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Irwin Academic Center PTA
Weekly Hoot Newsletter

This email newsletter, as well as social media, will be the PTA's primary method of correspondence.  Be sure to encourage other Irwin parents to sign up to receive our Weekly Hoot by sending them this message.  Once they receive it, they can click here to subscribe.

March 7, 2022

Happy March, Irwin families! Reminder that as of today, masks are optional in CMS.  Details are noted below. 

We have an early release day this week, and a PTA general meeting next week - don't forget to add them to your calendar! 

Since ParentSquare has been a valued addition for up-to-the-minute reminders, notes, photos, and other information, the Weekly Hoot will begin running on an abbreviated schedule.  Look for it on the first and third Mondays of each month, and be sure you are also signed up for ParentSquare updates. 


In this issue

Important Dates
 
March 9 - Early Release Day

March 14 - PTA General Meeting (Zoom), 6 PM

March 28 - Teacher Workday
March 30 - Early Release Day

Load the Irwin PTA calendar to your calendar app using the links found here - never miss an update! 

CMS Optional Mask Mandate

On March 7, CMS will begin the optional mask mandate per the School Board. 

At Irwin:

  • We will continue to following distancing protocol in all inside areas, especially the classrooms.
  • Grades 1, 4, and 5 will continue to eat in the cafeteria. Parents are not allowed to eat breakfast or lunch with students.
  • Students and teachers will continue to clean their classrooms periodically during the day.
  • During morning arrivals, only parents who arrive late can enter the building to sign in their child using the Lobby Guard system. Parents will need a drivers’ license to sign in.
  • Parents who arrive before 3:30 pm for early pick up can come to the front desk and use the Lobby Guard to sign out. Parents will need a drivers’ license to sign their child out.
  • If you want your child to wear a mask at school, please provide the mask daily.
  • Parents should contact teachers to schedule an appointment for a conference. The teacher has the choice for Zoom or in-person conferencing.
  • Classroom visits are not permitted unless the teacher informs administration.
  • Please contact Dr. Ashford if you have questions/concerns.

Volunteers

Reminder!  It is a CMS requirement that all school volunteers and chaperones must register in their system. If you have volunteered previously, you still must renew your registration every school year. Visit CMS Volunteer Registration Login to renew or complete your registration.  

Odyssey of the Mind

Irwin's Odyssey of the Mind teams came home with not one, not two, not three - but FOUR trophies from the Regional Competition! 

Team 1 (Problem 5) and Team 3 (Problem 3) each took 1st place, while Team 2 (Problem 2) brought home 2nd place.  In addition to these amazing finishes, Coach Karen Majercsik brought home a trophy for Coach of the Year for OM Central Region

Two members of Team 1, Emie Hindman and Ansley Privette, also managed to snag a first and second places in the Hat Parade contest.  

Irwin has some talented, creative kids and their talents were on full display Saturday.  Their first meetings to plan for the competition were way back in October, and they have been working ever since then to fine-tune their presentations and make them the best they could be.  Congratulations to all of the teams and their coaches, parents, and families! 

All three teams will move on to the state competition next month!

ParentSquare Highlights

Are you getting updates from ParentSquare? 

ParentSquare is the best way to stay up to date with important information at Irwin!

Important information is at your fingertips in real time, including bus information and weather alerts.  Make sure you have your account set to send you immediate updates instead of just the end-of-day digest. 
 

PTA Meeting

Save the Date!

Irwin PTA General Meeting


Monday, March 14 - 6:00 PM
via Zoom

link to follow

Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND


With the varying weather, our Lost and Found collection is steadily growing! Cold mornings and warm afternoons mean piles of sweaters and jackets being discarded by our students.  Please have your child check the Lost and Found in front of the Media Center for their items! 

All items will be donated by Monday, March 14. 

Class Picture Day

 

Tuesday, March 29, 3022

Please note that ordering envelopes will NOT be distributed. 

ONLINE PAYMENTS ONLY!

Click Here to Order 

Order access will expire 48 hours after picture day

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We are committed to your student’s safety!

Click Here to view our 2021-2022 COVID Picture Day Process

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