IHMS Weekly News
February 19 - February 26, 2021
Upcoming IHMS Events: 02/19 - 02/26
Monday, 02/22:
Hybrid Learning - Group A
KELPA Testing
Model UN in SEEK
Group A Basketball (3:45-5:30)
Academic Learning Lab (3:50-4:35)
Tuesday, 02/23:
Hybrid Learning - Group A
Group A Basketball (3:45-5:30)
KELPA Testing
Academic Learning Lab (3:50-4:35)
Remote Academic Learning Lab with Mrs. Biggs (7:30 pm-8:30 pm)
Wednesday, 02/24:
Hybrid Learning - Group B
KELPA Testing
Model UN in SEEK
Academic Learning Lab (3:50-4:35)
Group B Basketball (3:45-5:30)
Thursday, 02/25:
Hybrid Learning - Group B
KELPA Testing
Model UN in Library
Group B Basketball (3:45-5:30)
Academic Learning Lab (3:50-4:35)
Remote Academic Learning Lab with Mrs. Biggs (7:30 pm-8:30 pm)
Friday, 02/26:
Remote Learning
Model UN in SEEK
Group A Basketball (3:45-5:30)
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Section 1: New and Important For This Week
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County Spelling Bee Champion!
Congrats to Ishya Bhavsar on the county spelling bee championship. Ishya will compete at the state spelling bee on March 27 in Wichita, KS. The winning word was "onomatopoeia."
The runner-up to the bee was a 7th grader from Mill Creek Middle School, who competed with Ishya in the championship round for nearly 2 hours. Both young ladies spelled exceptionally well.
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School MATHCOUNTS Competition Winner Announced
Congratulations to Henry Stiglic who placed 1st at IHMS this year with a score of 28 in the 2021 MATHCOUNTS competition!
Many of the competitors' scores were close, but we had some stiff competition. Henry will represent IHMS in the MATHCOUNTS Kansas’s Eastern Chapter Invitational this year.
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Academic Learning Lab (A.L.L.) Information and Schedule
The Academic Learning Lab (A.L.L.) supports and models productive out-of-class learning conditions. The A.L.L. program connects students with a member of our IHMS core teaching team and is designed to reinforce concepts and provide a constructive environment for students to grapple with challenging homework assignments, make-up tests/quizzes, and missing work. Students do not need to sign up for A.L.L., but it may be recommended or required (in collaboration with parents) as a support for students who need more structured academic support.
Students can attend A.L.L. after school in the IHMS library Monday-Thursday from 3:50-4:30 on their A/B hybrid learning days. Students can also access remote tutoring sessions via the WebEx links that can be found on the IHMS Academic Learning Lab Canvas course Week at a Glance.
Your student can be picked up in the front entrance circle drive at 4:35. If you reside in the IHMS attendance area, "late busing" is available for your student free of charge. Late buses begin February 1 and will provide student transportation for bus routes in our IHMS attendance area. ​​​​​​​
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SME PTSA Request for 8th Grade Parents
Interested in becoming a SME PTSA Officer or Committee Chair for 2021-2022?
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SMAC Clothing Exchange - volunteers and donations needed!
The Shawnee Mission Area Council (SMAC) PTA Clothing Exchange is a free service that offers gently used clothing and shoes from infant to adult sizes to those within the SMSD boundaries. All items are clean and donations are made possible by SMSD residents. All residents are welcome to utilize this service!
To shop, donate, or volunteer, details can be found at: https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange
Or click here for the direct link to the sign-up-genius for volunteering:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aaab2ca5fdc25-march
The exchange is busier than ever, so we need volunteers to please fill shifts. Adults, middle schoolers and high schoolers are welcome to participate! (If sending middle schoolers, please send one adult for every two students.)
If you have any questions, please contact smacce@smac-pta.org
Thank you for your help and generosity!
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Section 2: Relevant From Previous Weeks
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Indian Hills Semester Two Athletic Clinic Information
Is your student interested in participating in a skill-focused athletic camp at Indian Hills Middle School?
- Girls Basketball
- March 1 - March 26
- 7th & 8th Grade
- Volleyball
- March 29 - April 30
- 7th & 8th Grade Girls
- Cross Country
- May 3 - May 28
- 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls
- Wrestling
- Cancelled until the 21-22 School year.
If so, click here to register.
FAQs:
Does my student need a physical to participate in the school athletic clinic?
- Yes. All participants need a physical completed by a physician on file and has been verified by our nurse for proper completion.
- Verification will take up to 48 hours from the day the form is submitted.
- Click here for the electronic physical packet
- You have two Options:
- Email completed electronic copy/scan of the physical packet to Erinn Vogts @ ErinnVogts@smsd.org
- Submit the completed physical packet to IHMS.
- Submit between now and January 22nd to the sport clinic turn-in containers at the building front entrance vestibule
- Submit on January 26th and after to the sport clinic turn-in containers in the front office
- Yes. Since this is a sport-specific clinic that is focused on building the skills and game knowledge of the participants it does not conflict with any league rules or KSHSAA competition rules.
- ​​​​​​​Click here for more information.
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Updated 2020-21 SMSD School Calendar
On Monday, January 25, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. A copy of the calendar may be found on the district’s website.
Barring unforeseen circumstances that would prevent SMSD from holding classes, here is a brief summary of the changes in the new calendar:
- Friday, March 19 – No school, professional learning
- Wednesday, May 26 – Last day for Pre-K
- Graduation ceremonies:
- Monday, May 24: SME @ North Stadium 7:00 PM; SMS @ South Stadium 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, May 25: SMN @ North Stadium 7:00 PM; SMW @ South Stadium 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 26: Horizons @ Horizons 6:30 PM; SMNW @ North Stadium 7:00 PM
- Thursday, May 27 – Last day for grades K-11 (early release)
- Friday, May 28 – Teacher Workday/Last day for staff
Based on the revised state guidelines, the last day of class for seniors will be Wednesday, May 19.
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Section 3: Mainstay News
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IHMS Peace Corner
The IHMS Student Services team has created a virtual calming room (click link) for students, staff and families to access in times of need.
We know that stress and anxieties are high right now in our community. This IHMS Peace Corner has videos and activities to help manage stress, calm down strong feelings and build resiliency. We hope that this will be another resource for our families to navigate this unusual school year. You can also find this page on our Student Services tab at https://indianhills.smsd.org/ or in your student’s Knight Time course in Canvas, under the Student Services button.
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Mental Health Support Option
Parents and Guardians, if your student is in need of mental health support, and you are unable to pay, there may be relief available to you. Please visit the following link to see if you could qualify for assistance from COVID Cares Act relief funds through Johnson County Mental Health. https://jocogov.org/dept/mental-health/accessing-services/covid-19-relief-funds
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1-800-CHILDREN
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20-21 PTA Membership: Please Join Us!
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Previous Editions of IHMS Weekly News
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October 23-30 (Major Hybrid Learning Updates)
September 18 - 25 (Canvas pairing instructions)