Newsletter Oct 6 2014 R2

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Inside this issue:

Parent Survey 2Box Tops & Book Fair 2New Staff Spotlight 3New York Trip 4Walk to School Day 5-7Red Ribbon Week 8RETHINK Contest 9Career Corner 10-11

CATE Trip form 12I AM Fit Block Party 13

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].

Oct 6, 2014

Providing an opportunity to attend aPSAT Workshop before the big day is

a great way to boost both your childs scores and confidence. Wehave an outstanding new opportunity for IMS students who regis-

tered to take the PSAT.

Sat., Oct. 11 from 8-12pm, IMS will host a FREE PSAT Workshopfeaturingpractice exercises, insights, and TIPS for acing the test and earning Junior Scholarstatus. We need all PSAT test takers to attend! Beverages and healthy snacks will

be provided. It's time to learn test taking strategies that will make the road tocollege straight and smooth and it starts with the PSAT Workshop!

Remember this event is open to all PSAT students at NO COST! Please contact

Mr. McCloy with any questions. You may reach Mr. McCloy by phone at476-3704or email at [email protected].

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Teen Read Weekis coming up Oct.12 -18

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, and this years theme is TurningDreams into Reality. Students are encouraged to read for pleasure during this

week, and check out new selections that have arrived in the Media Center.

We will also have a Book in a Jar contest, with students invited to guess thetitle of the shredded book using clues contained in the paper shreds. All correct

guesses will be placed in a drawing for a prize. Come check it out!***************************************************************************************

IMS Resource Officer, Scott Lyons,teamed up with law officers acrossseveral agencies last week to helpraise money for Special Olympics

South Carolina. The Cops on Top ofDoughnut Shops supports SpecialOlympics training, equipment and

travel expenses. Thank you Officer Lyons for supporting Special Olympics!***************************************************************************************

No Dismissals after 3:00 for everyones SAFETY.If you need an early dismissal, please ensure it is done prior to 3:00and if you want your child ready at the time of dismissal, you must

send a note that day with your child.

Dates to Remember:

Gold Week

Mon 10/6 PASS Perfect Breakfast 8 AM Media Ctr.

Tues 10/7 St. Govt Mtg. Rm 812 7:45-8:15 AM C Team Volleyball Vs. Carolina Springs 5:30

Wed 10/8 C Team Football vs. Carolina Springs 5:30Thurs 10/9 NYC Info Parent

Mtg. 6-6:30 PM Cafe C Team Volleyballl Vs. Meadow Glen 5:30

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


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New Teacher and Staff Spotlight

Mrs. Waters is a native of Charlotte, NC. She graduated from American Businessand Fashion Institute/Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She has worked for sev-

eral law firms as a litigation legal assistant in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC andColumbia, SC. After being at home for 15 years, she began substitute teaching inDistrict 5. She has worked in her church as President of the children class, coun-selor in the youth program, and is currently the President of the ladies charitableorganization known as "The Relief Society." She loves traveling with her husbandand two daughters. Mrs. Waters is excited to be part of the IMS family and looking

forward to great year.

Ms. Crumlinjoins the Irmo Middle School family from Blue Cross Blue Shield asthe Attendance Assistant. Ms. Crumlin earned her Bachelors of Science degree in

Marketing from Wingate University while playing four years of collegiate basketballat East Carolina University and Wingate University where her team won the Confer-ence USA championship (07), won the SAC conference championship (08), andwent to the Division II Elite Eight (08). Ms. Crumlin is currently continuing hereducation, working towards completing her Masters degree in Business Administra-tion. Ms. Crumlin has one beautiful daughter, Trinity, and enjoys spending time withher family and pet Labrador retriever, Watson. She is looking forward to a great year at Irmo Middle

School!

Mr. Olson is a first year teacher at Irmo Middle School. Raised right here in SouthCarolina. He graduated Irmo High in 2006. He earned and attended Ohio Sate

University on a football scholarship. After his sophomore year, he suffered a career-ending injury. While supporting his Buckeyes from the sidelines, he earned a

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

Ready to move out of the cold (and back to the 100-degree heat), he moved back toSouth Carolina to begin his career. In April of 2010, he began working with a localbusiness that provided strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all ages. After 2 years of beingin the athletic performance industry, he decided to bring his expertise and knowledge to the publicschool system. In 2 years he earned his Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of South

Carolina. He is excited and honored to be a member of the IMS family.



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IMS CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK

Irmo Middle School invites the community to take a visible stand against drugs by celebrating Red Rib-

bon Week from October 22-31.

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community,and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-

free lifestyles. This years celebration will kick off on October 22.

Red Ribbon Week encourages our entire community to adopt healthy, drug-free lifestyles, said JamesFanning IMS guidance counselor. The campaign brings together parents, schools, and businesses as we

look for innovative ways to keep kids and communities drug free.

