September 5, 2016

The Buzz at Irmo Middle School

Irmo Middle School

6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
www.lexrich5.org/ims
School Hours:
8:20 a.m.3:35 p.m.

Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow

rsjackso@lexrich5.org

Inside this issue:

Administrative News
2
PTSO News
2
PTSO Membership
3
PTSO Grouchos Night
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Sports Physicals & Lacrosse 5
Fall Pictures
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8th Grade New York Trip 7
Irmo Yellow Jacket Club 8-10
Volunteer With Us
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Marching Band Exhibition 12
D5 Community Celebration13

SOES

Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal

https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

Seven Oaks
Elementary
You are cardinally invited to
50th Anniversary Celebration
3:00pm, Sunday Sep 25th

Followed by an Open House & Reception

2800 Ashland Rd, Columbia SC
All former students, parents, teachers & community members are welcome.

RSVP: mhlyerly@ lexrich5.org

Check out our Website and Facebook Page for more information .
http://sevenoakses.bcps.org/home
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Join the G40

Dates to Remember:
Tue 9/6
Grouchos Night
Wed 9/7
G40 Applications Due
C Team Football Game
5:30 @ Brookland/Cayce
High School
Thu 9/8
NYC Mtg. 6:30 Cafe
Sat 9/10
Marching Band Exhibition
Mon 9/19
Fall Pictures
Fri 10/7
Who am I, dance
Thu 10/13
Community Celebration

If you have news for the

Buzz, email Allison Redick
at aredick@lexrich5.org.

IMSs Student Government

Open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders
With a B average and good discipline record.
Application package: due to Mrs. Tina Stevens by Wednesday 9/7!!
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Administrative News
Fall Pictures moved to 9/19/16. The Fall pictures day have been moved to Monday,
September 19th, 2016. Please see the flyer following this page for more information.

** Reminders **
Early Dismissal Cut-off is 3:00: Students WILL NOT be signed out in the main office from 3:003:30 p.m. Parents arriving during this time will be required to pick up their students in the car rider
line.

Change of Transportation: For the safety of your child, please DO NOT call the main office to

change mode of transportation home. Arrangements should be made in advance. If an event is canceled it will be announced and the students will have time to call the parent to make other arrangements.

Drop-offs for Students: Please try to limit bringing forgotten items to the main office. We are
trying to instill "Ownership" and Responsibility in our students.

PTSO News
Thank you so much to all the Parents, Faculty and Staff that have joined the PTSO! Your membership money
goes back to programs for the teachers and students.

Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Who Am I? Dance Planning meeting. September 6th at 5:30, IMS conference room. Anyone
who is interested in helping with this dance, we are having our first planning meeting. There is a lot to
plan and welcome any parent/guardian who would like to help. Please email Ruth Iglesias
rigles@me.com with any questions.
2. IMS Greenhouse needs some extra hands and garden savvy people to help out with the Irmo Middle
School garden. If you are interested, please email Ms. Wierzbinski at cwierzbinski@lexrich5.org

** Reminders **
Fundraising Opportunities:
1. Become a member for only $10 of which 100% goes to students and teachers. (see flyer on last page).
2. Buy a T-shirt for only $10 while supplies last (see PTSO flyer on last page).
3. Do you shop at Krogers or Publix? If so, go onto www.krogercommunityrewards.com & select Irmo Middle School or stop b Publix Customer Service &sign up for a grocery tag. This is an easy way for IMS PTSO to
earn money!
4. Grouchos night: 1st Tuesday of Each Month: Grouchos will give 10% of sales back to IMS PTSO.
5. Who Am I? Dance. October 7th. IMS Cafeteria from 3:45 - 5:45.

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IRMO MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSO

Memberships & T-Shirts
Membership:
A Family or Teacher Membership of $10.00 goes toward supporting programs sponsored by your PTSO
such as student activities, teacher appreciation, and other school programs. Please make checks payable to IMS
PTSO. Put your childs name, grade and Crew teacher on the check. If you are a teacher, just write down your
Name please.

T-Shirts:
T-shirts are going quick. If you havent purchased an IMS T-shirt, there is still time. Unfortunately at this
time we are out of black t-shirts. We have plenty Coral and Steel Gray!

Contact Information:
Student(s) 1:_________________________________ ________________ _______Grade__________
2:_________________________________ _______________________ Grade__________
3:_________________________________ ________________________Grade__________
Parent(s)/Guardian/ or Teacher Name: ____________________________________________
Email Address_______________________________________________________________
Contact Number___________________________Crew Teacher _______________________

*T-shirt sizes: Youth L and Adult S, M, L, XL Colors: Light Steel and Coral

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Athletic Announcements
Sports Physicals $20

Call for an appointment today!

803.814.2234
Located at the back of Murraywood Centre
7001 St. Andrews Rd, Ste B9, Columbia SC 29212
www.crescenthealthclinic.com

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FALL PICTURES: Monday Sep 19th

Are you ready? Fall Pictures will be taken Monday, September 19th during the school day. Have you picked out your
outfit? What about your accessories? Here are some tips
from Strawbridge Studios:
OUTFIT
Plan your outfit the night before picture day! A clean and pressed outfit will create a beautiful portrait. Ironing the collar makes all the difference in close-up portraits! Fall Portraits
are generally full-body so check your outfit from head to toe. Choose colors that compliment
your eye color and skin tone. White does not photograph well; solid colors and small patterns are generally best. Avoid spaghetti straps and off the shoulder tops, t-shirts with pop
culture images, logos, superheroes and words.
SMILE
Be sure to show off your smile! Dont have kids smile with their mouth closed Natural
smiles are best.
Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions!
Or go to

http://www.strawbridge.net/faqs/
Please remember to dress and look your very best as these are the pictures that will be used
in the yearbook. Students should have received a flyer from their Social Studies teacher that
will allow you to pre-order your child's pictures. Please send that payment to school with
your child on Picture Day to turn in to the photographer. You can also purchase online
at www.strawbridge.net. We appreciate your support and encourage you to purchase your
child's pictures, not only to capture this moment in their lives, but also because it is a very
important fundraiser for our school!

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Get set to learn all about your 8th grade expedition to New York City in March of
2017!

You can find information at www.explorica.com/irmocioffi-2017.

Informational Meeting: Thursday, September 8, 2015 in the IMS caf at 6:30.

Open to 8th graders of the 2016-2017 school year only.

Fund raising will be discussed!

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