IMMS Family Flier: August Edition

August 2024

A Note from Ms. Thomas and Mr. Jondle

Dear Indian Mound Families,

It's been a sunny, fun-filled summer so far! Although the days are dwindling, they aren't over yet. These summer months seem to fly by every year. As much as we don't want to see the summertime end, we are excited to kick off the 24-25 school year. It's going to be a year filled with laughter, learning, and growth.

As a staff, we will be focusing on universal instruction, including literacy and authentic relationships. We believe these areas are crucial for our students' success and well-being.

We also wanted to remind you that student schedules will be ready to view in Infinite Campus on August 15th, 2024. We encourage you to review them with your student and reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an amazing year ahead!

In Service,

Jamie Thomas, Principal

Brett Jondle, Associate Principal

Important Dates

August 6-21: Annual On-Line Registration Opens (all families will receive an email with more info)
August 15: Middle School schedules can be viewed on Infinite Campus
August 15: Nelson's Bus Open House/Ice Cream Social 3:00-7:00 pm
August 15: Timberlee Volunteer form due - 6th Grade
August 19: Fall Athletics Meeting (Cross Country, 7th Volleyball, 8th Volleyball, Dance) at IMMS 6:00pm
August 21-28 : Sixth graders can pick up their locks in the IMMS front lobby on August 21-28 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
August 28-29 : District Wide Photo Days 10 am - 7 pm at the high school (walk ups are welcome and a sign up link will be sent closer to the date)
August 29: Family Welcome Back Night/Supply Drop-off (IMMS/WIS/CEPS) 5:30 - 7:30 pm
September 3 : 6th Grade Only: First Day of School
September 4 : All grades 6-8 Back to School
September 27 : No School (Staff Development)
September 25 : IMMS Picture Retakes 8:30 - 11:00 am

Fees and Supplies

Click HERE for the IMMS 24-25 Supply List

Click HERE for the IMMS 24-25 Fees (to be paid with on-line registration)

District On-Line Registration: August 6-August 21

On Tuesday, August 6 we will open up our annual student registration process. This is where we ask you to review many documents such as school handbooks, grade level welcome back letters, nutrition information and much more. We also have you verify existing information for you and your children as well as give permission for a variety of items. Lastly, you will have the opportunity to pay your children's school fees on-line.

The annual student registration period will run from Aug 6 - Aug 21. You will receive instructions on how to complete the process once it opens on the 6th.

Schedules for IMMS will be available on Campus Parent/Student on Thurs, Aug 15.

There is nothing you need to do at this time except to continue to enjoy your summer with your families. We will be back in touch on Tuesday, Aug 6!

Student Schedules - Available August 15

Student schedules will be ready August 15th on Infinite Campus.

For questions and concerns about the schedule, please fill out this form and we will respond as quickly as possible.

You should be able to see your child’s schedule in Infinite Campus on August 15th by clicking “Schedule” on the left hand side after you log in. Please see the directions below to view the schedule.

For questions and concerns about the schedule, please fill out this form and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Lastly, I want to say thank you to our dedicated and talented scheduling team (Jill Runde, Jodi Fisher, Holly Hebgen, and Michelle Eversoll) for your efforts and hard work on the schedule process!

Parent/Guardian Instructions: To view your child’s schedule go to the school website www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us

Log in to Infinite Campus by clicking on the green button on the top right of the screen
Choose Campus Parent
Enter your Parent Username and Password and click on the blue login button
On the left side of the screen, click on schedule
Your child’s schedule will appear
If you have multiple children, you may switch to another child by going to the right hand corner of the screen where your student’s name and picture appear, and switch to your other child

Student Instructions: To view your schedule go to the school website www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us

Log into Infinite Campus by clicking on the green button on the top right of the screen
Choose Campus Student
Log in by entering your Student Username, Password and click on the blue login button. Your username is the first part of your email (without the @mcfsd.org) and the password is your Gmail password
On the left side of the screen, click on schedule
Your schedule will appear

Day A / Day B (Instead of Day 1 / Day 2)

IMMS will now have Day A and Day B which is consistent with the high school calendar. The calendar is similar to what we have had in the past, it is just called Day A/B and not Day 1/2. These days change every day from A and B even if there is a break in-between. However, please note on January 23rd and 27th there are 2 A days in a row.

Here is the LINK to the Day A/Day B Calendar.

Family Welcome Back Night (aka Supply Drop Off): August 29th 5:30-7:30 pm

On Thursday, August 29, you and your scholar will be able to come to IMMS, find their classrooms, and meet their teachers! This is a casual time to mingle and chat with staff, classmates, and other families. If you would like to share valuable individual information about your student with their teachers, please send your child's teachers an email with the details or a time to check in, so your child's teachers are able to give you the full attention you deserve.

*Students should bring their lock and supplies to Family Welcome Back Night

Schedule for Family Welcome Back Night:

A-K drop off time 5:30-6:20
L-Z drop off time 6:30-7:30

* If you are unable to attend, students can bring their supplies the first day of school

School Pictures - August 28 and 29

Empire Photography and McFarland School District are hosting two picture days August 28 and 29, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. by appointment at McFarland High School. Walk ups are welcome. A sign up link will be sent out closer to the date. There is a picture retake time on September 25th from 8:30-11:00 am.

