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Yearbooks on Sale Until May 1st!
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Save the date- Thursday, April 24, for our Family Heritage Night.
A student-created event with performances, booths, food, and fun!
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Greetings Irving Families!
We always appreciate how flexible our students are when schedules change like they did for the 2-hour delay on Thursday. I want to thank our Kiss and Ride families for a smooth arrival on Thursday. Your packed patience and awareness in the parking lot helped ensure a safe arrival during a very busy morning in the rain. Thank you!
Coming up, our 7th grade Health and PE department is preparing for the Family Life Education (FLE) Emotional and Social Health/Human Growth and Development lessons to begin around Monday, February 24. If you would like to opt your child out of these FLE lessons, there are two ways to notify the school - you may use the Parent Digital Consent System (same login as ParentVue) and click on “Other Forms” and then select “Family Life Education” to follow the prompts to opt your child out or you may have your child return a copy of the opt-out forms found on the FCPS website. As a reminder, if you would like to review the FLE curriculum, it is available on this website. If you have any questions about the curriculum, please reach out to your child’s Health and PE teacher.
One of the most exciting times at school is when we can partner with our parents, guardians, and caregivers in the classroom! Our Future Problem Solvers Club is on the hunt for a guest speaker. They would love to hear from someone with firsthand knowledge of nanotechnology. The students are eager to learn about its potential benefits for society, possible risks, and all things nano! If you, or someone you know, could share your expertise with our bright young minds, please reach out to Mr. Andrew Croce at ajcroce@fcps.edu. It would be a truly enriching experience for them.
Finally, a little weather heads-up: Please keep an eye on the weather forecast for next week. Any school delays or closures will be announced on the FCPS main website and social media channels. We will keep you posted!
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
The West Springfield Rotary Club essay contest is now open! We have had several students with the contest over the years. It is a wonderful opportunity for students who enjoy writing to share their skills outside of school. If you have any questions about the contest, please reach out to Natalie Duncan, After School Activities Specialist, at naduncan@fcps.edu.
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Rise Against Hunger Donation Drive |
"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 to 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.
Track and Field Season Registration Form is Live!
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. More information about practices will be shared soon. If you are interested in volunteering to support our Track and Field Team, please email Cindy Conley at caconley1@fcps.edu.
This week, the library was buzzing with 8th grade students as they constructed websites about all of the material that they’d covered in Quarter 2. Librarians were involved in teaching them about the proper way to cite resources that they use in their research. Ask your 8th grader to see their “Science Website;” you’ll be impressed with what you see!
Our Battle of the Books teams are continuing to prepare for our school competition in March, followed by the countywide match-up. Team t-shirts are being made and books are being read. The date of our Zoom visit with author Neal Shusterman is coming up soon, on February 26th.
Keep encouraging your child to visit the library for books they’d like to read. Ask them what they’re reading. If they’re not reading anything, try to find a book that you can read together! Not only can this provide one-on-one time with you and your child, but it can be the impetus for many meaningful conversations.
Ms. Monk and Mr. Brizek, Librarians
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:
Boys’ Volleyball Clinic, starts Monday, February 10, 2nd block, all levels welcomed.
Futsal and Open Gym, will meet on Thursday, February 13.
Percy Jackson Club, starts Wednesday, February 19, 1st block.
Volleyball Clinic, began Tuesday, January 14, 2nd block, all levels are welcomed.
Heritage Night Planning Committee, began Thursday, February 6, 1st block.
FAB Fridays, ends at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays and the Weekly Sign-up is required.
Canceled for next week:
Wednesday, February 12 - No After School and Late Buses
Friday, February 14 - NO FAB FRIDAY
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
SOUPer Bowl Staff Appreciation – Friday, February 7 – A huge thank you to everyone who provided soup, dessert and supplies for our wonderful Irving staff today! We appreciate your generosity. Stay tuned for details on our next staff appreciation event!
"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.
Nando’s Peri-Peri Spirit Night – Thursday, February 13, 4-8 PM – Enjoy a great family dinner while supporting our school! Nando’s Peri-Peri in the Springfield Town Center will donate 40% of their orders to the PTA when you use the code: NANDOS2025.
Volunteers Needed – PTA Nominations Committee – We’re looking for three volunteers to serve on the PTA Nominating Committee! This is a short-term commitment focused on creating the slate of Officers for next year’s PTA Board. If you’re interested, please email us at irvingmspta@gmail.com.
Save the Date! • March 11 – PTA General Membership Meeting, 6:30 PM • March 10-14 – Chick-fil-A Burke Spirit Week • April 4 – Bingo Night!
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.
We continue to welcome new members. Please visit https://irvingms.givebacks.com/store/ to join us!
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.
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Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change)
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
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Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
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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