September 24, 2024

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SAVE THE DATE

Family Day

Saturday, September 28, 2024

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

On Campus

We are pleased to invite families to the 2024 Fall Family Day! You should have received an email with the registration RSVP for Family Day, STEM Program, and lunch.

Families can visit the informational tables in the CAC Commons during the open mods from their schedules to get to know other departments and individuals from campus.

Lunch will be available in the cafeteria for $5.00 per person (cash only at check-in).

*NEW* STEM Program for IMSA Siblings

IMSA’s Center for Teaching and Learning will host STEM programming for any younger siblings in grades K-8 who will be attending Family Day. The program will be held in the West Gym from 9:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

The program is FREE, but pre-registration is mandatory.

Register your K-8 student!

Intersession is a learning opportunity offered to IMSA students between the first and second semesters. Sessions are taught by faculty, staff, students, alumni, and outside guests. Session topics include math, science, cultural studies, hobbies, life skills, and fine arts. Intersession allows students to explore areas of interest outside of the curriculum.

IMSA's 2025 Intersession will be held January 6-10 and January 13-17. Intersession proposals are invited from current and alumni IMSA faculty and staff; current and former IMSA Board members; current and alumni parents; alumni students; and other professional/academic IMSA partners. Current IMSA students may participate as Additional Facilitators, but current students may not be the Primary Facilitator who submits the proposal. Individuals are welcome to submit multiple proposals, and/or be involved in multiple proposals. If the proposals are accepted, attempts will be made to schedule the programs without overlap.

The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, October 7, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.

On August 16, 2021, the Governor signed House Bill 2400, establishing new requirements for lockdown drills in schools, including that schools conduct at least one law enforcement lockdown drill that addresses an active threat or an active shooter within a school building.

A parent/guardian may exempt their child from participation in the lockdown drill by completing this form. Alternative safety instruction related to an active threat or active shooter will be provided to students who are exempted from the drill. 

Independence Day Celebration

Monday, October 7, 2024

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

05 Slabs

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alma Latina! Join Alma Latina for a day of delicious food, music, and cultural exploration as we honor the diverse heritage of Latin American countries.

If you would like to sign up to donate food, please use the button below. If you can't donate cultural food, no problem! We welcome all kinds of donations, including pizza, cake, and more. Let's come together as an IMSA community to celebrate Latinx culture and enjoy a delicious feast.

Girls Tennis

Congratulations to the Girls Tennis Team for taking First Place at the Rosary High School Tennis Invite. This is the first time the Titans have secured the top spot at this invite, and they faced numerous tough competitors. Way to go!

Intersession is a two-week period during the first two weeks of January that allows students to engage in learning experiences, many of which are experiential in nature. The local intersession experiences are relatively low-cost, and out-of-town experiences require travel expenses. I'm writing to share that there is still space on one of our New York City trips, with a pending signup deadline of October 11. I have lived in New York City and look forward to showing our students around this vibrant spot of culture and innovation.

We are partnering with Bronx Science High School on a collaborative research project with one of our MSI courses. Students are pairing up now and will work together remotely during the fall term. They will then come together during Intersession for synthesis, presentation, and additional analysis for two half-days in person. In addition to this collaboration, we intend to engage in NYC cultural activities like a show on Broadway, museums, and specialty restaurants. We will also visit the city's professional/university research labs, particularly those where our current alumni are attending or working, so our students can make meaningful connections.

The trip costs $2000 for the week, plus any personal expenses like shopping and snacks. We have seven more spaces on the trip for students who wish to sign up with a $1000 deposit on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email me at eglazer@imsa.edu if you have questions or wish to connect with me at Family Day on September 28 if you'd like to learn more.

SAVE THE DATE

Versiti Blood Drives

• Wednesday, November 13, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *NEW date*
• Wednesday, January 8, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sophomores should bring their laptops, a notebook, and a writing utensil to every LEAD session. Please review the syllabus for your elective by Wednesday to familiarize yourself with the attendance policy and upcoming modules. Attendance is mandatory. Any absences should be reported via email to LEAD Program Coordinator Emma Wilson Parker by Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Class of 2025

Please remember to be vigilant in logging your service learning hours into Helper Helper and then following up to make sure they are fully approved. As a reminder, students who do not complete the graduation requirement for service learning, as stated here, will not receive their final transcripts until they have done so. All hours must be submitted and fully approved (present in PowerSchool).

In June, IMSA students Trina Yong '25, Riyan Jain '26, and Aitren Le '26 participated in a medical mission trip to Panama with Global Bridges, an international non-profit organization. The students participated in 4 days of medical clinics in a rural community while developing important skills in triage, medical consultation, dental, medical education, and pharmacy. They were also able to enjoy local cuisine, cultural events, and some sightseeing. While there, Global Bridges was filming new promotional material for recruitment for future High Schools. Riyan was selected as the spokesperson to represent IMSA. This promotional video was recently released in high schools across the United States. 

This week, we would like to recognize IMSA's Titan of the Month, Rachel Force. Rachel serves as the Facilities Support Services Specialist, where she goes above and beyond to support initiatives in the facilities department and campus as a whole. She consistently offers her time and leadership wherever needed. Rachel's collaborative spirit and problem-solving skills make her a trusted resource, contributing to the success of various projects around campus. Rachel’s dedication to IMSA and her colleagues is inspiring, and that's what makes her an IMSA Impact Maker. Thank you, Rachel!

Nominate an IMSA Impact Maker

Do you know a faculty or staff member who has impacted your experience at IMSA, has inspired you, or helped you form interests in your future plans? To nominate someone, email officeofpublicaffairs@imsa.edu and share how this individual has made an impact. Let’s take this opportunity to highlight the dedication and hard work of our amazing faculty and staff!

Group Fitness Classes

There are now two weekly group fitness opportunities for staff and students! No registration is required; just show up with workout clothes, shoes, and water. If you have any questions, Email Counselor/Group Fitness Instructor Alex Pratt at apratt@imsa.edu.

Weight Training

Mondays

1:55 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. (S&E Period)

Multipurpose Room

Group Fitness Class

Wednesdays or I-Days

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

All members of the IMSA student body must complete a Cyber Safety and Security Course within the first few weeks of the new school year. This self-paced course delivered via IMSA’s Canvas environment must be completed by September 30. It should take about an hour to complete. Failure to complete this course by the deadline may result in disciplinary action(s).

To log in to Canvas:

• Go to the web page: https://imsa.edu/scs
• Click on the button for Canvas
• Login using your IMSA username and password
• Select the IMSA ITS Cyber Safety and Security Course – Students from the available titles

All IMSA students must register their primary computing device (laptop) and any desktop computer with Information Technology Services. Juniors and seniors are expected to re-register their computing devices each school year. Failure to do so may result in the student being unable to access certain vital computing resources, like printers on campus.

To register a student’s computing device:

• Go to the web page: https://imsa.edu/scs
• Find the instructions for the student’s computing device's operating system
• Follow the instructions to complete the registration

September 23 - 28 - Homecoming Week

September 28 - Family Day

September 28 - Homecoming Dance

October 4 - End of First Quarter

October 6 - Admissions Preview Day

Click below to view the complete 12-month calendar, along with other helpful information about various bell schedules. Please refer to these calendars for important dates and special class schedules throughout the year.

ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY



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To ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific

minds that advance the human condition.