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Here are today’s announcements
Friday, September 11, 2026
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Day of Service and Remembrance, also known as 9/11 Day.
Today is picture day. There will be announcements made by homeroom to go to the gym for your pictures.
Attention Mr. McGarry’s gym classes - do not go to the gym today. Per 1 report to 412, per 2 415 and per 4 417
IMS Don’t miss your chance to get presale tickets for the Block Party on Friday September 25! Tickets purchased by September 16 will include a coupon to use at the snack table. Bring your signed permission slip and $10 to your homeroom teacher ASAP. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
There will be a meeting for those interested in joining Community Council in room 312 on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50. See Mrs. Kosmowsky or Mrs. Baldesweiler if you have any questions.
Dance Company permission slips are due today and Ms. Popino will not be accepting any late permission slips. Check Google Classroom for updates.
Thank you to all who attended today’s Choir meeting. If you have decided to join, please fill out the permission slip and return it ASAP. Our first rehearsal is Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in the art room.
Today’s quote about 9/11 comes from Colin Powell: “You can be sure that the American Spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”
Friday, September 11, 2026
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Day of Service and Remembrance, also known as 9/11 Day.
Today is picture day. There will be announcements made by homeroom to go to the gym for your pictures.
Attention Mr. McGarry’s gym classes - do not go to the gym today. Per 1 report to 412, per 2 415 and per 4 417
IMS Don’t miss your chance to get presale tickets for the Block Party on Friday September 25! Tickets purchased by September 16 will include a coupon to use at the snack table. Bring your signed permission slip and $10 to your homeroom teacher ASAP. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
There will be a meeting for those interested in joining Community Council in room 312 on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50. See Mrs. Kosmowsky or Mrs. Baldesweiler if you have any questions.
Dance Company permission slips are due today and Ms. Popino will not be accepting any late permission slips. Check Google Classroom for updates.
Thank you to all who attended today’s Choir meeting. If you have decided to join, please fill out the permission slip and return it ASAP. Our first rehearsal is Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in the art room.
Today’s quote about 9/11 comes from Colin Powell: “You can be sure that the American Spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”
Here are today’s announcements
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Hot Dog Day.
Tomorrow is the big day - picture day! Be ready to smile!
Flip Flop and pajama pant Friday is back - wear flip flops or slides just pay $1 or pajama pants for an additional $2 - if you wear red, white, blue pj pants then you don’t have to pay for them this week.
Dance Company permission slips due tomorrow. See Ms. Popino for more information.
Tomorrow morning is the General Interest Meeting for IMS Choir. All new and returning members should attend. Come to find out more about singing here at IMS. 7:30 am in the art room is the place to be.
Softball meeting today in the gym after school. The meeting will be very brief. If you cannot make the meeting please pick up a flyer in the main office and join the google classroom.
Do you enjoy planning events and activities? How about volunteering to improve your school and community? If so, Community Council may be the place for you. Come to our interest meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50. See Mrs. Kosmowsky or Mrs. Baldesweiler if you have any questions.
Do you enjoy friendly competition? Then don’t miss your chance to show off your relay race skills during the color run at the Block Party on September 25! Just $10 gets you out of periods 5 and 6 and outside with your friends! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
Today’s quote comes from Barack Obama: “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Hot Dog Day.
Tomorrow is the big day - picture day! Be ready to smile!
Flip Flop and pajama pant Friday is back - wear flip flops or slides just pay $1 or pajama pants for an additional $2 - if you wear red, white, blue pj pants then you don’t have to pay for them this week.
Dance Company permission slips due tomorrow. See Ms. Popino for more information.
Tomorrow morning is the General Interest Meeting for IMS Choir. All new and returning members should attend. Come to find out more about singing here at IMS. 7:30 am in the art room is the place to be.
Softball meeting today in the gym after school. The meeting will be very brief. If you cannot make the meeting please pick up a flyer in the main office and join the google classroom.
Do you enjoy planning events and activities? How about volunteering to improve your school and community? If so, Community Council may be the place for you. Come to our interest meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50. See Mrs. Kosmowsky or Mrs. Baldesweiler if you have any questions.