Sixth Grade Information

First day of school for Sixth Grade is September 3rd:

Sixth graders will have all of IMMS all to themselves on September 3rd. The sixth grade teachers and the eighth grade WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Leaders are planning a fun day of orientation and community building for our sixth graders!

Sixth Grade Orientation Video (Click Here)

*Note, this video was recorded for our Spring 5th grade Orientation.

We are getting closer and closer to the start of the school year. We want to be sure our sixth graders are feeling ready for middle school, so we are sending a video for you to view! This video does not replace Family Welcome Back Night; however, it does include additional information for students and parents/guardians. It would be great to preview it, but not necessary!

Locks:

UPDATE!!!!!!!

Sixth graders can pick up their locks in the IMMS front lobby on August 21-28 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This will give your scholar the opportunity to practice their combination before Family Welcome Back Night on August 29.

Timberlee Parent Volunteer Info:

Our 6th grade students will be attending an outdoor education experience at Camp Timber-lee on October 7 and 8. We will be spending one night at Camp Timber-lee! We will leave school on the morning of Monday, October 7th, and return to school in the evening on Tuesday, October 8th. The primary responsibility of parent/guardian volunteers is to serve as group leaders. Group leaders accompany a group of students to each session. Group leaders are NOT responsible for teaching the sessions. We are also in need of Medical Assistant personnel who help our nursing staff at the Medical Station.

Please note that parent/guardian volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp and all camp fees. (Monday only=$17, Tuesday only=$17, Full Trip Overnight=$99) Fees will need to be paid by Friday, September 13th.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click HERE and complete the information below by AUGUST 15th.

All volunteers must have a completed McFarland School District Volunteer Application & Disclosure and an approved Fidelitec Volunteer Background Check. We will send you an email either stating that you are already approved (per background check from 23-24) or send you the links to the forms that are required to be completed and approved. The deadline for completing these forms is Friday, September 13th. You must have approval by the deadline to be able to volunteer.

School Arrival and Dismissal Information- New start and end times!

*Additional details on bussing will be emailed out closer to the start of the school year.

Please view this document for details on Student Drop Off and Pick Up Zones

Arrival:

IMMS has new start and end times this year 8:20 am-3:30 am. HERE is our daily schedule.

❗ NEW ❗ Students can arrive after 7:55am. We encourage students to arrive as close to 8:00 am as possible, but no later than 8:20am!
Bike racks are located near the MHS Stadium and by the IMMS Gym
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria starting at 7:55 am
Students can choose to stay in the cafeteria or play in the gym until the first bell at 8:15 am
8:15 am = Cell phones/Airpods "off and away"
8:20 am = All students in ARRE Time

Dismissal:

Dismissal is at 3:30 pm
If your child rides the bus, you can expect that they (buses) will be late the first few days
Please follow the cones/directions of staff outside at dismissal (buses will use the large loop and cars will use 1/2 loop).
Students may not cross the parking lot to enter their car; students are only to be picked up on the School Forest side of the parking lot.
Students may walk to the MHS Pool parking lot or to Exchange Street to get picked up
Please DO NOT use the Legion Parking Lot nor Burma Road to pick up your children.

Phone and Air Pod/ Headphone Policy

The IMMS school culture prioritizes face to face communication. Our school culture does not include student cell phone nor AirPods/headphone use. Please help foreshadow this to your scholar before the start of the school year. Here are some quick reminders:

Cell phones/AirPods/Headphones: "Off and Away" at 8:15 am (first bell).
If you need to reach your child, please call the main office rather than texting your child.
If a student's cell phone or AirPods are visible in hallways/bathrooms, at recess, or at lunch, students will be asked to bring their device to the main office, where the device will be locked safely in the main office for the student to pick up at the end of the day.
If cell phones or AirPods are visible in class:

First time: Student receives a warning to put the device away.
Second time: Student's cell phone will be locked safely in the main office for your child to pick up at the end of the day.

Sports and Clubs

Fall Sports Meeting: August 19th at 6:00 pm at IMMS (IC registration opens August 6th)

For your child to participate in a Fall sport, the steps shown below need to be completed.

If you have any questions, please contact Leah Poulos at poulosl@mcfsd.org or 608-838-4505.

IMMS Sports Registration will open August 6th: Fill-out IMMS Sports Registration - Fall online sports' registration information via Infinite Campus.

Pay the $90 sports fee via Infinite Campus. (Dance does not have a fee as there are no transportation costs for this team.)
Attend (both student-athlete and parent/guardian) Fall Sports Meeting ON MONDAY AUGUST 19TH AT INDIAN MOUND MIDDLE SCHOOL. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE HEAD COACH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Have current WIAA Medical Clearance/Eligibility Form on file with the athletic office which is dated after 3/31/2023. Please make sure to have a doctor's signature, date of the exam, and parent/guardian signature included on the physical form. Forms are available using this link WIAA Medical Eligibility Form. Once the form is completed, please email it to Leah Poulos as a PDF attachment at poulosl@mcfsd.org. We will update Infinite Campus with your child's physical date and file the form. Physical forms are good for 2 school years.