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NDIANOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
403 S 15th Street, Indianola, IA 50125
PHONE 515.961.9530 FAX 515.961.9535
https://www.indianola.k12.ia.us/school/indianola-
middle-school/
SCHOOL NEWS…
WEEK OF
November 26, 2018
…
Reader of the
Week
This week’s winner:
Ellen Foster
Yearbooks
Middle School yearbooks are now on sale at
www.jostensyearbooks.com. Books are $25 until December 21,
2018. The price will go up to $30 on December 22. Sales will end
February 28.
Unlike the high school, MS books were not open for sales when
registering for school. The list of SOLD books will be posted by the
lunchroom this week. Remind your student to check the list for
his/her name. Please contact Bill Damman x3155 if you have
questions.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.
Upcoming No School Dates:
Friday, December 21 (1-hour early out)
December 24 – January 2
Monday, January 14
7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts
Date: Tuesday, November 27
Time: 7th Grade @ 6:00 p.m.
8th Grade @ 7:30 p.m.
Location: HS Auditorium
Both groups need to be on the HS auditorium stage 15 minutes prior to
the concert start time. Students are requested to dress nicely and to
avoid jeans and tennis shoes if possible. There is no expectation,
however, for new clothing to be purchased to meet the request.
To Parents of all 8th Grade Students and 7th Grade Algebra Students
**PLEASE READ** Dear Indianola Middle School 8th Grade Parents/Students and 7th Grade Algebra Parents/Students,
Indianola Middle School is excited to move our teaching and learning forward with a Digital Learning
Environment (DLE). This year your student will receive a brand new 11” HP Chromebook to be used for
curriculum, assessment and instruction while at school and at home. We will be rolling out the new
Chromebooks on December 4th. There are no fees associated with students receiving their Chromebook.
We ask that you read the information in this letter carefully and review the Indianola DLE Student Handbook &
Indianola Device Acceptance Agreement by November 27. The handbook and agreement can be found on our
district website, www.indianola.k12.ia.us, under Departments -> Information Technology -> Digital Learning
Environment. The Indianola Device Acceptance Agreement form must be initialed and signed by a
parent/guardian and the student before the device can be issued for take-home use. For this year only, we will
be sending a paper copy of the DLE Device Acceptance Agreement home with each student. Next year, the
agreement will be available online for electronic signature as part of online registration.
Please view an online DLE orientation presentation by November 27 and have your student return the signed
DLE Agreement as soon as possible. 8th graders should return the agreement to their Language Arts
teacher. 7th grade Algebra students should return the agreement to Mrs. Asell. The DLE orientation video may
be viewed here - https://tinyurl.com/MS-DLE-OR; the orientation slides may be viewed here -
https://tinyurl.com/MS-DLE-Preso.
Another option is to RSVP to attend an on-site orientation the evening of November 29th at 7:00 PM in the
Middle School Library. To RSVP, please navigate to - https://tinyurl.com/MS-DLE-RSVP. Please note, it is not
necessary to attend an on-site orientation; it is entirely optional, but please do RSVP if you plan on attending.
This is an exciting time for Indianola Middle School as we prepare our students to be competitive in a global
market by utilizing a Digital Learning Environment. The immediate access to computers will have a positive
impact on student engagement and educational outcomes. We will bring the 21st Century Technology Literacy
Skills to the forefront as well as engage students in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the numbers/emails below.
Sincerely,
Annette Jauron Ray Coffey
Middle School Principal Director of Technology
[email protected] [email protected]
(515) 961-9510 x3100 (515) 961-9500 x1512
ACTIVITY
INFO…
Food Service
For information regarding menus, free/reduced lunches/online payments/account information, please click on
the link below:
https://www.indianola.k12.ia.us/departments/food-service/
School District Website:
https://www.indianola.k12.ia.us/
Middle School Page:
https://www.indianola.k12.ia.us/school/indianola-middle-school/
The last day of The Zone before winter break
will be Monday, December 10. It will resume
on Thursday, January 17.