Do you enjoy friendly competition? Then don’t miss your chance to show off your relay race skills during the color run at the Block Party on September 25! Just $10 gets you out of periods 5 and 6 and outside with your friends! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
Today’s quote comes from Barack Obama: “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
Here are today’s announcements
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National “I Love Food Day.”
Today we are also celebrating 3 staff birthdays: Miss Popino, Mrs. Wanko and Mrs. Hilarczyk. Please join me in wishing them a very happy birthday!
Dance Company permission slips due Friday. See Ms. Popino for more information.
This goes out to all those who wish to improve their singing and be part of a great group here at IMS. Join the choir! Come to our interest meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the art room. All grade levels are welcome.
Softball Meeting tomorrow after school in the gym for all grade levels. There is no late bus. The meeting will be very brief.
Don’t forget that Friday is picture day, so dress your best!
Community Council is having an interest meeting next Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50 in room 312. Anyone interested in invited to attend. See Mrs. Kosmowsky or Mrs. Baldesweiler if you have any questions.
Presale tickets are available for the Block Party on September 25. Bring in your signed permission slip and $10 to your homeroom teacher before Friday, September 18 and receive a coupon to use at the snack table. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Today’s quote comes from Sandy Dahl, wife of 9/11 Flight 93 Pilot Jason Dahl: “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and we have no time for hate.”
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National “I Love Food Day.”
Today we are also celebrating 3 staff birthdays: Miss Popino, Mrs. Wanko and Mrs. Hilarczyk. Please join me in wishing them a very happy birthday!
Dance Company permission slips due Friday. See Ms. Popino for more information.
This goes out to all those who wish to improve their singing and be part of a great group here at IMS. Join the choir! Come to our interest meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the art room. All grade levels are welcome.
Softball Meeting tomorrow after school in the gym for all grade levels. There is no late bus. The meeting will be very brief.
Don’t forget that Friday is picture day, so dress your best!
Community Council is having an interest meeting next Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50 in room 312. Anyone interested in invited to attend. See Mrs. Kosmowsky or Mrs. Baldesweiler if you have any questions.
Presale tickets are available for the Block Party on September 25. Bring in your signed permission slip and $10 to your homeroom teacher before Friday, September 18 and receive a coupon to use at the snack table. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Today’s quote comes from Sandy Dahl, wife of 9/11 Flight 93 Pilot Jason Dahl: “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and we have no time for hate.”
Here are today’s announcements
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Pledge of Allegiance Day.
This week Iselin Middle School will honor the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 with a special Red, White & Blue Week. We invite our IMS families to join us by participating in our Red, White & Blue spirit days and helping our students understand the significance of this important moment in our nation's history. As we remember 25 years later, may we continue to honor, remember, and stand together.
IMS get ready - the Block Party is back! Join us on Friday, September 25 during periods 5 and 6 for music, color run games, basketball, and more. Bring $10 and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher ASAP and get ready to have fun! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Are you interested in projects that help your school and your community? Would you like to meet other people who share similar interests? Then join us for the Community Council interest meeting in room 312 on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Do you want to sing here at IMS? Then join the choir! Our general interest meeting will be on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 am in the art room.
Any girl in grades 6, 7 or 8 interested in joining softball for IMS there is a brief meeting after school on Thursday 9/10 in the gym. All you need is a positive attitude to learn something new. There is no late bus, and there is an information flyer in the main office if you cannot make the meeting. Hope to see you in the gym on Thursday.
Dance Company interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45am in cafeteria.
All staff - today’s grade level meetings are postponed.
Today’s quote comes from Rudy Giuliani: “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we emerged stronger and more unified.”
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Pledge of Allegiance Day.
This week Iselin Middle School will honor the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 with a special Red, White & Blue Week. We invite our IMS families to join us by participating in our Red, White & Blue spirit days and helping our students understand the significance of this important moment in our nation's history. As we remember 25 years later, may we continue to honor, remember, and stand together.
