A December to Remember

Hello again all!

December is fast approaching, and with it comes all sorts of changes; the end of the semester, finals, turning in of late work/assignments, and adjusting to the new weather, to name a few. Here in A wing, we're also planning a few fun and relaxing programs to help people de-stress before the impending doom that the students see as "finals week".

Because finals week is going to have a different setup for check-outs than normal Extended breaks, so please make sure to be communicating, so you know when your last final is, and can be ready to sign-out with your parent or guardian for the four weeks away from campus. Students do need to leave within 24 hours of their last final, and will sign-up for a 15 minute window as a "check-out time" with their individual RC, and will need to be cleared by their RC to leave before they can go.

The final exams schedule can be found here, and any questions regarding the academic schedule can be directed to the principal's office. Any questions regarding checking out of the residence halls, please let me know :)

-- Robyn

Now for November!

 

Hello again, parents & students of 02A!

October seems to have flown by, and I can hardly believe we're already done with Quarter 1! The students have been working hard to not only stay on top of their work, but continue getting back in the swing of things here at IMSA as the weeks have gone on. October certainly kept everyone busy, in more ways than one, but we also tried to make sure that everyone had a bit of fun along the way!

In addition to IMSA's Fall Festivities, including a costume contest, fall fun week with a hypnotist, pumpkin "picking" and decorating, and a haunted house, 1502 had our own fun! We had a door decorating contest within the hall, and a few of our A wing rooms took the chance to participate -- we even had one of our rooms (Kaz & Lucie) tie for first place within the hall! Take a look at the doors for A wing below.

 

Ritu & Vanali (A11)

Rachael & Em (A14)

 

Kaz & Lucie (A15; tied for overall hall winners!)

Karina & Alyssa (A20)

Anisha & Amanda (A22) -- tied for wing winners!

Everyone did a great job, and I was really impressed with the creativity, ideas, artwork, and execution that all of them did. I hope they all had fun taking part, and each pair that participated got a mini-prize, with grand prizes including gift cards to Starbucks or Amazon!

Across campus, halls also participated in "Wing Wars" which is a weeklong event where the wings in the hall compete in friendly competition events, to see which wing is the "best". A wing may not have won the week, but roommates Janelle & Catherine got first place in our roommate wars competition; Jo Jo showcased her incredible voice in our talent show; Kaz & Alyssa got to flaunt their fashions in our fashion show; Rachael was able to contribute her paints & her art skills to our mural; and several other members of the wing worked hard to show their pride and gratitude for living in A wing. I was a very proud "mama" throughout the week, and hope they know that! Major shoutouts to Gabi & Em also, who (as our Hall's Community Coordinator & Diversity Coordinator) put together most of the events themselves! October was a month of fun and bonding, but I can hardly believe how quickly it went by.

Here's to hoping November takes its time a bit more -- though I know everyone is already counting down to Thanksgiving Extended. Just a few more weeks!

-- Robyn