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IGHMS Daily Announcement Wednesday, January 15th
Published on Jan 15, 2020 13:55
Inver Grove Heights Middle School Daily Announcements
Wednesday, January 15th
New Announcements
AVID INFORMATION NIGHT:
Have you heard of the AVID Elective option at IGHMS? This college prep course is available for students in grades 7-12 and provides them with instruction focused on: critical thinking skills, studying, note taking, and more. If you have questions about the AVID Elective option at IGHMS please attend our AVID information night. There will be a brief presentation and time for questions about the AVID Elective class on Monday, January 27th from 6:00-6:30pm in the middle school IMC.
All AVID applications for the 2020-2021 school year are due on February 14th.
Contact the AVID Coordinator, Mrs. Moe, with any questions. ([email protected])
Attention Simley Boys Lacrosse Players in grades 7-12 and anyone interested in joining the boys lacrosse program this spring.
There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, February 9th with Head Coach Luke Johnson in the Spartan Center at the High School.
7pm - for new players(& their parents) thinking of giving it a try and current lacrosse players(& their parents) new to the High School program.
8pm - MANDATORY mtg for all returning boys lacrosse players.(if you can't make it, contact coach Luke)
Conferences
Our Advisory Based Conferences continue Thursday, Jan. 16th, and 17th. Please go to the website www.ptcfast.com/schools/Inver_Grove_Heights_Middle_School_1 to select your child’s advisory teacher and then a day and time that works for you.
Thank you!
VAPING:
A conversation for all IGHMS and Simley parents regarding e-cigarette use among teens.
· Brooke Bosacker, The American Heart Association
· Tyler Nelson, IGH SRO
· Ann Lindberg, Chemical Health Counselor, Henry Sibley High School
When: January 16, 2020 | 5:30 pm–6:30 P.M.
Where: Simley High School - Spartan Center
IGHMS and Simley HS are partnering with the American Heart Association to host an informational session about the dangers of vaping. Vaping continues to be in the news today as it is such a problem facing our young people. We know many of our middle school students are trying to vape. According to the 2016 Minnesota State Survey taken by all IGH 8th, 9th & 11th graders, 10.2% of 8th graders, 16.9% of 9th graders and a staggering 27.1% of 11th graders use tobacco or vaping products. IGH has the highest percentages at all grade levels compared to all Dakota County schools! We know this number has increased in the past three years. We hope to see you at this important presentation as every family can benefit from accurate information. Flyer
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Continuing Announcements
Hockey News
We are celebrating Hockey Day MN with Hometown Meats! Come Shop at Hometown Meats on Saturday, January 18th from 8am-7pm. 10% of all sales will support Simley Boys Hockey.
The Simley Girls Hockey program would like to invite ALL youth to our Simley Girls Hockey game at home vs South St. Paul this Friday, January 17th: Puck drops for JV @ 5 and Varsity @ 7.
Youth wearing a jersey get in for FREE
Youth can enter a drawing to win Gopher Hockey tickets and Simley Swag.
Registering for drawing will be at the Chuck a Puck table.
Drawing will happen during the 2nd intermission of the Varsity game.
Go Spartans!!!
FREE DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Friday, Feb. 7 & Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020
Do you know a child who could benefit from free dental care?
Right now volunteers across the state are working hard to get ready for Give Kids a Smile.
WHAT IS IT?
Give Kids a Smile is a free charitable dental event, brought to you by Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation, for kids (typically ages 3-18) who face barriers to accessing dental care.
WHEN IS IT?
February 7 and 8, 2020
(Note: Some clinics may have alternative dates.)
HOW ARE APPOINTMENTS MADE?
Parents can locate a participating clinic by visiting www.mndental.org or by calling United Way 2-1-1 (simply dial 2-1-1). They can then contact the clinic directly to schedule an appointment.
High School Registration for 8th Grade Students
Please see the following timeline for 8th Grade Student registering for High School Registration:
Friday, February 14: large group presentations from Simley counselors in PAC, Flex Space, and Spartan Center. Groups will be assigned a place to go after Career Day. Students get registration information packets this day. **This is a half day...please help encourage ALL 8th graders to come to school this day!!
Tuesday, February 18: Parent information night, 6:00 pm in the Spartan Center
Wednesday, February 19: Simley counselors answer questions in Spartan Pathways classes, review the online registration process
Thursday, February 20: Students complete online registration in Spartan Pathways classes
Again, please encourage your student to attend February 14th so they will receive this important registration information!
PTO January Meeting
Please join us January 21st @ 6:30pm in the Media Center to help plan the 7th / 8th grade party, review mini grants and more!
Extended Learning Days
In 2017, the Minnesota legislature amended its state statute on school year requirements to allow schools to use “e-learning days” when faced with dangerous winter weather. Schools can use these e-learning days, known as Extended Learning Days in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District, for up to five days per school year when schools close due to inclement weather. Each Extended Learning Day that schools use counts as a full school day to keep student learning on track and alleviate the need to add makeup days at the end of the school year.
Extended Learning Days will be used after two Snow or Cold Days cancel school. On the third day, families will receive an automated call that will state the reason that school will be canceled and that it is an Extended Learning Day. Click here to learn more about Extended Learning Days.
Clothing Closet:
*At this time no clothing is needed. We will post requests as needs occur. Thank you for supporting our Spartan Clothing Closet!
Sports Schedules
All middle school & high school sports game schedules can be found at www.metroeastconference.org - click on Simley. Whenever there are changes to the schedule, the change will be made here. This is the official schedule.
**If you would like to receive a notification whenever a change is made, you can sign up for that on this site. This is a very helpful feature particularly in the Spring when are dealing with so many weather issues. Go to www.metroeastconference.org - click on Simley. On the right hand side of page, there is a box "Notify Me" - click on "Notify Me" - create an account, choose your preferences & you will be notified. There is also a box to get the mobile app.
*Important Reminder for all students & parents
All middle school students must be accompanied by an adult guardian when arriving to Simley sporting events. Students without an adult guardian will not be allowed to attend these events. Also- no back packs will be allowed in to events so plan ahead to leave them at home.
Si tiene preguntas, por favor póngase en contacto con Abbie Losinski (se habla español) en 651.955.6610.
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