Middle School Daily Announcements - November 16, 2016
Published on Nov 16, 2016 09:50

 

Inver Grove Heights Middle School Daily Announcements

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

 

New Announcements

 

Chess Club will meet every Tuesday at 2:45 in room 8215.

 

Nordic skiing will hold an important parent’s meeting Thursday November 17th in the Flexible Learning Space located upstairs between Simley and the Middle School.   We will cover team basics and go over some important gear changes regarding boot and ski compatibility.  Our season is off to a strong start with several new skiers.  Season updates can be found on our blog page http://simleynordic.blogspot.com/

 

Simley Girls High School Bowling Club:  Are you a 7th through 12th grade girl who is interested in bowling for the Simley Girls High School Bowling Club?  Any level of bowler is welcome.  Practices will begin mid-December.  If interested, please contact Gary Salzman (coach) at [email protected]  for more information.  

 

Simley Alpine Ski Team Fundraiser

Need to do some stress-free holiday grocery shopping? Stop at Cub Foods in IGH this Saturday, November 19th between 10 am-6 pm and let the Simley Alpine Ski Team bag the groceries for you. We appreciate your support!

 

The Cross Country Banquet will be Wednesday, November 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria.  The evening will include food, refreshments, and an awards banquet with your teammates and parents.

8th Grade bring refreshments

9th Grade salads - lettuce, dressing

11th Grade bring a main dish to share

12th Grade bring a dessert

 

Simley Theatre Audition Information

Auditions for the Winter One Acts productions of "This is a Test!" for grades 9-12 only and "S.P.A.R." for grades 6-12 will take place on Mon., Nov. 21 and Tues., Nov. 22 from 2:45-5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Simley.

Sign-ups for auditions will be available starting today, Monday, Nov. 14. (Audition times will be extended if needed.)

  • Sign-up for grades 9-12 will be on the door of the theatre office (dressing room/costumes/makeup).  
  • Sign-up for grades 6-8 will be on the Community Education door across from door 13 near Cahill Court.

Audition forms and packets will be available after 2:30 pm on Monday in the theatre office (gr. 9-12) and the Community Ed office (gr. 6-8). Questions, please call 651-306-7870 or, email Mr. Davis at jdavis@tridistrictce.

 

 

 

 

Continuing Announcements

 

State Capitol Commemorative Plaque Design Competition

Minnesota sixth-grade students are invited to submit a design for a commemorative plaque dedicated to the workers who helped build the Minnesota State Capitol Building. According to legislation, "the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board shall conduct an opportunity contest for sixth-graders from across the state to submit designs for the memorial plaque or marker.  The Board shall then select a design from the submissions to be used as a basis for production of this plaque or marker by January 1, 2017. The plaque or marker shall be placed in a space easily visible to public visitors, and installed during the State Capitol remodel." (MN Laws of 2016, Chpt. 189. Art. 13, Sec. 61).

See the State Capitol Commemorative Plaque Design Competition information including design requirements, student submission details, the selection process and submission form. The submission deadline is Monday, November 28, 2016.

If you have any questions, contact Paul Mandell, executive secretary, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, 651-757-1507.

 

 

Are you interested in joining the BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING? It’s not too late.  Season begins Monday, Nov. 28th for 6-12th grade.

Sign up through Schoolview Feepay. Contact Mrs. Madigan in the Activities office if you have registration questions.  If you would like more information about the Boys Swim & Dive program, please email Coach Lynn Newton at [email protected]

 

 

WIN time will be starting on Wednesday 11/2 and continue each Wednesday throughout the year. This is an after school homework help with 2-4 adults supporting students in organization and homework assistance. WIN time goes from 2:45-4:00 and students need to bring in a contract signed by a parent before they can attend.  Contact Ben Kissling with any questions 651-306-7294.  [email protected] 
For contract, click link below or see front office:
WIN Time Contract

 

A new group here in IGH! The Latina Youth Leadership Academy (LYLA) is a mentor based program that provides leadership opportunities for Latina girls grades 7-12.  We meet every Monday from 6-7:30 pm at 7950 Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights. It’s free to participate. Participants are paired with a woman mentor who guides them and helps them through their goals and discuss leadership topics like; time management, public speaking, college readiness and others. We offer college scholarships to qualified seniors in High School. Come join us and learn more about your personal power and leadership potential!  Contact us at 651-216-1589 or visit us at www.lylamn.com; this is a new partnership with TriDistrict Community Education.

