Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
Although there were no students at school on Friday, the staff had a valuable day of learning together. We collaborated with the high school and engaged in professional development focused on high-quality instruction and services, social-emotional learning, and disciplinary literacy.
Last week, both students and staff had an incredible time at Banner Day and the Wacky Olympics! This week, we’re wrapping up September with excitement as we celebrate Homecoming Week. Below, you’ll find the schedule for our themed dress-up days.
A quick reminder: Next week, on Monday (10/7) and Tuesday (10/8), our 6th graders will be heading to Timber-Lee for their outdoor education trip. Please note that 6th graders will have no school on Wednesday, October 9th.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Warm regards,
Jamie Thomas, Principal
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Families and IMMS Scholars: You did an amazing job following the expectations (sitting in the stands, no playing football, staying off the playground etc.) at the game on Friday night! We are going to be maintaining these expectations moving forward. GO SPARTANS!!
McFarland High School athletes enjoy positive support from their fellow students, parents, and the community. We continue to welcome elementary, intermediate and middle school students to the high school games and we want to create the best possible circumstances for their safety.
In order to maintain a safe environment at our home games, the following practices will be enforced:
Elementary, intermediate and middle school students need to be accompanied by an adult in order to gain entrance into the stadium. Adults bringing elementary and intermediate students must sit with those students during the game. Middle school students accompanied by an adult can sit at the top of the designated student section or sit with the adult that brought them. It is important that school personnel managing the event have the ability to contact an adult on site if there is a concern.
“Carry-ins” by all spectators will not be allowed. Items include bottled or canned beverages, soda fountain cups, footballs, frisbees, etc.
Backpacks and large bags are not allowed. Purses are subject to search.
All students are expected to be in the stadium seats cheering for the Spartans unless they are using the restroom or concessions. For everyone’s safety, no football games or similar activities that would encourage running and throwing of objects are allowed. It is expected that our students are NOT playing on the IMMS playground or running around the IMMS school grounds. Re-entry to the event is NOT allowed.
Always exhibit good sportsmanship:
Be quiet and respectful during the National Anthem and School Songs.
Never boo or yell at officials or opposing players.
Cheer positively for the Spartans!
High school athletic event prices:
REMINDER: WE ARE CASHLESS FOR ADMISSION AT ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON GoFan
Football Only
K-12 students - $2 + service fee or free with the student athletic pass for WIS/IMMS/MHS students
Adults $5+service fee
All Other Athletic Events
K-12 students and Adults - $5 + service fee
Children under 5 - Free - No ticket required
Spectators 60+ - Free - No Ticket Required
**If you have purchased an All Sports Pass, that is good for all regular season home events**
GO SPARTANS !!!!
Opportunities to Donate Supplies to IMMS
Parents will often ask for ways to support the staff and students here at IMMS. If you are someone wishing to do just that, we have a few suggestions for you. Please consider signing up to provide ground coffee or K-cups for our staff, feminine hygiene products to make available in our Girls’ bathrooms, or healthy snacks for students in need.
Here is a link to the Sign Up Genius. Thank you in advance.
Timber-Lee Health Office
Attention 6th Grade Families! We are gearing up for all things Timber-Lee which means you should have received an email containing information about medication administration on the trip. As a reminder, any medication that your child currently receives at school during the day will be brought from school and given during the trip. If your student needs to take medication that will be given outside of the school day, a medication consent form must be completed (all sections for prescription medicines and sections 1 and 3 for non-prescription medicines). All medications and medication consent forms must be turned in by Wednesday October 2nd. Please review the Medication Consent Form Directions for more details and contact the IMMS Health Office with questions.
WI School Immunization Requirements & Vaccine Clinics
Every school in Wisconsin is required by law to report their student’s vaccination status to the local health department 30 days after the start of school. See WI Student Immunization Law by Age/Grade Requirements. Your student’s health assistant have sent out legal notices at that time if the school has no record or if your student’s immunization status is “behind schedule”. If you are not sure if your student is up to date with immunizations, you can contact your doctor's office/My chart or you can look them up on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry using your child's social security number and/or Medical ID. If you need access to a waiver (for personal, religious or health reasons) for any vaccination, please utilize the student immunization record (English, Spanish) see step 4 and return it to your student’s health office.
‼️ Please review DHS update regarding increased Pertussis cases in Wisconsin‼️
Vaccine Clinics: Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with surrounding school districts and SSM Health in a few weeks to offer more school vaccine clinics to get students up to date on their school vaccines in time for the 2024-25 school year. These clinics will take place at multiple locations and dates. Find more information and to schedule an appointment see the attached flyer (English, Spanish), or via publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics.
