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 Pictured above are delicious Crumble Cookies provided to our staff on Wednesday. Thank You to the PTA and our generous families for contributing to a fantastic Staff Appreciation Week! Thanks to our amazing families, we were able to give out 80 gift cards to our staff members in a random drawing!
Greetings Irving Families,
We have thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our staff this week and are so grateful to the PTA for all that they did this week to make our staff feel appreciated. We noticed all the fine details of decorations, notes, and the displays to make the treats and gifts extra special. We are so grateful to have such a thoughtful community and PTA!
During this week, our 8th grade students took the Science SOL. The students did an excellent job throughout the testing session. Next week all students will take SOLS on Monday, May 12 (Reading) and Thursday, May 15 (Math). Please help your child remember to get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and bring a bottle of water (labeled with their name) to school so they can stay hydrated throughout the day. We know our students are ready to show what they know and will do an excellent job next week.
Speaking of water bottles - our Lost and Found is overflowing! If you are missing a water bottle, lunch box, or clothing - please ask your child to check our lost and found. If you would like to check the lost and found after school from 2:30-3:30, please check in, in the main office and a staff member will walk you to the cafeteria. All items not picked up by June 20, will be donated.
Lastly, we are just 3 weeks away from our annual 8th grade celebration on Friday, May 30 from 6:00-8:00 pm. To have a fun and successful evening for our 8th grade students, we need your assistance with chaperoning and snacks/drinks donations. This event is for ALL our 8th grade students only. If you would be willing to chaperone the 8th grade Celebration, please complete this Chaperone Sign-up form. If you are willing to donate snacks or drinks, please make your donation selections through this Snack Donation Sign-up. If you would prefer to have snack items delivered from a site like Amazon- items may be sent to: Atten: Tiffany Cheatham, Irving MS 8th grade dance, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152. For more details about the celebration, please see below.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
Friday, May 30 from 6:00-8:00 pm
- The purpose of this event is to have fun and celebrate one last time as a class before they head out for the summer and on to high school.
- Only 8th grade students attending Irving Middle School may attend.
- The 8th grade celebration is NOT a formal event.
- This event will be in our 7th grade gym and out on our tennis courts/black top (weather permitting). Students should be comfortable to dance, play games, and likely take a lot of pictures in our photo section with the horseman backdrop.
- In previous years, students have worn a pair of slacks and a polo type shirt or a skirt/blouse or dress, again NO formal attire or high heels are required or recommended for this event (often high heels are taken off within about 5 minutes of arriving…).
- Students often attend in groups, so having a “date” is NOT a requirement to attend.
- We will be utilizing outdoor spaces for the event - fingers crossed for good weather!
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We need volunteers to make this celebration a success - please see the link below to volunteer as a chaperone for the 8th Grade Celebration and/or donate snacks. Thank you in advance for helping us make this celebration a successful event for our students.
Chaperone Sign-up form
Snack Donation Sign-up
We are so proud of Irving’s Battle of the Books Team that competed in the cross-county competition at Fairfax High School on Wednesday evening, April 23rd. Ten students from Irving made up the team that battled against 15 other groups from other middle-school FCPS schools. Irving placed in a solid 5th place among all 16 teams. The point differential among the top-six places was only 7 points. Congratulations to these students who committed to reading and remembering the details from the 15 BOTB titles for this school year.
Seventh-grade English classes have been visiting this week for students to borrow a choice-reading fiction title. What has your child selected to read? These books will not only be used for a project, but also can be good things to have in a backpack to engage with during upcoming SOL testing. Once students finish testing, they often have time to read; this is a perfect opportunity to make progress in their English-class novel!
And, in our “Irving Says” poll, 64 % students reported that they would rather “not be allowed to IMBIBE sodas,” than the 36% of students who would rather “not be allowed to eat CONFECTIONS.” Is that a hard decision for you??
