Newsletter 5-11 r1.pdf

8/9/2019 Newsletter 5-11 r1.pdf

1/14


2/14

Page 2 The Buzz at Irmo MiddlePage 2 The Buzz at Irmo Middle

THE TIME HAS ARRIVED

8TH GRADE SOCIAL!!


3/14


4/14



5/14

Page 5 The Buzz at Irmo Middle

The Center for Advanced Technical Studies

2015 Summer Camps:

FEMINEERS: A STEAM Camp for Girls

5 days Mon-Friday June 8–

12 Half day 8:00am–

1:00pmSTEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. Campers will be ex-posed to a number of engineering topics presented at the Center. The Carolina summerdays are perfect for rockets. Straw rockets, balloon rockets and water rockets will bepropelled into the sky. Students will use video analysis to determine how fast their rock-ets fly. Solar powered cars, built and decorated by the campers will race powered by thesun. Making custom charm bracelets will expose campers to CAD and 3D printing. Con-structing illuminated badges combine art and electrical engineering.Female engineers and engineering students will be guest speakers throughout the week.

Rising 6th , 7 th , and 8th graders

$150.00 per in district students, $225 out of district

Doctors in Training for Girls 5 days Mon – Friday June 15 -19 Full day 8:00am - 3:00pmAre you interested in being a doctor? Camp Operation will expose future medical profes-sionals to a variety of body systems through a series of interactive and engaging activi-ties. Themes for the camp include prepping for surgery, the skeletal system, the muscu-lar system, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and the digestive system.In addition to team challenges and fun activities, campers will view real organs and par-

ticipate in dissections. The final day of camp our future surgeons will practice their surgi-cal techniques and showcase their new found knowledge and skills.

Rising 7 th and 8th graders $250.00 in district students, $375 out of district

Future Filmmakers

5 days Mon-Friday June 15 -19 Full day 8:00am - 4:00pmHave you ever wanted to make your own movie? Are you interested in a career in the

film and television industry? Are you creative and want to have fun? If you said yes toany of these questions then you should check out the Center for Advanced TechnicalStudies' Future Filmmakers Camp! This week-long camp will introduce you to the worldof movie making while teaching the skills of writing, producing, directing, shooting andediting motion pictures. Every camper will complete a short digital film that they cantake home and share with family and friends!

Rising 7th and 8th graders (Limited to 6 campers)

$250.00 in district students, $375 out of district



6/14


The Center for Advanced Technical Studies

2015 Summer Camps:

Cooking Authentic Italian Foods5 days Mon – Friday July 13 – 17 Half day 8:00am – 1:00pmChef Urso will take you on a tour of Italy using his family recipes brought over from Italyby his grandparents. The student will learn basic pasta making, sauce making, Italiansummer and winter dishes, desserts and how to make the best meatball in the world. Alllessons are hands-on lessons where the student will enjoy their creation at the end ofeach class. Each student will leave with all their recipes.

Rising 7 th , 8th , and 9th graders$150.00 per in district students, $225 out of district

Healthy Cooking for Students5 days Mon-Friday July 27 – 31 Half day 8:00am – 1:00pmChef Urso will take the students on a tour of healthy cooking by analyzing what is re-quired in a proper and nutritious diet. We will then explore each level by making dishesthat are very healthy as well as taste great. We will cover snacks, breakfast, lunch anddinners, proper oils, and alternatives to junk foods. This class is excellent for any stu-dent or parent who wants to eat and snack on healthy foods for a healthier lifestyle. Alllessons are hands-on and the student will be able to enjoy their creation at the end ofeach class. This class is designed for students who are rising 4th – 8th graders, however

if a parent wants to join their child in class you are more than welcome (Based on limitedspace in the kitchen only one parent per student allowed).

Rising 4th , 5 th , 6th , 7 th , and 8th graders$250.00 in district students, $375 out of district

NOTEs: Extended hours availableSnacks included. Campers will bring their own lunch.

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

916 Mount Vernon Church RoadChapin, SC 29036

(803) 476-8600http://www.lexrich5.org/CATS.cfm


http://www.lexrich5.org/CATS.cfmhttp://www.lexrich5.org/CATS.cfmhttp://www.lexrich5.org/CATS.cfm


7/14



8/14



9/14


7th Graders at Irmo Middle School need your help to raise awareness of the devastatingdecline of Monarch Butterflies internationally, and how the school is working together

with community partners to help save this species!

Through a partnership with the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF), Irmo Middle School (IMS) ispresenting a two-day screening of the film, “Flight of the Butterflies,” to raise public awareness of theMonarch’s plight. They will invite other students in Lexington/ Richland School District 5, as well as the gen-

eral public.

This film is an interconnected scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands

of miles, but generations. It’s about the remarkable Monarch butterfly migration, the

most incredible migration on Earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 yearstrying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they

flew south for winter.

The film will be shown on May 15th & 29th in Irmo High School’s new auditori-um - this screening will be the first time this film has been shown in South Car-olina! IMS students will make a presentation before the film on their project,and each attendee will have the opportunity to take home a packet of milkweed

seeds to create habitat for Monarchs in their own backyard.

Sponsors are needed to help offset the costs for rights to show the film, as

well as the costs for the packets of milkweed seeds. We hope your busi-

ness will consider supporting this event at any level! Sponsors will be pro-vided with tickets and thanked publicly at the event and on SCWF & IMS

websites and through statewide social media.

