ITMS Weekly Updates: 10-9-2026

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (11:33 AM)

ITMS Weekly Updates

October 9, 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.

Trailblazers, let's continue to ignite your SPARK and "Find Your Path. Own Your Journey"!

Sincerely,

Ms. Elkharchafi, Principal

Check out our Trailblazers in Chef Ays' Culinary class! They mirrored the show Cutthroat Kitchen where they did not know what they were going to have to prepare ahead of time and they had something get "sabotaged". Yet, they were still expected to make an amazing end product within a limited amount of time. These chefs and their spin on various burgers were absolutely amazing! 👩‍🍳🍔👨‍🍳

Out of 12 middle schools, only 4 were recognized as a Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Model School, and ITMS was proudly one of them for the 4th year in a row! This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, commitment, and positive culture created by our students, staff, and community.
Keep leading the way, supporting one another, and igniting that SPARK, Trailblazers!

School News and Updates

Thank you to the families that have donated to our amazing PBIS program. Out of 12 middle schools, only 4 were recognized as a Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Model School, and ITMS was proudly one of them for the 4th year in a row! This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, commitment, and positive culture created by our students, staff, and community.

Keep leading the way, supporting one another, and igniting that SPARK, Trailblazers!

Please click THIS LINK to donate to Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and all of our amazing PBIS initiatives we do for our Trailblazers, including all the fun items in Club SPARK!

Please view our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) SPARK Behavior Expectations presentation, which was shared with all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Ask them what SPARK stands for. Let’s get ready to continue to ignite your SPARK! Click HERE for the presentation.

Upcoming Events

10/9 End of 1st Quarter
10/10 Referral Free Celebration during SPARK time-Remain with 6th period teachers.
10/12 Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday - (makeup day #3 if needed)
10/13 & 10/15: Cross Country Try-Outs. You must have a Parental Authorization Form.
10/13 - 10/16 Write Score #1 (Expository) Window
10/13 Start of 2nd Quarter
10/13 National M&M Day (PTSA Treat during lunches)
10/13 SAC Meeting, 4:45
10/14 Volleyball Game. ITMS vs. JHMS (Girls Home)- wear pink Tickets Flyer
10/15 - 10/16 iReady Growth Monitoring Window
10/15 Megablast Fundraiser Event, 2:30-4 (eligible students only))
10/17 Volleyball District Championships (TBD)

Girls: Markham Woods & Greenwood Lakes
Boys: Milwee & Indian Trails

10/19 PTSA Student Member Treat Day
10/20 Band Concert @ WSHS, 7:00 PM
10/20 Jeremiah’s Ice PTSA Spirit Night, 12PM-close Flyer
10/21 8th Grade Magnet School High School Visits, 9:30-11:30
10/22 - 23 PTSA Boo Gram Sales during lunches
10/23 PTSA Reflections due date
10/26 - 10/30 Red Ribbon Week Click HERE for the spirit days flyer
10/26 Beta Induction Ceremony, Cafeteria, 6-7 PM
10/28 Fall Picture Retakes
10/28 WSHS Trunk or Treat (PTSA is participating)
10/30 Middle School Band Night @ WSHS
10/30 PTSA Courtyard Dance Party in AM (9:00-9:25)
10/30 PTSA Boo Grams distributed through 7th period. PTSA will deliver to teachers

Important Reminders

If you wish to volunteer for the MegaBlast event, click HERE. Please note you must be a registered dividend.
2026-27 bell schedule, click HERE.
Please talk with your children about the importance of having their IDs accessible to them at all times. All students received a free ID at the start of this school year; therefore, it is expected that they have them available. IDs are required to gain access into the interior buildings, their bus, helps expedite the lunch line during checkout, and helps us identify students, if needed. If your child has lost or broken their ID, that will not excuse them from being late to class and they will be marked tardy if they do not have a pass. Therefore, if you need to purchase a replacement ID via MySchoolBucks, click HERE.
Want to buy a yearbook? Go to BuyTheYearbook.com and use the school code: 388250
Don’t forget to join PTSA! Click HERE
Click THIS LINK to register as a dividend!
Please view the information and reminders regarding attendance. Submit doctor’s notes to: ITMS_ATTENDANCE@SCPS.K12.FL.US We encourage everyone to submit any absence requests via Skyward. Please remember that the excused absence request or doctor’s note should be submitted within one week of their missed time. To learn how to submit an absence request, please click HERE. If you have questions regarding the SCPS attendance policy, click the following link to review the SCPS Board Policy 5200.
Click THIS FLYER for additional information on our food pantry.
Reminder! If you are not signed up for Parent Square emails and SCPS messages, you may miss out on important updates and information shared by ITMS and SCPS. Please view the link below on how to do this. Parent Square Flyer
Please view the PBIS discipline assembly presentations, which were shown to students by clicking HERE. All Trailblazers are held to these expectations.
Click HERE for the SCPS flyer for the cell phone/electronic device policy. Students may not use their phones/electronic devices at any time from 9:25-4:05.
Click HERE for the Communication Flowchart in PDF.
Want to schedule an appointment with a counselor, click HERE.
Click HERE for the available before/after school clubs. If interested, reach out directly to the club sponsor. Please note you MUST have the signed, hard copy, of the Parental Authorization Form, to attend. Space is limited. Parental Authorization Form
If you are interested in attending volleyball games, you must purchase your ticket online. Click HERE for the home game dates. Ticket purchase links will go live as it gets closer to the game date.

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.