November 9, 2009
Later this week you will be getting information about our annual Tom Rutz Memorial Food Drive. This is also a friendly competition between first period classes. If you want to get ahead for your class, check out the display window in the front hall by the cafeteria for the bonus items that get extra points on certain days.
November 6, 2009
Students involved in the Veteran’s Day presentation need to report to the auditorium, Monday, Nov. 9, after school. This does not include Mr. Robb’s vocal music group.
Congratulations to the following Irving students who have been selected to perform in PANgea Prep — Harrison E, Christian J, Michael R, and Will R. PANgea Prep is a steel drum band that provides an opportunity to learn about and perform music with African, Latin American, and Caribbean influences on steel drums and various other percussion instruments.
November 5, 2009
6th grade morning choir practice forms are due tomorrow (11/6) during our 7:00 am rehearsal. Please see Mr. Robb or Mrs. Hunt if you have any questions.
The rec. center will be closed next Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
Bonjour! Today for National French Week we celebrate Science, Technology, and Careers. Fact du jour: Did you know French physicist Jean Foucault invented the Foucault pendulum which demonstrates the rotation of the Earth.
November 4, 2009
6th grade morning choir members: remember to pick up your t-shirt after school today (11/4) in Mr. Robb’s room.
Bonjour! November 4th-10th is National French week. Today we are celebrating Francophone Cuisine. To celebrate French cuisine, stop by Le Quartier bakery, an authentic French bakery and buy a croissant or a baguette or join us this Saturday for dinner at Green Gateau and a French movie at the Ross theater. Times TBA.
Today’s French fact du jour: Did you know, Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician is responsible for inventing the digital calculator.
Student Council members are collecting books for the Omaha Nation School in Macy, NE. Your first period class has the chance to win a cider and doughnut party the week before Thanksgiving break. Your first period class must collect the most books to win. Please donate gently used books you and your family no longer need. Student Council will collect books through Friday, November 13.
November 3, 2009
Math Lab will be in Mr. Hirt’s room this Wednesday (11/4). His room is #307.
Congratulations to all those students who did not receive a single time out or recovery last quarter. This really shows you are following the common expectations that we have for all our students here at Irving. We will be rewarding any students who did not receive a time out or recovery from first quarter by having 6th graders come to the cafeteria today (11/3). 7th graders come to the cafeteria on Wednesday (11/4) at 2:50 and 8th graders will come to the cafeteria on Thursday (11/5). Your 7th period teachers will have a list of who will be dismissed. Congratulations to all our students who stayed out of time out and recovery. We will do this again 2nd quarter, so if you can go nine weeks without being in time out or recovery, you can also earn a reward.
Magazine prizes will be handed out after school on Friday (11/6) in the cafeteria. Please stop in to collect your prizes.
Congratulations to students with perfect attendance for first quarter! We had a total of 94 students who received no absences and no taries. Keep up the good work!
Irving Recreation Center Updates:
- The November calendar has been posted.
- Join the Lego Robotics Club on Wednesdays from 3:10 to 4:30 PM. See the flier for more details.
- 6th grade girls: It’s not too late to join the after school basketball camp! See the flier for more details.
- Our fully-staffed Homework Room is open daily upon school dismissal until 5 p.m. and offers homework assistance, computers, a quiet reading area, positive peer influence, and more! Thirty-three (33) Irving students are currently enrolled in our “Rewards Account” incentive program. Is your child one of them?
- If you would like to join the Irving Recreation Center After School Mailing List, please contact Dan Payzant.
November 2, 2009
JCL members: Welcome back! Please, remember our meeting after school today (11/2) in the cafeteria from 3:00 – 3:45 PM. See you there!
Attention all students: we will be having our second History Day meeting on Thursday, November 5th at 3:15 PM in computer lab 220. We will be discussing topics of interest and looking at first steps in creating your project! Come join us for this fun event!
Picture retakes will be this Friday, Nov. 6 in the morning. If you were absent on the day of pictures, you will get a pass to come to the auditorium to get your picture taken. If you want to order a packet of pictures, you will need to get a form in the office and bring the form and money with you on Friday. If you had your picture taken the first time and ordered pictures and you are not happy with them, you must bring the pictures back in order to have your picture retaken. You must also sign up in the office by the end of Thursday. Any student that wants his/her picture retaken, must stop in the office and sign up for them by the end of Thursday.
October 23, 2009
Today is your last chance to claim any items that may have been lost in the building and in PE. Items will be taken away over break.
October 22, 2009
Girls interested in playing club volleyball: please see Ms. Leising or any of the PE teachers to request a flyer.
October 21, 2009
The last Math Lab of first quarter will be held in Mrs. Hunter’s room, #306. Come get some help and get caught up!! This is the last chance to enter to win the Burger King and McDonald’s gift certificates!
6th Grade morning choir will rehearse Thursday (10/22) after school from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the vocal music room. This is a very important rehearsal and all choir members must attend.
The Irving Rec. Center is offering 6th grade girls basketball on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting Monday, Nov. 2 and running through Friday, Dec. 4th, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. They practice and play on the school stage gym area. For more information, contact Dan Payzant at 441-7954.
October 20, 2009
Remember that school is dismissed at 1:38 PM today because of PLC meetings for the teachers.
Because this is Teen Read Week, there are pictures on the IMC windows of Irving students reading. Stop in to check out a Golden Sower or other book of your choice!
Attention 7 & 8th grade girls: basketball practice starts Wednesday (10/21)!
Any boy scouts that attend Irving, please stop by Room 205 on Wednesday, October 21 after school. We would like to form a group of scouts who are interested in being involved in the Veterans day presentation and retrieval of colors Flag Ceremony.
Since school pictures just arrived, we will not have retakes on Wednesday (10/21). We’ll set a later date and let you know. ID cards will be given out during lunch time this week.
Safe Homes is a network of parents, guardians, and community working together for drug-free youth. Each community has compiled a list (thanks to LCAD) of parents who pledge to supervise any underage gatherings in their homes and not allow alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. The list has been updated for the 2009-2010 school year.
The minutes from the IPTSO meeting on October 14th have been posted.
