Oct. 23, 2018 e-Newsletter
Real-world Science at Stroud
On October 19th, our seventh grade scientists visited the Stream School at the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, PA. Students experienced hands-on science in an outdoor living laboratory as they put on rain boots and climbed into the stream to collect organisms. They used dissecting microscopes in the indoor lab to analyze and classify the organisms they had collected. In addition to learning about the biology of the stream, students also conducted a full chemical analysis of the water in an outdoor laboratory setting, learning that stream health is a lot more than just seeing clear water. We are fortunate to have a partnership with Stroud for these engaging, experiential learning opportunities both on and off our campus. https://stroudcenter.org/education/school-programs/
REMINDERS
First Trimester Midpoint
Today, Tuesday, Oct. 23, marks the midpoint of the first trimester. Please make sure to log in to My BackPack to ensure that you are up to date on your child's academic progress.
Halloween Parade
The annual Halloween Parade will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. For complete details, please click here or on the link in the Upcoming Events section below.
IPA Lunch Volunteers Needed
The IPA is still in need of lunch delivery volunteers. We welcome parents and grandparents to sign up and spread lunchtime cheer to our students.
Our school-wide Fall Open House takes place this Sunday, Oct. 28. The first Middle School (grades 5-8) Information Session of the year, is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14. Please help spread the word about opportunities for potential families to experience Independence.
Registration for Open House can be found at www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/openhouse. Registration and further details for our Information Sessions are available at www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/events. Thanks!
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All-School Dress-down Day
for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This Thursday, Oct. 25
Minimum donation of $2 (additional donations are welcome)
to wear sweatpants, jeans, school-appropriate t-shirts and sweatshirts
(no yoga pants or hoodies)
All proceeds will be donated to Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Wear PINK!
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/25 - Breast Cancer Awareness Dress-down Day
10/25 - Roller Skating Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Christiana Skating Center)
10/26 - In-service day/Parent Conferences (school closed, Extended Day open)
10/28 - Admission Open House at 1 p.m. -- click here to register
10/31 - Halloween Parade at 2 p.m. (click for details)
11/2 - Fifth-grade trip to NorthBay in North East, Md.
11/6 - Kindergarten field trip to Ashland Nature Center
11/6 - IPA Meeting at 8:15 a.m. (Volunteer Room)
Click here for the 2018-19 calendar at a glance.
Click here for the full 2018-19 school calendar.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE SIGN-UPS
Conference Day will take place this Friday, Oct. 26. To sign up for Middle School conferences, please visit the Group Space of the teacher(s) with whom you'd like to meet. The link to a teacher's SignUpGenius can be found in the Bulletin section of his or her Group Space.
As many of our Middle School faculty members teach close to 100 students, it is not possible to meet with every parent on the actual conference date. If a teacher's conference schedule has no more available spaces, please email that teacher to arrange for an alternate meeting time or a phone conference.
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Roller Skating Night
presented by the Athletic Department
Where: Christiana Skating Center
When: This Thursday, Oct. 25
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Entry Fee - $5; Skate Rental - $3
All ECI through fourth-grade students are required to have a parent stay at the event.
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Click here or on the graphic above to visit our official Facebook page and meet your hosts for Season 2 of INDY Live! New episodes will begin airing next week.
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Have you checked out our official Alumni page? You can keep up with all the latest news on our talented graduates. If you have your own alumni submission, please fill out the new form on the page or email Tanya Godsey, Alumni Relations Coordinator.
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