May 11, 2015

Irmo Middle School

6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
www.lexrich5.org/ims
School Hours:
8:20 a.m.3:35 p.m.

Inside this issue:

8th Grade Social
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PTSO Board
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SIC Nomination Form
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CATS Summer Camps 5-6
Lacrosse
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Yearbook Sale
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CCP Summer Basketball 8
Monarch Butterfly
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Summer Advantage
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Summer School Info
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Staff Needs
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The Buzz at Irmo Middle School

Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow
rsjackso@lexrich5.org

Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal

https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

100 Girls of Code

Workshops are being hosted by the Richland County
Library. Girls ages 12-18 will gain a better understanding of programming and the future of computer science while participating in a fun and interactive learning experience. For more information, http://
www.100girlsofcode.com/columbia-sc.html
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Meal Charges
The end of the school year is right around the
corner and we need all meal charges paid in full.

Dates to Remember:
Gold Week
PASS Make Up Testing
Tues 5/12

St. Govt. Mtg. Rm 812

7:45-8:15 AM
Fri 5/15
Monarch Butterfly
Premiere: 10 AM
Irmo High School

If you have news for the

Buzz, email Allison Redick
at aredick@lexrich5.org.

Starting May 11th, if you do not have enough money

on your meal account you will be give one day
notice and then offered a sandwich and milk in
place of a full meal. The cost for the sandwich and
milk will be $2.00 per day. Please help us by clearing up all delinquent charges and asking how much money is needed to have full meals
until the end of the school year.
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Media Center Books

The last day for checking books out from the
Media Center will be Wednesday, May 6th. All
library books need to be returned by Friday,
May 15th. Any lost or missing books may be
paid for by cash or check (made payable to IMS
Media Center) in the Media Center during normal school hours. Please look around
your house and book bags for any books that need to be returned.

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THE TIME HAS ARRIVED

8TH GRADE SOCIAL!!

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IRMO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow

Irmo Middle School PTSO Board

The IMS Parent Teacher Student Organization is seeking interested and willing people to serve on the PTSO
board for the 2015-2016 school year. The positions are listed below. Please return the following information
to the front office/Debbie Cullinan no later than Friday, May 22, 2015 if you are interested in serving.
A committee of former PTSO members and administration will review and make the final selections. Board
members will be notified by the Principal no later than May 29 th.
I am interested in serving on the IMS PTSO Board in the position (s) of:
_____President
_____ Beautification
_____Sunshine

_____Vice President

_____Hospitality

_____ Secretary _____Treasurer

_____Ways & Means

_____ Book Fair _____ Spirit Wear

_____Volunteer Coordinator
_____ Operation Santa

Parent Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Student Name and Grade:

Briefly tell us about yourself and why you would like to serve on our PTSO board, in addition to any experience you have.

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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 1:00pm
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. Campers will be exposed to a number of engineering topics presented at the Center. The Carolina summer
days are perfect for rockets. Straw rockets, balloon rockets and water rockets will be
propelled into the sky. Students will use video analysis to determine how fast their rockets fly. Solar powered cars, built and decorated by the campers will race powered by the
sun. Making custom charm bracelets will expose campers to CAD and 3D printing. Constructing illuminated badges combine art and electrical engineering.
Female engineers and engineering students will be guest speakers throughout the week.
Rising 6th, 7th, 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 - 3:00pm
Are you interested in being a doctor? Camp Operation will expose future medical professionals to a variety of body systems through a series of interactive and engaging activities. Themes for the camp include prepping for surgery, the skeletal system, the muscular 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 participate in dissections. The final day of camp our future surgeons will practice their surgical techniques and showcase their new found knowledge and skills.
Rising 7th 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 - 4:00pm
Have 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 to
any of these questions then you should check out the Center for Advanced Technical
Studies' Future Filmmakers Camp! This week-long camp will introduce you to the world
of movie making while teaching the skills of writing, producing, directing, shooting and
editing motion pictures. Every camper will complete a short digital film that they can
take 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

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The Center for Advanced Technical Studies

