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"Sometimes I would have too much energy when I was in school.” Mrs. Audra DeRidder, fifth grade teacher at Iron Mountain’s East Elementary School and author of the newly published “I’m Just Too Much” explained to a class of third grade students. Alongside sharing her journey with being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and her struggles growing up, she read her newly penned book to the class about Sylvie J., “a relatable child who feels like she is "just too much." Or does she? Maybe she is, but what's wrong with that?”

Thank you to Mrs. DeRidder for sharing her journey and congratulations on her new book!

Read to find out how Sylvie handles her feelings of being too much and what she learns along the way. You might even discover something new about yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Too-Much-Audra-Deridder/dp/196076408X

Father of the late son, brother, athlete, and friend Daniel Olson (August 22, 1992 - July 19, 2012), Jeff Olson, visited with the 7th-12th grade students yesterday afternoon following a special showing of the documentary "Do it for Daniel". The father and coach explained to the student body the importance of speaking up when it comes to mental health and to seek help and resources when encountering conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Learn more about the Do it for Daniel movement here: https://www.doitfordaniel.com/about

Congratulations to senior, Hailey Greenleaf! She was honored at Michigan State University Saturday with the Award for Aspirations In Computing by the National Center for Women and Information Technology!

Hailey looks forward to pursuing a degree in robotics engineering. She is involved in many extracurriculars including Figure Skating, Tennis, Band, Theater, Science Olympiad, be nice, and many more. She has attended the Michigan Youth Leadership Conference and loves giving back to her community. Hailey loves to travel. She has been to Costa Rica, Canada, Las Vegas, Yellowstone, and Florida. The Kennedy Space Center was a highlight of her Florida trip. She looks forward to exploring
more after high school.

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award honors 9th-2th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests and encourages them to pursue their passions. These award recipients are then inducted into the AiC Community — a phenomenal network of 25,000 technical women, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals who receive many exclusive benefits. Through Award Recognitions and the Community, AiC reaches all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, all U.S. military bases overseas, and Canada. Find
out more at www.aspirations.org/recognitions/AiCAward.

Thank you to the team of staff and student volunteers who helped bring our clothing closet to its former glory last week! We can not wait to debut it at Fine Arts Night on Tuesday for anybody in need (or anyone who would like to find their student's long lost jacket.)

But we need your help replenishing our supply of children's underwear and socks! We ask that all donations are new, for hygienic reasons. We receive MANY hats, mittens, and shirts but this huge need is often overlooked. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!

Donations can be sent with your student, brought to the North Elementary or Superintendent offices, or to Fine Arts Night on Tuesday!

Our March is Reading Month celebration began on Friday, March 1! Our theme this year is “Magical World of Reading"! We have fun reading and magical activities planned for each day in March. There will be Treat Tuesdays, magic potion science experiments, Dress up Days, Flashlight Fridays, and many guests have been invited to read to our students. On Monday, March 18th, Cameron Zvara will be hosting a magic show!

We have attached a calendar so you can join us in celebrating reading each day in March!

We are hoping parents will click on the Sign-Up Genius links to donate items for our Read and Feed Days and our Green Eggs and Ham breakfast on THIS Friday, March 1st.

Treat Tuesdays (Multiple dates):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A4A62AA7FCC43-47856502-march#/

Thank you in advance for your support!

Professor Wiggenweld (Mrs. Spencer) made a special visit to each classroom yesterday to conduct a Magic Potion science experiment in honor of the Magical World Of Reading Month! The students LOVED seeing the magical results!

Guest reader Sandra Hoke read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” to Mrs. Rosenthal’s 1st grade and brought delicious shamrock treats to celebrate March is Reading Month!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the

children in our district. The Iron Mountain Public School district values input from our

community – and we need to hear from your child or children! Students are important partners

as we work to improve our communication, academic program and overall experience for

everyone.

In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we will be asking for your child’s

feedback through online surveys they will be completing at school in the month of April. Grades

3-12 will be participating in taking the surveys. The surveys shouldn’t take more than 20

minutes to complete.

We are asking that all of our students participate in the surveys, as their feedback will provide

invaluable insights into their experiences, so we can improve our district and help support their

individual needs. If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a

question, they will be able to skip the item altogether. We are partnering with a third-party

vendor to support us in administering these surveys.

The survey content will ask students to self-reflect on their overall experience of school and their

perception of their own skills pertaining to Michigan’s competency areas of: self-awareness,

self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.

Please notify us by Friday, March 29th if you would like your child to opt out of

taking the surveys by emailing Allison Lorenzoni. If you have any questions about

the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (906)779-2610 ext.

4815 or lorenzonia@imschools.org.

Sincerely,

Allison Lorenzoni

School Success

Round 3 Scholarships Due

Thursday, March 21

Spring Break

Monday, March 25 - Monday, April 1

Spring Meet the Mountaineers

Wednesday, April 3

6:00 PM

IMHS Gymnasium

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

(By Invitation)

April 11, 2024

6:00-8:30 PM

IMHS Auditorium

Prom Grand March

(Juniors/Seniors)

April 20, 2024

6:30-7:00 PM

IMHS Auditorium

Prom
(Juniors/Seniors)

April 20, 2024

7:00-11:00 PM

Venue 906

Scholarship Night

May 8, 2024

6:00 PM

IMHS Auditorium

IMHS Awards Day

May 14, 2024

1:00 PM

IMHS Auditorium

Middle School Luau End-of-Year Dance

May 17, 2024

Time TBA

8th Grade Trip to Noah's Ark

May 30, 2024

Middle School Lake Antoine Cook Out

June 3, 2024

Middle School Awards Day

June 5, 2024

Auditorium

Time TBA

Should my child attend Early Kindergarten or Kindergarten?

● Must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2024 to attend Kindergarten

● If a child turns 5 years old between September 1st and December 1st, parents must sign a waiver to attend Early-Kindergarten.

● Kindergarten students will be screened through their school

​○ Screener’s recommendations for K or EK are valuable!!

● Early Kindergarten is NOT another year of preschool/head start.

IMHS and the Bacco Family & Committee ask you to save the date!

We are organizing some events to celebrate the 75th year since inception of the Medio J. Bacco Scholarship. This was the first scholarship established at IMHS.

As part of the planning process, our scholarship administrator, Dawn Smith is collecting contact information for all previous Bacco Scholarship recipients. Please email her at smithd@imschools.org or phone her at (906) 779-2610 x4318 with your email address and mailing address if you are a past recipient!

Also, save the date for some fun events May 24-26th, 2024. We look forward to seeing you then!!

Bryce Davis is the son of Sara and Daniel Davis. He shows up for class and does what needs doing. He works hard, gets results, and sets a good example in the process. Whether running the 400 meter dash in track, setting blocks and making tackles on the football field, or casting lines for the elusive Walleye, he's using the same patience, determination, and consistency that he uses in the classroom. He is another in a fine tradition of Mountaineers. Bryce has perfect attendance thus far this school year and participates in Varsity Club, Varsity Football, and Track.

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DEADLINE MARCH 29, 2024

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