October 6, 2023

September Students of the Month

5th grade: Wally Baker, Melissa Guirgis, Jensen Strychasz

6th grade: Sammy Zoloty, Xavier Loboda, Alexis Conklyn, Camryn Clark

7th grade: Ava Anders, Collin Dailey, Della Hanawalt

8th grade: Luke Svadba, Colleen Coletta

Photos/Videos Needed for Newscast

Do you have pictures/videos of your children participating in school events like sports, clubs, or activities? If so, the WIMS crew would love for you to share them with us! The WIMS crew produces our morning announcements and newscasts. The first trimester newscast may feature the following segments: 8th Grade DC Trip, WIMS, Golf Club, Builder’s Club, Junior Biology, Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Shoe Drive, Fall Fest, Halloween at school, Spirit Week, WEB, Yearbook Club, Student Council, Donuts, Popcorn, Canned Food Drives, Fundraisers, Gamer's Squad, the IMS School Play, and possibly more. No video is too short or too long!

Students can upload videos to the WIMS Google Classroom. The code to join the classroom is evfppvs.

Parents can either have their children upload videos/pictures to the WIMS Google Classroom or they can be emailed to rpietrzak@independence.k12.oh.us

We will be accepting videos/pictures all year long for even more sports and activities. Feel free to keep sharing. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask Rachel Pietrzak at rpietrzak@independence.k12.oh.us

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Builders Club

Do you love helping people? Are you passionate about making the world a better place? If so, Builders Club is for you! IMS Builders Club works in connection with K Kids, Key Club and Kiwanis as a service club that raises funds and does good within the school, community and world. The club is student driven and club members choose the fundraisers and service events for the year. Our first meeting will be Monday, October 9th after school from 2:45pm-3:15pm. This club is open to all students and grade levels. Come learn more about IMS Builders Club and share ideas for the year. Any questions, see Mrs. Koussa in room 808.

Box Tops

Builders Club uses profits from Box Tops to help fund our service projects. Download the Box Tops App and scan your receipts today!

Community and Professional Partnership

Independence Local School District would like to partner with parents, community members, local businesses, family, and friends to provide real-life experiences for our students.

We are looking for volunteers to participate in career exploration activities at the Primary, Middle, and High Schools throughout the school year.

Please fill out the following form to indicate your interest, and thank you for your willingness to volunteer!

(LINK)

FORM

City Support

The City of Independence is here to support families in our community through the Yuletide Hunger Program, Adopt A Family and Shop With A Cop. If your family’s holiday season could be made a little brighter by participating in one of these programs, please connect with Community Services Director Emily Thomas at 216-524-7373 or thomase@independenceohio.org. More information on the Yuletide Hunger Program, Adopt a Family and Shop With A Cop may be found in the upcoming November/December Community Spotlight.

Book Talkers Tween Book Club

Grades 5-8

3:15-4:15 Tuesdays, October 10th and November 14th

Chat about your recent reading adventures with Library staff. Group members can share books they've enjoyed and will walk away with some great book suggestions and a journal to take reading notes in! Bring your library card so we can order copies of all the great books you find to read!

LINK: Book Talkers Tween Book Club - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)

WIMS Morning Announcements:

Want EVEN MORE IMS news? Please use the link below to be taken to our daily announcement page. This page is typically updated everyday.

WIMS MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Important Dates/Events

October:

10-12: 8th grade DC Trip

13: NEOEA Day: No School

17: PTO mtg @5:30pm

26: Parent/Teacher conferences-3:30-8:00pm

27: End of 1st quarter

27: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (6th grade) @7:15am

27: Halloween/Fallfest Event

10/30-11/3: Spirit Week

November:

7: Waiver Day: No school for students

14: PTO mtg @5:30pm

17: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (7th grade) @7:15am

17-18: School Musical

22-24: Thanksgiving Break: No school

11/30-12/1: IMS Holiday Gift Shop

December:

8: All-Pro Parent breakfast (8th grade) @7:15am

12: Choir Concert-7:00pm

15: Winter iReady Testing

20: Band Concert-7:00pm

21: Winter Fest

12/22-1/5: Winter Break: No School

Safe Schools Helpline

This Helpline has been developed for you and other students, parents, and staff members to help maintain your safety and the most positive school environment possible. The purpose of the Safe School Helpline is to promote school safety and report wrongdoings or illegal activity. Any type of information involving a threatening situation to students, the school, or staff should be reported. Examples include thoughts of suicide or self-harm, violence, weapons, bullying, drugs and alcohol, and theft.

Access Link: https://www.safeschoolhelpline.com/

800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359

800-418-6423/ Text:66746, TIPS

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