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Congratulations to 8th Grader, Sai Charan Kintali! Sai set a new record in the American Book of Records for Fastest to solve 50 varieties of cubes. Pictured are just a few of the 50 unique cubes that he solved in less than 7 minutes! Sai shared his next goal is to set a Guinness World Record. We wish him all the best! |
Greetings Irving Families,
It's showtime! Tonight is opening night of Frozen! Our students and staff have worked so hard to prepare this outstanding musical. I want to thank the volunteers who painted scenes, sewed costumes, and helped with choreography, singing, lighting, sound, and so much more. I also must thank, Mr. King for his unwavering support of the performing arts and for providing this amazing opportunity for our students. There are still a few tickets left for the shows tomorrow night at 7:00 pm and the sing-along show at 2:00 pm on Sunday.
- A reminder, all students MUST be accompanied by and supervised throughout the show by an adult. Students without an adult will not be permitted into the show.
Below in our newsletter we have information about activities and events happening at Irving, in our pyramid and in the division. One of the most important happens next week. I encourage all parents/caregivers to attend, the Kids in Today's Society presentation provided by the Fairfax County Police Department and sponsored by our PTA on Wednesday, February 26, 6:00–7:30 PM. Due to the nature of the presentation, this is an adult only presentation and no one under the age of 18 will be permitted. Please join us to hear about what children are facing in our community, what to be on the lookout for, and the support resources available.
Lastly, a reminder that our yearbook is still on sale for just a few more weeks. Our students and yearbook sponsor, Ms. Monk have been putting together creative pages with beautiful pictures that capture this outstanding school year. Don't miss your chance to order a yearbook by clicking on the link below.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
Important Irving MS Information
Track and Field Season
To ensure all families have the information needed for Track and Field, we will be offering a parent/guardian an information session on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:30-7:15 pm via ZOOM. A link will be shared to the Zoom session as we get closer to the day of the meeting.
The student information session will be held on Monday, March 24, during 1st period advisory. We will use this time to review who we have forms for as well as information about practices and meets. It will be very similar to the information shared at the info session on March 4.
The first practice will be on Thursday, April 3 at 3:30. Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm, throughout the season. A reminder that the registration form is live and available HERE. Students who wish to participate in track MUST have a sports physical dated after May 1, 2024. If your child participated in cross country in the fall, they do not need to get another physical, but they do need to register for track through the form above. If your child has forms to turn in, please either email them to Ms. Roz Wilson at rawilson1@fcps.edu or they may be dropped off in room 112 (FACS room) in the drop box.
This season our coaches are: Coach Duncan, Coach Espinal Waller, Coach Fine, and Coach LeBlanc and our Athletic Coordinator is Ms. Wilson.
Irving MS Meditation and Silent Reflection Space Practices and Procedures
In alignment with FCPS Regulation 1502, Irving MS ensures that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school building. The following are our guidelines, in accordance with updated Regulation 1502.
- Our meditation and silent reflection spaces are located in the Principal’s Conference Room in the Main Office and in Barker Hall should a larger space be needed.
- Meditation and silent reflection space may change as needed, but we will make our effort to keep students and staff informed of the location changes as they occur.
- Supervision, as available, will be provided in the meditation and silent reflection space. Due to safety or supervision issues, a school may not be able to provide a meditation and silent reflection space on a temporary basis but shall work with individual students on other possible ways to accommodate their prayer, meditation, and silent reflection needs.
Prayer, Meditation, and Silent Reflection during Instructional Time
- Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when there is a request that cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Without an approved accommodation to address a need that warrants missing class, students are not permitted to use the rooms during instruction.
- Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Please use this Google Form to give permission for their child to utilize the meditation and silent reflection space during instructional times.
Use of Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces
- Individuals using the space shall abide by the following rules and guidelines
- Intended for personal use
- Respect the rights and beliefs of others
- The meditation and silent reflection space may be used for individual or group prayer, meditation, or silent reflection.
- The use of the meditation and silent reflection space shall be voluntary, and no student or staff member will be compelled to use or participate in activities within the space.
- The Students Rights and Responsibilities applies to all students who use the space.
- The reflection space is available during regular hours: 7:30 am - 2:15 pm.
- Students should report to the Main Office to check in.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
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Library News
Next Wednesday, February 26, young adult author, Neal Shusterman, will present to Irving students through a Zoom presentation. Copies of Mr. Shusterman’s, All Better Now, released on Tuesday, February 4, have been given to students who have registered to attend the presentation. The new book will be the focus of his presentation, but he will be eager to field questions from our students about his other books, which have been very popular among our Irving readers. Students who are Shusterman fans should definitely stop by the library to make sure that they are included in the Zoom visit on the February 26!
