Upcoming Events
Tomorrow
- IMS Dad's Club Meeting5/22/2013
- High School Early Release for Finals5/23/2013
District Announcements
INGLESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL ~ HOME OF THE TROJANS!
SUSD Shares Information with Parents about Grading for Next Year
Parents, please mark your calendars for May 20, 6-7:30 pm, to learn about SUSD grading practices that will be in place next year. In its quest to deliver a world-class education, Scottsdale Unified School District will implement grading practices designed to promote the highest level of academic achievement and personal growth for our students beginning in the 2013-14 school year. Click here for an overview. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis will host the informational meetings for parents and students to learn more about the changes in grading practices they can expect to see next school year. These meetings on Monday, May 20 will be at the Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Parking is on the corner of Jackrabbit and 86th St. Parents and students are encouraged to attend either meeting. In order to adequately prepare for the meeting, please RSVP your attendance to mday@susd.org.
In August of 2012, a committee made up of SUSD K-12 teachers, administrators, parents and high school students was created to review grading practices. The committee's goal was to establish District-wide grading practices that consistently and accurately reflect what students have learned. The committee examined SUSD's current grading practices as well as national research regarding grading issues including:
- Non-academic factors often included in academic grades (i.e. behavior, work habits, participation, etc.)
- Meaningful assignments and assessments aligned to academic standards
- Expectations for homework
- Value or weight given to various assignments and exams
- Practices related to extra credit
- How to increase academic expectations to prepare students for the next level
On April 16, the SUSD Governing Board approved the committee's recommendations. The new guidelines reflect what research shows are the most effective ways to accurately measure and report academic achievement. The changes still allow for professional judgment by teachers, but the judgments will be guided by practices that maximize accuracy, consistency and fairness for students. The changes are designed to increase academic rigor by creating a K-12 focus on student proficiency of academic standards and course outcomes. This system will better prepare our students for the next grade level by ensuring a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.
SUSD teachers and administrators began learning about the new practices in April, and are dedicating the afternoon of May 8 to extend their knowledge. Their learning will continue throughout the 2013-14 school year.
Additional opportunities for parents and students to learn more about the new grading practices will be offered throughout the 2013-14 school year beginning with Back to School nights . We encourage you to learn more at your child's school, or electronically. Print and electronic materials will be available in August 2013 in the Digital Backpack. Ten informational meetings about the K-12 changes will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. prior to the Superintendent's evening office hours at each high school each semester. Specific dates will be posted to the SUSD website in August 2013. This information will be e-mailed to all parents from the District office on April 26, May 2, May 9 and May 16.
Naviance $5 Fee Due ASAP
Every student is required to pay an annual ECAP fee of five dollars ($5) at the beginning of the school year. If your student has not paid the fee yet, please bring payment, by cash or check, to the school administration office as soon as possible. Unpaid fees will remain with your student's account until paid. Naviance has great tools that help students plan their educational path. While using Naviance, students will complete inventories that will help define their strengths and interests. Also within Naviance, your student has begun to participate in activities such as Goal Setting, Career Exploration, Course Planning and High School Readiness. Please see the attached letter in English or Spanish for more information.
8th Grade Parents: We Need Your Help!
We need your help at the Ingleside 8th Grade End of Year Party on May 22, 6-8 p.m. We have lots of exciting plans for the party and we need volunteers to help before, during and after.
1) Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/gHdEn6
2) Next, enter your email address. (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot.)
3) Sign up! Choose your spots and VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
We are still in need of donations of money, gift cards and volunteers to help out prior to, and the night of the event. There is a suggested donation of $10 per student. Checks should be made payable to "IMS PTO" and dropped off in the office no later than May 15 for budgeting purposes. The earlier the better! ** All donations are tax deductible!** Any questions? Please contact Jen Raboin or Becky Carlson. Download the flyer here for more information.
Summer School Offered for FREE at IMS
This summer, your middle schooler can enroll in summer school classes for free, Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 11 am, at IMS. There are two tracks to choose from: enrichment or academics. There are also two sessions -- one in June (6/10-6/27) and one in July (7/8-7/25). Register via
http://susdcommunityed.org/. See the attached flyer for more information.
See the tab on the left hand side of the IMS website for a more specific schedule of classes and other summer opportunities as they become available.
All Star Summer Sports Camp at Ingleside
Join Hopi Teacher Mr. Mario Zavala, Ingleside teacher Mr. Kevin Mauser, and other Scottsdale teachers and coaches for a week of sports and fun. Information Flyer
Session 1: May 27-June 6
Session 2: June 10-June 20
Session 3: June 24-27
See attached flyer for more details.
Register online at: www.susdcommunityed.org
Ask SUSD Facebook Page Invites Questions and Provides Answers
The new Ask SUSD Facebook page invites you to follow this link to view the page. On this page, you will find up-to-the-minute information and facts about what's going on throughout the District. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about important SUSD topics. "Like" us today and follow the discussion.
Leave Your Mark on Ingleside, Buy a Memory!
The Ingleside Dads' Club is selling engraved pavers to raise funds for technology needs at the school. The pavers will be installed at the main entrance on campus for all to see. Don't miss this opportunity to commemorate your child or family, recognize Ingleside alumni, or promote your business. Three sizes are available and prices begin at just $45. Please download this flyer or go to Ingleside Dads' Club Paver Fundraiser for information and to place your order. All proceeds directly benefit our students and teachers at Ingleside. Thanks for your support!
