Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements. Wednesday 5/21/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Strawberries and Cream Day. There is no 7th grade morning math help Thursday, May 22nd. Attention, today and tomorrow after school activities are cancelled Attention Garden Club members - Anyone wanting to join us on the trip to Merrill Park, please fill out a permission slip on our google classroom. Tonight is the district’s Multicultural Education Expo at the Woodbridge Community Center! Come out to support your fellow IMS students that are performing and presenting our project with Colonia High School! The event begins at 5:30 PM. See Ms. Rodriguez for more information! Today’s influential figure in AAPI History is Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese-American civil rights activist who worked alongside Malcolm X and dedicated her life to fighting for racial justice and the rights of marginalized communities. Today’s quote comes from Lee Iacocca: “Trouble shared is trouble halved.”

Here are today’s announcements. Monday 5/19/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Plant Something Day. Ms. Popino’s Period 2 Dance 7 class please meet by Door 1 today for class. Congratulations to our Smash Esports team for proving themselves last Saturday as one of the eight best middle school Smash teams in all of New Jersey! Today’s influential figure in AAPI History is Duke Kahanamoku, a Native Hawaiian,who helped popularize surfing around the world. He was also an Olympic swimmer and a hero who once rescued 8 people from a capsized boat! Today’s quote comes from Harry S. Truman: “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

Here are today’s announcements. Friday 5/16/25 Today is a B day. Today we celebrate National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day. Attention per 2 Ms Popino’s class - please report to the gym not the stage Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Larry Itliong, a Filipino American labor leader who helped organize the Delano Grape Strike with César Chávez. He fought for better working conditions for farmworkers. Current 7th graders, do you want to make a difference next year? We’re now accepting applications for the Sidekicks program. More information can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom. Any student who has a choir folder, please return it to Mr. T. in room 604 ASAP. Any 8th grade choir students who want to audition for an R-track ensemble at JFK, please check the choir google classroom. Today’s quote comes from John Galsworthy: “If you do not think about your future, you cannot have one.”

Here are today’s announcements. Thursday 5/15/25 Today is an A day. Today we celebrate National Bring Flowers to Someone Day. Current 7th graders, do you want to make a difference next year? We’re now accepting applications for the Sidekicks program. More information can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom. All Choir students, please bring your choir folder to room 604 tomorrow between 7:45 and 8:05 am. In fact, any student at all who has a choir folder, return it to Mr. T. in 604 tomorrow morning. 8th grade choir students, please check the google classroom if you are interested in auditioning for Mr. Casem’s R-track classes at JFK for next year. Garden club meets today afterschool in the courtyard. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Bhumika Arora, an Indian fashion model who’s walked for big designers like Chanel and Fendi. She broke barriers by bringing more South Asian representation to high fashion. Today’s quote comes from Dr. Maya Angelou: “All great achievements require time.”

Here are today’s announcements. Wednesday 5/14/25 Today is a B day. Today we celebrate National Dance Like a Chicken Day. Reminder for all students who signed up for the pickleball tournament, please report directly to the gym at the end of the day. Current 7th graders, do you want to make a difference next year? We’re now accepting applications for the Sidekicks program. More information can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom. If you are participating in the Woodbridge SETS Science Fair, please pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Lubarsky by today. Join us in supporting the Dance Company members at their Spring Show tonight at 6 PM, right here at IMS in the cafeteria! Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Sunita Williams, an Indian American astronaut who has spent over 300 days in space. She once ran a marathon on a treadmill while orbiting Earth! Today’s quote comes from Harry S. Truman: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”

Here are today’s announcements. Tuesday 5/13/25 Today is an A day. Today we celebrate National Apple Pie Day Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Apolo Ohno, a Japanese American speed skater and eight-time Olympic medalist. He became the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history through perseverance and focus. Current 7th graders, do you want to make a difference next year? We’re now accepting applications for the Sidekicks program. More information can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom. If you are participating in the Woodbridge SETS Science Fair, please pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Lubarsky by Wednesday. Today’s quote comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”

Here are today’s announcements. Monday 5/12/25 Today is a B day. Today we celebrate National Limerick Day. Attention Jazz Ensemble members, there will be extra morning rehearsals for the next 3 Tuesdays at 7:20 am starting tomorrow. Please do not be late. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Chloe Kim, a Korean American snowboarder who won Olympic gold at just 17 years old. She became the youngest woman ever to win Olympic gold in snowboarding. And now for the Guess the Theme winner! Only a few guessed that Wednesday’s theme was Anything but the Cup. Congrats to Julian for guessing it right and getting the rest of the week’s entries correct. Come to Guidance to collect your prize! Keep your entries coming to see who will win this week! Attention 8th grade students who are a part of the CJCEE project with Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Roczey- we will be meeting during period 6 today in Guidance. Today’s quote comes from Lydia M. Child: “An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.”

