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Ipswich Middle School Weekly Update
January 7, 2022
Ipswich Middle School
Sean Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal
Our mission is to create a nurturing community where students are encouraged to develop confidence as lifelong learners with the awareness and flexibility necessary to adapt to a changing world. We strive to bring out the best in every student and adult in our learning community.
Email: kmcmahon@ipsk12.net
Website: www.ipsk12.net
Location: 130 High Street, Ipswich, MA
Phone: (978)356-3535
Snow Day - A Welcome Break
Student desks have been spread apart in classrooms and positioned facing in one direction.
All students and staff must wear masks.
Students have been directed to use every other seat in the cafeteria and staggered so that the seat across from each student is empty. They are reminded to put masks on when not eating and sent outside as soon as possible for recess.
Desks and work areas are wiped down between classes.
Air purification systems are kept on throughout the day and night.
A reminder that the school nurses are extremely busy and the office cannot be used as a surveillance testing site.
School Council Meeting
IMS Winter Art Show - 1st Trimester Students
Author Grace Lin Visits IMS
Thanks to a Paine grant written by librarian, Mrs. Chang, author Grace Lin will be virtually visiting grades 6, 7, and 8 next month. Many of the students read one of her books over the summer. We are excited to share her passion for books, equity and for diversity. To learn more about this author, you can visit her website.
On February 8 - Grades 6 and 7
February 9 - Grade 8
MCAS Dates
Grade 6:
April 12 and 13 - ELA
May 24 and 25 - Math
Grade 7:
April 27 and 28 - ELA
May 12 and 13 - Math
Grade 8:
April 27 and 28 - ELA
May 12 and 13 - Math
May 24 and 25 - Science
Winter Weather Delays and Cancellations
As we enter into the winter months, we would like to remind everyone of our School Closing/Delayed Opening Procedure.
In the event it is necessary to cancel, delay, or close school earlier than the regular dismissal time, announcements will be made to the TV stations listed below and the Blackboard Connect Notification System will be activated to communicate to all listed contacts by email and an automated phone message. A message will also be posted on the school district’s social media accounts, as well as the district website-www.ipsk12.net.
TV Stations:
WBZ- Channel 4
WCVB- Channel 5
WFXT (BOSTON 25)- Channel 25
Delayed Openings:
Should there be a delayed opening, schools will begin TWO hours later than normal and buses will pick up TWO hours later than their normally scheduled time. The middle school day will begin at 9:45.
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, 1/11, Art Show for 1st trimester students, 6-8:00 pm., PAC Lobby
Tuesday, 1/11, 6:30-7:30, School Council Meeting
Monday, 1/17, No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Yearbook Information for Grade 8 Students
While it may seem early, your IMS Yearbook team is requesting “throwback” photos of your eighth grade children from over the years. These photos are best when there are several students in the photo, and the farther back they are from, the better! The photos can be from their years at the elementary and middle schools, but also from teams, clubs, productions, celebrations, gatherings, etc. outside of the school. We have a spread in the yearbook dedicated to the eighth graders over their "growing up" years and most of these photos come from families. We are so appreciative of any you can send our way over the next month or so!
Similarly, we are also asking that you email one baby photo of your child for the yearbook. Please make sure their face is clearly visible in the photo, and include your child’s name in the subject line so we can match babies to their eighth grade selves! Please email photos to sborton@ipsk12.net and jpatterson@ipsk12.net .
IHS Swim and Dive Team Fundraiser
Our local eating establishment, Pomodori Pizza, will hold a fundraiser to support the High School Swim and Dive team. The date of the event is the evening of Wednesday, January 12th. Pomodori Pizza will donate 15% of the night's sales to the IHS Swim and Dive team.