PICK-UP and DROP-OFF
Along with our beautiful new school comes new routines to follow. A lot of time has been put into how
we can efficiently and safely pick up and drop off our students. Please take a few minutes and look at
the attached map.
PARKING LOT MAP
Please drive as far forward as you can, have your students ready to get out of the car and say your
good-byes sweet and quick.
Thank you in advance for helping make the experience a positive one for everybody.
Parent letters English Spanish
ADE Report Card
DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT
District middle school afterschool Enrichment programs are offered at most SUSD middle schools. Please see the attachment for specific classes.
Enrichment Programs
Enrichment Programs
TekLink Initiative Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities with Recycled, Refurbished Technology
Scottsdale Unified School District’s TekLink program refurbishes and reimages older District computers and other donated computers to distribute to families who have been selected by principals, community specialists and teachers. A cooperative communication within the learning community determines the number of computers to be distributed at each school. All District computers will remain the property of Scottsdale Unified School District. At the discretion of the Principal, donated computers will be distributed for one school year with a $20 deposit.
If you would like to like to donate your old laptops, computer towers or monitors to the TekLink program, please drop the item off at any school or the Education Center, 3811 N. 44th St., Phoenix 85018. TekLink can accept monitors, keyboards, mice and computers 2004 or newer. Older items will be ethically recycled. Donations are tax deductible.
ATTENDANCE
The following provides specific attendance requirements for the state of Arizona and Scottsdale Unified School District. Please click on the links for more specific information.
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is committed to regular attendance as the key to much of the success a student may gain from his/her educational program. It is the responsibility of the school to keep parents/guardians informed of actions that might have a detrimental effect upon the educational growth of individual students.
In compliance with state and local laws, policies, and procedures, please be aware of SUSD’s attendance policies (policies can be viewed at this link). Specifically, Arizona state law says that it is unlawful for any child between the ages of six and sixteen to fail to attend school during the hours school is in session, unless exempt due to extenuating circumstances as outlined in A.R.S. 15-802, 15-803.
Please help your child get to school each day and make sure that all absences are called in (480-484-4900) prior to the start of school, otherwise please expect to get an automated call reporting your child(ren) absence.
Thank you, in advance, for helping us to preserve the learning environment at Ingleside Middle School.
Please help your child get to school each day and make sure that all absences are called in (480-484-4900) prior to the start of school, otherwise please expect to get an automated call reporting your child(ren) absence.
Thank you, in advance, for helping us to preserve the learning environment at Ingleside Middle School.
HOW TO SCHEDULE A PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
Parents are invited and encouraged to schedule a conference at any time during the year to discuss concerns, progress, or just to “check-in.” The procedure for scheduling a conference is as follows:
If you would like to schedule a conference with all of your child’s teachers at once, you may call the school office to leave a message for your child’s teachers to contact you. Or you may email your child's teachers. Teachers will return your call / email and schedule the conference at a time that is convenient for you and the group of teachers to meet.
If you have a question or concern about a certain subject area, call the school office and leave a message for the individual teacher. Or email that teacher.
Students and parents are encouraged to visit the web sites of the core and enrichment teachers.
A list of teachers and their telephone extensions can be found on the Staff Directory web page, as well as a link to the teacher's web site and his/her email address.
2012-13 INGLESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS TOURS
Ingleside Middle School is offering prospective IMS parents informational tours of our campus on most Wednesday mornings, by appointment.
Our campus tours are facilitated by the Guidance Department. If you are interested in learning more about Ingleside and seeing our learning environment firsthand, then please call one of our school counselors to discover more about participating in one of our campus tour mornings.
Cheryl Guthrie (8th Grade + 6th Grade A - L) 480-484-4916
Dana Molnar (7th Grade + 6th Grade M - Z) 480-484-4913
LITERACY EVERY DAY AT INGLESIDE
At Ingleside, we are working together to provide reading strategies and positive modeling for students, and we appreciate your continued commitment and support! Contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.
Together, students, parents, and staff are making this school year the best ever!
Together, students, parents, and staff are making this school year the best ever!
See attached for more detailed information.
Literacy information
SCHOOLFUSION - NEW PARENT ACCOUNTS
As a parent, there are many reasons to have your own SchoolFusion account within the Scottsdale Unified School District. Follow this link to see why and how easy it is to set up your parent account.
SchoolFusion
LUNCH MONEY
You can set up a safe and secure account for your student so they don't have to carry cash to school or forget it at home. They access the account with their student I.D. You have control of how much they are allowed to spend daily and you can put money into their account either in person or online. Go to MyLunchMoney to set up your account.
INGLESIDE'S PTO - BE IN THE KNOW
Stay Informed with what's going on at Ingleside and start getting the PTO Electronic Newsletter by clicking here and let the PTO know to add you to the email list. www.inglesidepto.com
TROJANS ARE TERRIFIC & TRUSTWORTHY!
Don't forget that Character Counts is on the IMS Campus. You are being watched for your outstanding behavior on campus. Recognition of your behavior can be rewarded.
The IMS Community will be on the lookout for students demonstrating excellent behavior. If someone is caught by a Staff or Student Council member, they receive a 'Gotcha' Terrific Trojan Spirit Award. What a great program...We are watching!
Click here for Character Counts
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