IMMS Family Flier

Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,

What an incredible week at IMMS! We are so proud of our students for the focus and determination they demonstrated during the FORWARD exam. They showed up prepared and ready to do their best, and it truly showed. Thank you for the support and encouragement you’ve provided at home—it makes a difference!

Looking ahead, 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

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April 26: Spring Craft Fair at IMMS 9:00-2:00

May 1: Real World Day

May 2: No School (Staff Professional Development)

May 8: 7th/8th Grade Band Concert 7:00-8:00 pm in the PAC

May 9: Monthly Celebration Assembly

May 12-15 Fast Bridge Testing

May 13: 6th-8th grade choir concert 7:00 in the PAC

May 19: 8th - 12th Orchestra Concert 7:30-8:30 @ PAC

May 22: 5th-7th Grade Orchestra Concert 7-8 @ PAC

May 29: 6th Grade Band Concert 7-8 @ PAC

June 4: 8th Grade Recognition / 8th Grade Dane (more info to come)

June 5: Last day of school (full day for 6th and 7th ; early release for 8th grade.. more info to come)

We’re excited to share that it’s time for our 9-week grade checkpoint for Quarter 3. This is a great opportunity to reflect on progress and set goals for continued growth.

At IMMS, we believe learning is a journey, and grades are just one piece of that bigger picture. No matter where your child’s current grades fall, we are here to support them in moving forward and reaching their next level. Growth takes time, effort, and encouragement—and we’re committed to walking alongside our students every step of the way.

Please take a moment to read the important information below before reviewing your child’s grades. Thank you, as always, for your partnership in your child’s education!

3rd QUARTER GRADES INFO

Final Grades for 9-week classes: ,Art, Family and Consumer Sciences, Futures (8th), General Music (6th and 7th), Technology and Engineering

In-Progress Grades (final grades at the end of semester 2):Math, Social Studies, Science, ELA, Physical Education, Spanish/French, Health, C-Gen, Band, Choir, Orchestra

How to view grades on Infinite Campus:

1. Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

• If you do not have an Infinite Campus portal account, please contact Gina Pili at pilig@mcfsd.org or 838-4580 and request your Portal Activation code.

• If you have forgotten your username and/or password and previously set your Security Preferences, you can click the orange HELP button on the portal login screen and choose either 'Forgot your password?" or "Forgot your username?'

• You can also send an email to Eversomm@mcfsd.org for help with either of these issues.

2. Select your child from the “Select a student” drop-down menu at the top. If you have only one child in the district, this won’t be necessary.

3. You have 2 options to view the final grades and in-progress grades.

a. Grades Tab:

• Go to the top left 3 bars to bring down the menu and select Grades and Term 1

• You will notice some grades are “in progress” and those that are final grades are in bold.

• NOTE: If there are comments, click on the ‘grade’ and it will bring you to another screen where the comments are visible.

b. Documents Tab:

• Go to the top left 3 bars to bring down the menu and select Documents, Report Card, IMMS Report Card.

• Please note that only final grades are on the report card (versus in-progress grades

• Select Progress Report " to see the current "in progress" grades in your child's other classes.

We are pleased to share that "Take Your Child to Work Day" will be held on Thursday, April 24th. 2025. At IMMS, we fully support your decision to take your child to work for part or all of the day, as it can provide an invaluable learning experience.

To help us plan, please complete and return THIS FORM by April 22nd to let us know your child will be absent. Since this is a pre-arranged absence, your child can still participate in co-curricular activities after school. Please note that this is different from an illness-related absence, where a child would not be allowed to attend practice or other after-school activities.

Thank you so much!

Current 7th graders interested in becoming a WEB Leader should turn in their application by Friday, April 25th. Applications can be found HERE or picked up in student services. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Bartman or Ms. Noriega. We are so excited to get started with this new group of leaders!

WEB stands for Where Everyone Belongs and it is the program we use to help transition in our new 6th graders each school year. WEB Leaders consist of 8th grade students who are diverse in personality, strengths, and character traits. The one thing all WEB Leaders have in common is that they are kind and want to help the incoming 6th graders. WEB Leaders receive training specific for the 1st day of school orientation (see dates below) and then continue to meet throughout 8th grade year. Meetings throughout the year (which take place during the school day) will focus on leadership skills, social follow-ups with their 6th grade groups, and additional ways to have a positive impact on IMMS.

Teachers AND Parents will be doing a combined book study of the book "Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, by Michele Borba." In her book, Dr. Borba explains that the difference between kids who thrive vs. strive comes down not to grades or test scores, but to seven character traits that set Thrivers apart—confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism. We will explore how we can work with our students/kids to help build these traits and become BOTH healthy and successful!

