Message from our Principal - Mrs. Stanley
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
The school year continues to be wonderful here at Indian River Middle! Our students are shining as they demonstrate growth, enthusiasm, and school pride in all they do. Classrooms are filled with energy and engagement!
October ended with a BANG! Students got to observe phase changes, physical changes, and chemical changes in action as Mr. Myers, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Holl blew up a pumpkin during Demo Day!
The Mega Blast fundraiser has officially wrapped up, and we’re thrilled to share that we raised over $23,000! This incredible achievement reflects the hard work and generosity of our students and families. Your support helps us continue to provide engaging activities, exciting events, and meaningful opportunities for our students. Thank you for making this year’s fundraiser such a huge success!
Looking ahead, Winter Sports tryouts can officially begin on November 17th. Make sure your student has an active school physical on file if they want to try out for Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, or Wrestling.
We also have several important events this month:
End of the Grading Period - November 3rd
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony - November 3rd
Teacher Work Day - November 4th (school closed)
Veteran’s Day - November 11th (school closed)
Family Fun Night - November 13th
Thanksgiving Holiday - November 26 - 28 (school closed)
We’re excited for another month filled with growth, learning, and school spirit. Thank you for your continued support in making Indian River Middle a place where every student can Rise!
Go Braves,
Brenna Stanley
Principal
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Save time and click HERE for a quick rundown of our events during the month of November! Below are a list of some of our events happening this month:
November 3: Family Movie Night & NJHS Inductions
November 4: Teacher Workday!
November 10: Fall Picture Retakes
November 12: SCA Fall Social
November 13: Family Fun Night
Reminder: Thanksgiving Break is November 26th-30th. Schools will reopen on December 1st! Have a wonderful holiday!
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Looking for ParentVUE/StudentVUE Login? Click HERE
Introducing SpotFinder! Click HERE for more information
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Important Procedures at IRMS
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Click HERE to see the IRMS breakfast and lunch menus.
Chesapeake Public Schools has 31 schools that fall under CEP. This provision allows all students enrolled at those schools to receive breakfast and lunch meals at no cost without having to submit a meal application. Indian River Middle falls under the CEP list. For more information please click HERE.
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Backpacks will be kept in lockers during the school day.
Students may bring water bottles to refill at a water station.
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Regular attendance is expected. After 5 unexcused absences, the school is REQUIRED to refer students to Truancy Court.
Reminder: Parents can report their child's absence's/tardies up to 7 days forward into ParentVue. Parents can also upload any notes pertaining to these absence's and tardies.
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Please review the information in the policy regarding the length of shorts, dresses, and skirts. Remember, no rips or tears in pants above mid-thigh. Click HERE for more information.
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During the instructional day, any personal communications devices are expected to be turned off and put away.
This means that these devices should not be kept on the person or in the clothing of students during the school day. This expectation applies to all instructional, administrative, medical, or health-related settings including, but not limited to: classrooms, hallways, libraries, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, administrative offices, or clinics.
Click HERE to read the IRMS Parent Letter about our Cell Phone Policy.
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\Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival
Students may enter the building at 7:55 am
Homeroom: 7:55 am - 8:15 am
Students are tardy after 8:15 am and must sign in at the Main Office.
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 2:53 pm
Picking up a student before Dismissal?
A valid ID must be presented The pickup person must be listed and designated as a pickup person in Synergy Students will not be released to a designated person between 2:48 pm - 2:53 pm
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Chromebook Care Reminders!
Our students use Chromebooks every day as an important learning tool. To keep devices working properly, we ask families to help us reinforce a few key reminders at home. Click HERE for more information.
