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The Buzz at Irmo Middle School ": Creating Successful Students For The Challenges of Tomorrow"

This document is the January 18, 2016 newsletter from Irmo Middle School. It provides information about upcoming events at the school such as basketball games, FCA and G40 meetings. It also announces that two students, Zach Schellinger and Tanvi Singh, were accepted to the SC All-State Orchestra and will perform in February. Additionally, it provides details about nominations for the TRI-DAC summer arts program and explains what Individual Graduation Plans are and the process for 8th graders to select a career cluster.

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The Buzz at Irmo Middle School ": Creating Successful Students For The Challenges of Tomorrow"

This document is the January 18, 2016 newsletter from Irmo Middle School. It provides information about upcoming events at the school such as basketball games, FCA and G40 meetings. It also announces that two students, Zach Schellinger and Tanvi Singh, were accepted to the SC All-State Orchestra and will perform in February. Additionally, it provides details about nominations for the TRI-DAC summer arts program and explains what Individual Graduation Plans are and the process for 8th graders to select a career cluster.

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January 18, 2016

Irmo Middle School


6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
www.lexrich5.org/ims
School Hours:
8:20 a.m.3:35 p.m.

Inside this issue:


TRI DAC Nominations
2
Basketball Schedule
2
Individual Graduation Plans 3

Dates to Remember:
Mon 1/18
Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Holiday
Tues 1/19
G40 Mtg. 7:45-8:10
Media Center
Winter Map Testing
No Crew
C Team Basketball @
Home vs. Chapin 5:30
Thurs 1/21
C Team Basketball @
Meadow Glenn 5:30
Fri 1/22
FCA Mtg. 7:40-8:10
AM Room 904

If you have news for the


Buzz, email Allison Redick
at [email protected].

The Buzz at Irmo Middle School


Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow
[email protected]

Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal


https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

Schellinger and Singh Make All-State Orchestra

Please join us in congratulating the following students for auditioning and being
accepted into the SC All-State Orchestra:
Zach Schellinger, viola, 8th grade
Tanvi Singh, violin, 8th grade
They will perform with the orchestra in Spartanburg at the end of February. We
are so proud of Zach and Tanvi for their continued excellence academically and in
the arts. Let's support them as they advance their skills and prepare for the February performance.

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At IMS on Choice or
6th Grade Magnet,
you DO have to complete
a Choice Application within
the window which ends Feb
5th at 5 pm. Already
Zoned for IMS,
then you do NOT complete a Choice Application
for 7th or 8th grade.

D5 CHOICE and Magnet Programs for School Year 2016-2017


Can be found at: http://www.lexrich5.org/departments.cfm?subpage=90210

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What is Vault?

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Front L-R: Ellen Baumgardner, Vice Chairman Jondy Lovless, Secretary, Beth Hutchison, Jan Hammon

Back: Larry Haitiwanger, Ed White, Robert Gantt, Chairman

January is School Board Recognition Month


D5s School Board members will honored during the Jan 19 th meeting. More than 600 elected and
appointed school board members thought SC will be recognized for their service and dedication to
public education.
D5 is very fortunate to have dedicated, capable school board members that are leading the way in
our pursuit of continued excellence. Said D5 Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner. Their commitment and foresight ensure that students in our district receive and education that will prepare
them for the future.

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TRI-DAC NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program.
Middle school students who attend the public schools of Lexington One, Lexington-Richland Five
and Richland Two are eligible to participate. This year marks the 31st year Tri-DAC has provided
students an outstanding and intense study of the arts through this summer program. The program
is designed for artistically gifted and talented students who are rising sixth through ninth graders in the summer before
the 2016-2017 school year. Students may audition in creative writing, dance, music (strings, vocal and wind/
percussion), theatre or visual art.

Basketball
Schedule

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What are Individual


Graduation Plans (IGP)?
The Economic Development Act (EEDA) was passed in 2005. The implementation of this law was designed to
better prepare yourself for what you want to do after high school and to help you and your parents/guardians
make informed decisions about your education and future. The core of this law is the idea of planning. You,
along with your parent, will begin to create an IGP in the 8th grade as you prepare to enter the high school. During this time, you will select a cluster of study as you map out courses to take in high school. A career cluster is a
way of organizing classes around an occupational group. Each year in high school, you will review your IGP with a
guidance counselor and changes can be made based on your interest.
The Guidance Department will be scheduling the IGP meetings for 8th graders. You will receive a letter in the
mail over the next few of months which will have a scheduled appointment time. This meeting will allow your
student to choose a cluster of study. This plan can be changed and will be re-visited each year during registration. If you have a conflict or unable to attend the assigned appointment time, please contact Allison Redick at
803-476-3668 or email at [email protected].

Tips for Parents


In helping your child
chose a Career path:
Start young. Develop career awareness by discussing career opportunities when reading books and
newspapers, watching television and observing
worksites.
Support you childs efforts to assess his or her own
interests, aptitudes, values and work styles.
Share your job experiences. A child delights in hearing about his or her parents jobs.
Encourage participation in job shadowing and internship opportunities.
Help your child understand the value and importance of his or her academic courses for success in a future
career.
6. Advise your child that there is more than one education pathway to a good job. More than 50% of the fastest growing jobs require an associates degree. There are a variety of routes to success: on the job training,
technical college, four year college, apprenticeships or the military.

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