IMMS Family Flier
January 12, 2025
A Note from Ms. Thomas and Mr. Jondle
Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
We are getting close to the end of the semester and students are working hard at IMMS. There are a few classes than will change at the semester but your scholar's core academic classes (math, social studies, science) will remain the same. Remember, next week is a short week for students. There is no school on January 20th to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Friday is a staff development day.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Warm regards,
Jamie Thomas, Principal
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Important Dates
- January 15 - 7th/8th Grade Band Concert 7:00 pm @ PAC
- January 20 - No School - MLK Day
- January 23 - End of 2nd Quarter
- January 24 - No School
- January 27 - Start 3rd Quarter
- January 30-February 1 - IMMS Musical @ PAC
Student Services
🎒 Seeking Backpack Donations 🎒
Student Services is looking for donations of student backpacks that are either brand new or gently used, and preferably a basic color and look. We occasionally have students who are in need of a new or replacement backpack, and we are almost out of them. Donated backpacks can be brought to the Student Services office. Thank you for considering this request.
Donations for Students
We will gladly accept donations of snacks that we can give to students who may not be able to provide their own. We are specifically looking for nut-free, nonperishable, healthy snacks. You can drop off donations at the IMMS Student Services office.
**UPDATE American Legion Essay Contest **UPDATE
Attention ALL 8th Graders
**UPDATE: Mr. Bartman will be running essay writing workshops this coming week on Monday and Friday during ASR. If your child would like to get help or feedback on their essay, they will be able to come to the cafeteria during ARRE Time.**
Every year we join forces with the American Legion to provide an opportunity for our 8th grade students to participate in an essay writing contest. Eventually, two 8th graders receive the American Legion Award. All 8th graders are eligible to participate. All students who complete an essay will receive an honorable mention certificate and the 2 winning students will be invited to participate in the Memorial Day parade.
To apply for this award, students need to write an essay based on the tenets of the American Legion: Courage, Honor, Leadership, Patriotism, Scholarship, and Service. THIS google slide presentation will shown to 8th graders during Social Studies class and THIS google document gives details about the essay contest.
8th Grade students had an opportunity to learn more about the contest from Mr. Bartman during lunch on Friday. We will also run some essay writing workshops during ASR in January. You can reach out to the 8th grade counselor, Mr. Bartman, with any questions about the essay contest.
Opportunity to Support IMMS Staff Through Coffee Donations
If you are looking for a way to support the staff here at IMMS during our Wisconsin winter months, we are always looking for donations of coffee. We are especially in need of cans/bags of ground coffee of any kind, as long as it has caffeine:) We are not in critical need of K-cups at the moment, but will gladly accept them as well.
Thank you in advance.
Outdoor Recess and Weather
As the weather continues to cool down and the seasons change, we wanted to provide a few reminders that we will/have been sharing with your scholar:
- Students should take their coats/sweatshirts/hats with them to lunch to avoid having to have to go to their locker/backpacks after being dismissed from lunch to recess
- To allow students the chance to eat at their own pace, there are two waves of dismissal from lunches. The first wave of dismissal happens 15 minutes into lunch (for those who are finished and want to get outside right away). The second wave of dismissal occurs twenty minutes into lunch (lunch/recess is thirty minutes total).
- The expectation is that at this point, all students must go outside for recess. Please continue to encourage this with your scholar
Family Information Regarding Student Learning
Below you will find "Hubs" (aka Task-List) for each grade level and Related Arts. You can click on the "Hub" to get information on what your scholar is doing in class, assignments, and assessments.
McFarland Schools Equity Collective
MSEC is a collaborative group that meets monthly to provide feedback to the district with the goal of enhancing positive experiences for all students and families. If you’re interested in advocating for improvements to our school community or learning about important district topics, we invite you to join our upcoming meeting on January 15th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at WIS in the Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone is welcome!
Representatives from each buildings student services team will be joining us to provide share how they support our students.
To receive more detailed information about MSEC, join our mailing list by completing this form.
For upcoming meetings, check out our calendar of events for the year.
McFarland Music Booster Chipotle Fundraiser - January 14 Spartan Headquarters Donations for Feb. Vintage Sale to Benefit Food Pantry CESA 2 MHS Driver Education Program ACT Prep Plus - Registration Open E.D. Locke Library Family Yoga Storytime - January 16 E.D. Locke Library Weaving Workshop - January 24 E.D. Locke Library Teen Crochet Party - January 30 McFarland Dance Team Winter Kids Clinic 2025 - Registration closes February 7 MHS DECA Superhero Training Camp - February 8 Futura Grades K-2 Spanish Language Program Spartan Headquarters Vintage Sale to Benefit McF Food Pantry - February 11 & 13 E.D. Locke and Galin Education Free ACT Diagnostic Test Day - March 11 i9 Sports 2025 Spring Season - Register by March 28 E.D. Locke Library Teen Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot Adventures - January-April E.D. Locke Library VolunTeen Program - January-April E.D. Locke Library Teen S.T.E.A.M. - January-April E.D. Locke Library Teen Hangout - January-April E.D. Locke Library Teen UnBook Club - January-April E.D. Locke Library Teen Snack & Chat - January-April E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 LEGO Club - September-May E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 Graphic Novel Book Club - September-May E.D. Locke Library Grades K-2 Magic Tree House Book Club - September-May Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families
Looking For More Things To Do?
McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (MRAP) and the McFarland Performing Arts Center (MPAC) offer a wide variety of recreation and aquatics programs for community members of all ages. To learn more, visit MRAPNews.com
Questions about specific MRAP or MPAC programs?
Reach out to the staff contacts listed below:
Stu Schaefer, Director of Community Services
schaefs@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168
Kayla Eliasson, Aquatics Supervisor
eliassk@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168
Alisha Fix, Recreation Supervisor
fixa@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4666
Zachary Franczak, Performing Arts Supervisor
franczz@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4461
Health Services
School Immunizations & Vaccine Clinics
Your student’s school health assistant will be sending out email notifications shortly for students who are still in process or not compliant with WI School Immunization Requirements, in preparation for the 2025-24 school year. Please follow up with your Primary Care Provider to ensure that your child becomes up-to-date with vaccinations for their age/grade for next school year, WI Student Immunization Law by Age/Grade Requirements. If you have updated immunization information or would like access to a waiver (for personal, religious or health reasons - see step 4) please submit a student immunization record (English, Spanish) to your students school health office.
Vaccine Clinics: Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with Madison Metropolitan School District and SSM Health to offer more school vaccine clinics to get students up to date on their school vaccines. These clinics will take place at the below dates and times in Madison.
Saturday, February 8th – 10am-2pm – at Holtzman Learning Center
Saturday May 17th – 10am-2pm – at Holtzman Learning Center
To find out more information and to schedule an appointment, see the attached flyer, or visit publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics.