Cougar Tales
Irons News and Events September 2023
#followyourpath
Be Excellent!!
Vision
Our vision is building an empowered community
focused on academic excellence, college and career
readiness, and positive growth through attitude,
behavior, and service.
A.B.S. Workout!
* Attitude
* Behavior
* Service
#BeExcellent
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Football Games Coming Soon!
7th Grade
Sep 5- 6:00 B/ 7:00 A VS Scrimmage @ Willie McCool Track/Field (CHS)
Sep 11- 6:00 B / 7:00 A VS Evans @ Willie McCool Track/Field (CHS)
Sep 25- 5:30 B / 6:30 A @ Laura Bush Lubbock Cooper Middle School
Oct 2- 5:30 B / 6:30 A VS Cooper Middle @ Lowrey Field at Plains Capital Park
8th Grade
Sep 6- 6:00B / 7:00A VS Scrimmage Willie McCool Track/Field (CHS)
Sep 12- 6:00B / 7:00A VS Evans Willie McCool Track/Field (CHS)
Sep 27- 6:00B / 7:00A @ Bush Lubbock Cooper Middle School
Oct 3- 6:30B / 7:30A VS Cooper Middle Lowrey Field at Plains Capital Park
Upcoming Volleyball Games
7th Grade
Aug 31- 5:30 B / 6:30A @Laura Bush
Sep 7- 5:30 B / 6:30A @Evans
Sep 14- 5:30 B / 6:30A VS Hutch in Irons Gym West
Sep 21- 5:30 B / 6:30A @Frenship
Sep 28- 5:30 B / 6:30A @Cooper
Oct 5- 5:30 B / 6:30A VS Bush in Irons Gym West
8th Grade
Aug 31- 5:30 B / 6:30 A VS Laura Bush @Irons Gym West
Sep 7- 5:30 B / 6:30 A VS Evans @Irons Gym West
Sep 14- 5:30 B / 6:30 A @Hutch
Sep 16- TBD Super Saturday
Sep 21- 5:30 B / 6:30 A VS Frenship @Irons Gym West
Sep 28- 5:30 B / 6:30 A VS Cooper @Irons Gym West
Oct 5- 5:30 B / 6:30 A @Laura Bush
Coronado Vs. Lubbock Cooper
9 Week District Assessments
1st Oct 4 – Oct 12
2nd Dec 13 – Dec 21
3rd Feb 28 – Mar 7
4th Prepare for STAAR
Lubbock ISD Chromebooks MUST Stay At School
Students should plug in their Chromebook each afternoon in their 1st period class.
Tardy Policy, per 9 Weeks
Tardy 10+ Excessive Tardiness Discipline Referral/Parent Conference Process
What's TAACO?
Teachers are working hard to identify what opportunities will benefit students best. In the coming weeks students will follow the TAACO schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays to address their learning needs. At Irons Middle School we will take action to create opportunities that will help students be successful.
Cell Phone/ Earbud Policy
Cell phones should be OFF and in BACKPACK when student is on campus. If student has cell phone on their person, they will be asked to put the device in their backpack. If the student refuses, the parent will need to come to the campus and pick up the phone. Earbuds, Airpods, Headphones, etc. should NEVER be in the ear unless explicit permission during instruction time.
Absence Due to Illness
Call 806-219-4000 before 9:00 am and report the absence with the reason. The student is responsible for all missed assignments. Please see campus grading guidelines.
Our Commitments for 2023 - 2024
Instruction:
We are committed to delivering engaging,
collaborative, and data-based instruction
at grade level and beyond.
Assessment:
We are committed to evaluating our students'
learning using focused and challenging
assessments in order to immediately drive instruction.
Student Support:
We are committed to differentiating instruction
based on the individual needs of our students.
Campus Climate:
We are committed to fostering a campus
community that is built on safety, a growth
mindset, and service to others.
Leadership:
Your leadership team is committed to trusting
and supporting staff and serving the campus
consistently.
Dress Code:
-Bike shorts/shorts/dresses/skirts have to be below fingertip length
-Bike shorts/leggings should be worn with a shirt that covers bottom.
-Jeans with holes - the holes must be BELOW fingertip length.
-No pajamas!
-No sagging pants. Please keep your pants up.
-No midriff skin showing. *Keep the crop tops to wear on weekends.
-Hoods should stay off your head while on campus.
*More info provided with the link below.
Connect with Irons Middle School
https://www.lubbockisd.org/irons
https://www.facebook.com/IronsMS/
https://twitter.com/IronsCougars?s=09