The Wednesday before break was the winter solstice. We have turned the corner and are heading back to days of longer daylight hours. Hopefully the new year and the increased daylight brings feelings of optimism and wellbeing.

We look forward to the many educational experiences and social opportunities that these next few months will bring.

Detailed permission slips will be distributed soon and must be signed and returned to attend a dance. Please note the following rules apply:

*Students must arrive on time, 7:00. For safety reasons, students stay until the end of the dance, 9:00. (Unless a parent contacts me 24 hours before the dance to explain extenuating circumstances.)

*Cellphones must be turned off when students arrive and stay off until the end of the dance.

*Drinks, food and gum may not be brought into the dance. Students can buy water and snacks from the concession stand.

*No guests are allowed - only IMS students can participate.

*Rules for behavior and dress code apply.

The first dance is planned for Friday, January 20th, 7-9:00 pm for Grade 8 students only. This is a tentative date while we wait for confirmation from the DJ. Other dates will be announced soon.

Registration for the IMS Intramural Volleyball teams are coming soon! Early registration allows us time to create well-balanced teams.

If your student has already played intramural basketball or tennis this school year, no additional fee is required. If this is your student's first intramural sport of the school year, a $50 fee will be required. All sign ups will be done through Family ID and the link and deadline will be posted in the parent newsletter very soon.