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The Buzz
Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal rsjackso@lexrich5.org
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Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow

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Issue 27

Inside this issue: Get Connected: 8th Grade Social Adventure Summer Camp Kids Bowl Free Teacher, Support Staff and Website of the Month SC Social Worker of the Year College of the Month Newberry College

Congratulations to the Irmo Middle School Orchestra! Great festival awards at Dollywood!

Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, May 14 Student Government 7:45-8:45 a.m. Friday, May 10

PASS Testing Make-up Ends FCA 7:35-8:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 21

Student Government 7:45-8:45 a.m. Friday, May 24 FCA 7:35-8:05 a.m.

Yearbooks are still on sale at Irmo Middle School!

Buy your student's yearbook online with a credit card at www.yearbookforever.com (a $1 convenience fee will be added to online purchases) or at school with cash or check (made out to IMS). Payments can be turned in to the IMS Front Office or Mrs. Fuseler (rm. 733). Don't wait - yearbooks are on sale for only $45.00 and are sure to go fast! If you are unsure as to whether you already purchased a yearbook at registration, please email me at efuseler@lexrich5.org. Yearbooks will be distributed on May 24th and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Once we sell out, no more yearbooks will be available.
If you have any school or athletic news that you would like to see published in the IMS Buzz weekly newsletter, please contact Julie Taradash at Juliet@sc.rr.com.

Don't miss out on your chance to help your student remember all of the exciting events happening this year!
CAFETERIA NEWS.. We are nearly at the end of another school year. With that in mind, we ask that everyone settle their cafeteria accounts now. Today, Monday May 13th, was the last day that anyone was allowed to have a meal on credit. Negative balance notices were handed out in homeroom. Parents, please check with your child to see if he or she received a notice. If they have, please send the money to the cafeteria as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call the cafeteria at 476-3608.

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Get Connected and Stay Connected

Our goal is to have every student, parent, and staff member follow our blog, our Facebook page, twitter feed, and register to receive regular updates from our website and free text messaging program (Remind 101). Please sign up to follow the blog and receive updates. You haveto use the links to the right of the blogpost. To sign up for the free Remind 101 program, send a free text message to the following number: (702) 675-8432 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE (702) 6758432 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. In the body of the text, write @parentsa and press send. You will be automatically added to the distribution list. Get connected here:

Join us on Facebook: See what going on through our Blog: Follow us on Twitter: Principal Asst. Principal 7th Asst. Principal 8th Asst. Principal

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April/MayTeacher, Staff, and Website of The Month!

Exceptional teachers, staff members, and interactive communication channels are the backbone of our great school. When we have these essential elements in place, they allow us to provide the type of teaching and learning experiences for our students that create the level of readiness needed for high school, college, and tomorrows high demand jobs. Teachers and Support Staff deserve all the recognition that we can give them. On that note, we are proud to announce the April/May Outstanding Teacher, Staff Member, and Website of the Month. With these recognitions, teachers and staff members will have a sign hung above their classroom door, a feature on the website, a formal presentation in front of their students, preferred parking for the recognition period, a spotlight in the newsletter, and a feature on the school's blog, Facebook page, and twitter feed. Teacher of the Month: Billie Williams Ms. Williams works tirelessly to reach her students using a variety of research based instructional strategies. Recently, her students took the Social Studies standards on World War II and paired original lyrics with current, popular songs. Using methods like this, many of Ms. Williams' students have scored in the top percentages on the district's Social Studies benchmark assessments. Her insistence that all students can learn has led to phenomenal student growth in her classroom and shows that motivation and innovation lead to amazing results. Ms. Williams also is an integral part in keeping the climate or Irmo Middle a positive one by coordinating pep rallies, like our most recent PASS pep rally, and volunteering on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports committee. Irmo Middle is proud to recognize Ms. Billie Williams as the April Teacher of the Month! Support Staff of the Month: Diane Clayton Ms. Clayton, our 7th grade discipline secretary, ensures that all student discipline records are organized and accounted for at all times. Her always present smile and dependable efforts are a tremendous help to both IMS administrators and faculty. Her ability to keep on top of things while often providing words of advise for our students is an admirable trait. Ms. Clayton also lends a hand during our quarterly Strive for Five celebrations and any extracurricular activities she is needed at. Irmo Middle is proud to recognize Ms. Diane Clayton as our April Support Staff of the Month! Website of the Month: Sandra Jensen Ms. Jensen, a math teacher on Team 84, has a love for teaching and working with animals at the Riverbanks Zoo. Both of these loves come through on her website, which gives parents and students alike the opportunity to learn more about her interests while challenging
students to stretch their knowledge of Geometry and Algebra. Her website provides students with countless resources and avenues in which to communicate with Ms. Jensen.

Congratulations to Cheryl Cooley for being selected as the 20122013 SC Social Worker of the Year!! This is a huge honor and we are so proud of her for all that she's done for the students and their families at Irmo Middle School. Go to the Irmo Middle School website for the full story... http://irmomiddle.blogspot.com/2013/05/sc-social-worker-of-year-ims.html?spref=tw

SC Social Worker of the Year @ IMS!!!

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College of the Month The IMS May College of the Month is Newberry College

Founded in 1856 by the Lutheran Church, Newberry College is a small liberal arts college with a beautiful 90-acre campus in Newberry, South Carolina. The modest size allows the college to offer a personalized experience in higher education, with a 14 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Small classes allow faculty to build relationships with their students and offer them individual attention and guidance specific to their needs. Newberry College is a coeducational liberal arts college founded in 1856 and affiliated with the Lutheran Church. FAST FACTS Private yet Affordable: More than 90% of students receive scholarships and other financial assistance

Varied Curriculum: 27 majors, 35 minors, customized learning opportunities

Excellence in: the liberal arts, sciences, business, teacher education, nursing, performing arts, and pre-professional studies

Exceptional Graduation Rate: Great acceptance rate for graduate and professional schools, excellent career placement

Athletics: 17 NCAA Division II teams, SAC Academic Champions

First Class Academics: Small classes, 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, study abroad, co-ops and internships

Student Life: A diverse student body with more than 40 organizations

Residential Community: 90 beautiful acres and wireless Internet campus in South Carolinas safest town IMS Connections: Glenn Hutto: Alumni Bryan Winfree: Alumni Jane Koons husband, Dan Koon, is an Alumni Aimee Holcombs boyfriend is the Mens Head Soccer Coach The above information was obtained from http://newberrywolves.com