IMS Parent Mountie Messenger
Vol. #3 (8/27/23-9/2/23)
Principal's Corner
We are looking forward to another awesome week at IMS! Our students have been taking the English Language Arts i-Ready diagnostic test to help us better support their academic needs. They will start the Mathematics section of the online test Tuesday, 8/29/23.
IMS students should not walk to Shades Valley High School during school dismissal. This creates an unsafe situation for our students. Please utilize the carline to pick up your student(s).
Go Mounties!
Dr. Marvin A. Carter II
Principal
Irondale Middle School
Email: mcarter@jefcoed.com
ATHLETICS
Football Schedule
8/31 - IMS @ Ewin (Away) - @ Center Point High School - 6pm
9/7 - IMS @ Minor (Away)
9/14 - IMS @ PGMS (Away)
9/21 - IMS v Hueytown (Home)
9/28 - IMS v Rudd (Home)
10/5 - IMS v Fultondale (Home)
Volleyball Schedule
8/30 - IMS v McAdory A&B (Home) - @ IMS - 5pm
8/31 - IMS @ Minor (Away)
9/6 - IMS @ Erwin (Away)
9/7 - IMS v Rudd A&B (Home)
9/11 - IMS v Highlands (Home)
9/13 - IMS v Fultondale/Pleasant Grove (Home)
9/20 - IMS @ Corner A&B
9/25 - IMS @ Oak Grove A&B/Pleasant Grove (Away @ Oak Grove)
9/27 - IMS v Hueytown A&B (Home) ***Senior Night***
10/6-10/7 - County Tournament @ IMS
Beginning Band Students
Beginning band students will have their final testing and instrument selection sessions on Tuesday, August 29th and Wednesday, August 30th at IMS.
The sessions are by appointment only from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Beginning band parents should have received an email with more information. If you did not receive an email, please contact Mrs. Turner at klturner@jefcoed.com.
Cross Country Practice
Health Hero Flu Shot Clinic - 9/7/23
Hispanic Heritage Night - October 3, 2023
Dear IMS Parents,
We would love to have you join us for Hispanic Heritage Night on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 5:30PM! Hispanic Heritage Night will showcase traditional Latin dances performed by our students, cultural displays, games, painting, arts and crafts, and plenty of food!! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please fill out the google form below:
Noche de la Herencia Hispana 3 de octubre de 2023 a las 5:30
Estimados padres,
¡Nos encantaría que te unieras a nosotros en la Noche de la Herencia Hispana el martes 3 de octubre a las 5:30 p. m.! La Noche de la Herencia Hispana exhibirá bailes latinos tradicionales interpretados por nuestros estudiantes, exhibiciones culturales, juegos, pintura, artes y manualidades, ¡y mucha comida! Si está interesado en ser voluntario para este evento, complete el siguiente formulario de Google:
i-Ready Testing - This Week - ELA & MATH
Parent Involvement Updates
Prescription Forms
If your student has a documented health condition that requires medication to be given at
school, or your student needs special medical accommodations for the 2023/2024 school year, please contact the school nurse to discuss. Please bring any medications you wish to check in, in their original packaging, along with a current Prescriber Authorization form to the school nurse. Please, do not send medication to school with your student.
Attached below, you will find a copy of the Prescriber Authorization form that your student’s MD will need to fill out and sign. When you have all the documentation filled out and the medication on hand, please feel free to stop by the IMS Health Room to see the nurse and to complete your child’s Independent Health Care Plan (IHP). If you have any questions, would like to fill out the IHP prior to seeing the nurse or would like to generate an IHP, but do not wish to drop off meds for your student at school, please call to speak with the nurse for further assistance.
Thank you,
Marjorie McLaughlin, RN
205.379.3800 ext #: 112297
Student Tutoring & Support via Filo
*** Updated Reminders***
2. Check-outs: Students may be checked out of school until 2:30pm daily.
3. Attendance is vital. Unless your child is sick, we need them at school each day.
4. School supplies were issued at the beginning of the school year. If your child did not receive a box, feel free to visit the IMS main office between 8am-2pm or contact your child's 7th period teacher.
5. Please make sure you are aware of the district's policies and procedures in the JEFCOED Parent & Student Handbook (English) (Spanish)