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Inman REGISTRATION and RE-REGISTRATION DATES

for the 2012-2013 School Year

Date	Time	Grade Level
May 30	11:30 – 3:30	7th and 8th Grade RE-registration
May 31	10:30 – 2:30	Make-up Registration (6 – 8)
June 1	8:30 – 10:30	Make-up Registration (6 – 8)

Announcements for the week of May 14th, 2012:

APS Student Transfer Update: Please CLICK HERE for important APS information regarding student transfers.

Inman 2011-2012 Yearbooks Are Coming!
Pre-ordered yearbooks will be sent home in backpacks next week (Wednesday, May 16th) after final exams. Many thanks to the parents and students who have already purchased their yearbooks. Forget to purchase a yearbook? Good news! There are still a few copies left - CLICK HERE for full details.

The Inman LSC Meeting for May will be held on Monday, May 14. We will be discussing, among other items, the expansion of the LSC parent representatives in order to be more representative of our new Inman community. The meeting will be held at 4:30 in the Media Center. The public is welcome to attend.

Attention 8th Grade Parents and Students! Do you have any photographs you would like to include in the end-of-the-year slide show, which will be a part of the 8th Grade Completion Ceremony? Please send any photos you have of your child's time at Inman, from 6th to 8th grade to inman8thpics@gmail.com. We welcome any photos of field trips, athletic events, dances, musical performances, etc. Thank you! We look forward to receiving your photographs!

Attention 8th Grade Parents!The 8th grade students have just finished voting for their favorite theme for their 8thGrade Dance. Out of a selection of 5 themes, the Silver & Black Ball received 92 votes, making it the clear theme winner!
“Silver & Black – A Night Under The Stars”
Friday, May 18, 2012
Inman Middle School Cafeteria
6:30pm
Please CLICK HERE for a detailed flyer with all 8th grade activity info and parent support opportunities.

Eighth Grade Academic Celebration Tue, May 22, 11am – 12:30pm
Celebrate the successes of the Inman Class of 2012 in this student-led program!
Each student will receive TWO tickets for the end of the year celebration ceremony, held in the gymnasium. (Our apologies but due to limited space only two tickets per family can be given). Eighth grade families only.

Attire:

• YOUNG MEN: collared shirt, dress pants or khakis, dress shoes, shirt tucked in with belt
• YOUNG LADIES: dress or skirt/pants with blouse, dress shoes or sandals (no flip flops), Shoulders must be covered, Skirts/dresses must be appropriate length per school dress code
• No jeans or shorts, no ripped/torn clothing, no spaghetti straps, no tennis shoes or flip-flops, etc.
• Inappropriately dressed students will NOT participate in the Celebration Day program.

2012-2013 inmanTransition-In UPDATE!!
Topic: “A Comprehensive Overview of Inman & Its Curriculum”.
RESCHEDULED- Date & Time: May 14, 2012 (Monday), 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where:Inman Middle School, 774 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
Who:All Rising In-Zone Inman 6th Grade Parents/Guardians

Calling all Rising Inman 6th Grade Families!! Monday’s May 14th meeting, “A Comprehensive Overview of Inman and its Curriculum,” is the last meeting before registration. During this evening, parents/guardians will sample a 6th grade schedule of core and connections classes. These classes will be held in the 6th grade classrooms and be taught by this year’s 6th grade faculty. So, all interested rising 6th grade parents/guardians should attend and see the Inman 6th grade team in action! We’ll start on time, so don’t be late to class. (Please note that this event is for adults only and there will be no childcare available.) Click HERE for full information and event flyer.

Inman Rising 6th Grade Registration Dates!! Mark your calendars and register your rising 6th grader on one of these dates: May 31, 2012, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm; OR June 1, 2012, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. It is imperative that ALL incoming 6th graders register by June 1st so that Inman can plan for all of its new students including your child as well as the returning students!! Questions about Inman Transition In or Rising 6th Grade Registration? Contact the 6th Grade Counselor, Ms. Tina Blevins, tblevins2@atlanta.k12.ga.us or 404.802.3215.

Volunteers Needed! Inman Oasis Booth at VA-HI Summerfest Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd: Don't be left out in the cold - stop by the Inman Oasis at Summerfest! Better yet - sign up to help out for a 2-hours shift! Only parents sign up but please bring your Inman student (and a friend) with you to help! We want the kids to be front and center so our community can see what wonderful students we have at Inman! Our efforts will raise PTA funds for Inman and support our wonderful neighborhood partner, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association. Volunteers will be needed both days to sell ice cold drinks. Hours are from 9:00AM - 7PM on Sat. 6/2 and 9:00AM - 6:30PM on Sun. 6/3 Questions or to sign up? Contact Mary Stouffer, mrs30306@bellsouth.net

“Save the Date” for Inman’s 3rd Annual 6th Grade Day – August 9, 2012!! Something fun and exciting is in store for Inman’s 2012-2013 6th grade students and their parents and families. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome your family to the Inman community!!

Questions about Inman Transition-In or Rising 6th Grade Registration? Contact the6th Grade Counselor, Ms. Tina Blevins, tblevins2@atlanta.k12.ga.us or 404-802-3215

Want all your 6th Grade Transition-In Info on one Convenient Flyer?Click Here!