We had our 1st meeting last Tuesdays, but its not too late to join. Contact Fred Bartman at bartmaf@mcfsd.org if you are interested in joining the book study. We meet virtually from 7:00-8:00 on Tuesday nights.

The School Psychology Training Clinic (SPTC) at UW-Madison will be offering a four-week long evidence-based anxiety intervention program this summer. There will be three different groups for children entering grades 2-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Sessions will take place on UW's campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5pm or 5-6pm from June 17th - July 17th. The registration deadline is May 1st.

Check out their website for more information about the groups and their clinic: https://edpsych.education.wisc.edu/clinics/sptc/

Dane County Human Society is offering a wide range of camps for kids ages 7-14. They will run from June to August and campers will dive into awesome themes such as: Pet’s Mini Weeks, Wild Things, Pet-tacular Professions, and Animal Allies. Visit giveshelter.org/wildside for more details.

Below you will find "Hubs" (aka Task-List) for each grade level and Related Arts. You can click on the "Hub" to get information on what your scholar is doing in class, assignments, and assessments.

• McFarland Music Boosters Plants for A Cause Fundraiser - Order by April 24

• IMMS McFarland Spring Craft Fair - April 26

• McFarland Sparks 4H Club K-9 Bake Sale - April 26

• McFarland Community Service Day - April 26

• E.D. Locke Library Become a Summer VolunTeen - through April 27

• Spartan Volleyball - Girls Spartan Spikers Registration Open

• Spartan Volleyball - Boys Spartan Spikers Registration Open

• ACT Prep Plus - Registration Open

• CESA 2 MHS Driver Education Program

• McFarland Optimist and Police Bike Rodeo - May 3

• Free Sales for Families Free Sale - May 3

• Madison Mallards MSD Night - June 4

• Dane County Humane Society Camp Wildside 2025 Day Camps and Summer Camp

• E.D. Locke Library Teen S.T.E.A.M. - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Teen Hangout - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Teen Snack & Chat - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 LEGO Club - September-May

• E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 Graphic Novel Book Club - September-May

• E.D. Locke Library Grades K-2 Magic Tree House Book Club - September-May

• UW Madison Summer Anxiety Group for Kids Grades 2-4 - June 17-July 17

• Camp Jorn YMCA Performing Arts Specialty Summer Camp

• Dane County Humane Society Summer Camp Pawprint

• Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families

• WI School of Business - Grade 8 & 9 Free Precollege Summer Camp: Business Basics

• Badger Bots Kids Summer Camps

McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (MRAP) and the McFarland Performing Arts Center (MPAC) offer a wide variety of recreation and aquatics programs for community members of all ages. To learn more, visit MRAPNews.com

Questions about specific MRAP or MPAC programs?

Reach out to the staff contacts listed below:

Stu Schaefer, Director of Community Services

schaefs@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168

Kayla Eliasson, Aquatics Supervisor

eliassk@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168

Alisha Fix, Recreation Supervisor

fixa@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4666

Zachary Franczak, Performing Arts Supervisor

franczz@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4461

On Wednesday, April 23rd the Health Office staff will be conducting vision screenings on all 8th grade students. This is a simple, non-invasive test using a standard letter chart. Families will be notified if the results show any variance from normal range. Please remind your student to bring their glasses or wear their contacts to school that day, if they have them.

If for some reason you wish your child NOT be screened (i.e your student is already screened by an ophthalmologist or optometrist regularly) please email IMMS Health Assistant, Krisy Oestreich at OestreK@mcfsd.org. If you have any other questions, please contact the IMMS Health Office (608)838-4672. Thank you!

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.

There are just two weeks left in the Open Enrollment application period, which closes on April 30th. Of the 96 spots available for students entering 4K through 5th grade, about half have already been filled. The most availability remains in 1st and 4th grades.

If you or someone you know lives outside of McFarland and is interested in joining our school community, we encourage you to apply soon! More information is available on our website, or you can contact Emily Broome, District Enrollment, Data, and Records Specialist, at 608-838-4581 or BroomeE@mcfsd.org.

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COMING UP:

The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2025.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board agendas and minutes.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board meeting recordings and upcoming YouTube live streams.

April is...

• April 20 - Easter Sunday
• April 22 - Environment Awareness Day
• April 23 - Administrative Professionals Days
• April 25 - Arbor Day

The McFarland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (Protected Classes) in any of its student program and activities.