The mission of the IMS learning community is to empower our students to reach their full potential; to respect the diversity of others; and to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners I NVERNESS M IDDLE S CHOOL V OLUME 29 ISSUE 10 M AY 1,2015 T O C ONTACT T HE S CHOOL Dear Parents, 1950 U S 41 N Inverness, Fl 34450 www.citrus.k12.fl.us/ims The month of May is going to be a busy month for our students. Please continue to follow the testing schedule located on our website. If you have any questions regarding your child’s testing schedule, please contact our guidance department. (352)726-1471 As we finish another school year, know that our students and staff worked extremely hard this school year! Of course, parents and grandparents have also played a huge role in the academic success of their children. I hope that you take the time to relax and enjoy your family during this summer. . Once again, thank you for all your support! Sincerely, Patricia Douglas Clinic Medications End of Year Notice All student medications in the clinic need to be picked up by a parent no later than the last day of school (Friday, May 22, 2015). After this date, all remaining medications will be transported to District Student Services in the Lecanto Complex. If student medications are not picked up by Friday, May 29, 2015 they will be disposed. The Florida Department of Education is conducting a survey for parents of students who have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and are currently attending a Florida Public School. The survey is open now through May 31, 2015. Please complete this survey at: http://www.esesurvey.com Dr. Graham will be at IMS on May 13th & 14th for the 6th grade “Dental Sealant” program. Permission slips will be sent home in the near future. “The placement of sealant on the chewing surface of permanent molars is a cost-effective way to prevent tooth decay. By targeting 6th graders for sealants in a school setting, we ensure that the majority of second molars are evaluated and sealed shortly after they come in and the students’ time away from the classroom is disrupted as little as possible. Sealants are simple to place—no shots, no drills! We would like to see more parents take advantage of this opportunity to help prevent dental decay at no cost to them.” Upcoming Events: May 4th Civics EOC begins May 6th Geometry EOC Begins May 11th Algebra 1 EOC Begins May 12th 6/7 Awards Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. May 13th,14th Dental Sealants Clinic May 15th 8 Grade Dance May 18th 8 Grade IMS Awards Ceremony May 21 Early Dismissal May 22 Early Dismissal and Students Last Day Music Notes MUSIC NOTES MThe Inverness Middle School Music Department starts the month of May with the I.M.S. Music Finale, Part 1 on Friday, May 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This is a concert by the I.M.S. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Bands, and will feature a variety of music by these groups. Awards for students in these bands will be presented at the end of the concert. Admission is free although donations are always appreciated. On Saturday, May 2, students in Intermediate and Advanced Bands will participate in Vietnam Veterans Parade of Honor by marching down Main Street, Inverness. The parade begins at Citrus High School at 10:00 a.m. The I.M.S. Music Finale, Part 2 will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This concert is presented by the I.M.S. Jazz Band and Chorus, and will feature both instrumental and vocal soloists. Awards for students in these ensembles will be presented at the end of the concert. Admission is free although donations are always welcome. On Saturday, May 16, the I.M.S. Jazz Band will travel to St. Petersburg for a performance in the atrium of the Mahaffey Theater at 7:00 p.m., prior to the 8:00 p.m. concert by The Florida Orchestra: Singing in the Rain. The Jazz Band will perform selections of their repertoire which features solis and solos. After their performance, the Jazz Band group will enter the performance hall and attend the concert by The Florida Orchestra. They will then have a meet and greet with The Florida Orchestra’s guest conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos.