IMMS Family Flier
April 27, 2025
Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
The end of this next week is MAY! This spring is going by in the blink of an eye. On Friday, April 25th, we had our first 6th Grade Money Unit Market and it was a huge success. Also, some families of our incoming 6th graders visited school and received tours by our AMAZING WEB leaders!
Looking ahead....Real World Day is on Thursday, May 1. Remember students are off school on Friday, May 2 while staff participate in professional development time. We will be working together on disciplinary literacy, social emotional wellness, and collaboration.
We’re excited to celebrate School Staff Appreciation Week from May 5–9. This is a special opportunity to recognize the incredible work our staff does each day to support, teach, and care for our students. We invite students and families to help us share messages of gratitude by clicking on this THANK a STAFF MEMBER form. You’re welcome to submit as many messages as you’d like for any staff member—not just teachers. We’ll make sure these notes of appreciation are delivered to brighten their week and remind them of the impact they have.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re so grateful to be part of such a caring school community.
Warm regards,
Jamie Thomas, Principal
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Oh The Places You Go:
We know some families ask teachers to write in the Dr. Suess book "Oh The Places You'll Go" at the end of the school year to save for graduation. Our teachers love to take part in this tradition but are asking that if you are requesting them to write a note in the book for your child, could you please get the book to the teachers ASAP. Sometimes, the requests come in the last few days of school and it is often difficult for our staff to give them the attention they deserve. Thanks so much!
On May 12, IMMS will welcome Wisconsin-based author Laura Bird for a special visit with our 6th graders. Laura will share insights into her writing process and meet with students who have read her debut novel, Crossing the Pressure Line.
Crossing the Pressure Line is a poignant middle-grade novel that explores themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth. Set in the peaceful Northwoods, it tells the story of a young girl navigating loss and discovering inner strength through nature, friendship, and reflection. Laura’s storytelling is celebrated for its emotional honesty, relatable characters, and vivid sense of place, making it a powerful read for young audiences.
We’re excited to give students the opportunity to connect with an author whose work has truly resonated with them and to learn more about the journey from idea to published book
8th Grade Vision Referrals
Last week the Health Services conducted vision screenings on all 8th grade students for vision difficulties. Parents of students who did not pass will be emailed a vision referral. Please review the information provided in the email and let the health office know if you have any questions. If you need assistance or resources obtaining vision exam/glasses please view our Vision Care Resources listed on the McFarland School District Health Service Website or reach out to Lauren Neesam, School Nurse NeesamL@mcfsd.org for information.
Communicable Disease Notification
We are seeing some increase cases of ill students in the classrooms. This has been due to a variety of symptoms arranging from Fever, Sore Throat, Fatigue, Cough, Congestion, Vomiting. Potential communicable diseases may be Pneumonia, Strep Throat, Influenza A/B, Covid 19, GI Virus (Vomiting/Diarrhea). Due to the contagious nature of these illnesses, you are being notified so you may take appropriate actions to stay safe, healthy and help decrease the further spread in the classroom. We ask that you please reach out to your student's Medical Provider if symptoms do not improve within a few days or if you have concerns that your student may have a communicable disease (DHS Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Disease guidelines). Remember, if your child is sick please keep them home and seek medical evaluation as needed. Students will be sent home with the following symptoms:
Temperature above 100.4°F
Vomiting or Diarrhea
Frequent uncontrollable cough
Your child should remain at home until fever, vomiting/diarrhea has stopped for 24 hours without the use of medication (Parent Handbook - McFarland School District Health Services & Guidelines for sending your child to school). Please notify the health office as well if your student is diagnosed with a communicable disease. This information is very helpful to us in the health office to help track illness and notify families when appropriate. Thank you for your partnership as we work to keep our students and staff healthy and safe each day!
Ticks in Wisconsin
Spring is here and ticks are active! There are many diseases that can be spread by ticks in Wisconsin; including Lyme disease and Rocky mountain spotted fever. Most tick borne illnesses in Wisconsin are spread by the black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick). To prevent Lyme disease and other illnesses spread by ticks, it’s important to carefully remove attached ticks as soon as possible and get rid of them. As you spend more time outdoors, be sure to check for ticks and remember these tips to help prevent tick bites. See Ticks in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know and DHS–Tick Borne Diseases Risk & Prevention for more information.
District Recognition Days
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 1 to 7 - Physical Education Week
- May 1 - Principals Day
- May 2 - School Lunch Hero Day