Yesterday, aspiring scientists in the Independence Junior Biology Society attended a fall hike at the Land Lab 🍁 🐸🐞🐾 Students took time to observe the ways the woodland organisms prepare for winter, as well as spent individual time exploring!
🚲 Did You Know? Bike Safety Edition! 🚲
📚 This week at Independence Middle School:
👮♀️ Officer Collise taught us about bike laws and safety!
🏫 All grade levels participated
🤝 We're grateful for our partnership with the Independence Police Dept.!
🚴♂️ Stay safe and have fun cycling! 🚴♀️
Just a reminder! We are conducting our mandatory bus evacuation drills Thursday morning. Be sure your student dresses for the weather! Thank you!
Hope you've all had a great weekend! Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/4eSc5B3
In honor of the Guardians moving on to the ALCS, IMS will be having a special spirit day tomorrow! Show your support by wearing your Guardians gear or red, white and blue! ❤️🤍💙
🎵On the road again 🎶
This year's 8th graders are officially on their way to Washington DC!! Wishing you all safe travels and great memories along the way! 💙💛
It's National Principals Month! Our principals at Independence Local Schools are simply the best! Thank you for your incredible leadership and for always putting students first! 🎉
Reminder: blue & gold spirit day tomorrow in honor of Homecoming weekend!! 💙💛
Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/4gQvnZu
Congrats, IMS for being recognized as an ODEW Purple Star School for its commitment to military students & families. Ohio School Boards Association recognized IMS tonight at their fall conference.
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/article/1554053
So much appreciation for all of our custodial and maintenance staff! Thank you for all you do! #iPride
The IMS football team recently had an incredible opportunity to share a meal with our local heroes from the Independence Fire Department! 🏈🚒
🍽️ Students enjoyed dinner while engaging in meaningful conversations
🚒 They received a heartfelt firehouse tour
🤝 This event emphasized gratitude, community, and the importance of service
A big thank you to IFD for their dedication and for fostering connections between our young athletes and those who protect our community every day! 💪
Did you Know?
IMS staff and students completed their annual iReady test benchmarks for math and reading!
📊 Early testing provides valuable insights into students' starting levels.
📈 This data helps track growth and progress throughout the year.
👩🏫 Teachers can tailor instruction more effectively.
🎯 Each student receives the support they need to achieve their academic goals.
We're excited to see the growth ahead for the school year! 🚀
Reminder that IMS picture day is TOMORROW!! 📸💙💛
Did you know that 5th graders have the opportunity to take Theater class with Mrs. Obrovac as a part of their Cornerstone curriculum? This past week, they worked on performing partner scenes- learning stage directions, interpreting emotion from the text and getting comfortable speaking in front of peers! 🎭
Hope you've all had a great weekend! Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/3zrL4pk
8th grade science students in Ms. Csire's class worked with liquids of different densities to help identify the different layers of the Earth 👩🔬👨🔬
September 27, 2024
Due to staff illness and injury, we will have to run double routes this afternoon.
The high school and middle school students that ride bus 18 will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. and arrive home about 20 minutes earlier.
The high school middle school students that ride bus 7 will be home about 20 - 30 minutes later.
The primary school students that ride bus 7 will also be home approximately 30 minutes later this afternoon.
Parents are welcome to pick up their children at school.
So excited to host today's first "All-Pro Parent Breakfast" of the year! This breakfast was for our 5th graders and their families. Every grade level will have several opportunities throughout the year to enjoy breakfast, bonding time, and an inspirational message 💙💛
Special shout out to IMS PTO parents Kelley Deir and Jaime Grassian for setting up this amazing spread! 🎉
What a fantastic day at IMS! 💙💛 Celebrated our students and staff at this morning's I-Pride Assembly 🎉 Congratulations to our Students of the Month for September and our first group of I-Pride Shoutout recipients of the school year! 💙💛
And we might be getting a little ahead of ourselves, but we couldn't resist celebrating our amazing custodian, Mr. Stasek, with the whole school (national custodian appreciation day is next week, 10/2) 🎉 You go above and beyond every day, and we're so grateful to have you!
Rain won't stop our recess fun! Students were able to utilize our Blue Room for gaming and crafts for the first time this school year 💙💛
