Indian Hills News January 2024
Contents
01: Principal’s Message
02: Upcoming Events
03: Spirit Wear
04: Membership
05: PTSA Board Nominations 06: Smith’s Inspiring Donations 07: Teacher Appreciation
1. Principal’s Message
As we ring in the new year of 2024, I have a few thoughts to share as we approach the halfway point of the school year.
It has been and continues to be a pleasure for me to be the principal at Indian Hills Middle School. Our students, staff, and school community are exceptional people, and I feel privileged to be a part of this team. I love that I know so many more students than I did when school began in August. I love that I’m getting to know our community members, and I love that I am seeing more of the good that this school has to offer and also noting where we can improve.
It brings to mind a comment that one of our students made after the performing arts assembly a few weeks ago. She asked me after school that day, “Ms. Karren, did you see me dance during the assembly?” “Yes, of course,” I replied. “No,” she insisted, “Did you see me, I mean just me, not all of the others dancing at the same time?” As she spoke, it dawned on me that this was a matter of sincerest importance; she wanted to be seen, not just as one of many, but to be seen, known, and recognized. It was a reminder that every student in our school wants and needs to be seen by caring adults and peers.
As the new semester begins and as a new year dawns, let us all remember how important it is to see and to understand those around us. Happy New Year!
2. Upcoming Events
5 – Memory Book Cover Contest entries due
8 – PTSA Executive & Board Meeting – 9 am
10 – Spirit Day
12 – Citizen of the Month – 7:30 am
12 – Grading Day – no school for students
12 – Utah PTA Virtual Day at the Capitol
15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no school
18 – Group Picture Day
27 – PTSA Student Leadership Conference
31 – 5th Grade Orientation Open House
3. Spirit Wear Coming in February Pre-orders for Spirit Wear will be taken February 15-29
4. Membership
Here is where we are at for members of IHMS PTSA this year so far:
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- 8 community members
- 30 faculty/staff (40% have joined!)
- 119 parents
- 93 students (out of roughly 1200)
The PTSA provides activities and support for every student and faculty/staff at Indian Hills Middle School. Consider supporting the PTSA with your membership and show you appreciate the work being done at Indian Hills this year!
Purchase memberships online at: https://indianhills.memberhub.com/
If anyone is interested in nominating themselves to fill open positions on the PTSA board there will be openings in the roles of President, President-Elect, Advocacy VP, and Membership VP. You do not need any previous experience as all training is provided. All you need is a little extra time (much less than elementary PTA -we promise), and interest in helping IHMS continue to be the best community. If you are interested you can email IndianhillsPTSA@gmail.com by the end of January 2024.
5. PTSA Board Nominations
If anyone is interested in nominating themselves to fill open positions on the PTSA board there will be
openings in the roles of President, President-Elect, Advocacy VP, and Membership VP. You do not need
any previous experience as all training is provided. All you need is a little extra time (much less than
elementary PTA -we promise), and interest in helping IHMS continue to be the best community. If you are
interested you can email IndianhillsPTSA@gmail.com by the end of January 2024.
6. Smith’s Donations
Enroll in Smith’s Inspiring Donations to help support IHMS
Smith’s donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible spending to the school you have linked on your shoppers card.
From your Smith’s App:
- Click the Upper right (pancakes) and open Rewards
- Click on Inspiring Donations
- Choose Indian Hills PTSA
From your computer:
- Go to this website https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/top ic/community/#/school-programs
- Click on “Enroll in Smith’s Inspiring Donations”.
- Click on the rectangle that says “I’m a customer” where it says “view details”.
- Log in if you haven’t already. On the left of the page it will give you several options under “My Account”. You want the one that says “Inspiring Donations”. It may take you there automatically. Once you’re there, click “Find an Organization”. Indian Hills PTSA
- Once Indian Hills pops up under “Search Results”, click Enroll.
7. Teacher Appreciation
December’s teacher appreciation treat was a hot drink station. The teachers really enjoyed the coffee, hot chocolate, and teas provided! In January, they will be getting a shot of sunshine in the form of a Robek’s smoothie!
