Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
As we move into the heart of May, we want to take a moment to celebrate some of the exciting highlights from this past week at school. Our 7th and 8th grade students gave a fantastic performance at the spring band concert, thank you to everyone who came out to support them! We also saw incredible creativity and real-world learning in action during the 6th grade Money Unit Market. Students worked hard to design, budget, and “sell” their products, and the enthusiasm was contagious!
May can also be a challenging time for student engagement, as energy levels and attention spans start to shift with the warmer weather and summer on the horizon. We appreciate your continued partnership in reminding students of the importance of finishing the year strong and practicing appropriate school behaviors throughout the day.
Thank you for all you do to support our 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
