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INDIAN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 125 Kish Road Reedsville, Pa. 17084 (717) 667-2123 Mr. Mark Crosson, Principal Mrs. Christina Short, Assistant Principal

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7TH GRADE IS GREEKERIZED!!

6TH GRADE DEBATES

GET YOUR CARNIVAL PICTURES HERE!

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the PennGEMS program (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science).

PennGEMS is a week-long day camp targeted at girls finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who are interested in Math, Science and Engineering. Students will spend August 4-8 working with faculty and students in Bioengineering, Materials Science, Graphics and Computing.

More information and registration can be found at http://www.seas.upenn.edu/~awe/gems/ or by contacting Michele Grab, Director of Advancing Women in Engineering Program, at 215-573-6487 mgrab@seas.upenn.edu

ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS NAMED AT BANQUET
For more details, click here.

PAECT CAPITOL STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
"Clic for pics"

On May 18, 2008, eight students from Indian Valley Middle School attended the PAECT Student Technology Showcase at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pa. This showcase is an annual gathering of school students throughout Pennsylvania who bring their technology projects and ideas to share with our legislators. Our students showcased their Kids' Cut-Lewistown project by showing the film as well as filming and interviewing showcase participants. Chaperoning the trip was Mrs. Snook and Mr. White, IVMS Computer Teachers.

IVMS'S EMILY SHAPARD PLACES 1ST IN TSA STATE COMPETITION!!!
for other State Competition results and pictures, click here...

     The Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (PA TSA) held its annual state conference at Seven Springs Resort on April 9 - 12, 2008. All middle and high schools in the Mifflin County School District sent students to the conference to compete in over 70 middle and high school events. The conference was attended by approximately 1,400 students from all over the state. All Mifflin County schools did very well, bringing home many top 10 finishes in various events. There was only one state champion, a 7th grade student from Indian Valley Middle School.
     Emily Shapard, from IVMS, won state championships in two middle school events. Emily was a 1st place winner in middle school events called PA Safety Illustration - Computer Graphics and Career Challenge.
      Emily is eligible and looking forward to competing at the National TSA Conference. The National TSA Conference is scheduled to take place this summer in Orlando, Florida from June 28 - July 2, 2008. Congratulations and good luck Emily.

Another 1st place for IVMS!!!!

This IVMS Future Problem Solving team will represent the state of Pennsylvania at the Future Problem Solving International Competition, which will be held in East Lansing Michigan, Michigan State University. More information can be found by clicking here.

PRINCIPAL NEWSLETTERS

1. April 10, 2008: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, Magic Show Assemblies, school dance, Band Concert, Choir and Chamber Singers Concert. Bus Safety Attachment 1     Bus Safety Attachment 2

2. January 23, 2008: Open House, Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, 7th Grade Dental Screenings, Group Picture Day

3. November 21, 2007: Colds and flu, Bomb threats, 4-Sight Testing, Picture re-take, Band Concert, Book Fair, Choir Concert, Parent Advisory Committee, End of 2nd MP

4. October 17, 2007: Picture Day, Special Program, Teacher Credentials

5. September 21, 2007: Cell Phone Policy, Parent Advisory Meeting, Back to School Night, and Picture Day

PSSA Reading and Math Assessment
Grades 3-8 and 11
March/April 2008

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Parents or Guardians/FAQ

SECOND STEP AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The SECOND STEP AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is being offered to at the Indian Valley Middle School by the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit. The SECOND STEP AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is held on Wednesdays after school in Room 106. The activity begins immediately after school and ends at 5:00pm. Transportation home is provided by J&D Transportation at 5:00pm. This activity includes a snack, a time for students to work on homework assignments, and a Second Step Lesson.   Second Step is a researched based violence prevention curriculum designed to increase social skills and reduce violence among young people. This program teaches problem solving and other skills needed in getting along with others as well as resisting peer pressure. This program is beneficial to all young people and is being offered to a variety of students.

For more information about this program please contact Karin Knode at 248-4942 ext 157 or kknode@tiu11.org

Reading Club (a new and exciting after-school program) is being offered this fall at IVMS. Your child could be given the chance to develop his/her reading skills by utilizing the Soliloquy computer program. Games, activities, snacks, and the chance to win free prizes will be part of the fun. Click the link above for more details. You will find the Tutoring Agreement/Parent Permission form here.

Find out how the Smile Safe Kids program provides safety ID cards for your student/s.
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   Concerned about your children and drugs/alcohol? CMCA's program is worth investigating.
Read more here.....

What you can do about protecting your children....

Would you like to pre-pay your student's meals? Find out more by clicking on the My School Account picture below.

Revised: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
URL: http://www.mcsdk12.org/ivms/

For more information about this program please contact Karin Knode at 248-4942 ext 157 or kknode@tiu11.org