Life in the Middle
A Celebration of Teaching and Learning at ITMMS
August 2017
Hello students, families and friends of Island Trees Memorial Middle School. We hope you are all having a great summer and finding the time to rest and relax in the company of family and friends. We have been preparing with great excitement for the coming school year, and we believe that our academic, athletic, artistic, musical, and theatrical programs will support the whole-child growth of our students.
As we look to September, please use these resources to ensure that your children are most prepared for the start of school. Please know that you will receive our summer mailing in the next two weeks, and we would ask that you carefully review all forms and notices.
Summer Fun & Learning
Please be sure to review the resources listed below. These activities and assignments have been designed to support your children's growth throughout the summer months and to launch us into the school year in great style. While we appreciate the important role of play in the lives of our students, these resources strongly support a well-balanced and multi-faceted approach to summer fun.
Study in the Sun
Summer Reading - Grades 6, 7 & 8
Summer Transition - Grade 4 into 5
Parenting & Middle School
As middle level educators, our staff's understanding of the developmental characteristics of our students is critically important. We will continue to evaluate the most current research and literature on best practices in the middle school and seek to translate these to the classrooms, playing fields, and stages of Island Trees Memorial Middle School.
The brief shared below highlights the significant changes that our students are going through and the ways in which families and schools can best support our children. We will continue to share resources throughout the year, and we look forward to working together to make your child's middle school years most rewarding and memorable.
Let's Stay in Touch
Though decisions regarding the use of social media should be made by families, it is important to know that adolescents are increasingly drawn to this medium. The Island Trees Memorial Middle School will make every effort to model the appropriate use of social media and support your children as they navigate the digital age. To this end and to keep the lines of communication open between home and school, we ask that you consider following ITMMS on the platforms below.
IT-Grams
Please be sure to sign up to receive our IT-Grams. IT-Grams are designed to highlight the wonderful work of our students, staff, and community members. We will include more information in our summer mailing.
Follow Us
Email: dkeegan@islandtrees.org
Website: http://www.islandtrees.org/itms/index.htm
Location: 45 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown, NY
Twitter: @IslandtreesMMS