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November: Jamie S., Mercedez R., Stecie E., Savannah B., Camden L., Aleeza S., Abigail C., Eliana M.R., Tyra M., Azariah S., Joanna H., Haylee M., Andras C., Riley L., Kamran S., Ziomi E., Davell C., Zariyah E., Blake W., Acetyn J., Reagan A., Autumn C., Patricia G.T., Julian H., Aalyric A., Maddelynne B., Cassidi P., Makayla R., Walfred L., Steven L., De'Andre S., Jay B., Jaden N., Jariah B., Jaylen W., Jameel S., Jabari D., Jeremiah H., McCario G., Danni J., Kalani M., Khalil C., Laylah M., Aalivia H., Bentley E., Lilly J., Abigail A., Adam D., Stoney W., Alexander B., Messiah T., Kevon B., Diyanna J-W., Aaliyah P., Kemoni B., & Jordyn K. |
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Student Recognition
Braves of the Month, Rising Stars and Present & Ready
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Congratulations to our Braves of the Month: Moses U., Kennadi L., Joanna H., Addie P., Landry H., Sunni H., Harmoni G., Raven M., Stoney W., Bryce A., & Lisa G.
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Congratulations to our Rising Stars: Emalayna R., Tori S., Annalynn P., Skai G., Jailee S., Sean J., Marcus T., Aven H., Darron L., Olivia N., Gabby L., & Finleigh R.S.
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Congratulations to our Present and Ready Students: Leonardo R., Jason F.P., Tayden J., Toni F., Joyce S.U., Amaya F., Giana G.H., Rj B., Kendall D., Cameron G., Julian J., & Lisa G.
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Welcome new and returning IRMS Families! The PTSA has exciting events planned this year, but we need YOU to make them happen. To make this school year a success for our students, we need your help. Dues are only $10 for the year! To join, please fill out this form: Join the PTSA . |
If you have any questions about joining the PTSA or Joining the Kroger Community Rewards, you can email the board here: irmbravesptsa@gmail.com |
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Who's Who on the PTSA!
President: Christina Close
Vice President 1: Shandera Reynolds
Vice President 2: Rose Hubbard
Secretary: Shelly Beyers
Treasurer: Lisa Kerry
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Is your Child interested in joining an after school club? After-school clubs start on October 1st! For more information or to sign up, talk to the sponsor listed for each club.
🎨 Art Club
Unleash your inner artist! Join Ms. Phelps on the first Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to explore drawing, painting, and sketching.
📚 Book Club
Ready to dive into a good book? Join Mr. Strickland's Book Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch to discuss your favorite reads.
✂️ Craft Club
Get creative with Mrs. Everett on the last Thursday of the month from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. and build all sorts of fun crafts.
🥏 Disc Golf Club
Interested in learning a new sport? Mr. Walton will teach you the techniques of disc golf on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
🤖 FBLA/Robotics
Explore the worlds of business and robotics with Mrs. Bailey every other Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. You'll develop leadership and technical skills while having a blast.
🏃♀️ Girls on the Run
Get active and build leadership skills with Ms. Brasdis! Join her on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for running and walking activities.
🧘♀️ Minds Over Mats
Need to decompress? Mr. Moffatt's club is for you. Learn coping and relaxation techniques through stretching on Thursdays.
🙏 Wyldlife
Join Mrs. Carter every Friday from 7:25 to 7:55 a.m. for fun activities with students who share similar beliefs.
📸 Yearbook Club
Help create a lasting memory of our school year! Mrs. Lester's Yearbook Club meets every other Tuesday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. You'll take photos and arrange the pages to bring our yearbook to life.
🤝 SCA Join Mr. Myers to develop leadership skills and organize fun events for everyone.
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No Loitering at the Indian River Library or Indian River Rec Center
Kindly remind your student that loitering is not permitted in the library or rec center parking lots, as well as at the rec center's picnic tables after school or during game days. Should your student wish to utilize the library after school, a permission slip, available at the Indian River Library, must be completed by the parent and submitted to the library. For access to the rec center, parents must complete the student membership form available at the rec center. Your cooperation in encouraging students to adhere to these rules is crucial for their safety! Thanks for your assistance!
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