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A must not miss presentation for parents/guardians! This is an adults only presentation. No one under 18 will be permitted to attend. |
Greetings Irving Families!
What a quick week! Our students did a wonderful job of adjusting to all of the changes to the schedule this week. When we return, students will have 3 days to finish second quarter work before the end of the quarter. A reminder that we will not have school on Wednesday, January 29, so teachers can work on submitting grades.
We are excited to share the Track Season registration form link is live! More information will be shared regarding the season soon. For planning purposes, we want to make families aware of our meet dates. All track meets will be on Saturdays again, on the following dates: April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, with the division championship being held on May 31. If you would like to have your child participate in track, please click HERE to register. Students who wish to participate in track MUST have a sports physical dated after May 1, 2024. If your child participated in cross country, they do not need to get another physical, but they do need to register for track through the form above.
Lastly, I would like to share an exciting partnership and service-learning opportunity that our 8th grade students will be participating in later this year with Rise Against Hunger. "Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies". Most recently, they have been providing significant support to people in the communities destroyed by fires in California. We have a lofty goal of having all 641, eighth grade students participate in packing meals for distribution on our event day, Wednesday, June 4. To meet this goal, we would like to raise $24,100, which pays for the food, supplies, and distribution. If we can reach our fundraising goal, our students would be able pack more than 60,000 meals throughout the day.
We are looking for sponsors and partners to help us meet this goal. If you would like to make a donation or know of someone who would like to partner with us to help us reach our goal, please share this link to the Irving Middle School Rise Against Hunger donation and information page. More information will be shared over the next couple of weeks as we continue to kick off our Rise Against Hunger campaign.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Rising 9th grade Course Selection Sheets
A reminder that rising 9h grade course selection sheets are due on Monday, January 27, so that students can enter their choices in StudentVue. Caregivers will be able to review the courses entered by their child in ParentVue. If you have any questions regarding your child’s selections, please reach out to their school counselor.
Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter
Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.
Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.
Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVueLearn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
Opioid Awareness
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.
After School Information
The After School Program runs 5 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) with late buses. Fab FRIDAYS, is from 2:15 pm dismissal to 3:30 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:
Arcade, starting Monday, January 27, is expanding to both blocks.
Futsal and Open Gym, will meet Thursday, January 30
Future Prep Club, starts Thursday, January 30, 2nd block.
Volleyball Clinic, began Tuesday, January 14, 2nd block, all levels are welcomed.
Heritage Night Planning Committee, starts Thursday, February 6, 1st block.
Boys Volleyball Clinic, starts Monday, February 10, 2nd block, all levels are welcomed.
FAB Fridays ends at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays and the Weekly Sign-up is required.
Canceled for next week:
There’s NO after school and late buses Tuesday, January 28
Core Conditioning for Athletes will return in the Spring
Future Makers and Robotics is postponed until further notice
Gardening Club will return in the Spring
Ultimate Frisbee will return in the Spring
Vendor provided programming: Magnus Chess Academy, Community & Leadership Workshop and Super Sleuths, will return after Spring Break
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 (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
PTA News
Virginia PTA Capitol Day – Yesterday, WIMS PTA members met with legislators in Richmond to advocate for funding and resources that support the academic success, health, and safety of our children. For more information about Virginia PTA’s 2025 legislative priorities, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://vapta.org/~documents/route%3A/download/2864/
SOUPer Bowl Staff Appreciation – Friday, February 7 - Help us show some love to our amazing Irving staff! We’re looking for volunteers to bring their favorite soup in a crockpot for our SOUPer Bowl staff appreciation lunch. Please copy and paste this link into your browser to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AAFAF29ABFB6-54282925-souper#/
"Kids in Today's Society” - Wednesday, February 12, 6–7:30 pm Join us for an important presentation by the Fairfax County Police addressing challenges facing today’s youth, including social media, narcotics, mental health concerns, and more. Learn how to support your children through these tough times, initiate meaningful conversations, and access valuable resources provided by Fairfax County. Due to the sensitive nature of the information, this is an adults-only presentation.
We'd love for you to join the PTA! $10 Parents/Guardians; $9 Additional Family Members; $5 Staff/Faculty Please visit https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/ to join us!
Papa John's Spirit Day - Every Thursday is Spirit Day at Springfield Papa John's (Rolling Road). Order online using promo code IMS4010 to enjoy 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.
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.
Please email us at irvingmspta@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer. Thank you for your support!
Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:
Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey
All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
FCPS News
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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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