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Inside this issue:

Valentines Court 2Student Led Conferences 3Job Shadow 4Girls Math/Science Day 4Individual Graduation Plans 5

Irmo Middle School6051 Wescott RoadColumbia, SC 29212(803) 476-3600

www.lexrich5.org/imsSchool Hours:

8:20 a.m.—

3:35 p.m.

If you have news for theBuzz, email Allison Redickat [email protected].

February 15, 20

Dates to Remember:

Mon 2/15 No School for

students, PD day forteachers

Tues 2/16 G40 Mtg. 7:45-8:10

Media Center

Tacky Dress DayWed 2/17 70’s Dress Day Thurs 2/18 Favorite Character

Dress DayFri 2/19 FCA Mtg. 7:40-8:10

AM Room 904 Neon Dress DaySat 2/20 Irmo Middle Tedx

Event 12-2 IMS Cafe

The Buzz at Irmo Middle School

“Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow” Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal

[email protected] https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

Special Educaon teacher April Garre successfully

applied for funding through the popular donaon

site. As a result of her eorts, Ms. Garre's students

will receive new Samsung Chromebooks to help

deepen their learning and global communica-

ons. “We are so proud of these teachers for solic-

ing funding to support their ongoing classroom projects,” said Principal Jackson.

DonorsChoose lets teachers post requests for classroom supplies. If enough donao

come in to pay for that request, DonorsChoose purchases the exact items sought and

sends them to the school, nofying both teacher and principal, said Kae Bisbee,

spokeswoman for DonorsChoose.

“My classroom is very visual. I like for students to make connecons from the learnin

and visualize or illustrate their learning,” Godfrey wrote on his DonorsChoose.org

page. “The maps are such an integral part to history, and this will help students ac-

quire a visual knowledge of the world around them, and how such a simple concept o

geographic locaon can result in major historic events.”

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Do you judge a book by its cover? Try a Blind Date

with a Book in the Media Center from February 8through 19th . Books will be wrapped in brown pa-

per with the tle hidden, and a “personal ad” on the

front to let you know a lile bit about what might be

your perfect match. Students will be asked to ll out

a Rate your Date slip and all completed slips will be placed in a drawing for a prize.

We are excited to announce that our Young Scholars Program applicaon is open.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundaon is looking for high-achieving seventh grade student

with nancial need to apply for our unique pre-college scholarship and advising pro-

gram. Young Scholars receive high school and college counseling, funding for summe

and extracurricular academic programs, access to internships and study abroad oppo

tunies, and other educaonal resources including books and technology.

We invite all interested to aend our upcoming webinar to learn more about the

Young Scholars Program benets, eligibility, selecon criteria, & key dates: Feb. 16,

7:00pm EST - hps://aendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5452305910201815553 o

contact the organizer for more informaon: [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]



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The Buzz at Irmo Middle

Valentine’s Court 2016

Queen: Katy Hall

King: Logan Shealy

Prince: Altariq Foust (not pictured)

Princess: Aamani JonesDuchess: Izzy Field

Duke: Alex Winfree

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We are pleased to announce that this year we will be facilitating student-led confer-ences (SLC's). For those of you who may be new to this procedure, the student -ledconference process empowers the student to direct and report on his/her progress atschool that specifically addresses certain learning targets and our school-wide Habitsof Scholarship. SLC's are research-based and used in many exemplary middleschools. Our Crew leaders have been trained to assist, direct, and support our stu-

dents throughout the preparation process. They have coached, critiqued, and evalu-ated their students in order to have them ready to present to their parents and guardi-ans. In short, the students will be leading the conference while reflecting on their pro-gress and setting goals for advancement.

During the conference process students will report on academic progress, articulate goals, report on assessmendata when appropriate, and share examples of their course work. They will present samples of schoolwork fromall of their classes.

The student-led conference process is much different from the traditional parent teacher conference in which theteacher does most of the talking and the parent does the listening. Often in such conferences, the student is noteven present. The role of the Crew leader in a student-led conference is one of coach, mentor, and advocate. It

is likely that there will be several conferences will be taking place at one time within the same room. The Crewleader will circulate and be present for specific questions related to the process and support students as they re-flect on their work. If a parent wants a parent teacher conference with any particular teacher, they may requestone at any time.

We believe that the student-led conference process allows students to take ownership of their learning and pos-sess the responsibility for creating goals and identifying support structures needed to achieve their desired levelof success. We are pleased with the learning that is happening at Irmo Middle School's International AcademicMagnet and know that our students are eager to present their progress to their parents.