Here are today’s announcements. Friday 5/9/25 Today is an A Day. Attention all Jazz Ensemble Members, you must see Mr. Vazquez today in room 606 during your lunch for some information regarding future extra rehearsals. Please do not forget to see Mr. Vazquez today! This announcement is for anyone who was hoping to buy a Mother’s Day plant. We have received a few more plants. These additional plants will be sold first come, first served to those who bring $4 cash to the Nurse’s office Now. For anyone who already purchased flowers, we will call you out of 6th period for pick-up. Thank you, as always, for your support of the Garden Club! Today we celebrate National Home Front Heroes Day. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Figure skater Michelle Kwan, a two-time Olympic medalist, who inspired generations with her grace and determination. She remains one of the most decorated figure skaters in U.S. history. Today’s quote comes from Leonardo da Vinci: “Learning never exhausts the mind.”

Here are today’s announcements. Thursday 5/8/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Student Nurse Day. Guitar Club will meet today in rm 112. In honor of mental health awareness month, wear your rainbow or tie dye shirts tomorrow! Congrats to both the boys and girls Cross Country teams on defeating Avenel yesterday. Congrats to our top boy runners Abhay, Johann, Navin and for the girls Tiara, Aishmin and Dhruti. Want to win a giant bag of candy and a Panther Shack coupon? Then bring your A-game to the Ro Sham Bo Tournament happening TODAY during Periods 2 and 3! 1st and 2nd place will win big bags of candy, and our 1st place champion will also score a coupon to the Panther Shack! So get those rock, paper, and scissors ready! Garden Club is meeting up in the cafeteria today. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Fred Korematsu. Fred stood up against Japanese American imprisonment during WWII and became a lifelong civil rights advocate. His courage was later recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Today’s quote comes from William Shakespeare: “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”