This week we have new news to share from “Irving Says…” This week’s question asked students if they’d rather be IMPERVIOUS to temperature change, or to be able to become CAMOUFLAGED at will? An overwhelming majority of 80% of students would rather be able to slip into the background and become camouflaged in their surroundings, rather than be impervious to temperature change. Ask your Irving student what other new vocabulary words they are learning in classes; you might have to move a dictionary onto the dining room table for help with conversation! Keep reading!
Ms. Monk and Mr. Brizek, Librarians
After School Information
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses. Fab FRIDAYS, is from 2:15 pm dismissal to 3:30 pm. The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program! Use the following link to register your student. After School Registration Form
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
ASL Tutoring, will meet Monday, February 24, 2nd block.
Chess Club, will start Thursday, March 13, 1st block.
Freshmen Football Interest Meeting, will meet Wednesday, February 26, 1st block.
Percy Jackson Club, began Wednesday, February 19, 1st block.
Heritage Night Planning Committee, began Thursday, February 6, 1st block.
Boys Volleyball Clinic, began Monday, February 10, 2nd block, all levels are welcomed.
FAB Fridays, ends at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays and the Weekly Sign-up is required.
Canceled for next week:
Core Conditioning for Athletes will return in the Spring
Future Makers and Robotics is postponed until further notice
Gardening Club will return in the Spring
Ultimate Frisbee will return in the Spring
Vendor provided programming: Magnus Chess Academy, Community & Leadership Workshop and Super Sleuths, will return after Spring Break
View the schedule on our website, the current schedule is available on your student’s Schoology and their Student Portal.
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
“Kids in Today's Society” –Wednesday, February 26, 6:00–7:30 PM – Join us for an important presentation by the Fairfax County Police addressing challenges facing today’s youth, including social media, narcotics, mental health concerns, and more. Learn how to support your children through these tough times, initiate meaningful conversations, and access valuable resources provided by Fairfax County. Due to the sensitive nature of the information, this is an adults-only presentation.
Healthy Minds Survey / Encuesta Healthy Minds The WIMS PTA received a National PTA Healthy Minds Grant to help provide resources for parents and caregivers to support student well-being. Please take this short anonymous survey to share what resources would be most helpful for your family. https://forms.gle/4Lp4gEnP96cUU3P26 (Copy into your browser if the link doesn't work.)
La PTA de WIMS recibió una subvención de Healthy Minds para ayudar a proporcionar recursos a los padres y tutores para apoyar el bienestar estudiantil. Complete esta breve encuesta anónima para compartir qué sería más útil para su familia. https://forms.gle/qkCo9fyRfqujRS2b7 (Cópielo en su navegador si el enlace no le funciona).
Bingo Night is April 4th! If you or someone you know might be interested in donating a prize basket, gift card, or item for our prize table, we’d appreciate your support. To sign up copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AAFAF29ABFB6-55104986-wims#/ Thank you!
Spirit Wear is Coming Soon! We heard your feedback and are offering new products, fresh logos, and direct shipping to your door! Our Grand Opening Sale launches February 25 and runs through March 10 so stay tuned for details next week!
Save the Date! • March 11 – PTA General Membership Meeting, 6:30 PM • March 10-14 – Chick-fil-A Burke Spirit Week • April 4 – Bingo Night!
Papa John's Spirit Day – Every Thursday is Spirit Day at Springfield Papa John's (Rolling Road). Order online using promo code IMS4010 to enjoy 40% off all menu prices, and Papa John’s will donate 10% of all online sales to the PTA. Offer valid every Thursday from 11 AM - 10 PM.
Support WIMS PTA & Local Farmers with Seasonal Roots! – Support local farmers and our school by joining Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market! New customers get 50% off the annual membership fee (a $25 savings!), and WIMS PTA receives a $20 donation for each sign-up. To learn more and to sign up, visit www.seasonalroots.com/wims, and use code: WIMS.
Want to get involved? Email us at irvingmspta@gmail.com to learn about volunteer opportunities! Join the PTA at https://irvingms.givebacks.com/store/ or make a tax-deductible donation at https://irvingms.givebacks.com/store/items/62509. Thank you for your support!
West Springfield High School Staff vs. Students Basketball Game
The West Springfield High School Staff vs. Students Basketball Game is on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:00 pm!
Admission is free and everyone is invited to bring your family and friends to watch the game and enjoy a thrilling halftime entertainment show. A reminder all middle school students must be accompanied by an adult.
FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair: Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
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