Independence Middle School's staff and students are excited to welcome in our new students for the 2022-23 school year! In order to help these students get better acquainted with IMS, we are hosting New Student Orientation from 1pm - 3pm on Monday, August 15th. We are asking that students arrive between 12:50pm and 1pm so we can start promptly at 1 -- we have a lot of fun things planned for kids! Parents, your attendance is optional. Here's a brief run down of the afternoon's schedule:
1pm: All students report to the Cafeteria for a brief introduction by Mrs. Chism.
1:20pm: Students will head to the Gymnasium for a class team building activity. (Wear comfortable clothes!)
*Parents will remain in the cafeteria to meet with Mrs. Chism, to learn about the programs we offer for students.
2pm: Students will travel to their Advisory teacher's classroom where they will practice opening their locker, tour the building, and discuss the first day of school.
3pm: Parents will meet their students outside on the front steps.
Students do not need to bring anything with them tomorrow; they will have an opportunity to put their school supplies in their locker on the first day of school. Parents, if you're unable to attend, I will be sharing the details of the parent meeting with ALL parents later next week via email.
IMS is currently looking for several positions for the upcoming school year including:
7th grade science teacher
6th grade ELA teacher
SPED teacher
2 title paras
1 esol para
1 custodian
If you are interesting in joining our team, please visit our website at indyschools.com or contact the IMS office at 620-332-1836.
If you were unable to attend central enrollment, the IMS office will be open 8 am to 3 pm for you to complete enrollment. For questions, please contact us at 620-332-1836.
IMS 4th quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to all our students!
Mr. Kelley's 8th grade Leadership class sponsored a fundraiser for Hannah House. Students donated money to the teacher or admin that they wanted to get drenched with a bucket of ice water. Teachers, Courtney Canfield and Ron Rice both were the lucky "winners" as well as both Principal Carmen Chism and Assistant Principal Joe Thornburg. All together, IMS raised over $300! What a great way to show our Bulldog pride and support our community!
4th Quarter AR Achievers were recognized with a certificate and treat from the library.
JAGs 1st Annual “Wiffle & Waffle”. Together we made Belgium waffles and created a restaurant like atmosphere with music & a menu of toppings to offer. Then of course, wiffle ball to close! Thank you to our amazing waiters & waitresses that made this morning possible.
Mrs. Goza’s ELA 7th grade classes created board games based on the
book, The Giver. They had fun working with partners or in small
groups. Tomorrow, they will play the games that were created by
students.
What do propagation & growing as an individual have in common? Ask an IMS, JAG student 😉
We selected cuttings from a parent stock plant. Then observed our plant clippings establish their own root systems in clear containers. Lastly, we transferred them to soil to take home. In the right environment, sometimes with a little help along the way, with the correct nurturing these clippings will be their own beautiful plant soon. Just like us!
Keep Growing🌱
Last Friday the JAG program had the opportunity to visit ICC. We explored Performing Arts, Fine Arts, the FabLab & their new Esports program. Students got hands on experience in each area. There is something for everyone, you just have to put yourself out there & find it.
Thank you ICC for supporting JAG-K. We had a great time!!
Register now for the Washington DC trip for upcoming 8th graders!
Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to offer a NEW program at IMS next year - AVID! What is AVID?
In the AVID classroom students will develop and build academic skills in all core content areas as they learn to reflect on their own learning. Writing to learn, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to learn will be used to help students better understand core content information. Students will learn strategies that can be incorporated in all subject areas to engage students in higher level thinking, including making connections to personal experiences and among subject areas.
The AVID student candidates have average to high test scores, a GPA of 2.0-3.5, and the desire and determination to do well in school.
If your student is interested in being part of this program they need to fill out the application that was emailed to them. If you have any questions, please let us know.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZXLMzdctbVlYvX8h8JCyxkdJMKAOGXhvVLdD6h76N3El7CA/viewform
8th graders got to experience The Outsiders up close today with a field trip to Tulsa. What a great way to bring the book to life for our students!
Students in 6th grade computer science class today competed at Sphero Golf! The students used block coding to program the Sphero robots through the obstacles on the “golf course”. Students were challenged to complete the course in as few “strokes” as possible meaning they tried to use the fewest lines of code to make the robot go into the hole at the finish.
Our AWESOME 😎 STUDENTS in JAG-K spent the morning soaking up sunshine & making Independence a more beautiful place to live.
Thank you kiddos!!
IMS JAG program & Evergy came together this morning to teach students about the seriousness of safety regarding utility equipment. They taught us about several different occupations within their company, skills needed and education required. The kids enjoyed the powertown presentation, conducted their own electricity and got to explore the bucket trucks. We loved every minute of it.
⚡️THANK YOU EVERGY for supporting JAG-K!
Online Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is open and available by going to https://www.indyschools.com/page/online-registration or by logging into your parent portal.
Families encountering issues completing online registration are directed to call the building of the oldest child for support. Riley (620-332-8998), Eisenhower (620-332-1854), Jefferson (620-332-1875), IMS (620-332-1836), and IHS (620-332-1815).
Once online registration is complete, families should plan to attend Central Registration August 2-3, 2022 to finalize enrollment.
8th graders visited IHS today. We wish you the best, Class of 2026, as you embark on new adventures!
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Lorraine Rose presented to 7th and 8th graders yesterday on the importance of good mental health.
Today is National School Nurse Day and we want to take a moment to thank the IMS Nurses, Mary Kaiser, Missy Veile, and Jennifer Denney!