Enjoy Your Last Days of Summer While Someone Else Does Your Back-to-School Shopping: New for Inman! Pre-order you back to school supplies for the 2012/2013 school year! Enjoy those last few precious days of summer instead of wasting time, energy and gas running around in search of school supplies. Inman PTA has partnered with a high-quality school supply company, who will happily assemble and fulfill the school supply kits, and deliver them in time for pick up at meet and greet. The kits can be conveniently ordered on line with credit card or by paper order form with check made out to Inman PTA. Order forms will be available at the school store and during registration, as well as sent home in backpacks. CLICK HERE to order now. You MUST pre-order as kits will not be available for purchase in August at meet and greet. ***Deadline for order forms is May 18th and for online orders is June 15th.*** Questions? Julie Maxwell and Celeste Smith

Volunteer Help Needed at Inman Over the Summer Calling all Incoming Eagles!! Your help is needed to get Inman ready for the 2012-2013 school year. To help, email the Volunteer Coordinator, John Earles at InmanVolunteers@gmail.com. There is something for every Eagle to do.

APS Summer Academy June 4 to June 29, 2012:2nd thru 8th grade students in Title 1 schools will gain an introduction to Common Core Standards. For questions regarding Summer Academy, contact Raynese Smith at 404-802-2650 . Registration packets are available in the school office. For more program info, click here.

APS Summer Academy June 4 to June 29, 2012: 2nd thru 8th grade students in Title 1 schools will gain an introduction to Common Core Standards. For questions regarding Summer Academy, contact Raynese Smith at 404-802-2650. Registration packets are available in the school office. For more program info, click here.

From PTA VP Advocacy, Jennifer Roorbach:
APS works to manage projected $47 million budget gap http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/aps-grapples-with-47-1428776.html
Tribunal recommends termination of another CRCT-implicated educaton http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tribunal-dismisses-teacher-who-1428811.htmlhttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/17945928/aps-teacher-accused-of
Associate Superintendent Smith joins business group to discuss NCLB http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/business-leaders-to-discuss-1428691.html
Atlanta Board of Education rezones Summerhill community to Parkside ES http://eastatlanta.patch.com/articles/aps-redistricting-waiting-for-board-s-final-vote
APS educators displaced by job cuts have other opportunities http://www.pba.org/post/atlanta-public-schools-terminating-jobs-under-reorganization-plan
Common Core brings big shifts to math instruction http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/04/25/29cs-math.h31.html?tkn=QSVFS6nF9puerxu6rKNXb4GX5Gc53zaua9tq&cmp=clp-edweek&intc=EW-CC0412-EWH

Reminders From our Office Team: Due to the landslide of lunches needing delivery after drop-off, our office staff can no longer disrupt classes to deliver late lunches. Staff members cannot deliver messages to students after 3:15 regarding changes in how they will get home. Staff members cannot guarantee the student will receive the message. Finally, unless it's an absolute emergency, please avoid early dismissal after 3:15 as this is the busiest office time of the day. Thank you!

Sports

The Inman Girls Lacrosse Team has had a busy last few weeks! They have achieved several record breaking milestones, including becoming the first ever APS middle school lacrosse to:

1. beat Westminster (after 5 years of multiple games per year), AND
2. earn a season best 12-2 record, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY,
3. be crowned “Division Champions” of the Intown Middle School Lacrosse League!

The girls spent last Saturday securing 3rdplace in the City Playoffs and this Saturday will head to Decatur to compete in their Laxapalooza Tournament. Students, make sure to stop by Inman’s trophy case to see the teams’ new contribution! Congratulations, girls, on a fantastic season! Good luck this Saturday!

Community Announcements:

VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGEONE WEEK ONLY- JULY 19TH-26TH, 2012: Adventure Homestays Abroad is a student cultural exchange program that specializes in Short Term Inbound Programs for groups of students from a variety of countries. We use materials developed and constantly revised by teachers since the early 80’s, following strict guidelines established by the US government. We are small by design in order to provide a more personalized exchange experience to all of our participants.

We are looking for volunteer host families for a group of Chinese students that will be visiting Atlanta from July 19th-July 26th, 2012. We have students coming who range from 7th to 10th grades, both girls and boys. It is a very important component and a special experience for the foreign student to live with a Host Family. The exchange students are expected to have a proficiency in English well enough to get along on their own.

• It is only for 7 days, beginning the evening of July 19th – leaving the morning of July 26th
• Children do not have to have their own rooms, just their own sleeping space, i.e. air mattress, cot, etc…
• They do have activities scheduled each weekday, with full days spent with the host family on the weekend. The children come with their own money and liability insurance.
• The Host family will be responsible for dropping the student off at the host school each weekday morning by 9am, and picking them up at 5:30pm each weekday in order for the students to attend their daily activities. The Host School is The Horizons School located in East Atlanta at 1900 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA. 30307
• Your children will have the opportunity to exchange with this student’s family or any of other countries that we service if you participate.

These students have never been to Atlanta before and are very excited about visiting America and being a part of an American family. If you are interested in becoming a host family this summer please contact our Atlanta area coordinator Alexis Buchanan at alexis@adventurehomestays.org or (404)931-6155. We have to have these slots filled by June 1st, so please contact us right away!

Atlanta Young Writers' Institute Opportunity: For a great upcoming summer middle and high school writing workshop opportunity, please see the following flyer.

Host an International Exchange Student: Open your hearts and home to an international exchange student! CIEE is accepting Host Family applications now for Fall 2012 exchange students. This is a terrific opportunity to gain new insights and renewed appreciation for different cultures, as well as an unforgettable adventure for you, your family and your exchange student. Discover the difference you could make by becoming a host family.

To learn more about our programs, please visit http://www.ciee.org/highschool/host-families/benefits.html. Or you may contact Dana Persons at 404-870-5958 mec@midtownatlanta.org.

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