May 18, 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:

Chromebooks & Chargers 2
8th Grade Social
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PTSO Board
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Dance Production
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SIC Nomination Form
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CATS Summer Camps 7-8
Lacrosse
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Yearbook Sale
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CCP Summer Basketball 10
Summer School Info
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Staff Needs
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Dates to Remember:
Black Week
Mon 5/18
Chorus Concert
7-8:30 Irmo High Aud.
Tues 5/19

St. Govt. Mtg. Rm 812

7:45-8:15 AM
Thurs 5/21

CHP Night 6-7 PM

IMS Caf
Fri 5/22
Dance Assembly
Dance Concert 7-8 PM
Irmo High Aud.

If you have news for the

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

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

Final Exam Schedule: Final exams begin Tue., May 26 - immediately

following the Memorial Day holiday. Please review the schedule below:
May 26th ----Math, SS

June 2nd Make up Exams

May 27th --- Math, SS

June 3rd Make up Exams

May 28th --- ELA, Science

May 29th --- ELA, Science, Exploratory Classes
June 1st ---- Exploratory Classes

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Media Center Books
All library books should be returned to the Media Center as soon as
possible. Lost or missing books may be paid for in the Media Center
(cash or check made payable to IMS Media Center) during normal
school hours. Please encourage your students to check their room,
book bag and locker for any missing books.
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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. 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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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. Upcoming Workshops: June 13th, 9:00am 2:30pm @ Richland Library Northeast. For more information, http://
www.100girlsofcode.com/columbia-sc.html
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Fundraising for Red Nose Day
IMS is participating in this world-wide fundraising event for children in
poverty. For a $2 donation during lunches (5/18-5/20) you will
receive a red nose that you can wear to school on Red Nose Day,
Thursday May 21. Please join with us to help children around the
world.

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May 2015
Parents and Students,
Please read all of the information in this letter carefully.
School District Five middle schools will collect all district issued Chromebooks and
chargers in order to service and prepare the devices for the 2015-16 school year.
Before turning in the Chromebook and charger, students need to do the following:
1. Remove their student profile by following these steps:
A. Log out of device.
B. Click on top right corner of your profile picture.
C. Choose Remove User.
2. Clean the device
A. Clean the screen with a soft, dry antistatic, or microfiber 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 tissues to clean the screen.
3. Charge the device to at least 60% (a full charge is preferred).
Please see below for the collection schedule. (Please note that textbooks will be collected on the
same days.) If the Chromebook currently has any issues or damages, please do not wait until collection time
to notify the i5 Hive. During collection, if the Chromebook shows signs of damage or malfunction, the student will be asked to write a statement describing the damage, what caused the damage, and when the damage occurred. The statement and the device will be submitted to the insurance company. In the event that
the insurance 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:
1. Charger: $50.00 if not turned in or if not working properly
2. Total replacement: $330.00
3. Other charges for damage or loss of parts will be subject to review by the Technology Department. Parent will be notified if charges are necessary.
4. After collection, 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 and wipe any Chromebooks not turned in by the June
3rd deadline and a bill for the full replacement value will be sent.
Thank you in advance for your help in returning all Chromebooks and cords on time.
IMS Chromebook and Textbook Collection Schedule
Students will return Chromebooks through their social studies class.
Students will return textbooks through their math class.
Thursday, May 28, 2015

8th Grade

Friday, May 29, 2015

7th Grade

**Once again, please do not wait until collection time to notify the i5 Hive of loss or damage. Students may
visit the help desk from 8:00-8:20 am and during lunch/homeroom from 11:30-1:30 pm.

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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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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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