📚 Did you know? School buses are the safest way for kids to get to school! This National School Bus Safety Week, let's appreciate our bus drivers. 👏 #ThankABusDriver
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:
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Mrs. Whitacre's 7th Grade FCS students planned a lab to decorate cookies for a contest today! 🍪 Every group was assigned a different spooky theme 🎃👻🦇🧙♀️ The students were so creative with their decorations and had so much fun! 💙💛
Today IMS was honored to host author and engineer Rebecca Barone! 💙💛 Our 5th and 6th graders participated in an assembly, Q&A session, and autograph signing ✍️ this morning. Students enjoyed hearing about how she was able to combine her background in math and science with her love of reading 📚 to form the basis of her successful career as an author!
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 👩🔬👨🔬
