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June 9
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Yearbook Distribution - students who pre-ordered a yearbook will receive them in 1st period on this day.
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June 10
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VERY LIMITED Yearbook Sales - Students must bring exact change or a check (made out to Irving Middle School) for $24.00 to buy a yearbook. Yearbooks will be sold before school and during lunches or until sold out.
Team Day - students will participate in field day and team awards. Students should make sure they bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. We will be outside throughout the day.
Music Boosters Fundraiser at Panda Express at 7040 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield from 10:00 am-10:30 pm. Be sure to give the code 3839969 when you order online or in-person.
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June 11
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Last Day of School - school dismisses at 12:15 pm - No backpacks or large bags permitted. Please see below for more information.
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June 12- August 17
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Irving MS Summer Read! Program - see more information below, regarding how rising 7th and 8th grade students can be entered to win prizes for READING over the summer!
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 Congratulations to the West Springfield High School Class of 2025! We are grateful so many students returned to Irving Middle to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. We wish you all the best on Monday evening at graduation!
Greetings Irving Families,
Congratulations to the West Springfield High School class of 2025! We had over 100 students return to Irving MS this afternoon to walk the hallways and be celebrated by our staff and students. I look forward to celebrating with students and families on Monday evening at graduation. We are immensely proud of the accomplishments of our alumni!
We are just 3 days away from the end of the 2024-2025 school year! We will be celebrating the end of the year with a Spirit Week! See below for the theme of each day. A reminder that on Tuesday we will be having our Team Day, which includes a field day for our students. Please be sure to send in students with sunscreen and a water bottle (LABELED with their name).
On Wednesday, June 11, the last day of school, students will attend each class for about 20 minutes. Due to the shortened day and the limited number of students who purchase lunch on the last day of school, we will not run our typical lunch shifts. Only students who intend to purchase lunch will be permitted to go to the cafeteria during the lunch shift. Also, since students do not need any school supplies on the last day of school, we ask that students do NOT bring backpacks to school on this day - to include string backpacks- unless they have a medical need or an accommodation that requires a backpack.
Lastly, there is an important survey we would like for you to complete regarding our outstanding after school programming. The survey will be available until Friday, June 13. Please click the link HERE to provide feedback regarding our programs.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
Lost and Found
Please have your child look through our Lost and Found for any items they are missing. Parents/Guardians may look through Lost and Found after school from 2:30-3:30 and from 8:00-2:00 on June 16 and June 17.
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students: Details Coming Soon
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.
Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
Intentions for Next Year
If your child will NOT be attending Irving or his/her base high school next year, please complete the Intention Form linked below and return it to hbnguyen@fcps.edu to let us know where your child will be enrolled. If your child is going to Irving or his/her base high school, you don’t need to complete this form. If you find out later you will be moving, please contact Irving so we can update our database. https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf
Health Room Reminder
All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school (12:15pm). Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Irving Summer Math- Independent Work
If you have a student who is a rising 8th grader going from Math 7 to Algebra 1, please consider having them work on their algebra readiness skills using the resources available on our website here. The Algebra Readiness Skills document provides a set of pre-algebra skills with learning resources (slides, online textbook and instruction video) and practice problems for each skill. This practice and review will help them start off on the right foot in Algebra 1 next school year.
Notices of overdue library books will now be run on a daily basis until the last day of school. We’ve made good progress in getting items returned, but we still have 150 items out. IF your child has lost their library items, have them come to the library to tell a librarian so that we can mark the book(s) lost, clear the student’s record, and order replacement copies for our library. Students DO NOT have to pay for lost books, but we will accept donations toward the purchase of lost books if you want to contribute.
Now the fun news!!!! Irving Middle School’s Summer READ! Program for rising 7th and 8th grade students will begin on June 12th and run through August 17th. There is a choice board with reading options for participating students. When students read something that fulfills a square on the choice board, they fill out a Google form to report that they’ve completed it. For every Google form submission, the student’s name is entered into a drawing. A student may enter a maximum of 24 entries to complete all spaces on the choice board. At the beginning of next school year, a drawing will be done for Barnes & Noble gift cards. Four $25 gift cards will be given to the winners. A student may win only 1 card. Here’s a promotional video with all of the details.
Ms. Monk and Mr. Brizek, Librarians
After School Information
Special thanks to the after school sponsors, front office staff, volunteers and coaches who supported our After School Activities this year! We put forth a variety of activities, clubs and programs and it would not have been possible without your time and efforts.Thank you to the students that supported the program, not only with their attendance - but with their voice and shaping the program towards building relationships and community. Thank you to the parents and PTA for advocating for the program during the budget cycle, I am pleased to share the Middle School After School Program remains for the school year 2025-2026. Have a fun and safe summer, I look forward to next year’s robust program.
Ms. Duncan
After School Program Survey
Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality.
Thank you for completing the survey and for your support of the MS after-school program.
This survey has been approved by FCPS. 25315
Survey responses are due by June 13, 2025. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L8JLTKK
Congratulations to our newly elected 2025–26 PTA Officers! President: Megan Dross, Vice President: Megan Way, Secretary: Angelica Dion, Treasurer: Anna Taleysnik
Our final PTA Membership Meeting was held on June 3. We elected new officers, approved the summer budget, and set next year’s membership dues: $15 for parents/community members and $10 for staff.
Want to Get Involved Next Year? We’d love your help—join a committee, lead a project, or lend a hand! Volunteer Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/yc82ttr2
Missed our May Parent Session? Find the Healthy Minds and Successful Transitions resources here: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/healthyminds
Thank You, 2024–25 PTA Leadership Team! We’re so grateful to this year’s officers and chairs for their incredible work: President: Patty Stevens, Vice President: Kelly Allers, Secretary: Kelley Hempson, Treasurer: Tanika Campbell, Reflections: Megan Dross, Staff Hospitality: Kendra Schaefer, Spirit Wear: Kati Barber, Restaurant/Spirit Nights: Jodie Jacobs, Teacher Mini-Grants: Jenn Schneider
Thank you to all of our members, volunteers, donors—plus Principal Conley and the entire Irving staff—for helping make this a fantastic year! We couldn’t do it without you!
For those families who will be leaving WIMS after this school year, we wish you all the best! For those moving on to high school, we hope to see you as part of the West Springfield High School PTSA (where students now get to be members!). https://wshsptsa.net/
Please reach out to us any time at irvingmspta@gmail.com.
🌞 Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources. Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
End of Year/Summer Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: Summer Academy
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Be a Special Education Teacher
- Planning for Life after High School
- Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving this Summer
- Exploring Summer Fun Without Leaving Your Home
- Social Emotional Learning in the Summer
- Self-Care Resources for Parents, Family Members, and Caregivers
- Self, Health, and Relationship Education (SHaRE)
- Preparing Your Student with Disabilities for College Board Exams
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
- Accessibility on the FCPS Website
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- End-of-Year Reminders
- New Speed Cameras
- SAT Accommodations Deadline
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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