IMS get ready - the Block Party is back! Join us on Friday, September 25 during periods 5 and 6 for music, color run games, basketball, and more. Bring $10 and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher ASAP and get ready to have fun! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Are you interested in projects that help your school and your community? Would you like to meet other people who share similar interests? Then join us for the Community Council interest meeting in room 312 on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:50 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Do you want to sing here at IMS? Then join the choir! Our general interest meeting will be on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 am in the art room.
Any girl in grades 6, 7 or 8 interested in joining softball for IMS there is a brief meeting after school on Thursday 9/10 in the gym. All you need is a positive attitude to learn something new. There is no late bus, and there is an information flyer in the main office if you cannot make the meeting. Hope to see you in the gym on Thursday.
Dance Company interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45am in cafeteria.
All staff - today’s grade level meetings are postponed.
Today’s quote comes from Rudy Giuliani: “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we emerged stronger and more unified.”
Here are today’s announcements
Friday, September 4, 2026
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Wildlife Day.
IMS Picture Day is Friday, September 11th. All orders are to be placed online before picture day.
There will be a boys baseball interest meeting next Tuesday, September 8th at 7:45am in the gym. All grade levels are welcome to attend the meeting. See Mr. McGarry if you have any questions.
Dance Company interest meeting Wednesday September 9 at 7:45AM in cafe.
There will be a G&T meeting around 2:30pm today. We will make an announcement when you should report to the cafeteria prepared to go home.
Any student who wants to sing here at IMS should attend the Choir General Interest Meeting on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 am in the Art room. Did you know that “choir” is the same thing as “chorus?”
Today’s quote comes from Ralph Ellison: “Education is all a matter of building bridges.”
Friday, September 4, 2026
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Wildlife Day.
IMS Picture Day is Friday, September 11th. All orders are to be placed online before picture day.
There will be a boys baseball interest meeting next Tuesday, September 8th at 7:45am in the gym. All grade levels are welcome to attend the meeting. See Mr. McGarry if you have any questions.
Dance Company interest meeting Wednesday September 9 at 7:45AM in cafe.
There will be a G&T meeting around 2:30pm today. We will make an announcement when you should report to the cafeteria prepared to go home.
Any student who wants to sing here at IMS should attend the Choir General Interest Meeting on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 am in the Art room. Did you know that “choir” is the same thing as “chorus?”
Today’s quote comes from Ralph Ellison: “Education is all a matter of building bridges.”
Here are today’s announcements
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National U.S. Bowling League Day.
Dance Company interest meeting Wednesday September 9 at 7:45AM in cafe.
There will be a general interest meeting for choir on Friday September 11. Anyone interested in choir should attend, including new and returning members.
Today’s quote comes from Albert Einstein: “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National U.S. Bowling League Day.
Dance Company interest meeting Wednesday September 9 at 7:45AM in cafe.
There will be a general interest meeting for choir on Friday September 11. Anyone interested in choir should attend, including new and returning members.
Today’s quote comes from Albert Einstein: “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”
Here are today’s announcements
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Blueberry Popsicle Day.
Today’s quote comes from Abigail Adams: “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.”
Here are today’s announcements
Monday, June 22, 2026
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Chocolate Eclair Day.
Any students who are singing in the Graduation Choir, please report to 604 at 9:00 am this morning.
Today’s quote comes from an African Proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Monday, June 22, 2026
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Chocolate Eclair Day.
Any students who are singing in the Graduation Choir, please report to 604 at 9:00 am this morning.
Today’s quote comes from an African Proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Here are today’s announcements Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day.
Today is Mr. Banos’s birthday. Please join me in wishing him a very happy birthday.
We also want to recognize those birthdays that we will not be in school for - July birthdays are: Mrs. Geisheimer July 2nd, Mr. Wasko and Ms. DiLonardo July 3rd, Mrs. Bobel July 12th, and Ms. Cruz July 19th.
Graduation choir will meet for the final rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:45 am in 604.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… Juneteenth is celebrated internationally by the Mascogos in Coahuila, Mexico, who are descendants of free Black people from Texas who fled to Mexico in the mid-1800s.