2015 Summer Camps:
Cooking Authentic Italian Foods
5 days
Mon Friday
July 13 17
Half day 8:00am 1:00pm
Chef Urso will take you on a tour of Italy using his family recipes brought over from Italy
by his grandparents. The student will learn basic pasta making, sauce making, Italian
summer and winter dishes, desserts and how to make the best meatball in the world. All
lessons are hands-on lessons where the student will enjoy their creation at the end of
each class. Each student will leave with all their recipes.
Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders
$150.00 per in district students, $225 out of district
Healthy Cooking for Students
5 days
Mon-Friday
July 27 31
Half day 8:00am 1:00pm
Chef Urso will take the students on a tour of healthy cooking by analyzing what is required in a proper and nutritious diet. We will then explore each level by making dishes
that are very healthy as well as taste great. We will cover snacks, breakfast, lunch and
dinners, proper oils, and alternatives to junk foods. This class is excellent for any student or parent who wants to eat and snack on healthy foods for a healthier lifestyle. All
lessons are hands-on and the student will be able to enjoy their creation at the end of
each class. This class is designed for students who are rising 4 th 8th graders, however
if a parent wants to join their child in class you are more than welcome (Based on limited
space in the kitchen only one parent per student allowed).
Rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
$250.00 in district students, $375 out of district
NOTEs:
Extended hours available
Snacks included. Campers will bring their own lunch.

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

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

916 Mount Vernon Church Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8600

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7th Graders at Irmo Middle School need your help to raise awareness of the devastating
decline 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) is
presenting a two-day screening of the film, Flight of the Butterflies, to raise public awareness of the
Monarchs plight. They will invite other students in Lexington/ Richland School District 5, as well as the general public.
This film is an interconnected scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands
of miles, but generations. Its about the remarkable Monarch butterfly migration, the
most incredible migration on Earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 years
trying 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 Schools new auditorium - this screening will be the first time this film has been shown in South Carolina! 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 business will consider supporting this event at any level! Sponsors will be provided 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 Schools project with a $100 Sponsorship

Check Enclosed OR

Credit Card Payable Online at www.scwf.org

Sponsor Contact Information:

Business Name: _________________________________________________________
Contact Name/Title: _____________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Please make check payable and return to:
South Carolina Wildlife Federation 215 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29205

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Please consider sponsoring Irmo Middle Schools

presentation 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 science project with an international scope to tie into their schools magnet
theme, they investigated many possibilities. Around the same time, national news media started running stories about the drastic decline in Monarch
Butterflies migrating to Mexico. The 97% decline in population is mostly
due 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 researching the threats and conservation practices. They began tagging Monarchs
during the 2014 fall migration to aid in international research efforts. Students have been growing milkweed
indoors, and have plans to install a acre milkweed garden on the school grounds this spring. They also
made a presentation to Irmo Town Council, and received a commitment from the Town to plant milkweed
on town property throughout our community. Student-created posters are being distributed to town facilities, local plant nurseries and schools in the community to encourage citizens to plant milkweed for Monarchs 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 Carolinas 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 sara@scwf.org.

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Summer School 2015 @ Irmo Middle!

The following dates have been approved for students who will be attending Summer
School 2015 at Irmo Middle. We are sharing this information early with students, parents, and families so everyone can plan for their summer vacations. We are very confident that our interactions and interventions throughout the year will minimize and/or
eliminate the need for summer school for most (if not all of our students). If you need
any information about summer school, please contact Mr. Glenn Hutto, Assistant Principal for Instruction at 476-3663.
The Middle School Summer School Program is designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who have not mastered the course standards in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science. This program is streamlined to concentrate on academic mastery.
Who attends summer school?
Rising 7th and 8th grade students who have failed either one or two academic subjects. Those students who
have 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.

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Staff Needs
Nurses Needed: Fall 2015
School District 5 of Lexington/Richland Counties is looking to hire several
nurses to substitute in our health rooms as needed and to assist with our
vision , hearing and BP screenings for the Fall of 2015.
All interested nurses please complete the online application on the district
website. Notify Dyan McDowell that you have completed the application
(476-8145). Once references are completed online Dyan will set up an orientation with Mrs. Richards, the nursing supervisor, they will also set up a
time to stop by Human Resources to complete W2 paperwork, etc. (Nurses
you 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.
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