February 2012
Feb 3
Class of 2016 Applications Due
Feb 8
NHS Fundraiser – Buffalo Wild Wings
Feb 14
Scheduling for 2012-2013
Feb 17
Principal’s Parent Advisory Meeting – Room 20 – 9:30
am
Winter Break Begins – No Homework Recess
Feb 27
School Resumes
Feb 28
Pre-Administration For MME - All Juniors
Coming Events:
Mar 1
Evening Theatre Field Trip –“Shrek”
Mar 6-8
ACT/MME – All Juniors
High Spirits/New
Semester
Nothing quite equals starting a new
semester on the same week that we experience the excitement
of Spirit Week, with dress attire that transformed our young
scholars into their favorite animals, sports teams and
alter-egos. The
building was a sea of yellow, blue, green, and red class
colors. The energy
and excitement was palatable, culminating in an afternoon of
competition among the 4 grades, as they vied for supremacy
in the Harry Potter
Tri-wizard version of
Winter Olympics.
The competition, fortunately, resulted in a win by
the seniors. As
the first graduating class they would have been devastated
to lose at their last Winter Olympics.
The spirit of competition is already in place as
underclassmen plan strategies to rule supreme in 2013.
The kids had fun, and
teachers were wonderful participants in supporting the
efforts of Student Council, under the leadership of Ms.
Szabo.
Students also had a great
time at the White-Out Dance on Friday night.
Underclassmen especially enjoyed the line dancing and
participating in a memorable evening with friends.
An Enrichment Activity
Alycia Hutchisson, a Peace
Corp volunteer prepared a wonderful presentation for our
freshmen last month. Alycia shared her experiences in
South Africa during her volunteer years, 2006-2008.
She had the opportunity recently to return to South
Africa and update herself and our students on the status of
the various families and the children she had met.
Through a PowerPoint presentation, she created a
vivid picture of the lives that lack so many of the comforts
and medical advances we enjoy.
However, she also conveyed the themes of our common
humanity and the satisfaction we receive by helping others.
Band News
On Saturday, Jan. 28, over
30 IAM students participated with 2,000 other high school
students at the MSBOA District XVI Solo & Ensemble at
Rochester High School. Our students faired very well
representing the IAM with 20 first divisions, considered a
superior rating, and 14 second divisions, considered an
excellent rating.
The first division events now qualify for the State
Festival that will be held in March! Congratulations to our
hard working students.
Vocal Music News
All Varsity Choir students
participated in the MSBMA Solo and Ensemble Festival on Jan.
27, at Chippewa Valley High School.
The two girls’
groups, named IB Singing, did exceptionally well receiving
an excellent rating.
Our double trio,
named IB Rebel Clef, received a superior rating which is the
highest rating at festival.
Our vocalists are Joanna Delpaz, Katie Walquist,
Samatha VanVyve, Alicia Kalsi, Kelsey Sill and Samantha
Milano. We’re
proud of all of our IAM vocal music students.
Visual Art News
The annual Scholastics Art Awards Ceremony for the Macomb,
St. Clair, and Lapeer regions was held at MCC on Jan. 30.
Students from these counties entered their best works of
art. There were 1,753
high school entries total and only 482 were chosen to be in
the exhibition. Angela
Furton, Katie Choike, Danusia Cherstylo, and Alicia Robinson
where among those chosen! Angela submitted a senior art
portfolio along with 34 other seniors from the region.
Only 16 portfolios
were chosen and of those 16, Angela received one of the
highest honors for her work, the Gold Key.
Katie Choike also
received a Gold Key and Danusia received a Silver Key.
Angela’s portfolio and Katie’s painting will go on to
compete nationally next month.
The girls also won a
one-day workshop at the General Motors Design Center in
Warren where they will learn about CGI imagery and 3-D auto
design. Congratulations
to our fine artists!
CAS Deadline
Seniors must submit all
evidence relative to the CAS learning outcomes to their CAS
advisors by Friday, February 3.
Additionally, the final CAS reflection and the CAS
journal will be due to their IB2 History teachers on
February 2 or 3.
EE In-Service
Mr. Alwardt in-serviced the
entire Junior Class on the process that students will use to
successfully fulfill the Extended Essay requirement.
Students are selecting topics and will meet soon with
their mentors.
Juniors understand that they will be researching their area
of interest, developing an appropriate research question,
creating outlines and identifying sources.
Students will have
the opportunity to work on their outlining in April and on
the actual writing of their essays on May 29 and June 1.
Tutoring Opportunities
Student volunteers from the
IAM will assist in a Free ELL After School Bilingual
Tutoring Program. The
tutoring will be available from January 23 through June 6,
at the Macomb Intermediate School District.
The free sessions offer ELL students extra support in
various content areas.
Support staff who speak different languages will also
be available to assist.
Preparing for the ACT
On Thursday, February 3,
juniors will take a practice ACT, score the test, and
identify areas of strength and weakness.
The testing conditions will be somewhat similar to
those the students will have on March 6 when they actually
take the ACT.
Please support their efforts by viewing their results and
suggesting practice books and websites for assistance.
CAS Opportunities
Olympia Gymnastics is
hosting a competition this weekend and looking for
assistance on Sunday, Feb. 5, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at
Macomb Community College South Campus Sport and Expo Center
(14500 E. 12 Mile Warren, MI 48088).
Students can earn CAS hours through this activity, which
involves taking down and putting away the equipment.
If your student is able to assist, please email
Olympia@comcast.net.
More information can be found at the website
www.athletewarrior.com.
A Theater Experience
The IAM is planning a trip
to the Fisher Theater.
On Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 pm, our students have
the opportunity to attend a performance of
Shrek the Musical.
The cost which includes bus transportation is
$30. Students must
turn in their permission slips and money to Mrs. Rojeski by
Friday, Feb. 3.
Principal’s Parents Advisory Meeting
Please
join us for our monthly meeting on February 17, at 9:30.
Teachers will
share information regarding the second semester curriculum
and upcoming events at the IAM.
COUNSELOR CORNER –
DR. STRONG
ACT Test Dates and Registration
Deadlines:
We will register all
juniors (at no cost) for the MME, which includes a full ACT
plus writing, on March 6, 7, & 8 at the IAM.
There is no need to do anything for that test date.
Students may choose to take the ACT as many times as they
wish (at their expense).
The cost to register for the ACT plus writing is
$49.50.
Registration can be done online at
www.actstudent.org.
Most colleges and universities will accept an ACT or
SAT score for admissions purposes; however, please consult
the college or university admission webpage to verify this
information.
If your student
is planning to apply to highly selective colleges or
universities, he or she may need to register for an SAT
Subject Test (in addition to the ACT or SAT).
Please consult the college or university admissions
webpage for more information in this regard, or feel free to
contact me.
Junior College &
University Planning Night:
The junior college and university planning night has
been scheduled for March 15, 2012.
Eleventh grade students and their parents/guardians
are welcome to join us to learn details about the college
selection and admissions process.
