Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
It's been a great week at IMMS. We ended the week with the Monthly Celebration Assembly where students were recognized for their empathy. Our students did a wonderful job with the Forward Exam this week for Reading/Writing. Next week Wednesday and Thursday they will finish strong with math. Thank you for reminding your scholar to come with a charged chromebook and wired headphones.
Also, please remind your child that students are not allowed to have soda or any type of caffeinated beverages at school. We are seeing our students coming in the building with energy drinks, Starbucks, soda etc. It is important that those types of beverages are not consumed at school by students. We WILL allow school appropriate beverages, (non-caffeinated) that may include clear water, flavored water, Gatorade, Crystal Light, etc.during the school day (in other words, we are no longer requiring students consume only clear water during the school day). Beverages must have a closable top.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making IMMS a place where all students feel supported and empowered. As always, please reach out if you have any questions or thoughts to share. We are grateful for your involvement and look forward to a great month ahead!
Warm regards,
Jamie Thomas, Principal
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Parenting Book Study
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!
You can find more information HERE. The book study will start the week of April 7th and run for 8 weeks. Please use THIS FORM to indicate an interest. When you fill out the form, Fred Bartman (school counselor) will reach out with details. Filling out the form simply says you are interested in getting more information.
8th Grade Vision Screening
8th Grade Families-
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!
Seasonal Allergies
Spring allergies have arrived! If your student suffers from seasonal allergies, Health Services can help. We are happy to keep over-the-counter allergy medicines such as Zyrtec, Claritin or Allegra for your student to take during the school day. If this is something you're interested in, please fill out our over-the-counter medication consent form and send it to your student's health office along with the medication. Medications must be sent in the original container-please no pills in baggies, tupperware or other unlabeled containers. Each health office does keep oral Benadryl in stock, for those with moderate/severe allergic reactions. It is not intended for our students with seasonal allergies and careful consideration should be taken when administering Benadryl at school, due to drowsiness side effects.
