IMS teachers continue to meet and use student assessment data to drive instructional change. Data teams from IPS and IMS unpacked our fall benchmarking results and talk about supporting student master. Teachers continue to refresh their understanding of the tools we have to support struggling learners and push our advanced students.
iReady benchmark assessments help identify specific Learning Standards where students are "below grade level", "early grade level, "on grade level", and above grade level. This information helps teachers organize small group learning, whole group instruction, and when they might need to return to a lesson that students did not master.
#DidYouKnowFridays
Mark your calendars for the weekend of March 22! Homework-free weekend and Sunday, March 24 there will be no ILS activities so families can spend the evening together!
Many thanks to all our counselors for guiding and empowering our students academically, socially and emotionally! #iPride
IMS 8th-Grade Chopped Challenge today! Basket ingredients: ground beef, rice, bell peppers, & cheese! Sgt. Haworth, SRO Keegan & two school staff were judges! The officers did their best Gordan Ramsey impressions as they got to sample several meals.
Pictures from the IHS Iron Chef's Sandwich Smackdown!
IPS fourth-grade students created their first object for 3D print, a keychain. They followed an instructable which required them to use precise measurements. Part of the requirement was to integrate text and place a hole in their design. Great job, students!
Leaders from the district have been engaged in conversation about AI and its effect on education! #DidYouKnowFridays
If you are curious about AI, here are some great resources:
AIedu.org
ibm.com, What is Machine Learning?
www.commonsensemedia.org/ai
As part of the IPS Career Immersion Series, fourth graders create and produce a news cast called IPS Live. Here is their third one of the year! Enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VjSsK4Sz8EHHJGhItqghBoFQhz3hZpu/view?usp=drive_link
A Project Based Learning activity at IPS! 4th-grade students research a national park. They need to get enough information to convince their parents to take them to their park. Items included are travel accommodations & food costs. Along with important sights to visit!
IPS students in our Media Arts immersion program shooting our next edition of IPS live!
We hope you watch this video on student online safety, web filtering and digital age advice for parents. More short videos coming soon!
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/article/1415055
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Students today were very excited in PE class! Mr. Skoczen created a Mario Cart course for our IPS students! They had a blast navigating through the course.
The district secured a grant to update security cameras across all buildings. After months of planning, the new safety-focused camera system is in use providing additional safety at all our locations. #DidYouKnowFridays
No school today - Friday, January 19. While forecasted accumulations of snow were known last night, the forecasts actually became more severe with more snow expected. Stay safe, have a great weekend, and go Blue Devils.
Eighth-grade Spanish students in Mrs. Corrigan's class were able to incorporate History with Spanish! In honor of MLK Day on Monday, students were given a few different versions of famous MLK quotes to translate and analyze. After learning online the who, what, when, why of each quote's significance and recognizing vocabulary previously learned, students will apply how MLK's legacy can be applied to the world today. Can't wait to read their responses on how they can be difference makers in 2024! #IPride
Sworn in as president of the BOE...Mr. Tony Avila and vice president...Mrs. Carrie Sears. Thank you for your dedication! #iPride
Today is National Law Enforcement Day. Much gratitude and appreciation for all our safety forces in the City of Independence who protect our community and schools each day. #iPride
Independence Primary School is hiring a part-time para-professional educational aide. We appreciate you spreading the word! https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/o/ils/page/personnel
Happy New Year from Independence Local Schools!
The IPS third graders did a wonderful job on their Ellis Island simulation project! #iPride