Art News
Peace Poster Exhibit
This year’s top 20 Peace posters will be in a special
exhibit at Indianola’s Redeemer Lutheran Church from
December 15 thru January 15. Stop in and see the
following students’ posters during open hours of the
church: Evan Immel, Traci Green, Lauren Philippi,
Cayten Boswell, Ceci McDonald, Emma Brown, Elyse
Bierman, Kaleigh Harvey, Owen Cambron, Grace
Boden, Aspen Nelsen, Bella O’Meara, Jazmine Santos,
Maci Darr, Zoey Zuck, Logan Turner, Faith Mahlstadt,
Sully Downey, Abigail Corbett, Dylan Turner. Click this
link to view the posters:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MbYZ2AZv31
mFGLdTOM0t5KaaTqQ-CiM1
Paramount 7 Theaters Exhibit
Some of our IMS students created artwork that will be
displayed through December 31st in the Paramount 7
Theaters exhibit called “The World of Harry Potter and
Fantastic Beasts”. You can support these students by
visiting the theater to view their artwork.
Email Mrs. Smith at [email protected] with
your comments and they will be delivered to the artist.
The participating students are: Cassie Jones, Dylan
Turner, Tyler Ragan, Gilbert Weig, Olivia Jackson, and
Byron Taylor. Click this link to view the artwork:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-
YoRLYSQpIreZZCgIdQx0yd0E-cl3Vnj
Class of 2020 Holiday Shop Fundraiser
The class of 2020 will have a Fan Gear online
shop open until December 2. Follow the link to
some awesome gear! Check out the Indianola
socks, perfect for basketball player in your family!
Estimated delivery/pick up is December 19.
Please leave a comment in the notes field when
checking out with your student’s name and school
you would like your items delivered to, or if you
would rather pick up.
https://squareup.com/store/ihs2020-postprom
Watch School Events Online!
If you missed your child’s concert, game, etc., and wish there was a way to see it, you may be in luck! The
following link will take you to the High School Sports Network-Indianola page. You will find several events listed
for all grades in the Indianola district.
http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/indianola-high-school-indianola-ia
GENERAL
INFORMATION…
Check Out the District Event Calendar
Below is a link to the district’s event calendar. You will find dates, times, and locations for sports, music, and
various other events in which our students are participating on this site.
https://www.littlehawkeyeconference.com/public/genie/206/school/645/
For Parents of 7th Graders: Washington D.C. Trip Info for 8th Grade
There will be an informational meeting for parents of any current 7th grader interested in traveling to D.C. at the
end of their 8th grade year. The meeting will take place in MS room 303 (by the fieldhouse) at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, November 29.
No commitment is necessary. We will go over registration information in case any families want to include the
trip as part of their holiday gift-giving.
Email Mr. Dubczak with any questions at [email protected].
The Washington D.C. trip is not a school-sponsored event.
Free Dental Screenings
Dental Connections will provide free dental screenings for children and adults at the Norwalk Free Medical
Clinic on December 6 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Click here and select the Digital Backpack halfway down the
page to get further details.
Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the Indianola Community School District
are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis of age (except students), race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, creed or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities.
The school district does not discriminate on the basis of age (except students), race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, creed or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring
and employment practices. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), § 504 or Iowa Code § 280.3 is directed to contact:
504 Coordinator Indianola Community School District
1304 East 2nd Avenue Indianola, IA 50125
515 961-9500 who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing
Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, § 504 and Iowa Code 280.3 (2007).
Anti-Bullying/Harassment (Ref. School Board Policy 104) Harassment and bullying of students and employees are against federal, state and local policy, and
are not tolerated by the board. The board is committed to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school
community are treated with dignity and respect. To that end, the board has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and
eliminate bullying and harassment as well as processes and procedures to deal with incidents of bullying and harassment. Bullying and harassment of students
by other students, by school employees, and by volunteers who have direct contact with students will not be tolerated in the school or school district. Concerns
can be reported to the building administration by phone, email, or in person. Board Policy forms 04E1 and 104E2, along with additional bullying and harassment
policy information can be obtained from the district website or from the main office.