Ms. Monk and Mr. Brizek, Librarians
After School Information
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses. Fab FRIDAYS, is from 2:15 pm dismissal to 3:30 pm. The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program! Use the following link to register your student. After School Registration Form
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
- Open Gym, will meet Monday, May 12, both blocks.
- Futsal, will meet Tuesday, May 13, both blocks.
- Soccer Clinic, began Monday, April 21, both blocks.
- Whisk Takers, will meet on Tuesday, May 20, both blocks and sign-up are required. Last meeting.
- Gardening Club, returned Wednesday, April 23, both blocks.
- Super Sleuths, returned Friday, April 25. Last meeting is Friday, May 23.
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Community & Leadership Workshop, began Wednesday, April 2. Follow the link for more details. Last meeting is Wednesday, May 21.
- Chess Academy, began Wednesday, April 2, 1st block. Last meeting is Wednesday, May 21.
- Track & Field, began Thursday, April 3. Students must have their physical and registration submitted to participate. Also, running practice is during the 2nd block - students may not leave and return, unless information has been communicated to the Main Office or coaching staff. Shot Put practice, will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays during the 1st block.
- FAB Fridays, ends at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays and the Weekly Sign-up is required. Last meeting is Friday, May 23.
Canceled for next week:
Soccer Clinic, Monday, May 12
Wednesday, May 14, after school and late buses
View the schedule on our website, the current schedule is available on your student’s Schoology and their Student Portal.
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
We need you! The WIMS PTA is looking for a Secretary and a Vice President for the 2025–2026 school year. We are required to have a Secretary and without one, Irving won’t have a PTA next year. Please consider volunteering.Learn about the roles here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OKiRO1ti0lNTwDhJOjuIIDd_78IWBlfT/view?usp=sharing Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/7Td41pg5eaf5Mpek7 Questions? Email us at irvingmspta@gmail.com.
Parent Session: Healthy Minds & Successful Transitions – May 13th, 6:00–7:30 PM Join us for a special presentation for parents and caregivers in the Irving Middle School library or on Zoom: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96352926375. We’ll share strategies, tools, and resources to support the mental health and well-being of current and rising middle schoolers. Topics include transitions, self-esteem, online safety, anxiety, and more. Light refreshments and door prizes will be provided. A Spanish interpreter will be available. All parents and caregivers are welcome!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week- Thanks to the support of our amazing community, the week was a big success! Our incredible teachers and staff were treated to small tokens of appreciation, sweet treats, and a delicious lunch from Nando’s Peri-Peri. Over 70 gift cards were distributed to staff through random drawings held throughout the week, adding extra fun and appreciation to each day. We’re so grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, or sent thoughtful emails and thank-you cards. We are fortunate to have such dedicated, inspiring educators and staff at Irving—and such a supportive community to celebrate them!
Car Wash- Due to the weather, the Irving Staff car wash was postponed and will be rescheduled in June. Stay tuned!
Online Silent Auction- We’ve been unable to reach a few of the winners. If you placed a winning bid and haven’t received your prize yet, please email us at irvingmspta@gmail.com. Thank you!
PTA General Membership Meeting - Monday, June 3 at 6:30 PM (Virtual) Join us for our final PTA meeting of the year! We’ll celebrate this year’s accomplishments, hear updates from Principal Conley, elect next year’s officers, and vote on membership dues. All are welcome but you must be a member to vote. Zoom link will be shared later this month.
Papa John's Spirit Day- Every Thursday is Spirit Day at Springfield Papa John's (Rolling Road). Order online using promo code IMS4010 to enjoy 40% off all menu prices, and Papa John’s will donate 10% of all online sales to the PTA. Offer valid every Thursday from 11 AM - 10 PM.
Support WIMS PTA & Local Farmers with Seasonal Roots! Support local farmers and our school by joining Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market! New customers get 50% off the annual membership fee (a $25 savings!), and WIMS PTA receives a $20 donation for each sign-up. To learn more and to sign up, visit https://www.seasonalroots.com/wims and use code: WIMS.
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