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All In Irving
WIMS Calendar
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Irving Middle School Fall Fest — 2:30 - 4:25 PM (Last day to buy tickets is TOMORROW); all other after school activities are canceled.
Friday, October 30, 2026
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2 Hour Early Release - End of 1st Quarter - students will be dismissed at 12:15.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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No School for Students - Staff Development Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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No School for Students - Teacher Workday
Finding our way to the end of the quarter!
Good afternoon, Irving Community,
As we head into a new week, we’re grateful for the partnership and support of our students, families, and staff. This is the final week of the first quarter, and students will have a two-hour early release on Friday, October 30. Please review the early release bell schedule in the Irving Announcements section of this newsletter. There will be no after-school activities that day.
Picture Day took place Thursday and Friday. When the photos are ready, Victor O’Neill Studios will email information about ordering. Students also received ID cards to place in the ID card slots on their Yondr pouches.
As we close out the quarter, here are a few exciting events and highlights:
- Congratulations to the students and staff who worked hard to prepare for this weekend’s performances of Princess Party Smackdown and In the Forests of the Night. Well done!
- Our cross-country athletes have been doing an outstanding job all season. Their final meet is November 7 at Liberty Middle School. We’re so proud of you!
- Fall Fest is Thursday, October 29, and will be the only after-school activity offered that day. Tickets are required.
- Horseman Horticulture will be featured at this week’s annual State of Our Schools event.
Please remember that Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, are student holidays. Our next newsletter will be sent on November 8.
With appreciation,
Emily Cincinnati
Principal
News from the Hollow
Applications Open for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2031 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application is now available. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, October 30. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information, including a schedule of upcoming information sessions at middle schools. For admissions information, contact the TJHSST Admissions Office, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM at 571-423-3770 or tjadmissions@fcps.edu.
TJ Counselor Liaison at Irving Middle School: Contact Cynthia Pareja, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM -2:30 PM at 703-912-4500 or cspareja@fcps.edu.
Please allow 24-48 school hours for math verification. Applications cannot be completed until math credit has been verified by your school’s TJ counselor Liaison.
Irving Middle School Fall Fest
On Thursday, October 29th, from 2:30-4:00 PM, students are invited to stay after for Fall Fest, a fun Irving tradition. Fall Fest will be the only after-school activity on this day. Kiss and Ride Pick-up will begin at 4:00 PM. Late buses will run on this day, departing the school at 4:25 PM. Tickets for Fall Fest may be purchased for $5 through MySchoolBucks until tomorrow. No tickets will be sold after 10/26.
The ticket for Fall Fest includes a small keepsake, snacks and a drink, an opportunity to play basketball in the gym, to watch a movie in Barker Hall, to dance to the music of “DJ Lay” and to hang out with friends.
Any parents who could volunteer to help with this event are encouraged to sign up.
Library News
As the first quarter draws to an end, 7th grade students are finishing their first-quarter book projects in English class. We expect to see all of the library books used for that project returned soon. To help students remember what they have borrowed, library overdue notices will be emailed on Saturday evening, October 24th. Please help your student locate their library books and pack them so that they can be returned Monday.
It has been nice to have conversations with a few of the 7th grade students as they finish a book and report back to us their reviews. Our goal is to help everyone find a book that will want them to make reading a habit.
Thanks!
Ms. Monk & Mr. Brizek, Irving Middle School Librarians
PTA Patch
Irving Horsemen — it’s time to create!
This year’s PTA Reflections theme is “What My Culture Means to Me,” and students can enter in all six arts categories. Students may also submit entries through the Accessible Arts Division.
Whether your teen loves to write, draw, dance, make music, take photos, or create films, this is a wonderful chance to share their voice and creativity. For inspiration, visit the Reflections Virtual Art Gallery.
Entry period begins Tuesday, October 13, and runs through to Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 5 PM. Entries may be submitted on-line at the following link, and must include a .pdf fillable entry form and your art work (dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, or visual arts). Please follow the file naming conventions in the upload links. Additionally, you may turn in your work of art to the entry box in the school office. If you need to submit your digital file via email attachment or flash drive, contact the Reflections Chair at irvingmspta@gmail.com no later than October 31, 2026.
See the links below for guidelines, entry forms, and the easy upload link/QR code. We can’t wait to see what WIMS students create!
PTA Reflections Guidelines
English Student Entry Form — National PTA fillable PDF
Spanish Student Entry Form — National PTA fillable PDF
Family Fun Night Volunteers Needed
The PTA is looking for volunteers for our Family Fun Night! On Friday, November 13th, the PTA will be hosting a night of fun for students and families. You will be working with a group of volunteers as well as the PTA board, so do not worry about doing it all on your own! Please sign up at the link below. We're also looking for a webmaster and a volunteer for teachers grants. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the PTA! Please sign up for these opportunities!
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; late buses arrive after 4:30 pm; FAB Fridays are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (dates are posted on Schoology) late buses are NOT provided on Fridays. 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 and Schoology. Students may not leave school and return for the after school program.
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!
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not guaranteed during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
*Schedule is posted on Schoology*
Thursday, October 29, FALL FEST is the ONLY AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY
WITS: Tuesday, November 10, 1st block
War Thunder: 2nd quarter, Tuesdays, 1st block
Strategic Games: 2nd quarter, Thursdays, 1st block
Henna Club: postponed until TBD
District News
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Please 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, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Literacy Resources
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
- Download the New ParentVUE App
Tales Across Town
 Lights On: After-school & VIP Reunion Family Trivia Night
Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration of our after-school programs!
Event Details
When: Wednesday, October 28th
- Where: South County Middle School (8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, VA 22079)
- Who: Open to families with students in our feeder elementary and middle schools: Whitman MS, SCMS, Robinson SS, Irving MS, Sandburg MS, Lake Braddock SS, Frost MS, Key MS, Hayfield SS, and Twain MS.
Schedule of Events
- 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM: Lights On After-school showcase & dinner in the Lecture Hall
- 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM: Trivia begins in the cafeteria (Dessert served during intermission)
Event Highlights
Dinner & Hors d'oeuvres: Served in the Lecture Hall before trivia kicks off
- Program Showcases: Highlights of our students' after-school activities.
- Family Trivia & Prizes: Compete for round winners and door prizes, including:
- Two $100 Alamo Movie House gift cards
- Two $50 Glory Days gift cards
- Capitals tickets & Wizards tickets
- Nintendo Switch
- Raven's tickets, and more!
- Special Raffles: Extra prizes and raffles throughout the evening.
Questions? Contact Natalie Duncan, After School Specialist, 703-912-4500 or naduncan@fcps.edu.
Sponsored by Southern and Eastern VIP Camps.
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