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ITMS Weekly Updates: 5-8-2026

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (04:00 PM)


Welcome Trailblazers!

ITMS Weekly Updates

May 8, 2026

Hello Trailblazers!

Please enjoy this week's edition of the ITMS Weekly Updates! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.
Sincerely,
Ms. Elkharchafi, Principal
Thank you to our amazing Dividend Volunteers for volunteering at the UF Living On My Own simulation! Our 8th grade Trailblazers learned so much!
 
Click each of the links to access the behavioral expectation presentations and 8th grade end of year events information.

School News and Updates

Attention 8th Graders:
  • Reminder to our Trailblazers regarding the behavioral expectations we have shared with all students and families since returning in January, in addition to the 8th grade expectations required to attend those exciting end-of-year 8th grade events. 8th Grade Presentation
  • 8th Grade PTSA Dance tickets are selling fast! Click HERE for the flyer. Get your ticket HERE. You must have purchased your online ticket by May 9th. Tickets will not be sold at the door and cash is not accepted.
  • Click HERE for the What to Expect Flyer for the dance.
  • Interested in sponsoring the 8th grade dance, click HERE for information.
  • Gradventure-SOLD OUT
  • Field Day-SOLD OUT
  • 5/11-5/15 - Spirit Week to celebrate 8th graders! Click HERE for the flyer.
 

Upcoming Events

  • 5/4-5/15 - FAST PM3 Window: ELA & Math, State Science, Algebra, Geometry, Civics EOCs, + makeups
  • 5/11-PTSA Member Treat Day
  • 5/11-5/15 - Spirit Week to celebrate 8th graders! Click HERE for the flyer.
  • 5/12 - SAC meeting, 4:45 PM
  • 5/13 - Yearbook Distribution during lunches
  • 5/14 - 6th grade award's ceremony (9:45ish); 7th grade awards ceremony (2:45 ish). (Eligible students received an invitation via ParentSquare email)
  • 5/15 - "May" We Celebrate Referral Free Celebration for 4th Quarter.
  • 5/16 - 8th Grade PTSA Dance/Carnival, 6-9 PM (No tickets sold at the door and cash is not accepted. Must have purchased tickets through givebacks.com by May 9th and students must have met the behavioral expectations. No exceptions.
  • 5/18-5/22 - Makeups: FAST PM3 Window (ELA & Math), State Science, Algebra, Geometry, Civics EOCs + Q4 CBA (if applicable)
  • 5/21 - 8th Grade Gradventure Field Trip (Must have previously purchased a ticket, submitted all documents, and have met behavioral expectations)
  • 5/22 - 8th Grade Field Day (Must have previously purchased a ticket, submitted all documents, and have met behavioral expectations)
  • 5/22 - PTSA Dance Music in the Courtyard in the AM (9:00-9:25)
  • 5/22, 26, 27- Early Release Days (2:05)-NO BACKPACKS
  • 5/25 - No School
  • 5/27– Last Day of Student Attendance- End of 4th Quarter
  • 8/7 - Tentative 2026-2027 Schedule Pick-Up Date-Be on the lookout over the summer for information that will be sent out via ParentSquare email and will be posted on our social media.
  • 8/10 - 1st Student Attendance Day for the 2026-2027 School Year-Start of 1st Quarter
  • 2026-2027 Student Calendars
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Reminders!

Important Reminders

  • On 5/22, 5/26, and 5/27 (Early Release Days), we dismiss at 2:05. Reminder there are NO BACKPACKS on the early release days.
  • Yearbooks are SOLD OUT.
  • Is your student entering 7th grade next year? Don't forget they need their Tdap booster (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) to start school on time in the Fall! Students will not be allowed on campus without having this.
  • Please check your email from Parent Square regarding the attendance process. Reminder to submit doctor’s notes to excuse medical absences to: ITMS_ATTENDANCE@SCPS.K12.FL.US To learn how to submit an absence request, please click HERE.
  • Don’t forget to join PTSA! Click HERE    
  • Click THIS LINK to register as a dividend! 
  • ITMS students should have IDs, which are required to gain access into the interior buildings and their bus. Students should have their IDs at this point and should have them accessible to them at all times. If you have lost your ID, email Ms. Piazza at: piazzacz1@scps.k12.fl.us to order a new one.
  • 2025-26 bell schedule, click HERE.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • Click HERE for the Communication Flowchart in PDF, which is a guide to assist you on who to communicate with initially.
  • Want to schedule an appointment with a counselor, click HERE.