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Inside this issue:

Chromebook Collection 22016-17 Back to School Info 3Helpful Resource Info 3IMS Academic Awards 4Obey the Traffic Rules 4Sports Physicals 4Pick Up Medicines 4Counselor’s Corner 5 Summer Intercession 6Irmo Football Camp 7

USC Master Scholars 8-9CreatENG 10USC Science & Technology 11PTSO Volunteer Form 12SCYDA Camp 13EQUIP 14Lattimore LeadershipAcademy 15

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].

May 30, 20

Dates to Remember:

Mon 5/30 Memorial Day HolidayTues 5/31 Half Day for Students:

11:30 AM Yearbook SigningWed 6/1 Half Day for Students:

11:30 AM Awards Program: See

page 4 for more infoThurs 6/2 Half day and last day

for Students: 11:30

AM Field DayFri 6/3 Teacher/Staff work day

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

2015-16 Summer School Information

The following dates have been approved for students who will beattending Summer School 2016 at IMS, If you need any infor-mation about summer school, please contact Mr. Glenn Hutto,Assistant Principal for Instruction at (803)476-3663.

The Middle School Summer School Program is designed for current 6th, 7thand 8th grade students who attend or are zoned for IMS and have not mastered thecourse standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is stream-

lined to concentrate on academic mastery.

A. Who attends summer school?

1. Rising 7th & 8th grade students who have failed either 1 or 2 academic subjects

2. Students who have failed 3 or more classes are ineligible for summer school.

3. Out of district students cannot enroll in this program.

B. Where will summer school be held? At Irmo Middle School for rising 7th, 8and 9th graders.

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

D. What times will students attend?

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

E. How will my student get to summer school? Parents are responsible for trans-portation arrangements (to and from summer school).

F. How do I register my child for summer school? Registration packets will be ava

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IMS Green House

Harvest Thursdays

The IMS Greenhouse will host Harvest

Thursdays

this summer every Thursday from

9AM to 1 PM. Our Garden Manager, Chelsey Wierzbinski, will be available to help fa

ilies harvest any produce available at the greenhouse. Please use the link below to

make an appointment for your family to come! Please bring something to carry your

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Week 1: June 13, 14, 15, 16 Monday-Thursday

Week 2: June 20, 21, 22, 23 Monday-Thursday

Week 3: June 27, 28 Monday-Tuesday

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Page 2 The Buzz at Irmo Middle

Dear Parents and Students, Please read all of the informaon in this leer carefully.

School District Five intermediate and middle schools will collect all district issued

Chromebooks and chargers in order to service and prepare the devices for the 2016-

17 school year. All students must turn in Chromebooks and chargers according to the

collecon schedule on the back of this leer or a bill will be sent for the full replace-

ment price of the device.

Before turning in the Chromebook and charger, students need to do the following:

1. Remove their student prole by following these steps:

a. Log out of device

b. Click on top right corner of your prole picture

c. Choose Remove User

2. Clean the device (hps://www.wevideo.com/view/379364335)

a. Clean the screen with a so, dry anstac, or microber cloth.

b. Do not use window cleaner or any type of liquid on the Chromebook without adult supervision.

c. You may use packaged pre-moistened eyeglass lens cleaning ssues to clean the screen.

3. Charge the device to at least 60% (a full charge is preferred)

If the Chromebook currently has any issues or damages, please do not wait unl collecon me to nofy the

school’s help desk. During collecon, if the Chromebook shows signs of damage or malfuncon, the student wil

be asked to write a statement describing the damage, what caused the damage, and when the damage oc-

curred. The statement and the device will be submied to the insurance company. In the event that the insur-

ance claim is denied, a bill will be sent to the home address for the amount of the damage. All charges must be

cleared before the student is issued a device next year.

Possible charges:

a. Charger: $40.00 if not turned in or if not working properly

b. Total replacement: $300.00

c.

Other charges for damage or loss of parts will be subject to review by the Technology Department. Paren

will be noed if charges are necessary.

d. Aer collecon, students will receive a receipt to verify the device was turned in and to note any damages

or charges.

D5 Technology Services will remotely disable any Chromebooks not turned in by the deadline and a bill for the

full replacement value will be sent.

Students return your Chromebooks and charging cords with your Social Studies teacher.

DEADLINES: Students will need to have their Chromebooks and charging cords (or payment for lost devicescords) turned in prior to June 1.

LOCATION: Media center - Students will be escorted by their social studies teacher on their designated day.

COLLECTION DATES/TIMES:


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

23 24 25 26 7th grade

27 6th & 8th grade

30 Holiday - No School

31 Half Day Make-up

1 Half Day Make-up

2 Half Day

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2016-17 Back to School Information

Schedule Pickup:August 4, 2016 9:00AM-12:00PM / 2:00PM-6:00PMMake Up, August 11, 2016 4:00PM-7:00PM

Annual Proof of Residence: Parent or Legal Guardian must provide THREE (3) Proofs of Residency Annual-ly, in order for student(s) to attend Lexington/Richland School District Five (LRSD5).

