Our Mission Statement:
“Indian Creek Middle School believes that our students need
to be prepared to accept their future roles as independent and
productive citizens by becoming life-long learners. To help accomplish
this task, the middle school, in partnership with the community
will provide a safe, positive environment that teaches and promotes
academic success, individual responsibility, self-discipline,
respect for others, and positive self-esteem.”
Hello from Mrs. Kennedy…
Dear Indian Creek Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back! We have finished our first full week of school and
well on our way to a great year. I am sure that your son or daughter
has informed you, or you may have seen for yourself, some changes
that have occurred here at ICMS over the summer. One of the most
noticeable is the newly painted library and band room. New volleyball
courts and nets were installed in the north gym, office remodeling
and roofing project is complete.
ICMS welcomes Mrs. Carol Smith as our new eighth grade language
arts teacher. She comes to us from IC high school with much experience.
Mrs. Christine Miller is our new para-educator. We also welcome
Brandon Jackson as our baseball coach. Teachers have put an inordinate
amount of time into decorating their rooms to stimulate the learning
environment for our students. A big thank you to the teachers
for the hard work preparing for the school year. Already the faculty
and staff are creating positive connections with students, which
is absolutely essential in students achieving success.
Thank you to Mrs. Rueff (best secretary ever) not only for organizing
registration and taking the time to give each family a warm welcome,
but for all she does here at ICMS.
Coaches are some of the other people I would like to acknowledge
for conveying their appreciation of sports into our children.
The skills our children learn from being part of a team go far
beyond the basic skills of the actual sport.
We want to thank the Lions of Waterman, Shabbona, and Lee for
purchasing the Lions Quest Character Education Program for our
fifth year. During Advisory period every week, students meet and
discuss various character topics from making friends to handling
peer pressure.
What would we have without the wonderful children. I am thoroughly
impressed with how many students make eye contact and not only
respond to my good morning but ask how I am doing. Parents, you
obviously are doing a great job teaching manners and respect.
We all know that is not an easy task but the staff at school reaps
the benefits of your hard work at home. We thank you so very much
for supporting our staff and your children. This community is
a very positive place environment for families.
The focus of this year will be READING, MATH, WELLNESS AND RECS:
Respect, Effort, Caring, and Safety are words that promote a positive
future. Discuss what this means to your children over dinner.
There are many ways parents/guardians can influence their child’s
education. You will see around the school posters by your child
depicting what RECS means to them. When students follow along
with the RECS program we reward them, some what like a bonus for
a job well done. We call this a RECS reward and we hope all students
will be able to benefit from the RECS Reward program. Detentions
would be an example of not following the program. Through our
character education program, “Quest” and the Agenda
Books “Wooden’s Pyramid of Success” students
will be guided down a path of good choices. Educational Tips:
Children are never too old to be read to. Also have your children
read to you. Take a look at the headlines, a magazine article,
or one of your favorite books from your school days. Children
love to read to other children. Encourage your children to take
time to read independently. Discuss books, and listen attentively
as they express themselves and their views. Encourage your children
to think about what they read with questions like “Do you
think that could really happen?” or “What do you think
the author wants us to learn?” Praise your children’s
reading accomplishments regardless of the level.
Paula Kennedy, Principal