April 9, 2018 Week at a Glance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FUN Friday 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th 13 st Global Scholar 8 th grade Global Scholar 8 th grade Global Scholar 8 th grade First Priority 7:30 (Choir Room) Global Scholar 8 th grade Talent Show Irondale Middle School 6200 Old Leeds Rd Irondale, AL 35210 (205) 379-3800 Ms. Farley s tutoring moved to Wednesday April 11th ACT Aspire starts Monday for our 7 th graders (all students are still expected to be at school) http://irondale.jefcoed.com Carita Venable, Principal Aaron Jones, Assistant Principal Volleyball Tryouts Volleyball Tryouts Volleyball Tryouts Volleyball Tryouts Volleyball Tryouts Purchase a Yearbook Continue donating used eyeglasses
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sloppy Joe OR Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Roasted Baby Bakers, Raw Vegtables, Baked Beans & Fruit Taco Salad Or Chicken wings, Mexican Rice, Mixed Green Salad, Corn & Fruit Chicken Poppers,w/ WW Roll, BBQ Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Fruit Sweet and Sour Chicken w/ WG rice, & Baked Sweet Potato OR Hamburger w/sweet Potato fries, Broccoli & Fruit Beef Soft Taco, or Chicken Flatebread Sand, Chili Beans, Mixed Green Salad, Tortilla Chips w/salsa & Fruit Yearbooks are $40 and can be purchased online this year with a credit/debit at yearbookordercenter.com using the code 15013; or your child can bring cash or a check made out to IMS to Mrs. Becky in the front office. The deadline for purchasing a yearbook is Friday, April 20th. 7 th grade Students: WHERE: Shades Valley High School WHEN: Friday April 20, 2018 COST: $2.00 ALL FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN BY: Thursday, April 12, 2018 If you have any questions please email Ms. Fraley at afraley@jefcoed.com
April 9 th 11 th 8 TH Grade Global Scholar Testing Math, Reading and Science April 9 th 11 th 7th and 8 th Grade Volleyball Tryouts April 20 th 8 th grade fieldtrip to Six flags April 20 th 7 th Grade fieldtrip to SVHS April 25 th 8 th grade fieldtrip to BJCC May 3 rd 6 th grade fieldtrip to Huntsville May 3 RD Athletic Banquet 6:00 p.m. May 4 th IMS Physical Day (St Vincent s Sports Conference Center) May 7 th May 10 th and May 14 th Spring Football Practice May 8 th - 6 th and 7 th Grade Awards Celebration May 10 th ICS 5 th Grade Visitation Day May 15 th Spring Football game against Pell City @ SVHS May 17 th - Drama Club's dinner theater performance of Cafe Murder May 17 th IMS Band Year end Concert and Awards 7:00 p.m. May 12 th 8 th Grade Banquet 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. May 15 th Spring Football Game @ Pell City 6:00 p.m. May 18 TH - Field Day May 21 ST - Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony (9am) May 24 th - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS!!!!!!!
GOBAL SCHOLAR Testing: PARENTS OF EIGHTH Next week ALL 8th graders will participate in the Gobal ScholarTest. We are administering three tests: READING, MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE. The test will be given Monday thru Thursday. Please make sure your student is present each day! Reschedule all doctor, dental, and other appointments for your student until after their testing period. To help your child be better prepared and more successful during testing; make sure your child gets a good night sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time. In addition, tell your child to wear layers of clothing, dress comfortably, and make sure they take required medications and wear their glasses. Finally, parents we encourage you to maintain a pleasant home environment, avoid unnecessary conflicts, and cheer your child on to listen and do their best! We appreciate your cooperation during this stressful testing time. Thank you, IMS Counselors
6 th grade Students: Are going to the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center WHEN: Thursday May 3, 2018 COST: $50.00 ALL FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN BY: APRIL 26, 2018 If you have any questions please email Ms. Juran at cjuran@jefcoed.com Or Mrs. Colbert ccolbert@jefcoed.com IMS Physicals Day is set for Friday, May 4 th. Any 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade students, who would like to get their athletic physical completed for the 2018-2019 school year, must have a parent fill out the form and return it along with $20.00 (cash or check) to the PE teacher no later than Wednesday, May 2 nd. E-mail the athletic director, Keith Rodgers, with any questions at krodgers@jefcoed.com Yes! Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education are accepted in the library year round. Our goal is to earn at least $500.00 in box tops and hundreds of points in labels. Go to www.boxtops4education.com and www.labelsforeducation.com to find out where to find them. Don't forget to leave the dates and barcodes attached to your clippings :-). Thank you for supporting your IMS Library!
8 th grade Students: WHEN: Friday April 20, 2018 COST: $80.00 ALL FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN BY: Thursday, April 12, 2018 If you have any questions please email Ms. Booker at abooker@jefcoed.com Or Mr. Hatcher bhatcher@jefcoed.com All 6 th and 7 th grade girls who are interested in playing volleyball @ Irondale Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, tryouts will begin Monday April 9 th Friday April 13 th from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm. ALL girls must have a physical on file. Should you have any additional questions and/or concerns, please email @ abright@jefcoed.com 8 th grade Students: WHERE: BJCC WHEN: Friday April 25, 2018 COST: FREE ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY: Thursday, April 20, 2018 FIRST 100 STUDENTS TO COMPLETE AND RETURN FORM WILL ATTEND!!!!
Mandatory Parent: MOUNTIES FOOTBALL Parents of 6th and 7th grade Boys who are interested in playing football for the 2018-2019 school year should attend a MANDATORY parent meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2018 @ 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Spring Practice: May 7 th May 10 th and May 14 th. Practice will start at 3:30 and end around 5:30. Our Spring Game will be May 15 th at Shades Valley HS against Pell City MS @ 6:00 Should you have any questions and/or concerns contact Coach Rodgers (krodgers@jefcoed.com 0r 205-379-3800) Students may join us every Wednesday morning for First Priority in the choir room 301 at 7:30 a.m. All 8 th grade girls who are interested in playing volleyball @ Shades Valley High School, Tryouts will begin May 1 st -4 th from 5pm-7pm. ALL girls must have a physical on file. Should you have any additional questions and/or concerns, please email @ ajohnson@jefcoed.com
Mills Math Tutoring Only 8 th Graders will meet every Wednesday after school from 3:15-4:00. Students need to bring their ear buds to each session. Drama Club's dinner theater performance of Cafe Murder. May 17, 5:30 PM Dinner will be served for audience members as they watch the play. 2018-2019 IMS Dance Team Kirsten Ellis Auria Franklin Tamia Hampton Anaya Harrell Zena TerRy Rhaegan Evans Tameria Nation Trinity Ferguson Micaih Freeman Kyla franklin Kyla Bivens Makayla Ciers
Meet Date/Day Location 1 March 6/Tue Hewitt-Trussville High School 20FF March 13/Tue Spain Park High School Time 4PM 4PMOFF Schedule 1 20FFWEEK - 3 March 22/Thurs 4 April 3/Tue 5 April 10/Tue Mtn. Brook High School 6 April 17/Tue Rain Date April 23/Mon April 24/Tue Oak Mtn./Heardmont Park 4PM 1 Vestavia Hill High School 4PM 2 Hoover High School Metro Championship@ Mtn. Brook Metro Championship @ Mtn. Brook 4PM 1 4PM 2 4:15 PM Metro Schedule 4:15 PM Metro Schedule
Want to improve your reading or writing? Have an English grade that you want to improve? Come to English tutoring in Ms. Fraley s room very Monday after school from 3:20 5:00 pm Visit the IMS website to see what s on the school s calendar. You will find them packed with Great information and upcoming events!