
IJHS is looking for girls to join @gotrchicago! Girls learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy and strengthen connections. Through running girls learn team building, to create a support system, stand up for themselves and others and decision making. Girls will prepare for a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K event at the end of the program. This non-competitive event fosters goal setting and a sense of confidence through accomplishment to last a lifetime. Contact Ms. Bunnell or Mrs. MacFarlane with any questions. Hurry, registration ends 2/14! www.gotrchicago.org/Register-Now

Reminder that IJHS plays their make up basketball game today against Hamlin at 3:30 and 4:30 (2/4).

Reminder to all students that we are kicking off Pasta for Patients tomorrow to support LLS by duct taping Mr. Kirk to a wall! One ticket = one piece of tape, tickets are $1 each.

The IJHS boys' basketball game is still on for this afternoon at home against Worth. Go Patriots!

Tomorrow is our Patriot Band Pancake breakfast at IJHS from 8:00 - 11:00a! Hoping everyone can join us for a hearty breakfast and to support our band.

Independence is looking for feedback regarding our lunch program. Please take a moment to complete the brief survey that can be accessed at https://s.surveyplanet.com/3aJFAx85C

IJHS Parent Teacher Conferences are Monday, Nov. 19 from 10:00 - 8:00p and Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 8:00 - 12:00. Please see the link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/256844/Parent_Teacher_Conferences_Map__2018.pdf for more information.

Reminder to all of our parents that report cards will be made available electronically this afternoon. Report cards can be accessed through the parent portal on TeacherEase. If there are any questions, please contact the IJHS main office.

IJHS Parent Teacher Conferences are Monday, Nov. 19 from 10:00 - 8:00p and Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 8:00 - 12:00. Please see the link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/256844/Parent_Teacher_Conferences_Map__2018.pdf for more information.

The first trimester ends today, Nov. 9! Report cards will be made available electronically through School Insight on Friday, Nov. 16.

Please come out and support our Lady Patriots in their final home basketball game of the season on Monday, Nov. 12! We will be honoring our 8th graders and their parents prior to the start of the 8th grade game.

IJHS will be hosting a breakfast and assembly to recognize and honor all family members who have served in the Armed Services on Friday, Nov. 9 from 9:00 - 10:00a. RSVP forms can be found in the IJHS main office and need to be turned in by Nov. 2.

Our National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a school dance on Friday, Nov. 2 from 3:00 - 4:00p to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. Admission is $3 and concessions will be on sale.

This week is Red Ribbon Week at IJHS
Tuesday is Sports Day, Wear your favorite team shirt. Wednesday is Unity Day, Wear orange.
Thursday is Dwarfism Awareness Day, Wear green.
Friday is Red, White and Blue day– 8th wear red. 7th wear white. 6th wear blue.

We want to wish our IJHS Patriot Band the best, and hope for sunnier weather, this afternoon as they participate in the Shepard High School Homecoming Parade! The parade lasts from about 3:30 - 4:30.

IJHS Picture retakes are this Thursday, Oct. 4 for any students needing/requesting a retake.

It was brought to our attention that the lunch ordering website was not showing up on the school app. The website directing families to the online ordering platform can now be accessed using the link in our "News" section of the IJHS website.

Clarification re: online lunch ordering - the online platform is currently open to families for ordering. Beginning Oct. 1, students will not be able to purchase lunches

Next week our lunch ordering goes online! A guide to accessing the online platform can be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/223187/Lunch_Ordering_2018-2019__pdf_.pdf . Orders must be made two days in advance to guarantee confirmation.

Join us for a community event on Thursday, Sept. 20th at 6:00p in the IJHS gym for a presentation from Rachel's Challenge! In partnership with District 128 PFA, this program helps young adults focus on their purpose in life towards one of compassion and kindness.

CORRECTION - for tomorrow’s final home game, the girls play first then boys, so we will be recognizing our 8th grade girls before the 3:30 game and the 8th grade boys before the 4:30 game.

Monday is our last home volleyball game of the season! We'd like to honor all of our 8th grade athletes and their parents before the boys' game at 3:30 and girls' game at 4:30. Hope to see everyone there!

Beginning on October 1, lunches will only be able to be purchased online. A guide to how to purchase lunches can be found at the following link:https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/223187/Lunch_Ordering_2018-2019__pdf_.pdf

MAP testing begins Tuesday, Sept. 11 for all 6th graders and new students. Testing will be performed in ELA and math classes

IJHS Parents can now access daily announcements on our website by clicking on this link: http://www.palos128.org/o/ijhs/documents and locating the Daily Announcements Folder.

IJHS is thrilled to celebrate our students' grandparents at our annual Grandparents Day Celebration on Friday, Sept. 7 from 9:00 - 10:30a!

We are excited to welcome all our families to our Open House event, tonight from 6:00 - 7:30!

Grandparent Day forms went home this week; please have your child return these forms if his/her grandparent(s) are able to attend. If your child needs an additional form, please contact the main office.

All students will receive their school issued iPads this week during their orientation. The schedule will be: Wednesday - 8th grade; Thursday - 7th grade; Friday - 6th grade. If a student is absent they will receive their orientation next week.

This year, student lunches are now provided by Buona Beef! Each day students have a variety of options to choose from at a great price. See link below for our daily menu:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/211923/2018-2019_Lunch_Menu.docx

Bus information is getting mailed out Friday, Aug. 3 to all registered families who require bus transportation. Any questions please call the IJHS office.

IJHS Supply Lists are available under student documents found when you "Explore" our site. To assist families you can also use this link: http://palosheightsil.apptegy.us/o/ijhs/browse/30744

We are eagerly anticipating the kick off to the new school year! Just a reminder to all incoming 6th graders that orientation is Thursday, Aug. 16th from 12:30 - 2:00p.