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IPS November Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/02/26 (03:18 PM)
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News from the Nest

Where Inverness Eagles Begin Their Journey

November 2, 2026
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From the Office of the Principal

IPS Families, 

Welcome to November! October was an exciting and productive month at Inverness Primary School. We successfully wrapped up the first nine weeks of school, distributed report cards, and enjoyed a variety of engaging activities: celebrating Red Ribbon Week, hosting our fun filled Fall Fest, and working on pumpkin themed classroom projects.

Looking ahead, we have several exciting school events to share:
  • Scholastic Book Fair (November 2 to 6): Each class will have an opportunity to visit during the week. Every purchase directly benefits our school through earned rewards!
  • McTeacher Night (Wednesday, November 4 | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM): Join us at the Inverness McDonald's! Enjoy your favorite McDonald's meals inside or through the drive thru. 20% of all proceeds will go directly to support IPS!
  • Save the Date | Annual Holiday Luncheon (December 3): Mark your calendars! More details and information will be coming soon.

November is a wonderful time for reflection and gratitude. I am deeply thankful to be part of the IPS family, a community made extraordinary by our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive parents.

Wishing you and your family a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving holiday!

With gratitude, 
Mrs. Merchant
 

Calendar of Events

November
2nd – 4th and 5th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony at 2:15 p.m. 
2nd-6th – IPS Book Fair 
4th – McTeacher Night at McDonalds from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
9th – SAC Meeting 4:15 p.m.
9th – Veteran Program 2:00 p.m. 
10th – PTO Meeting 4:30 p.m. 
11th – NO SCHOOL Veterans Day
18th – Early Release at 1:35 p.m.
23rd-27th – NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
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Share Your Gratitude This Thanksgiving

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on the dedication and hard work of our incredible IPS staff. Every day, they go above and beyond to support our students and strengthen our school community.

We invite you to take a moment to share your appreciation by sending a note of thanks. You can easily submit your message through this link: Appreciation Form.

Your kind words will mean so much to our staff and help spread the spirit of gratitude throughout our school community.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful Thanksgiving season!
 
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Congratulations IPS 2028 Teacher of the Year & 2027 School Related Employee of the Year

We are proud to announce our 2028 Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Laura Palmeri. Mrs. Palmeri is a 3rd grade teacher at IPS. Congratulations, Mrs. Palmeri and to all the teachers who were nominated!

Our 2027 School Related Employee of the Year is Ms. Kellsey Ruby. Ms. Ruby is a Title I Paraprofessional here at IPS. Congratulations, Ms. Ruby and to all the school related employees who were nominated!
 

Celebrating Our Young Artists

We’re excited to announce that artwork from several IPS students will be featured at the Inverness Festival of the Arts!
 
Students whose work has been selected for display will receive a notification from Mrs. Delgado, IPS Art Teacher.
 

Get Ready for Holiday Dress-Up Days!

December is right around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate the festive season with our annual Holiday Dress-Up Days! We are sharing our spirit week calendar now so you have plenty of time to plan and prepare your child’s outfits.
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Save the date, IPS Families!

One of our favorite traditions is right around the corner! We are excited to invite our IPS families to join us for our Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 3rd! 

We love bringing our families together to celebrate the holiday season and look forward to sharing this special time with you! 

More details will be coming home soon, but for now, mark your calendars! 
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English Language Learners

ELL is a program of English Language instruction designed to help non-English speakers acquire English by using special instructional strategies with students at all levels: elementary, middle, and high school. Citrus County Public Schools utilize the mainstream/inclusion model. Research indicates it takes 1-1/2 to 2 years to learn social forms of English and 3 to 5 to learn academic English.
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School Advisory Council (SAC)

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets quarterly on Mondays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome—and encouraged—to attend. You do not need to be a voting member to participate.

Our next meeting is November 9, 2026.

SAC plays an important role in shaping the direction of our school, and your voice can make a real difference. We strongly encourage you to join us and be part of this collaborative team!
 

Title I News

Research continues to confirm that parents are a vital part of the educational process and of the educational experiences of their children. When school personnel and families work together, relationships are developed that support learning and children are provided an enhanced opportunity for success in school and throughout life. As a parent, you play an important role in your child’s education. We encourage parents to be involved as much as possible. Volunteering, mentoring, and attending parent conferences are all parent involvement activities. Gain information and be part of the decision making process by joining advisory committees at the school and district level.
 
For further information, the Inverness Primary Schools’ Parent Involvement Plan is available at: https://ips.citrusschools.org/315864_2 
 
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Join the IPS Parent Teacher Organization!

We’re excited for a fantastic school year ahead and invite everyone to be part of the IPS Parent-Teacher Organization. 

Stay connected and get updates by following us on Facebook!
 

Notice of Out-of-Field Teachers

IPS is proud that all 42 teachers & administrators who work with our students are certified by the State of Florida or other governing board. We appreciate the following teacher who has volunteered to teach a subject outside of their primary certification and are currently taking classes to obtain certification in the area they are teaching out-of-field.

Teacher - Course
Ms. Krystal Danner - Physical Education 
 

Asbestos Notification

Citrus County Schools previously developed an Asbestos Management Program for all facilities. Required re-inspections of the facilities are performed at six-month intervals. Information from these re-inspections, along with that from the original Management Plan, is available for review at each facility.
 

NON-DISCRIMINATION INFORMATION

· No person shall, on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by Citrus County School Board (CCSB), except as provided by law.

· CCSB shall comply with all state and federal laws, which prohibit discrimination and are designed to protect the civil rights of applicants, employees, and/or students, or other people protected by applicable law.

· CCSB prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group based on race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

· Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. CCSB may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

· CCSB will comply with all Federal requirements regarding discrimination and harassment including, but not limited to, 34C.F.R. Part 108.
 
 
District Equity Contact:
Todd Goolsby
Coordinator of District Student Services
2575 S. Panther Pride Drive Lecanto, FL 34461
Email: goolsbyt@citrusschools.org
Telephone: (352) 527-0090
 
District Section 504 Contact:
Jacquelyn Dillersberger
ESE Specialist
1007 W. Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
Telephone: (352) 726-1931 Ext. 2304
 

Access School Performance Report Cards

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each state and school district to publish report cards that show how the state, districts, and individual schools are performing in terms of student achievement and success.

You can view these reports online by visiting: https://edudata.fldoe.org/
 
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