IAMacomb Update

This time of year provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect. We appreciate the daily effort that each and every student puts forth toward their learning. It is inspiring to see how students respond to the rigorous expectations our teachers and the IB curriculum set forth.

Thank you for the continued support you provide to students and to the school. Your partnership is appreciated and such an important part of our community! Here is my annual appreciation video featuring the staff at the IAM:

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I hope students, staff and families can find time to rest and relax during the break. I also hope you find meaningful ways to connect with loved ones during this time.

With the support of EE Coordinator Ms. DeMay, seniors have officially completed their Extended Essays (EE). "The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students." (www.ibo.org). Second semester, the juniors will begin this process.

Many IAM students volunteered to help run the annual MISD Macomb Reads even earlier this month. There were many IAM student volunteers~ IAM Robotics team provided a demo of the robot, and "The IAM Might Oak Tree" Mascot was in attendance too. The MISD Administration was complimentary of the IAM student volunteers.

Teacher Sponsor, Ms. Dionne, took the HOSA students to compete at the Regional Conference at Dakota High School this month. Many students received medals in their events. Congratulations students! HOSA is the Future Health Professionals Organization. (What Is HOSA? – HOSA)

We had two delegates at SEMUNNA in Novi a few weeks ago. They had a great experience! The conference was attended by over 950 students from 41 schools. Thank you to Ms. Depew and Ms. Robinson for sponsoring the MUN club. Thank you to the students for representing the IAM!

Earlier this month, Mr. Hrisoulis planned and led a visit to the Little Caesars Arena for a Detroit Pistons game. Mr. Kilpatrick and Mr. Garcia provided chaperone support too.

Earlier this month, the Key Club Fall Rally took place at Eisenhower High school, which is a state-wide event for the Michigan District of Key Club. There were over 400 attendees, and money was raised toward Thirst project. Thank you, students, for the great work and thank you to Profe Jirkans for supporting Key Club!

We had a group of students attend the Conservation Day the Detroit Zoo. At the event, Nethanya F. presented and won the award for "Best Conservation Impact" with her work with her non-profit, "Plant It Forward." Thank you to the students who participated and congratulations to Nethanya!

The National Honor Society ran a food donation drive during the month of November. They had a competition between grade levels. IAM students are often doing community service work to support others. Thank you to Ms. Cook for sponsoring NHS.

Thank you to nearly 50 Alumni who attended the annual college and career presentation event yesterday. It was a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to hear from IAM Alumni. Thank you to Mr. Hrisoulis for coordinating the event!

Earlier this month, Frau Nagle planned a trip for 76 IAM students to go to Frankenmuth. Students had time to explore Frankenmuth and had lunch at the Bavarian Inn. Thank you to chaperones Frau Nagle, Prof Fillmore, Ms. Maes and Madame Losiewicz. It was a great trip with many memories made!

Recently, the IAM Staff went to the Detroit Zoo and learned more about sustainability at the Detroit Zoo and Metro-Detroit. You can read more from the IB regarding sustainability here: https://ib.international/fileadmin/user_upload/storage_ib_redaktion/IB_Org/Publications/2020-06-04-IB-Sustainability_at_the_IB.pdf

November

11/27/24 - No School Students, Staff

11/28/24 - No School Students, Staff

11/29/24 - No School Students, Staff

December

12/3/24 - Band Concert

12/20/24 - Students and Staff Half Day

12/23/24-12/31/24 - No School Students, Staff

January

1/1/25 - No School Students, Staff

1/2/25 - Return to School

1/14/25 - Half Day for Students, Mid-term Exams / Records in PM for Teachers

1/15/25 - Half Day for Students, Mid-term Exams / Records in PM for Teachers

1/16/25 - Half Day for Students, Mid-term Exams / Records in PM for Teachers

1/17/25 - Half Day for Students, Mid-term Exams / Records in PM for Teachers

1/20/25 - No School Students, Professional Development for Staff