Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
We hope your scholar had another successful week here at IMMS. We are excited for next week as we will be having our annual Banner/ Wacky Olympics Day on Thursday. This is an opportunity for our school to build community and work together with their ARRE time!
Thank you to all IMMS students who attended the football game on Friday night. The students did an excellent job of following the expectations of staying in the stands, not bringing in footballs etc., and staying off the playground. Looking forward to maintaining this positive momentum for the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, October 4th.
Take a look at the information below regarding a virtual opportunity available on September 25th from 6-7 pm. We are hosting a virtual event that will help you navigate Infinite Campus, Canvas, and Standards Based Grading. Hope to see you there (virtually).
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 !!!!
PCU/Circles Starts Sept. 23rd
This is a wonderful opportunity for students of color to have meaningful conversations, explore self-identity, and share experiences in a supportive and welcoming space. Whether they are looking to tackle challenges or simply want to connect with others, circle conversations is a time for community.
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittany Brazzel, brazzeb@mcfsd.org
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 will be sending 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 Madison Metropolitan School District 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 the below times and dates in Madison.
- Monday, October 7 – 12pm-4pm – at Mendota Elementary
- Monday, October 14 – 4pm-7pm – at Leopold Elementary
- Saturday, October 19 – 10am-12pm – at Holtzman Learning Center
- Monday, October 21 – 8am-12pm – at Holtzman Learning Center
Find more information and to schedule an appointment see the attached flyer, or via publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics.
The Be SMART Campaign
The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition—can save children’s lives
“Be SMART” and take these simple steps to help prevent shootings by children:
Secure all guns in your home and vehicles
Model responsible behavior around guns
Ask about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes
Recognize the role of guns in suicide
Tell your peers to be SMART.
This simple act of keeping guns unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition can help keep our
children, teachers, staff, and community safe.
Visit https://besmartforkids.org/ for more information about this important topic.