Here are today’s announcements. Wednesday 5/7/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Tourism Day. Guitar Club will meet tomorrow in rm 112 Chess Club will meet today in room 121 Math Competition Club is cancelled for tomorrow. Reminder for those Mock Trial Club members going on the trip tomorrow that you will receive a pass in period 1 tomorrow; remember to wear IMS attire if possible. Be sure to get a partner and sign up for the IMS Pickleball Tournament- See Weiser, Evans, McGann, or your grade-level Google Classroom for more information. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, dress like a teacher tomorrow! Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Haunani-Kay Trask. A Native Hawaiian scholar and activist who championed Indigenous rights and cultural sovereignty. Her voice helped revive Hawaiian pride and identity. To celebrate the end of Autism Acceptance Month for the month of April, IMS will be participating in a school-wide Ro Sham Bo Tournament tomorrow! Here’s how it works: Every student will receive one beaded necklace. To play, challenge someone to a game of rock-paper-scissors. The winner takes the other person’s bead—simple as that! Then, they go on to challenge someone else who still has a bead. If you lose your bead, you’re out—so choose your battles wisely! The winners from each class will then compete against each other. The final winners will then have a chance to compete against Mrs. Cilento and Mr. Sealander and for a special prize! Check your grade-level Google classroom for more information. Today’s quote comes from William Arthur Ward: “Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday 5/5/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate Cinco de Mayo & teacher appreciation week! And now for last week’s Guess the Theme winner. We had over 380 entries! Congrats to Arjun Bhalla for getting 4 correct entries and being the fastest. Please come to Guidance to claim your prize. Keep those entries coming Attention Chess Club- the signup sheet for Wednesday’s meeting will be posted in the Google Classroom today after school In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Wear your favorite jersey tomorrow, May 6th. Calling all pickleball players! The first IMS Pickleball tournament will take place after school on Wednesday May 14th. The top teams will compete for a championship against the teachers the following day during school. For signup information check your grade-level Google Classroom. Attention All Students - For NJSLA testing this week, All students must have their chromebooks fully charged prior to arriving at school in the morning and must bring their own set of wired headphones for testing. Today during Grade 7 & 8 lunch Mr. Cabrera will be here to talk about JFK band. If interested grade 8 can find him in 117 and Grade 7 can find him in the lobby Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Patsy Mink. Patsy is the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress and co-author of Title IX. Her work expanded educational opportunities for millions of women and girls. Today’s quote comes from Joseph Addison: “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday 5/2/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day. Attention Garden Club members, next week we will be meeting on Tuesday and Thursday afterschool. Choir students may drop off any Forms for the School #26 Concert outside of room 604 in a hanging plastic bag. Congratulations to the girls cross country team on their win against Fords yesterday. Congrats to our top runners Tiara, Gabby, Sammy, Aishmin and Dhruti..way to go Panthers! For the month of May, IMS will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Each day we will talk about an influential figure in AAPI history. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American civil rights activist who worked alongside Malcolm X and advocated for justice across racial and ethnic lines. Her legacy reminds us that standing up for others builds a stronger community. The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month! In honor of this month, on Monday 5/5 - we encourage everyone to wear a hat to school, to spread awareness. Today’s quote comes from Philip Sidney: “Either I will find a way, or I will make one.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday 5/1/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate School Principals’ Day. ATTENTION: Ms. Popino’s per 2 class - report to the front lobby, not the stage. There is no choir rehearsal tomorrow morning. Repeat, no choir tomorrow morning, however choir students will meet in the Art room for 10 minutes today during period 6 to get some information. Listen for an announcement. Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Volleyball teams on their wins over Avenel yesterday. Keep up the good work. Congratulations to our Smash Esports team for reaching the Garden State Esports Spring Championships! Esports practice will be held in room after school today in room 505. Attendance is mandatory for all Smash primaries and alternates, and optional for all other members. Guitar club will meet today in room 112. Calling all Pickleball players: IMS will be running a Pickleball Tournament Wednesday, May 14th. If you and a partner are interested in signing up then check your Grade Level Google Classroom or see Mr. McGann, Ms. Weiser, or Ms. Evans for more information. More congratulations are in order for all choir students. You did a wonderful job at the concert last night and you should be very proud of your hard work and dedication. It really paid off! Reminder that the luau dance has been canceled. Please do not show up tonight- we will not be here! Today’s quote comes from Virginia Satir: “We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday 4/30/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Check out the Smash Ultimate Quarterfinals match on Twitch TV as we take on our rivals, the Burnet Barbarians, at 3:30 PM after school today! Chess club will meet today after school in Room 121 for students who completed the signup sheet. The IMS choir concert is tonight in the JFK High auditorium. The concert begins at 6:30. Come and support your classmates and friends! If you are coming, you will be going through the metal detectors, so no metal water bottles are allowed. Band students, this is a reminder that Wind Ensemble will meet at 7:20 am tomorrow, and that Jazz Ensemble and after school help will be meeting after school today! Mr. Cahill’s period 3 class: you will be in Room 508 for the remainder of the week due to state testing. Guitar club will meet tomorrow in room 112. Unfortunately, the Luau dance has been cancelled. If you paid for the dance already, you will receive a refund. Congratulations to 8th grade students Alvi Khan, Tvisha Thar, and Pearl Mehta who represented IMS last night at the WTSD Evening with Young Writers