We thank you for working with them in this journey. Below we have included some frequently asked questionsand answers.

Why are we doing them at Irmo Middle School? How does it impact student achievement? When studentsare a vital component of student-led conferences, they have more ownership in the learning process with oppor-tunities for increased student success. Students have an opportunity to present their work, reflect on learning,revise goals, and determine specific strategies for continued growth.

When: Student-led Conferences will take place in March 2016 for all IMS students.6th Grade March 7-11, 7th Grade March 21-24, 8th Grade March 14-18

Where: Crew leader’s classroom, or another location decided upon by the Crew leader. *Parent/guardian(s) will be given different times (20 minute time slots) during that week that they can sign up to

attend.

What Should Parents Expect: Parents will be welcomed, and then invited to sit with their student as their childcommunicates their progress towards academic learning targets and Habits of Scholarship.

How can parents assist: Please support your child by signing up for a 20 minute time slot the week of their stu-dent-led conference. Your attendance at their student-led conference will mean so much to them! Our goal is for100% of parents to attend. Sign up information will be sent home the first week in February.

For a sample of how these work, take a moment to watch the video at the following URL: https:// vimeo.com/45140230


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Job Shadowing Month

Job Shadowing—a great time to explore the world of work.

October 23, 2015 – April 22, 2016 - Each year, Irmo Middle School students have the opportunity to parcipate

in Job Shadowing.

Job Shadowing gives students an opportunity to see that the skills they learn in school are related to the skills

they will need in the workplace. Job Shadowing is considered a short-term experience to introduce a student to

a parcular job by a one-on-one pairing of a student with an employee in a work environment. The student

“shadows” the worker up to one day to beer understand the requirements of a parcular career. All students

are encouraged to parcipate in this acvity.

Important Informaon about Job Shadowing:

Students and their parents/guardians will make arrangements for the student to shadow a parent/guardian,

friend, relave or another person in a career of interest at the work site to include transportaon.

Students are only eligible to have ONE day per school year for this acvity.

Job Shadowing can be completed in a couple of hours, an enre day, weekends and/or holidays.

Students provide their own lunch during shadowing, if applicable.

Students should demonstrate punctuality, honesty, good grooming habits, appropriate dress and willingness

to learn.

Students serve as an observer, not a worker.

Students are not permied to shadow teachers at Irmo Middle school

Any school work missed as a result of being absent for shadowing is the responsibility of the student.

If interested, please have your student contact Allison Redick, Career Specialist to pick up a packet or go to ourIMS Website under the Guidance Department/Career Specialist to print a packet. Also, if you need assistance fo

a parcular career to job shadow please contact Allison @ 476-3668 or email:

[email protected]

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Mathemacs and Sciences Day for Middle School Girls

March 5, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Congham Theatre and Bush Science Center

A day of Collaboraon, Compeon, Creavity, Camaraderie

and Celebraon of Women in Mathemacs and Science

For more informaon and to register for this event, click on the link below:

hp://columbiascmathandscienceday.weebly.com/

Columbia College

1301 Columbia College Dr.

Columbia, SC 29203

Telephone: 803.786.3844 or 803.786.3596, Fax: 803.786.3809

Email: [email protected]




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What are Individual

Graduaon Plans (IGP)?

The Economic Development Act (EEDA) was passed in 2005. The implementaon of this law was designed to

beer prepare yourself for what you want to do aer high school and to help you and your parents/guardians

make informed decisions about your educaon 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. Dur

ing this me, you will select a cluster of study as you map out courses to take in high school. A career cluster is

way of organizing classes around an occupaonal group. Each year in high school, you will review your IGP with

guidance counselor and changes can be made based on your interest.

The Guidance Department will be scheduling the IGP meengs for 8th

graders. You will receive a leer in the

mail over the next few of months which will have a scheduled appointment me. This meeng will allow your

student to choose a cluster of study. This plan can be changed and will be re-visited each year during registra-

on. If you have a conict or unable to aend the assigned appointment me, please contact Allison Redick a

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 discuss-ing career opportunies when reading books and

newspapers, watching television and observing

worksites.

Support you child’s eorts to assess his or her own

interests, aptudes, values and work styles.

Share your job experiences. A child delights in hearing about his or her parents’ jobs.

Encourage parcipaon in job shadowing and internship opportunies.

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 educaon pathway to a good job. More than 50% of the fast-

est growing jobs require an associate’s degree. There are a variety of routes to success: on the job training,

technical college, four year college, apprenceships or the military.





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