  8th grade parents/guardians, please be sure to ask your child about their Finance Park experience this week!
A Message from the Principal
Greetings, Irving Families!
This week our 8th grade students got a glimpse of what being an adult is like at Finance Park. They walked through planning and budgeting for all the things adults must consider, like whether to rent or buy a home, planning for childcare, whether to use public transportation or buy a car and what goes into the upkeep of having a car. It became clear to students quickly that they were not going to be vacationing and eating out a lot once they saw the realities of a budget and the unexpected costs that pop up. I encourage our 8th grade parents/guardians to have a conversation with their child about their experience at Finance Park. I am sure they will have a new appreciation for all you do for them!
Congratulations to our Cross Country team on a successful first meet. Irving placed 1st in the women’s races and the men earned 2nd place! We are so proud of how our students performed in the races. Not only did our students run well, but they were also excellent representatives of Irving Middle School as they cheered on their teammates and encouraged students on other teams to keep going! We wish them all the best this Saturday at Key Middle School for the second meet of the season.
Lastly, please note the addition of our Picture Days on the calendar - October 24 and 25. This year Victor O’Neill will be our vendor for school pictures. You will be receiving information soon about ordering pictures. Pictures will be taken during students’ PE class. The makeup day for school pictures is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Irving’s Math Support Center is OPEN!
What: If your student needs extra support in math, they should come to the Math Support Center after school. Students can get support from math teachers on homework, classwork, studying and more!
Where: Library
When: After School during first block (2:25 – 3:25 PM)
Food for Neighbors
We had a great turn out for volunteers and donations for our Red Bag Collection on September 14!
Food for Neighbors is an organization committed to helping local teens struggling with hunger. The food donated goes straight to students and families in Springfield and neighboring communities. With your support, we can reach even more students in need. Participation is as simple as filling a Food For Neighbors Red Bag once every other month and putting it on your porch on our pick up days. We provide the bags, a desired food list, and pick-up date reminder texts. Our next collection day is November 9th. If you would like to donate food, please register as a Red Bag Donor here. If you would like to volunteer as a driver to pick up food or to help sort the food once it is delivered to Irving on our collection days, please sign up here.
If your student needs extra food for the weekend (soup/pasta, crackers, granola bars, oatmeal, fruit snack or milk/juice), please email Meg Gollinger at magollinger@fcps.edu.
Veterans Day Observance
Irving Middle School would like to celebrate Veterans Day by decorating our halls with posters of veterans who are close relatives to our students. We ask that families in our Irving community create posters of a veteran they want to honor and recognize the sacrifices they have made for our country. We ask that you turn in these posters to our student services office by November 1st so that we have time to hang them up before Veterans Day. Please use this template to share information. If you need a printed copy, please stop by Student Services.
Library News:
Two reading-related clubs started this week! During the first block on Tuesdays, students may attend the after-school book club, led by Ms. Monk, called “Readers Unite.” On Wednesdays during the first block, Mr. Brizek will lead our school’s “Battle of the Books” program. Students who need more information about either of these opportunities can ask the librarians, or just show up on the first day and find out what it’s about.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Information
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, 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
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
WITS (Washington Irving Theater Society) will start Tuesday, October 1, 1st block
Arcade will start Monday, October 7, 1st block
Humanity Club will start Monday, October 7, 1st block
Orchestra Sidekicks will start Monday, October 7, 2nd block
Minecraft Club will start Thursday, October 10, 1st block
Canceled for next week:
Core Conditioning for Athletes
Robotics
No After School or late buses, Wednesday, October 9
FAB Fridays will start Friday, October 18, the program will end at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays.
View the schedule on our website, the current schedule is available on your student’s Schoology and their Student Portal.
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop - students will come out the main entrance.**
PTA News
WIMS PTA Direct Donation Drive – Thank You to Our Donors!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has generously contributed to our Headless Heroes Direct Donation Drive! Thanks to your support, we’ve already reached 15% of our $10,000 goal, helping us enhance the WIMS experience for all students.
If you haven't donated yet, there’s still time! Your tax-deductible gift will help fund field trips, teacher grants, staff appreciation, family events, the 8th grade dance, and important school improvements like a water bottle refill station and boys’ restroom privacy dividers. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
To donate and learn more, visit: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/donate. Thank you for supporting our school community!
Spirit Wear Store – Order Deadline Next Week
Grab your WIMS spirit wear now! Visit https://shop.burkesports.com/ and use code HORSEMEN to shop before noon on Wednesday, October 2. Orders will be delivered to students in mid-October.
Parent Education Session - Understanding Your Middle Schooler – October 10 at 6 PM
Join our school counselors for an informative session to help parents better understand the unique challenges and needs of middle schoolers. We’ll explore how to support them during these crucial developmental years with a presentation, resources and Q&A session. Let’s work together to help our kids thrive during these pivotal years!
Reflections Nationwide Arts Contest
Reflections is a nationwide PTA arts contest that encourages students to explore and express themselves creatively. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Students can submit original work in visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance choreography, or film production by November 15, 2024.
For more information, visit: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/reflections.
Papa John’s Spirit Days – Every Thursday
Enjoy 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 will be donated to the PTA.
Feel free to reach out to us with questions or to learn more about the WIMS PTA. Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
Important FCPS Information
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS NEWS
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Strives to Become Purple Star School Division
- Sign and Return SR&R
- Upcoming Immunization Clinics
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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