this with volunteers. Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius here (copy & paste, links don't work) - www. tinyurl.com/PTACarWash2023 OUR LAST MEETING IS MAY 9TH – join us! That is where (we hope) there will be a NAIL BITER of an election and we will elect the next PTA exec committee!
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