Middle School Daily Announcements - November 4, 2016
Published on Nov 4, 2016 09:40

 

Inver Grove Heights Middle School Daily Announcements

Friday, November 4, 2016

 

New Announcements

 

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]

 

 

Continuing Announcements

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Simley Swim/Dive Outback Fundraiser

You're invited to the Swim/Dive Team fundraiser on Saturday, November 5, 2016 with two seatings 10:30 and 11:30 am. Come and join us for a great meal, and meet the swimmers/divers and their fabulous coaches.

The tickets are $17.00 each ($10 per ticket is tax deductible). Menu: Steak, mashed potatoes, salad, and a beverage. This fundraising is to help raise money for uniforms, suits, equipment, etc. Your support is very much appreciated!

 

 

 

“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

 

 

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

Gymnastics

$130

7-12

November 14

 

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Nordic Ski – Boys & Girls

$130

7-12

November 14

 

 

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

 

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 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.