All documentation presented must show the CURRENT MONTH'S DATE and the PROPERTY OWNER'SNAME (Affidavits Required) or the PARENT/GUARDIAN'S NAME

Acceptable documentation includes: (One Required) 1. Property Tax Bill for the permanent residence2. Rental Lease (complete copy, listing all occupants)3. Real Estate Closing Documents (where applicable)

Additional documents include: (Two Required)

1. Vehicle Tax Registration2. Voter Registration3. Electric Bill4. Water Bill5. Telephone Bill6. Cable/Satellite Bill

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Helpful Resource Informaon

Access from AT&T: AT&T recently launched “Access from AT&T." The program will

help bring internet access to qualifying households at a more affordable rate. Access fromAT&T program is offered to households in which at least one person participates in thegovernment’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Learn more: https://

www.att.com/shop/internet/access/index.html#/ Raise.me: Raise.me is a site where students can earn scholarship money from colleg-

es, starting as early as the ninth grade. A proud partner of the First Lady's Reach High-

er Initiative, Raise.me is completely free for students and high schools and has nearly150 colleges offering scholarship money, including Northeastern, Colby, Penn State,

Michigan State, Georgia Tech and Tulane. Learn more: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/

bb/need-a-college-scholarship-theres-an-app-for-that/

As we are preparing to close out the current school year, we would like to provide an opportunity for parents toprovide feedback on the School Counseling Program. Click on the link below to complete the survey.

IMS School Counseling Parent Survey 2016: https://docs.google.com/a/lexrich5.org/forms/

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IMS Awards Ceremonies Wednesday, June 1 at 8:30 am

If your student is receiving an individual award, you have been noed. r

6th grade program held in the Media Center

7th grade program held in the gym 8th grade program held in the cafeteria

For any questions, please contact [email protected] or 803-476-3669.

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Obey

The Trac Rules

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we plan for the nal eight days of school, we need your help with a few ob-served safety concerns relang to arrival and dismissal at Irmo Middle. Over the past few weeks, we are seeing

an increase in parents dropping o children in the bus loading zone and sta parking lot in the morning. Addi-onally, we are seeing parents use the sta parking lot to cut through to avoid the mandatory right turns out ofthe parking lot and car-rider lines. To ensure that our students and sta are safe at all mes, we have designateseparate drop-o and pick up locaons for buses and vehicular trac. Parents and guardians who bring and pickup students from school are asked to use the designed car rider lines (adjacent to subway for 6th and 7th grad-ers and adjacent to Wesco Acres Pet Resort). Ulizing these car rider locaons will enable us to keep studentsfrom running in front of buses to get into the buildings and having to avoid vehicular trac in our parkinglots. Again, we are asking that this pracce be disconnued immediately. The Lexington County Sheris Depart-ment is helping us monitor the situaon to ensure the highest level of safety possible.

We are condent that everyone will support these expectaons and direcves as we strive to keep all students,parents, and sta members safe at Irmo Middle. By ulizing the designated drop o and pick up locaons along

with established vehicular trac paerns, you will do your part to help us keep everyone safe. Your cooperaois greatly appreciated.

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Sports Physicals $20

Call for an Appointment Today, 803.814.2234

Located back of Murraywood Centre. 7001 St. Andrews Rd.

Ste. B9 Columbia SC 29212, www.crescenthealthclinic.com

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Nurse’s Note

Parents, if your child has "as needed" medicine(s) in the Health Room, you may begin picking it

up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please be reminded that we can not send

medicaons home with your student: a parent or guardian MUST pick it up. Any medicaons

NOT picked up by the last day of school will be discarded. If you have any quesons please call

Nurse Jackson at 476-3609 or 476-3730.


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Counselor's Corner10 Ways to Prevent the "Summer Slide"

By KRISTEN HOYT , For Metro Family Magazine

Stephanie Jeerson, (founder of Lile Scholars )

suggest the following ten ways to avoid the summer slide:

1. Read every day. Read non-con, con, eBooks, poetry, newspapers and read out loud. For an independ-

ent reader, 20 minutes is usually a good amount of me to read. Local libraries have a wonderful summer

reading program with incenves and rewards for books read over the summer.

2. Cook with your children. This is one of the best ways to integrate math, reading and following direcons.

Let your child design the menu, too. Help your child put together their favorite recipes in a cookbook.

3. Plant a garden. Your child will gain responsibility and pride as they watch their plants grow and thrive.

4. Take a eld trip. Head out to a museum, zoo or local park with walking trails. Keep a journal about your

travels.

5. Learn a new word each week. Hang it on the fridge and see who can use it the most mes throughout the

week.

6. Enroll in a quality summer program that will provide your child with opportunies to build their crical

thinking skills.

7. Play quick games with ashcards like Math War or Concentraon to keep math skills sharp.

8. Listen to audio books during your summer road trip.

9. Take pictures and make a summer scrapbook. Encourage your children to write narraves to accompany

the pictures.

10. Make me to read. It can’t be said enough; if your child does nothing else this summer make sure he is

reading!