poetry event! Great job sharing your work! At the end of these announcements, 8th grade students will move to their testing locations. All other grades, please be mindful of NJSLA testing and move quietly through the hallways. Today’s quote comes from A. C. Benson: “People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday 4/29/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Zipper Day. Attention Ms. Popino’s per 2 class report to the art room not the stage; per 3 class report to room 507 not the stage. Attention Band students Advanced band will be meeting tomorrow at 7:20 am. Reminder there is no Dance Company today after school! Please view the google classroom for schedule updates. Drama club will be meeting after school today on the stage! Chemistry Club will be meeting today in room 410. Choir students, please check the google classroom for some information about going through the metal detectors at JFK tomorrow night before our concert. At the end of announcements all 8th grade students should move to their testing locations. All other students please remember that 8th graders are doing Science NJSLA testing so try to be quiet and mindful in the halls. Today’s quote comes from George Halas: “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday 4/28/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Superhero Day. Select Choir rehearsal will take place after school today in Room 604. It is our last rehearsal before the concert. Regular choir will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in the art room, as usual. Do not be late as our piano accompanist will be there and we will start singing at 7:30, no later. Attention Chess Club members- there will be a meeting on Wednesday after school in Room 121, and the sign-up form will be posted on Google Classroom today after school. Attention Mr. McGarry’s per 6 class - do not report to the gym - go to room 417 The Luau is this Thursday! Turn in your permission slip and $8 to your period 1 teacher by Wednesday to join in the fun. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school tomorrow in room 410. See Google Classroom for details. Today’s quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte: “Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday 4/18/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Exercise Day. Attention Garden Club members, Today is the LAST DAY to turn in your permission slip to participate in the library clean up. If you have a completed permission slip, please turn it in now. Congrats to the boys and girls volleyball teams on defeating FMS. Way to go Panthers! Did you know that a couple of weeks ago we became champions? Here’s how the story goes: after a grueling 4 week battle against our rivals from West Palm Beach, FL, IMS proudly declared redemption, vengeance and victory as the 2025 Imagine Math March Math Madness NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to our math teachers and students that took part in this victory! Today’s quote comes from Charles Caleb Colton: “The present time has one advantage over every other, it is our own.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday 4/17/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day Attention 8th graders - Last call for you to turn in your permission slip and payment for the end of year trips. Send in your permission slip and payment by tomorrow, April 18th. Attn per 5 & 6 gym classes: Mr. Herbeck’s per 5 report to room 516, Mr. Herbeck’s per 6 report to the art room; Ms. Weiser’s per 5 report to room 512; Mr. McGarry’s per 6 report to room 417; Ms. Malleck’s per 6 report to room 511. Congrats to the boys volleyball team on defeating WMS yesterday. Way to go Panthers! Sidekick students - Please report to the cafeteria at 10:15 to take attendance for today's luncheon. Don’t forget to bring in your permission slip and $8 for the Luau on May 1 (that’s the week we get back from break!) See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. Drama club will be meeting today after school in the art room. Garden club order forms due today. If you have an order form for mother’s day or spring flowers, please turn it in now. Garden club permission slips for the Library clean up are also due today. The next Chemistry Club meeting will be Tuesday, April 29th. All choir students will meet in 604, not the cafe, but 604 immediately after school today. Bring everything you need to go home. We will walk up to JFK to practice on the risers. You will be released from JFK at 4:00, have a plan for getting home! You cannot access IMS late buses. Jazz band will be meeting after school today. Extra help sessions are cancelled . In honor of national Haiku Day, here’s one about Spring: “Petals open wide/Underneath the springtime sun/Love no longer hides.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday 4/15/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Titanic Remembrance Day. Attention 8th graders - Don’t miss out on the end of year trips. We have extended the deadline for payment. Send in your permission slip and payment by friday, April 18th. Garden club members, Don’t forget to turn in your permission slip for the Library garden clean up. Blank forms in the guidance office. Drama Club will take place today after school in the art room! Mother’s day flower sale order forms due this Thursday. All choir students will go to JFK on Thursday after school to rehearse on the risers. Please have a plan to get home from JFK at 4:00. Join Community Council at the Luau on Thursday, May 1 from 6-8pm. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. Today’s quote comes from Bill Watterson: “If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I”ll bet they’d live a lot differently.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday 4/14/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Gardening Day. Attention 8th graders - we have extended the deadline for payment for the end of year trips. It is not to late - send in your permission slip and payment by friday, April 18th. Reminder there is Dance Company Student Choreography rehearsal today after school. There are no late buses. Please check the google classroom for information. Select Choir rehearsal will take place after school today, as usual. Reminder for Garden Club students - Please turn in your permission slip to help with the Iselin Library and Rain Garden cleanup by this Thursday Attention all students, the IMS garden club is selling flowers for mother’s day. Surprise the important women in your life with a beautiful gift for only $4. Order forms due this Thursday, plants will be given out the Friday before Mother’s day. Are you ready for the Luau? We hope to see everyone on Thursday, May 1 from 6-8pm. Make sure you return your permission slip and $8 to your period 1 teacher ASAP. Today’s quote comes from Thomas Jefferson: “The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.”