The red ribbon symbolizes a continuing commitment to reducing the demand for illicit drugs in our com-

munities. In 1985, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique S. "Kiki" Camarenawas killed by drug traffickers. Shortly after Camarena's death, citizens from his hometown of Calexico,

California, began wearing red ribbons to remember him and commemorate his sacrifice. Congress estab-

lished Red Ribbon Week in 1988.

Red Ribbon Week gives us the opportunity to be vocal and visible in our efforts to achieve a drug -freecommunity, said James Fanning. Research shows that children are less likely to use alcohol and otherdrugs when parents and other role models are clear and consistent in their opposition to substance use and

abuse.

Visit www.getsmartaboutdrugs.comfor more information about Red Ribbon Week or contact James Fan-

ning IMS guidance counselor 476-3671.



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Welcome to the IMS Career Corner!Allison Redick, Career Specialist

Welcome to the Irmo Middle School Career Corner! My name is Allison Redick, the Career Specialistat Irmo Middle School. In my role as Career Specialist, I will be assisting all IMS students in career

awareness and exploration.

Who am I? Where am I Going? How do I get There? We hope with parents, teachers andcounselors, we will help students begin to explore these questions and start setting goals and looking attheir future career options. By starting this process early, students will be able to discover their inter-

ests and hopefully be lucky enough to find careers they will enjoy! Your career is all the education,training, and jobs you have during your entire life. As a middle school student, they will need to plan forhigh school and their career after high school. We want students to know it is okay to change theirsminds as they learn more about themselves, school, and work. In fact, surveys says, that their generationmight have 8-15 careers in their lifetime. While at IMS, students will have many opportunities to startexploring throughself assessments, speakers, field trips, Career Day, Job Shadowing, activi-

ties and lessons during the year. A day trip field permission form is on page 12 of this newsletter.

8thGraders to Tour the D5 Career for Advanced Technical StudiesDuring the month ofOctober, all 8thgraders are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity tovisit the Career for Advanced Technical Studies in our District. The Center offers 16 programs of study.

Students will be led through the Center by CATE student ambassadors to see the many exciting pro-grams being offered at the high school level at the Center. Your 8th grade student was given a letterabout the field trip and permission form last week by his/her Homeroom teacher. Please return thesigned permission form by Oct. 3rd. This experience is free for all students. Below are the assigned dates

for each team:

Monday, October 20: Team Island Navigators (8A)Tuesday, October 21: Team Continental Drifters (8B)Thursday, October 23: Team Antarctica (8C)Friday, October 24: Team Africa (8D)

Career Day at IMSNovemberis National Career Month. The month is designed to highlight the importance of lifelongcareer development and the personal empowerment of all people. It also gives us another opportunityto show students how what they learn in school is related to the skills they will need in the workplace.OnWednesday, November 12thfrom 8:30-11:30 AM,IMS will be hosting Career Day. All stu-dents will have the opportunity to listen to multiple speakers from various career areas. Parents, if youare willing to share you career experiences with our students on Career Day, we would appreciate yourparticipation in this program. Please contact Allison Redickat 476-3668or email at

[email protected].



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IMS Career Corner contdAllison Redick, Career Specialist

Tips for Parents helping your child to chose a Career path:

1) Start young. Develop career awareness by discussing career opportunities when reading books

and newspapers, watching television and observing worksites.

2) Support you childs efforts to assess his or her own interests, aptitudes, values and work styles.

3) Share your job experiences. A child delights in hearing about his or her parents jobs.4) Encourage participation in job shadowing and internship opportunities.

5) 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.

Job Shadowing starts October 24, 2014 thru April 24, 2015.

Job Shadowingis a great time for your student to explore the world of work.Job Shadowing gives students an opportunity to see that the skills they learn in school are related to theskills they will need in the workplace. Job Shadowing is considered a short-term experience to intro-duce a student to a particular job by a one-on-one pairing of a student with an employee in a work envi-ronment. The student shadows the worker up to one day to better understand the requirements of a

particular career. All students are encouraged to participate in this activity.

Important Information about Job Shadowing:

Students and their parents/guardians will make arrangements for the student to shadow a parent/guardian, friend, relative or another person in a career of interest at the work site to include Transpor-

tation. This Job Shadowing opportunity is offered in lieu of Take-Your-Daughter/Son To-Work Day andGroundhog Shadowing Day. Students are only eligible to have ONE day per school year for this activity.Job Shadowing can be completed in a couple of hours, an entire day, weekends and/or holidays. Stu-dents 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 ob-server, not a worker. Students are not permitted to shadow teachers at Irmo Middle School or Cross-roads Middle School. Any school work missed as a result of being absent for shadowing is the responsi-

bility of the student.

If interested, or if you need assistance for a particular career to job shadow, please have your studentcontact Allison Redick, Career Specialist, 476-3668 or [email protected] pick up a packet or go

to our IMS Websiteunder the Guidance Department/Career Specialistto print a packet.



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