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January 28th
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End of quarter- Student are released 2 hours early
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January 29-30
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Student Holidays
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January 30
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No News You Choose this week
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February 16th
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No school- Washington’s birthday
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February 17th
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No school- teacher workday
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March 13th
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Family Bingo Night at Irving MS-time TBD
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February 6-8, Irving Middle School presents the Virginia premiere of Between the Lines Jr., a family friendly version of the musical based on the book by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Between the Lines Jr. is an empowering and enchanting musical for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for. |
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Huge shout out to the PTA for providing the teachers and staff with a wellness bar this week. It was LOVED by all. Thanks again to our wonderful PTA staff!!!! |
Dear Irving Middle School Community,
As we approach the end of the quarter, we are encouraging all students to take a careful look at their coursework and complete any outstanding assignments. This is an important time for students to reflect on their progress, ask questions, and finish the quarter strong.
We greatly appreciate your support at home in checking in with your child about their assignments, helping them plan their time, and encouraging them to reach out to teachers if they need clarification or assistance. Even small check-ins can make a big difference in helping students stay organized and confident.
With the impending snowstorm, please note that students will have their school-issued computers with them and will be able to access assignments online.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for supporting your child’s learning. Together, we can help ensure a successful close to the quarter. Stay warm this weekend!
Warm regards,
Kathleen Quigley
Interim Principal
Irving Middle School
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Registration and Volunteers
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families & Schools, will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Marshall High School. Families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS staff and families are invited to attend this year’s conference. Confirm your attendance by completing the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Registration Form. Please use the form to provide your contact information, requests for childcare, special accommodations, and language interpretation needs.
FCPS staff and families are also invited to serve as event volunteers. Sign up to serve as a volunteer via the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Volunteer Interest Form by Friday, February 20.
We will need volunteers for a variety of needs. MyPDE credit will be awarded to staff volunteers. Volunteer hours will also be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
Attendance and Illness
Newsletters:
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
County Flu Letter
Newsletters:
- Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
FCPS NewsWeather Closings
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- ❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Library News:
The library is undergoing BIG changes, as we are shifting around the location of our books. We’ll have some “regular customers” who will notice these shifts immediately, while others will not know where the books had been stored previously. The end result will be more-attractive shelves, and an organization flow that allows students to find books more easily.
Last week’s “Irving Says” Question revolved around a social topic. It asked students if they would rather “have to RESCIND their RSVP to a good friend’s party,” or “have to attend a long party, LAVISHLY hosted by your parents’ friends.” An overwhelming majority of 87% of students responded that they’d rather attend the party with parents, than have to miss their friend’s party.
Encourage your student to have some books on hand for the potential SNOW-IN!
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk, Irving Librarian
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Yearbook Orders:
Order your student’s yearbook now. Early orders help us. It is easy to order online at yearbookforever.com
The 100-page, full-color yearbook costs only $25 and will be delivered to students in early June 2026.
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The After School Program is designed to support academic achievement, foster personal interests and talents, and initiate positive social experiences for all students.
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses; late buses arrive after 4:30 pm; FAB Fridays are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (please view the schedule on All Parents in Schoology). The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal and Schoology. Students may not leave school and return for the after school program.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program!
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
WSHS Spanish Honor Society Tutoring, began Thursday, January 22, 2nd block
Ping Pong Tournament, will be held Tuesday, February 3, February 10 and February 24, 1st block
Boys’ Volleyball Club, begins Monday, February 9, 2nd block
Volleyball Clinic, began Tuesday, January 13, 2nd block
Crochet/Sewing, began Monday, December 8, both blocks
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), began Wednesday, December 17, 1st block
Math Counts, began Thursday, December 4, 1st block
Fab Friday, meets on Friday, February 6
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
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Save the Date: Join us on Friday, March 13th for BINGO NIGHT! Keep watch for more details to come! If you are interested in donating gift cards or prizes, please email irvingmspta@gmail.com. |
Join us for our next PTA Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30pm for our next general PTA meeting. We will be talking about our upcoming BINGO night and giving updates on our advocacy work. Hope to see you there!
PTA Board Nominating Committee - We need your help!
We are looking for representatives to serve on the nominating committee to help select next year's PTA board. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email irvingmspta@gmail.com.
Join the WIMS PTA!
Membership dues are $15 per parent/guardian, $14 for additional family members, and $10 for staff/faculty. Signing up is easy—simply copy and paste this link into your browser: https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/
Washington Irving Middle School PTA
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 Join the WSHS Dance team on the court at our half time performance!
Winter Resources for Families
Newsletters:
- Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
District News/In Case You Missed It
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider sharing the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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