Join us for our first Coffee & Conversation virtual event tomorrow at 9am!
Attendees are invited to join in the conversation and take part in an informal Q & A Session with our Admission Team.
These relaxed Zoom video calls will be limited to a maximum of 6 families.
Pre-register at https://calendly.com/welcometoindy/coffee-conversation?month=2020-10
Don't forget tomorrow is our Lower School Information Session! A virtual event for families interested in joining us for the 2021-2022 school year who have incoming Kindergarten - Grade 4 students.
Register at: https://www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/virtual-admission-center
Exploring our campus, moving our bodies, and learning at the same time!
#Kindergarten #WatchMeSoar
Want to learn more about the Independence difference?
Join us on October 15th for a virtual presentation about our Lower School program.
Attendees will learn more about our Kindergarten through Grade 4 programs, the Independence difference and what sets our elementary school experience apart from other local schools. Pre-registration is required, please visit the link below:
https://www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/virtual-admission-center
New Inventory stocked weekly!
Check out what's new in the Indy Spirit Store this week, just in time for Thursday's schoolwide Spirit Day! If you're placing an order for the first time use code GOINDY to save 10% off your total order.
➡️If you've already ordered post a pic in the comments ⬇️ of your #PatriotPride gear!
🛒 Shop now at indyspiritstore.com
Our classic logo cotton sweats are now stocked in grey and navy! Available in adults and youth sizes, just in time for cooler temps.
SPIRIT DAY IS 10/15! 🌟 Order this weekend for Classroom delivery on Monday!
Which do you prefer? Tell us below 👇
#WatchMeSoar Athlete Edition!
These driven, talented Indy alums just made the list for Delaware’s Top High School Athletes!
Reese Peddrick ‘18 for ⚽️
Sam Gattuso ‘17 for ⚽️
Sophia Castro ‘17 for 🏑
Holly Brennan ‘17 for 🏑
Natalie Bush ‘18 for 🏐
We are so proud of you! Keep up the hard work and soar to new heights.
Tag these students or their parents if you are connected to them! We want to share our pride.
(photos from Delaware Online)
Congratulations to all of last week's Middle School Halloween Costume Contest Winners! 🎃👻💀
Happy Election Day 🇺🇸
Our mission here at Independence includes teaching our students to become good citizens with leadership qualities, both here at school and in the community. The electoral process is experienced each year at Indy through the selection of Student Government Association officers and representatives. Campaign messages are presented, speeches are given, and the students vote for the candidates of their choice. Voting matters.
#PatriotPride #WatchMeSoar
FRI, NOV 20 AT 9:00 AM EST
Coffee & Conversation
FRI, NOV 13 AT 9:00 AM EST
Coffee & Conversation
FRI, NOV 6 AT 9:00 AM EST
Coffee & Conversation
REMINDER: Shorts and t-shirt sets for P.E. are available to order in the Parent Zone.
As the weather is cooler, our Indy Spirit Store has a great selection for sweatpants and sweatshirts suitable for P.E. The students will be outside as much as possible and we would like them to wear weather appropriate clothing.
Visit indyspiritstore.com to browse cool weather attire.
Although academics are the heart of The Independence School, we believe that Co- and Extra-curriculars are just as important in a student's educational journey.
To learn more about Co- and Extra-curricular opportunities here at The Independence School check out this video.
Just for fun...sharing this little piece of video capturing a group of students enjoying being outdoors on our campus just before the break. We are looking forward to being back on campus soon!
Meet middle school science teacher, Mrs. Sarah Ferrell.
This year, Mrs. Ferrell is teaching 7th and 8th graders. She is continually inspired by our partners at Stroud Water Research Center and says their work informs her teaching. Along with her teaching colleague, Mrs. Jessie Copeland, Mrs. Ferrell helps to run our Independence Environmental Studies Club. The club's bluebird nest boxes (supplied by the Delaware Nature Society and built by the students) will be used by Mrs. Ferrell's 7th graders this spring.
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Ferrell coaches our Science Olympiad Team and is a member of the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.
While we were all on break, work on our outdoor classroom began! The first steps of the construction include removing the old playground, but we know it will be well worth it when our amazing new learning and play space is completed at the end of this school year! Thanks to all those who have helped to make this dream become a reality for our students.
We are pleased to announce that we are continuing our 2020-21 Lunch Program for Early Childhood through 8th grade.
We will offer lunches five days a week, beginning Jan. 19, 2021. Please place your order below to sign up for lunches from Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Friday, March 19, 2021. Each student's lunch will be packed individually, including pizza. All lunch options are nut free.
Please place your child(ren)'s lunch order by Monday 1/11/2021 at the link below: https://www.theindependenceschool.org/parent-zone/ipa/lunches
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗡-𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝟰 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
This virtual Open House events offer a great opportunity to hear directly from the School leadership about the Independence difference. To learn more about Grades K-4 please join us for our upcoming Lower School Open House on February 18th.
You'll learn about our curriculum, extra-curricular activities and more!
Register now for this virtual event at https://www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/lower-school-information-session-registration
We love the Indy Spirit in Mrs. Annable’s class!
#PatriotPride
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Edwin Lee to the Independence faculty as a full-time substitute teacher. 👏
Mr. Lee is not new to Independence, however, and already knows many of our students. He has been a staff member of our Extended Day and Summer at Independence programs for the past several years.
To learn more about Mr. Lee please check out his mini-bio.
https://tinyurl.com/y6l6pfj8
Ms. Waring's 7th grade English class recently completed a full unit on the Civil Rights Movement, which included reading John Lewis' autobiography, March: Book One, followed by a research project and presentation on a topic of their choice.
The work culminated in a creative hallway display board depicting a timeline of the Civil Rights Movement - one way we are recognizing Black History Month in our Middle School.
SUMMER AT INDEPENDENCE COMING SOON
Watch for registration to open soon for Summer at Independence Day Camp and Tot Camp. Our camps are open to all local families, in addition to Independence students.
Our plan is to hold on-campus camps with COVID-19 health and safety protocols similar to what we have used during this school year. Details will be published within the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned for more information!