Funds are being funneled through the South Carolina Wildlife Federation, and proceeds will benefit wildlife habitat

conservation programs in Irmo and surrounding areas. Please see next page for more details about the partnership.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes, I will support Irmo Middle School’s project with a $100 Sponsorship

□Check Enclosed OR □Credit Card Payable Online at www.scwf.org

Sponsor Contact Informaon:

Business Name: _________________________________________________________

Contact Name/Title: _____________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Please make check payable and return to:South Carolina Wildlife Federation ▪ 215 Pickens Street ▪ Columbia, SC 29205

http://www.scwf.org/http://www.scwf.org/


10/14


Please consider sponsoring Irmo Middle School’spresentation of “Flight of the Butterflies” to help us

spread the word about Monarch population decline, and

what we can all do to make a difference!

Background of IMS Monarchs & Milkweed Project:When 7th graders at Irmo Middle School were tasked with choosing a sci-ence project with an international scope to tie into their school’s magnet

theme, they investigated many possibilities. Around the same time, nation-al news media started running stories about the drastic decline in MonarchButterflies migrating to Mexico. The 97% decline in population is mostlydue to loss of critical habitat – the milkweed on which Monarchs depend

for a caterpillar food source.

Over the past year, students have been studying this species and research-ing the threats and conservation practices. They began tagging Monarchsduring the 2014 fall migration to aid in international research efforts. Students have been growing milkweedindoors, and have plans to install a ¼ acre milkweed garden on the school grounds this spring. They alsomade a presentation to Irmo Town Council, and received a commitment from the Town to plant milkweedon town property throughout our community. Student-created posters are being distributed to town facili-ties, local plant nurseries and schools in the community to encourage citizens to plant milkweed for Mon-

archs in their own yard.

For more details about the IMS Monarchs & Milkweed Project see: www.lexrich5.org/webpages/wgreen/monarchs.cfm

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is a non-profit organization who works with local partners to

conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy.SCWF has been consulting on the wildlife habitat enhancement project at IMS since its inception and we are happy to

help them bring this inspiring and educational film to their community.

Questions? Please contact SCWF Director of Education,Sara Green, at (803) 609-4778 or [email protected].

http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/wgreen/monarchs.cfmhttp://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/wgreen/monarchs.cfmmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/wgreen/monarchs.cfm


11/14



12/14



13/14


Summer School 2015 @ Irmo Middle!

The following dates have been approved for students who will be attending SummerSchool 2015 at Irmo Middle. We are sharing this information early with students, par-ents, and families so everyone can plan for their summer vacations. We are very confi-dent that our interactions and interventions throughout the year will minimize and/oreliminate the need for summer school for most (if not all of our students). If you needany information about summer school, please contact Mr. Glenn Hutto, Assistant Prin-cipal for Instruction at 476-3663.

The Middle School Summer School Program is designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who have not mas-tered the course standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is streamlined to con-centrate on academic mastery.

Who attends summer school? Rising 7th and 8th grade students who have failed either one or two academic subjects. Those students whohave failed three or more classes are ineligible to attend summer school and may be retained in their current grade .

Out of district students cannot enroll in this program.

Where will summer school be held? Summer School will be held at Irmo Middle Rising 7th 8th 9th graders.

What are the dates for summer school? Current 6th, 7th and 8th graders will take courses offered only on the following dates:

June 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30

What times will students attend? Students will attend from 8:30am – 1:30pm. There will be no afternoon sessions.

How much will summer school cost? The tuition is projected to be $50.00 and may be paid with cash, money order, cashier's check, Master Card,Visa, Discover or American Express card. No personal checks will be accepted.

How will my student get to summer school? Parents are responsible for transportation arrangements (to and from summer school).

How do I register my child for summer school? Registration packets will be available in the spring on our website and in the main office at the school.



14/14


Staff NeedsStaff NeedsStaff Needs

Nurses Needed: Fall 2015School District 5 of Lexington/Richland Counties is looking to hire several

nurses to substitute in our health rooms as needed and to assist with ourvision , hearing and BP screenings for the Fall of 2015.

All interested nurses please complete the online application on the districtwebsite. Notify Dyan McDowell that you have completed the application(476-8145). Once references are completed online Dyan will set up an ori-entation with Mrs. Richards, the nursing supervisor, they will also set up atime to stop by Human Resources to complete W2 paperwork, etc. (Nursesyou will NOT have to wait for HR to hold a scheduled orientation, this

means that you will be available to sub in a much more timely manner)Please contact Kathy Jackson, IMS school nurse at 476-3609, if you have any questions or concerns!!! We

look forward to meeting and working with you!!!

How to apply: D5 website www.lexrich5.org Departments Office of Human Resources Application Procedures Support Application Procedure Click on the link to “applitrack.com” to fill out an application. Somewhere around step four in the application process you will see a tab labeled “Position Title” Check Nurse-Temp (Substitute) to be only a substitute in our district. Check School Nurse to be considered for an interview should there be an opening in our district.

Or, you may check both.*****************************************************************************************************************
http://www.lexrich5.org/http://www.lexrich5.org/http://applitrack.com/http://applitrack.com/http://applitrack.com/http://www.lexrich5.org/

Newsletter 5-11 r1.pdf

Documents

Transcript of Newsletter 5-11 r1.pdf