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 Today Irving Middle School observed the Veterans Day holiday in Advisory class. Students listened to a read aloud of “America’s White Table” by Margot Raven. In the story, a young girl helps her mom set up a “little white table” to surprise her uncle on Veterans Day. Each piece of the table symbolizes the sacrifices made by our Veterans. Irving set up our own “America’s White Table” in our library to honor our Veterans. Students were encouraged to visit the table and think of one additional item they could add to the table to symbolize their sacrifice. Make sure to ask your student about “America’s White Table” as you honor our Veterans this weekend
Student's School Photos are now online!
School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Washington Irving Middle School for a great picture day!
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Thanksgiving Baskets
Last fall, we asked our Springfield community to donate Thanksgiving baskets for families in need and we received 83 baskets! This year, the goal is 150 baskets.
Ania Cress and Aneta Anderson, Realtors, are organizing this collection and will share these with families from Hunt Valley,Cardinal Forest, Rolling Valley, West Springfield, Sangster, Keene Mill Elementary Schools, Irving MS and West Springfield HS. Click here to sign up to donate and click here if you would like to receive a basket for your family. Drop off and pick up of baskets will take place on November 22nd at Ledo Pizza and Robeks. For more information, please click here.
Library News
Students love to visit the library during break time. They work on puzzles, complete weekly “Smarties Scrambles,” vote in our weekly “Irving Says” poll, play card games, build with Keva planks, and of course, check out books! We hope that your student is welcome and comfortable in the Irving Library!
We had a SCARY question for last week’s Halloween-ish “Irving Says” poll. Students responded whether they’d want to be a SOMNAMBULIST who lives near steep cliffs, or a NARCOLEPTIC who has constant nightmares. You may have detected a pattern that a lot of our questions don’t have clear, “good” answers! Fifty-seven percent of students said that they’d prefer to be the NARCOLEPTIC rather than the SOMNAMBULIST.
Please encourage your student to return books on time. We are trying to stamp the due date in the back of all books now. It is especially important for books in long series, such as some anime titles, to be returned in a timely manner. When some volumes are missing, other students cannot enjoy reading through the series.
We enjoy working with your students in the library!
Ms. Monk & Mr. Brizek
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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:
Chess Academy, started Wednesday, November 6, 1st block, requires the Weekly Sign-up
Community and Leadership Workshop, started Wednesday, November 6, 1st block, requires the Weekly Sign-up
Ultimate Frisbee, started Thursday, November 7, 1st block
Super Sleuths, started Friday, November 8, during FAB Fridays, requires the Weekly Sign-up
Canceled for next week:
Future Makers and Robotics is postponed until further notice
FAB Fridays end at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays and the Weekly Sign-up is required.
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.**
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Family Fun Night on November 15 from 6-8 pm
Bring the entire family for a fun evening at Irving! Enjoy parents vs. kids kickball and volleyball, board games, and a no-bake creative competition. Refreshments will be provided. Register for this FREE event here: https://app.givebacks.gives/wims-pta-familyfunnight (use promo code ‘FREE’ at checkout). Pre-order Chick-fil-A meals and 50/50 raffle tickets on the same link. To volunteer, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/wimsfamilynight.
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News from the PTA
PTA Meeting – Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please join us in the school library or virtually on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30 to 7:30.
Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92918117157?pwd=UemsfGVF3I9ryavMvkSnO9i7ahFxMu.1
Meeting ID: 929 1811 7157 Passcode: 342096
Reflections Entries Due November 15
Students are invited to participate in this year’s Reflections theme: “Accepting Imperfection.” Submit original artwork in visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance choreography, or film production by November 15, 2024. Entry form and digital submission instructions can be found on the PTA website: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/reflections. If you have any questions please contact our Reflections Chair, Megan Dross, at meganmalia@yahoo.com.
WIMS PTA Donor Drive
In December, we’ll be rolling out some special treats for the Irving staff and opening applications for Teacher Grants. Please consider making a contribution to the PTA if you’re able—donations are tax-deductible. To donate, visit: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/donate. Thank you!
Support WIMS PTA & Local Farmers with Seasonal Roots!
Support local farmers and our school by joining Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market! New customers get 50% off the annual membership fee (a $25 savings!), and WIMS PTA receives a $20 donation for each sign-up. To learn more and to sign up, visit www.seasonalroots.com/wims, and use code: WIMS.
Papa John's Spirit Day - Every Thursday
Every Thursday is Spirit Day at Springfield Papa John's (Rolling Road). Order online using promo code IMS4010 to get 40% off all menu prices, and Papa John’s will donate 10% of all online sales to the PTA. Offer valid every Thursday from 11 AM - 10 PM.
Feel free to reach out to us to learn more about the WIMS PTA. Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
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:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
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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