For more informaon: hp://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/April -2012/10-Ways-to-Prevent -the-Summer -

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Irmo High School

2016 Youth Football Camp

Registration Form

When is the Camp?

June 6th - June 8th (Monday thru Wednesday)What Time is the Camp?

9:00 am-12:00 pmWhat is the Cost of the Camp?

$60.00What is the Ages for the camp?

8 to 15 years old

Camper Info:

Name ___________________________________

Age_____________ Phone __________________

Emergency Contact _________________________

Emergency Number _________________________

Medical Concerns ___________________________

Adult T-shirt size: S M L XL XXL

In consideration of my application being accepted, I intending to be legally bound, do hereby, my heirs, my exec-utors and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages whichmay have or which may hereafter accrue to me against Irmo High School, or their respective employees, officers,agents, representatives, successors, and/or assigns for any and all damages which may be sustained or suffered byme in connection with my association with or participation in Irmo High School Football camp.

Guardian: ________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Please fill-out the registration information and mail your payment, cash/check payable to ICRC alongwith the registration form to: Coach Reggie Kennedy Irmo High School 6671 St. Andrew Road Colum-bia, S.C. 29212*We will nofy you to conrm that we have received your registraon. If you have any quesons: Please contac

Reggie Kennedy at 803-351-0789 or [email protected]


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Irmo Middle School

PTSO Volunteer Form

2016—2017 School Year Welcome to Irmo Middle School! We would love for you to be a part of the IMS Parent Teacher Student Organi-

zaon! PTSO Volunteers are vital to the success of Irmo Middle School. Research shows that grades and test

scores rise for Middle School children when parents are involved. So, your involvement is more important now,

than ever. There are volunteer opportunies for to meet everyone’s schedule. Please join us!

Volunteer Opportunies:

Please check which areas you would be interested in serving (please see below for descripon of commiees):

PTSO Execuve Board Commiees:

____ Book Fair ______School Store ________ Hospitality ______ Special Events

______ PBIS ______Business Partners ____Ways & Means ______Volunteer Coordinator

Contact Informaon:

Student(s) 1) _________________________________________ Grade________

2)___________________________________________ Grade________

Parent(s)/ Guardian Name ______________________________________________

Email Address ________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________

Home Phone Number ________________ Cell Phone Number ____________________

Please label and return this form ASAP to the front oce of the school for the PTSO Box. Someone from the

PTSO Execuve Board or Mr. Jackson’s secretary will be in touch with you soon.


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South Carolina Youth Diabetes Association (SCYDA) is pleased to announce thatcamp applications are now available online at: www.campsweetescape.com. We offer two

summer camping opportunities in 2016:

1) CSE-Midlands in Batesburg from June 4 - 8

2) CSE-Upstate in Marietta, SC from July 16 - 20.

Camp Sweet Escape promotes healthy diabetic habits, independence, and a support network, all of which canmake all of our jobs more rewarding. What’s better than watching a child grow and mature in a healthy, self -

sufficient way? We encourage everyone who is interested to apply early while space is still available!

At SCYDA, we feel that children with diabetes need ongoing support for the best outcomes and don’t think thisshould stop after Camp is over. Therefore, we are also busy with several other advocacy projects, includingour goal of providing a Diabetes Emergency Supply Kit (D.E.S.K) to all South Carolina public schools, maintainingthe current opportunity for free continuing education credits for schools nurses (co-sponsored by SC AHEC),

and supporting diabetes education for foster parents and SC Department of Social Services caseworkers.

As a previous public school nurse in the Lancaster County School District, I know first-hand how “crazy busy”your job is. Although I apologize for requesting you add something else to it, I feel you understand how vital it

to help students with diabetes learn to better care for themselves.

I think we have a mutual goal: we want all children to grow into healthy, responsible adults that can help makethe world a better place. To accomplish our goals we really need your help. Specifically, we need your help pro-moting Camp Sweet Escape to students & families and your help developing new sources of funding to support

these projects. Let’s work together to make this happen.

Take the lead. Please consider “Dress Down for Diabetes Day” in April 2016. Funds raised at your school canbe earmarked to ensure children with diabetes from your school are able to attend Camp Sweet Escape. It’s

simple:

Ask your school administrator to consider a faculty (or student) “Dress Down for Diabetes Day”. This could b

a jean day or t-shirt day, etc.

Pick a day in April 2016 for your “Dress Down for Diabetes Day”.

Charge $5.00 for each faculty participant (or $1.00 per student participant). (We had an awesome bookkeeperat the school I worked in; she would always volunteer to collect the money for this. I didn’t really have to do a

thing except “talk it up”.)

Send the money to SCYDA with the name of any children in your school with diabetes that you would like to

financially support.

If you don’t have any children with diabetes at your school, please know there are many other financially chal-

lenged children with diabetes in the state that could benefit from your efforts. Again, I know you are very busy,but I ask that you please take the time to help these students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to

attend camp.

Thank you for all that you do for these children and families. You DO make a difference!

Warmest regards,

Traci P. Scott, RN, CDE

(803) 804-4978


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