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Greetings, Irving Families!
We are off to a great start! Students did an outstanding job incorporating the new process of unlocking and locking the Yondr pouches into their daily routine. A couple of tips that we will continue to remind students of to help ensure pouches make it back and forth to school each day.
- Once a student has removed their belongings from the pouch, we will be reminding them to close and lock their pouches and then put them in the front pocket of their backpack so they are ready to be used the next day.
- Students who do not have a phone or do not bring their phone, should store their pouch in the front pocket of their backpack and leave it there for the year. They will only need to take out their pouch when there is a pouch check.
Next week, our Cross Country season officially begins! Students will meet the coaches on Monday, September 9, after school from 2:25-3:25 in Barker Hall. Students will learn about the routines and procedures during practices, review expectations, and prepare for their first practice. Students will also be told what paperwork is needed for them to participate. A reminder of what is needed is also listed below. The first practice will be on September 12 from 2:25-3:25 pm and then every Tuesday and Thursday for the remainder of the season. As of today, we have 145 students signed up to participate this year! We have 2 coaches and would like to have at least 1-2 more coaches and/or volunteers for the season. If you are able to assist with coaching or as a volunteer, please email me at caconley1@fcps.edu.
Speaking of after school, we are excited to share that September 16-19, is Preview Week for our After School Program! Students will have the opportunity to learn about the different clubs and activities we will be offering this semester after school. Students may stay for the first block and then walk home or be picked up at 3:25 pm or students may stay until 4:30 pm and ride a late bus. Parents/guardians planning to pick up their child should use the front bus loop. Students will exit the main entrance.
Lastly, a friendly reminder that Tuesday, September 10, is our Back to School Night. We will have an OPTIONAL Family Life Education preview from 5:30-5:55. Our main program will begin in your child’s 1st period class at 6:00 pm. Please note - our parking lot is small and we will be utilizing our back field as a secondary parking lot along with Keene Mill Elementary School. Please be sure to follow our staff members directions in the field and pack your patience in our parking lot to ensure everyone arrives and departs safely. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday night!
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
World Language Credit Exam
Can your child read and write proficiently in another language?
If the answer is YES then you may want to register them for the World Language Credit Exam
What is the World Language Credit Exam?
A free, optional test offered by FCPS to provide students the opportunity to EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT for their ability to read and write in another language. This is a rigorous test that assesses language experience (example: student can read entire newspaper in another language and write an essay using complete sentences).
Why take the World Language Credit Exam?
If students pass the exam, they can earn up to three (3) high school credits towards the advanced diploma language graduation requirements.
When is the World Language Credit Exam?
The 2024 World Language Credit Exam will be administered at Irving Middle School between November 6-22, 2024. School counselors will register students from September 4-October 4, 2024. If you are interested in registering your child for this test, please email your child’s assigned school counselor:
7th Grade:
Mrs. Pareja – cspareja@fcps.edu, Mr. Frenck – djfrenck@fcps.edu
8th Grade:
Ms. Nelson – aenelson@fcps.edu, Ms. Kiefaber – smkiefaber@fcps.edu
Parent Digital Consent
We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment at the beginning of the school year to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system.
To use the online Digital Consent portal, log in with your ParentVue account.
You can also print a paper copy for your student to return to their Advisory teacher.
Thank you for your support!
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Cross Country
Cross Country season will begin in September. If you missed the Cross Country Parent/Guardian Information Meeting, please take a look at the complete slides HERE. The updated meet dates are below.
Students are not able to participate until all 3 steps below are completed. Students may NOT practice without following steps 1-3.
- Complete AND turn in the Emergency Care Form to the School-based Athletic Coordinator (Ms. Roz Wilson - Room 154). This MUST be filled in each school year.
Meet Dates, Times, & Locations
- Saturday, September 21 - 8:30 am at Twain MS
- Saturday, September 28 - 8:30 am at Key MS
- Saturday, October 5 - 10:30 am at Carson MS
- Saturday, October 19 - 8:30 am at Poe MS
Library News
The library has been lively as we help our new seventh graders get accustomed to how things work in middle school. All seventh graders visited the library with their English teachers to complete a breakout box challenge designed to teach them how to use the library. Working in groups of three, students deciphered clues that taught them how to find books, access our online catalog, understand the rules for checking out items, and return materials on time. Additionally, all seventh grade classes have had the opportunity to check out books for an upcoming English project in October.
Our library hosts a weekly “Irving Says” poll question. Last week, we asked students if they would rather sing everything they say or dance everywhere they go. The results were close, with 59% voting for singing and 41% for dancing. With such a range of abilities, it sounds like Mr. King has plenty of talented performers to work with this year!
Lastly, don’t forget to stop by the library during Back-to-School Night next Tuesday to say hello. We look forward to meeting you.
Ms. Monk & Mr. Brizek
After School Information
The After School Program runs 4 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm). The club schedule will vary by day and week, but the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program! Use the following link to register your student. After School Registration Form
Monday, September 9 - Cross Country Overview, Hollow Lounge and Homework Club
Thursday, September 12 - Cross Country Practice, Hollow Lounge and Homework Club
Updates:
Tuesday, September 10 - No after school or late buses; Please visit the After School Program table at Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 11 - No after school or late buses
Monday, September 16 through Thursday, September 19 - Interest Week, please encourage your student to attend after school the day they are available to peruse the offered activities and clubs, and meet potential sponsors.
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop - students will exit through the main entrance.
PTA News
Congratulations to Our VIP Parking Spot Winners! We are excited to announce the winners of the drawing for two VIP parking spots at Back to School Night! Congratulations to Raagen Mack and Tina Diamond—your reserved spots will be ready for you at the event. Everyone who joined the PTA by September 5 was entered into the drawing. If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! Membership dues are $10 per parent/guardian, $9 for additional family members, and $5 for staff/faculty. Signing up is easy—simply copy and paste this link into your browser: https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/
Join Us for the First PTA Meeting of the Year Mark your calendars for our first PTA Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, at 6:30 PM in the WIMS school library. Learn about our plans for the year and how you can get involved! You don’t need to be a PTA member to attend, but becoming one gives you voting rights and helps keep you informed.
Ledo Pizza Spirit Night - Monday, September 9, from 5-9 PM Enjoy a great family dinner while supporting our school! Ledo Pizza (8324 Old Keene Mill Road) will donate 10% of takeout and online orders to the PTA when you use the code "Fundraiser." Dining in? Show this flyer to your server: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zCo8utzfQqXNx0eEzMwufU65Qgr4kDyg/view (copy & paste link).
Please contact us if you have any questions or want to learn more about the WIMS PTA. Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com.
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Immunization Reminder
- Make Attendance a Priority
- How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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