The Latina Youth Leadership Academy (LYLA) es un programa basado en mentoria que prove oportunidades de liderazgo a Latinas en grados 7-12.  Las participantes trabajan con una mentora quien les guia y ayuda a alcanzar sus metas y a discutir temas como; manejo de su tiempo, preparación para la unviersidad y otros.  Nos reuniomos todos los Lunes de 6-7:30pm en el 7950 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Ofrecemos becas para estudiantes que califiquen de 12 grado para ir a la Universidad Participar es gratuito.  Te invitamos a participar y conocer tu poder personal y tu potencial de liderazgo. Contáctanos al 651-216-1589 o visítanos en www.lylamn.com; esta es una asociación nueva con Educación Communitaria TriDistratal.

 

 

Registration window for all Winter sports is available on Schoolview Feepay. Family maximums (grades 6-12) for activity fees for the 2016-17 school year are as follows:  1 student per family/$290, 2 students per family/$400 and 3 or more students per family/$500.  If you are close to or have met your family max, please contact Kim Madigan PRIOR to registering on Schoolview so the fee can be adjusted.

 

Following is a list of the Winter sports:

 

Sport

Fee

Grade

Start Dates

Practice Times

Boys Basketball                     

$80

7-8

January 3 – Ends February 24

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.

Gymnastics (Developmental)     

$130

6

TBD (6th grade is practice team only-contact Coach Walsh for details)

 

TBD

Boys Swim/Dive-6th              

$80

6

November 28 (6th grade is practice team only)

 

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Boys Swim/Dive-MS             

$80

7-8

(non-Varsity)

November 28

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Boys Swim/Dive-JV/Varsity

$130

7-12

(JV/Varsity)

November 28

 

 

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

UPCOMING AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES- IGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

3D Game Programming (Grades 6-8)

Using Alice, an innovative 3D programming software, students will design an interactive gamer story. This object-oriented program is fun and challenging, as students discover the art of video game programming using 3D graphics in a virtual world.  Students working in pairs will learn the basics of making objects and characters that move and react in a virtual 3D World. Games created in class will be available online, or students can bring in a USB drive for immediate access.  The software is available to download at home.

This class is for the intermediate to advanced Minecraft players.

Instructor: Computer Explorers

Tuesdays, Nov. 15 & 22; 6 pm-8 pm

2 sessions - $54

IGH Middle School

[register]

 

Performing on Broadway- Just for the fun of it! (Grades 6-12)

Learn the music, drama and dance of the Broadway musical. Devour a smorgasbord of Broadway songs for the pure pleasure of it, while using professional vocal techniques. Imagine your name in lights on the marquee, just for the fun of it!!

Instructor:  Homeward Bound Theatre

Mondays, Nov. 14, 21, 28 & Dec. 5; 2:35-4 pm

4 sessions - $54  

Simley High School

[register]

 

 

Parks and Recreation Grove on the Go 

Parks and Recreation Learn to Skate

Parks and Recreation Basketball 

The Grove Aquatics and Fitness Center Swimming Classes and Lessons 

 

 

Family Support Group

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Minnesota provides support groups to help parents and caregivers discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with a mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem solving skills.  Each of the support groups are facilitated by a parent who has a child with a mental illness and who has received specialized training. 

Inver Grove Heights

1st & 3rd Monday of the month   6:30-8:00 p.m.

River Heights Vineyard Church

6070 Cahill Ave. 55076

Free meal served at 6:00 for children and adults, free childcare available. 

***If you have further questions, you can contact Helen at NAMI at 651-645-2948, Ext. 133.


Check out IGHMS’s Twitter! https://twitter.com/IGHMS_Spartans

 

An Important Reminder for all students & parents…

All students must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend any home athletic events. This includes all middle school events as well as any high school events including the varsity football games. We will turn students away at the door if they are not with an adult. Please know that a parent cannot just drop a student off for the night. They must buy a ticket and be in attendance during the event.

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

November 24 & 25 – No School, Thanksgiving Break

 

 

Si tiene preguntas, por favor póngase en contacto con Abbie Losinski (se habla español) en 651.955.6610.