IHMS Weekly News
November 5 - 12, 2021
Upcoming IHMS Events
Monday, 11/08:
3:50 Academic Learning Lab
3:50 Cheer Club
Tuesday, 11/09:
3:50 Academic Learning Lab
3:50 Cheer Club
3:50 Jazz Band
Wednesday, 11/10:
3:50 Academic Learning Lab
3:50 Board Game Club
3:50 Cheer Club
3:50 Multicultural Club
5:00 Girls Basketball vs. IW @ IH
Thursday, 11/11:
7:45 Junior Board in IHMS Library
3:50 Academic Learning Lab
3:50 Art Club
3:50 Nancy Drew Club
3:50 Jazz Band
6:00 Boys Basketball Parent Info Mtg.
Friday, 11/12:
8:45 IH Math Team Practice/Meet during Knight Time
2:00 District Wrestling Tournament @ SMNW
Upcoming Events:
11/15: 5:00 Girls Basketball @ WR
11/17: 5:00 Girls Basketball @ TR
11/22 -11/26: No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Section 1: New and Important at IHMS
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Common Sense Media Resource for Parents
As a school, we will continue to reinforce that explicit language is not to be used in a school or professional setting by providing guidance and a warning first, and beyond that, holding students accountable through progressive minor disciplinary action.
If you have questions as to whether or not content from books and music all the way through video games and websites is appropriate for your student, common sense media is a valuable, user-friendly resource. Here is a link to what they do: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/about-us/our-mission
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Musical and Audition Information!
Calling all actors and actresses! We are so excited to announce that this year’s musical will be The Addams Family! Hard copies of our audition packet can be picked up outside room 26. PLEASE NOTE: We have updated the link to our canvas page to make it easier for students to sign up. Use the link below and see the audition packet for more information. Please reach out to Miss Opheim with any questions. francesopheim@smsd.org
MUSICAL AUDITIONS CANVAS LINK: https://smsd.instructure.com/enroll/NT7CC9
Audition Packet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pidvaiOBEDMJeodFZ9_1Fv8D3nuEAob5/view?usp=sharing
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Boys Basketball Team Meeting: 11/11 @ 6:00 p.m.
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Parking Lot Procedure Reminder
If you park - even for a quick run into the office - you run the risk of getting trapped by school buses which will not move until 3:52 p.m.
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Sock Drive!
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Section 2: Still Relevant From Previous Weeks
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Student Needs Survey - Parent Input
IHMS Parents- please take a moment to fill out this important survey regarding your student’s needs as a middle schooler here at Indian Hills. We use this information to provide support to students as best we can through targeted lessons and campaigns throughout the school year. Thank you for your participation! IHMS Student Needs-Parent Input
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Student Mixer Postponed
Parent/Spectator Mask Guidance
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Congrats to Wraye Royle - SMSD's Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominee to the State
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9/21 Parent Engagement Evening Resources
For those parents/guardians that were unable to make our family engagement night on September 21, 2021, we have populated the information from the evening in presentation format.
Please check out the very important information covered that evening by following this link.
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Section 3: SME Area News and Events
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N/A This Week
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Section 4: District Area News and Events
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Student Vaccination Information and Locations
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) - Mission Clinic Location:
An appointment is required to get a COVID-19 vaccine at JCDHE’s clinic, which is in Mission. Schedule an appointment or call 913-715-2819. Phones are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please arrive NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES prior to your appointment time.
Northeast Office Building, 6000 Lamar Ave., Suite 140, Mission, KS 66202
Additional Local Clinics, Health Systems, and Pharmacies offering the vaccine may be located at the following link provided by JCDHE:
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Children's Mercy Vaccination Information
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Section 5: Mainstay News
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Athletic Physical Reminders:
All athletic paperwork complete with a completion checklist can be found on our IHMS Athletic page. Please allow 48 school hours for the processing of athletic paperwork. You will receive a confirmation email when your athlete’s paperwork has been approved or an email outlining any missing information.
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COVID and the Health and Safety of Your Athlete:
Athletes who test positive for COVID or are presumed positive will need to follow the outlined Kansas State High School Athletics Association protocol in order to return to play.
For more information, visit:
https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/pdf/ReturntoparticipationguidelinesFall2021.pdf
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21-22 PTA Membership: Please Join Us!
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Academic Learning Lab (A.L.L.) Now Monday-Thursday!
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After-school Activity Busing Now Monday-Thursday
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Macbook Troubleshooting Tips
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IHMS Website Reminder
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Give us a Follow
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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 anxiety can be high at times. 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/.
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e-Read Access Through IHMS
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1-800-CHILDREN
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available for Ages 12 and Older!
COVID-19 vaccine opportunities are now open through the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment or Children’s Mercy Clinics for adolescents ages 12 and older.
For more information about scheduling an appointment click here.
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IHMS Communication Chain
1. Mass communication from IHMS:
- Mass communication will come each Friday or Saturday in the form of the IHMS Weekly News. This is an important review for your family each week as it outlines specific events, newsworthy, and/or action-oriented items relevant to IHMS.
- There are times throughout the week a stand-alone email may be sent via a Skyward blast - especially if an important event is taking place or if important information must be shared. You have already seen this in practice (i.e.Tuesday when I sent a reminder about the ice cream social).
2. Absences:
- Please communicate absences through attendance personnel. Avoid emailing administration or student services directly.
- Email debrahohly@smsd.org and constanceeddy@smsd.org to indicate the date(s) and nature of your student's absence.
- Call in your student's absence - including date(s) and nature of the absence - to the school attendance line: (913) 993-0412.
3. Grades/Classroom Questions/Issues:
- Please email your student's teacher directly for all questions/issues related to grades and/or the classroom.
- Staff email addresses can be found on our school website (click link). Unless specific circumstances
- Avoid emailing administration and/or student services with issues that have not been problem solved at the classroom level first unless extenuating circumstances merit direct contact.
4. General Contact Guidelines:
- The chart below provides parents with a general contact chart they can utilize to ensure communication remains streamlined: