Idaho Arts Middle School Newsletter

• October 24th, Saturday: ELRO performing at the Farmer's market
• October 19th, Monday: Fire drill during 3rd period (9:42 AM)
• October 22nd, Thursday: Shindig Farms Fundraiser Night (see graphic below)
• October 22-24 & 28-30th: The Haunting of Hill House show in the Black Box (see graphic below)
• October 26th, Monday: IACS Board meeting at 5:30 PM in the Phoenix Room
• October 26-30th, M-F: Red Ribbon Week (see graphic for more info)
• October 30th, Friday: Middle School Dance! (See graphic below)
• October 31st, Saturday: Halloween
• November 1st, Sunday: Daylight Saving Time ends (Fall back one hour)
• November 3-4th, Tuesday/Wednesday: MK Nature Center Trip (7th grade field trip for science)
• November 6th, Friday: MS Cheer Fundraiser Dinner at 6 PM in the Phoenix Room
• November 13th, Friday: MS Hangout from 6-7:30 PM (more details to come)
• November 16th, Monday: IACS Board meeting at 5:30 PM at the Elementary Campus
• November 23-27th, M-F: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Dear Middle School Parents and students,

Thank you to all the parents and students who came out for our Hispanic Cultural Night! It was wonderful to see so many of you come together, enjoy some nachos, and celebrate Hispanic culture as a school community. We appreciate your continued support of IACS and the time you take to participate in these events. It was a fun evening, and we are grateful to have such a supportive school community!

Parents, please make it a habit to check PowerSchool regularly to stay up to date on your student’s grades, absences, and tardies. This is a great opportunity to identify missing assignments, communicate with teachers, and make plans for retakes or other opportunities to improve grades. Second quarter will be over before we know it, so now is the time to check in, make a plan, and finish strong!

Students, we also need to continue working on improving our tardies. Getting to class on time is an important part of being successful, and every minute of instructional time matters. Please take ownership of your grades, attendance, and punctuality.

Finally, a quick reminder about student drop-off and pick-up. As the weather gets colder, wetter, and more unpredictable, we need everyone to be extra cautious in our parking lots and around campus. Rain, fog, reduced visibility, and slippery roads can make it harder to see students and other vehicles. Please drive slowly, watch carefully for students walking through the parking lot, and follow our drop-off and pick-up procedures. We want everyone to get to and from school safely, so thank you for being patient, alert, and considerate of others. We appreciate all you do to make IACS a great place to learn and grow!

Thank you,

Mr. Cranberry

Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that encourages students to make healthy choices and live drug-free. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, promote positive decision-making, and encourage students to take care of themselves and their futures.

At IACS, Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to remind our students that the choices they make today can have a lasting impact on their lives. We encourage families to use this week as an opportunity to talk with their children about making safe, healthy choices and building a bright future!

🎃 Halloween Costume Guidelines – October 30

Parents and students,

On Friday, October 30, middle school students will be allowed to wear Halloween costumes to school! We are excited to have some fun and celebrate Halloween together. With that said, there are a few guidelines we ask everyone to follow so that costumes remain appropriate and do not interfere with the school day.

During the school day, masks and face paint will not be allowed. Both will, however, be allowed at the Halloween Dance later that evening. We are also asking students to leave props and inflatable costumes at home. Props can be distracting in the classroom, and inflatable costumes are bulky and have unfortunately been accidentally popped or damaged at school in the past.

Please take a moment to review the graphic below for more details about what is acceptable to wear during the school day versus what will be allowed at the dance. We want everyone to have a fun, safe, and memorable Halloween while still keeping our school day focused on learning.

We can't wait to see everyone's creativity! 🎃👻

🎃 WE’RE EXCITED FOR OUR FIRST DANCE OF THE YEAR! 🎃

💃 MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE 🕺

Open to all 7th & 8th Graders!

Get ready for a fun night with friends, music, dancing, and Halloween spirit!

👻 Halloween Costumes Encouraged!

Students are welcome and encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the dance.

🎨 Face Paint: Allowed

🎭 Full Face Masks: Allowed

Come dressed up and ready to have a great time!

Spirit shirts are ready for purchase. They are $20 each. This is the perfect shirt to wear with jeans on Spirit Day Fridays.

You can buy them at the link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-2027-spirit-shirt-shop

We need you!

We're excited to begin building the IACS Booster Club, a parent and community organization focused on supporting the secondary arts programs at Idaho Arts Charter School.

Our students participate in visual arts, drama, choir, band, orchestra, and dance throughout the school day. The Booster Club is being created to bring families and community members together to support these programs through volunteering, fundraising, and community involvement.

As we get things started, we're looking for parents, family members, and community supporters who would like to stay informed, share ideas, volunteer, or help us grow the Booster Club.

This fall, we'll launch our first annual Month of Giving campaign, Ignite the Arts: Fuel the Flight, kicking off at Fall Festival on September 26th and continuing throughout October.

We're excited about what's ahead and the opportunities we can create for students when families and community members come together to support the arts.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Shelly Bledsoe (Secondary Booster President)

Mr. Krahenbuhl (6-12 Assistant Principal) Ben.Krahenbuhl@idahoartscharter.org

Mrs. Banuelos (Middle School Counselor) Cassie.Banuelos@idahoartscharter.org

Website: www.idahoartscharter.org
Location: 1220 5th Street North, Nampa, ID, USA
Phone: 208-463-4324