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Middle School Daily Announcements - October 26, 2016
Published on Oct 26, 2016 09:37
Inver Grove Heights Middle School Daily Announcements
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
New Announcements
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
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Inver Grove Heights Middle School’s Social Studies Department will host a mock election to expose students to the election process. Students will need to check-in where they are registered to vote; fill-out their ballot; and receive their “I Vote” sticker. To do this, we need some volunteers to help run the polls during school hours. Volunteers may help all day, from 7:00 am to 2:30; from 7:00 to 10:30; or, from 10:30 to 2:30. Volunteers will check students in; collect and tally ballots; and, pass out “I Vote” stickers.
You can sign up to volunteer at the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d49aba62da6f49-election
Think Snow! Nordic Skiing is a great way to build whole body strength and endurance while having fun in a positive environment. Middle School students in grades 7 & 8 are invited to come to learn more about this fun sport. No experience is necessary, and we have skis available for most skiers. Please contact Mr. Anderson at [email protected] with questions. Students can stop by room 8215 at the MS with questions too. Think Snow!
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]
The 6th Grade Fun Night is Friday, October 28.Tickets will be on sale during lunch for $5. We are looking for donations of bottles of water, Gatorade, gift cards for prizes, 2 Liter bottle of pop, & bags of candy. Volunteers can sign up through Sign Up Genius.
Here's the Sign-Up Genius Link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445aaaa29a1fb6-6thgrade1
6th-8th Grade Wrestling and 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball start on Monday, October 31st!! Sign up now through Schoolview Feepay https://asp.tiescloud.net/schoolview/sv_login_secure.asp?dst=0199&
You must be registered to begin practice. Contact Mrs. Madigan in the Activities office if you have questions or need help with registration. You must have a current sports physical on file to participate.
Continuing Announcements
Interested in joining the Simley Alpine Ski Team? There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, October 27th, @ 6:30 p.m. in Room WA 101, for all athletes and their parents who are interested in joining the team. The Alpine team is open to both male and female athletes in grades 7 through 12. The season runs November 9th through mid February. For more information attend the meeting or contact Coach Nelson at [email protected]
“YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE
Tickets for Simley Theatre’s Fall Performance of “You Can’t Take it With You” are now on sale!
At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, who are invited to eat cheap food, shows Alice that marriage with Tony is out of the question. The Sycamores, however, though sympathetic to Alice, find it hard to realize her point of view.
Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.simleytheatre.org. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens and $3 for children (under 5 years old).
Performances
Thursday, November 10th @ 7pm
Friday, November 11th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 12th @ 7pm
Sunday, November 13th @2pm
Please bring any box tops to the middle school main office before October 31st. There will still be a box tops contest in January, but the PTSA wants to collect box tops before they expire.
The Simley Girls Tennis Banquet will be Sunday, October 30th at 4:30 pm at Old World Pizza. Invitations will be sent out soon. Tickets are $15/person and senior players are free. Please mark your calendar!
Are you interested in joining the BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING? Informational MEETING is Thurs. Oct. 27th at 2:45 p.m. in *Middle School lunchroom*
This meeting is a chance to meet the team and coaches and get all the paperwork your son will need to join a school sport. The meeting will be short. The Boys Swimming & Diving Season begins Monday, Nov. 28th. All boys 6-12th are allowed to participate in this sport.
NOTE: this meeting is for the athletes. Parents are more than welcome to attend, but they do not need to attend this meeting. There is a parent’s meeting scheduled for Dec. 6th. For more information please email Coach Lynn Newton at [email protected]
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:
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Sport
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Fee
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Grade
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Start Dates
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Practice Times
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Girls Basketball
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$80
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7-8
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October 31 – Ends December 16
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2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
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Boys Basketball
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$80
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7-8
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January 3 – Ends February 24
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2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
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Wrestling
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$80
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6-8
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October 31
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2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
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Gymnastics (Developmental)
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$130
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6
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TBD (6th grade is practice team only-contact Coach Walsh for details)
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TBD
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Gymnastics
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$130
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7-12
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November 14
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Nordic Ski – Boys & Girls
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$130
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7-12
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November 14
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Boys Swim/Dive-6th
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$80
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6
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November 28 (6th grade is practice team only)
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3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
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Boys Swim/Dive-MS
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$80
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7-8
(non-Varsity)
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November 28
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
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Boys Swim/Dive-JV/Varsity
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$130
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7-12
(JV/Varsity)
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November 28
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3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
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Hockey - Girls
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$160
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7-12
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October 31
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Hockey – Boys
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$160
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8-12
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November 14
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES- IGH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fondant Fun
Students will frost an 8” cake using butter cream frosting and then will use fondant techniques to decorate their cake to take home.
Wednesday, November 2nd
2:35-4:00pm
IGH Middle School
Register Here!
Girls are Powerful | I AM Workshop!
I AM...Two of the most POWERFUL words that you can use, because what you put after them shapes who you are. This workshop is a lively session where we discuss each of the six power principles and conclude with an inspirational Girls Are Powerful Art Project.
Friday, November 4th
2:35-4:35pm
IGH Middle School
Register Here!
Parks and Recreation Grove on the Go
Parks and Recreation Boo Bash
Parks and Recreation Learn to Skate
Parks and Recreation Basketball
Trunk or Treats Community Event
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
October 28 – 6th Grade Party
October 31 – Fundraiser Kickoff
November 11 – Fundraiser Turn In
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.
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