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Irving Middle School was featured on the Fairfax County Public Schools Instagram page! This week, our Aquaponics students harvested vegetables and cleaned up our pond. Please be sure to check out the rest of the photos on Instagram. |
Greetings, Irving Families!
It was a joy to see so many parents/guardians at Back-to-School Night on Tuesday. We appreciate your flexibility in utilizing the parking lot at Keene Mill Elementary school. Throughout the evening, we shared what students will be learning in each subject and we promoted the PTA. On Tuesday night, we added just under 50 new members to the PTA, giving us a total of 193 members this year. We would love to reach 200+ members this year! If you are interested in joining the PTA, please take a look at the PTA section below for more information.
Speaking of the PTA, next week we will host the first PTA meeting of the year, in our library on Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30-7:30. Along with the PTA meeting, we will provide a Schoology 101 session from 7:00-7:30. This session will help parents/guardians navigate Schoology and share what to be on the lookout for when logging on to your Schoology account. We hope you will be able to join us for both events.
Lastly, the week of September 23-27, is Blue Star Welcome Week! We are excited to invite our military families in on Monday, September 23 for a coffee meet up in our library at 7:30 am. We will have a performance and share information about how staff at Irving Middle School can support military connected families and students. We are proud to be a Purple Star School and look forward to meeting our military families at the Blue Star event. For more information about the Blue Star event and the registration form, please see below.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Blue Star Welcome Week
We are celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week to help military families feel more connected to our community. To kick off our celebration, we will be hosting a coffee meet up on Monday, September 23 at 0730 in our library. We recognize that being a military family comes with various challenges and we want to make sure you are feeling connected and supported by our Irving community. We also welcome families who have lived here for a while to join so you may share your knowledge of Irving and Northern Virginia to assist in acclimating the new military families. Our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), our Family Liaison and members of our administrative staff will be in attendance as well. We will also invite our military connected students who moved to the area over the summer at the beginning of this program.
If you are able to attend, please complete this form by September 16th so we will know how many people to expect.
If you are not able to attend, but would like support from our MFLC, you can reach Ms. Stephens at 202-253-4706 or stehensa4@magellanfederal.com.
When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology Information Session
Interested Irving students and families please join us on Thursday September 26th from 6-7PM at Irving – Barker Hall Auditorium for a TJHSST information session brought to you by a Thomas Jefferson Representative. Learn about the programs, classes, student life and the admission application.
***The TJ application will become available on Monday, October 21 at 4:00 pm via the TJ website.
What is TJHSST?
A FCPS regional Governor’s high school (9-12th grades) for students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). You can now find the new TJ Admissions Video for 2023 as well as the presentation schedule that is available to the public on their website, www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions. We strongly encourage you to view their YouTube admissions video prior to attending this meeting.
Eligibility to Apply (8th grade):
(1) Residency requirement-FCPS is included
(2) Completed a full-year course of Algebra 1, OR be currently enrolled in a full-year course of HONORS-level Algebra 1 or higher math
(3) Be enrolled in HONORS science
(4) Be enrolled in HONORS social studies OR English OR be identified as a “Young Scholar”
(5) Have a 3.5 or higher GPA in all core academic courses (Math, Science, Social studies, English, and if taken for high school credit, World Language) at the time of application.
TJHSST Admissions: Contact Information
Admissions Office (general inquiries): Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone:571-423-3770 Email: tjadmissions@fcps.edu Website:www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.
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: A student can read an 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
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 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.
*Monday, September 16, Coach Noriega will be on site 2nd block, please remind your student to bring their athletic attire. If your student is unable to stay for the 2nd block, Coach Dennis will be present 1st block.
Monday, September 23 - Activities and Clubs start
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop - students will come out the main entrance.
Spirit Wear Store is Open!Grab your WIMS spirit wear now at https://shop.burkesports.com/. Use code HORSEMEN to shop until noon, Wednesday, October 2. Orders will be delivered to the students in mid-October.
Membership UpdateIt was a pleasure speaking with many of you at Back to School Night! We’re excited to report that we've reached 75% of our membership goal with 193 members. 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!Please join us on Tuesday, September 17, at 6:30 PM in the WIMS library for our first PTA meeting of the year. You'll hear about the PTA’s plans, budget (voting on this item), and opportunities to get involved. You don’t have to be a member to attend, but membership gives you voting rights and helps keep you informed.
Headless Horseman Heroes FundraiserThis year, the PTA is focusing our fundraising efforts on a direct donation drive, ensuring that every dollar you donate directly benefits our Washington Irving Middle School community. Help us reach our $10,000 goal to enhance the WIMS experience for every student. To learn more about how the donations will be used and to donate directly please visit the PTA website: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/donate No donation is too small. Let’s make this a fantastic year for our kids! Thank you!
Papa John’s Spirit Days – Every ThursdayEnjoy 40% off all menu prices at Springfield Papa John’s (Rolling Road) every Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM! Use promo code IMS4010 when you order online (10% of sales donated to the PTA).
SAVE THE DATE – Parent Education SessionJoin us on October 10 at 6 PM for our first Parent Education Session, “Understanding Your Middle Schooler,” hosted by our WIMS school counselors.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at irvingmspta@gmail.com.
In Case you Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Caregiver Checklist
- New Food Options at FCPS
- Early Release Mondays at Elementary Schools
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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