Today’s quote comes from Rumi: “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day.
Today is Mr. Banos’s birthday. Please join me in wishing him a very happy birthday.
We also want to recognize those birthdays that we will not be in school for - July birthdays are: Mrs. Geisheimer July 2nd, Mr. Wasko and Ms. DiLonardo July 3rd, Mrs. Bobel July 12th, and Ms. Cruz July 19th.
Graduation choir will meet for the final rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:45 am in 604.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… Juneteenth is celebrated internationally by the Mascogos in Coahuila, Mexico, who are descendants of free Black people from Texas who fled to Mexico in the mid-1800s.
Today’s quote comes from Rumi: “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”
Here are today’s announcements
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Fudge Day.
Today is Mr. Herbeck’s birthday. Please join me in wishing him a very happy birthday.
We also want to recognize those birthdays that we will not be in school for - June birthdays are: Mr. McGann on June 24th; Mr. DeGraw on June 27th and Mrs. Domingues on June 29th.
Attention all graduating 8th grade students interested in playing baseball at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School next year: There will be an informational meeting tomorrow, at 7:30 AM in room 122 for any student interested in trying out for the JFK Memorial High School Baseball Program. We encourage all interested student-athletes to attend.
The Graduation Choir will rehearse tomorrow morning at 7:45 am in room 604. It is very important for all students who are singing at the graduation to attend!
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…Texas was the first state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday, doing so in 1980.
Today’s quote comes from Socrates: “I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.”
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Fudge Day.
Today is Mr. Herbeck’s birthday. Please join me in wishing him a very happy birthday.
We also want to recognize those birthdays that we will not be in school for - June birthdays are: Mr. McGann on June 24th; Mr. DeGraw on June 27th and Mrs. Domingues on June 29th.
Attention all graduating 8th grade students interested in playing baseball at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School next year: There will be an informational meeting tomorrow, at 7:30 AM in room 122 for any student interested in trying out for the JFK Memorial High School Baseball Program. We encourage all interested student-athletes to attend.
The Graduation Choir will rehearse tomorrow morning at 7:45 am in room 604. It is very important for all students who are singing at the graduation to attend!
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…Texas was the first state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday, doing so in 1980.
Today’s quote comes from Socrates: “I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.”
Here are today’s announcements Monday, June 15, 2026
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Megalodon Day.
Attention all graduating 8th grade students interested in playing baseball at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School next year:There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 AM in room 122 for any student interested in trying out for the JFK Memorial High School Baseball Program. The meeting will cover summer workouts and practices, fall and winter strength and conditioning opportunities, and the important dates leading up to tryouts on March 8, 2027.The meeting will be led by Coach Arthur Davis, JFK Memorial High School Varsity Baseball Coach. We encourage all interested student-athletes to attend.
Attention all 6th graders- today is chromebook collection. You should have your chromebook and charger with you throughout the day and listen for your homeroom to be called down to room 117.
Attention all students competing in the Chess Club Tournament today, please check in with your period 5 teacher before reporting to the cafeteria.
Attention all 8th grade students. The students vs staff kickball game has been cancelled for today.
The Graduation Choir will practice tomorrow morning and Wednesday morning at 7:45 am in room 604. It is very important that all students singing in this group attend.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… In 1872, a group of formerly enslaved people in Houston raised $1,000 to purchase land for celebrations, creating Emancipation Park, one of the first parks in Texas purchased by and for Black Americans.
Today’s quote comes from Sam Levenson: “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Megalodon Day.
Attention all graduating 8th grade students interested in playing baseball at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School next year:There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 AM in room 122 for any student interested in trying out for the JFK Memorial High School Baseball Program. The meeting will cover summer workouts and practices, fall and winter strength and conditioning opportunities, and the important dates leading up to tryouts on March 8, 2027.The meeting will be led by Coach Arthur Davis, JFK Memorial High School Varsity Baseball Coach. We encourage all interested student-athletes to attend.
Attention all 6th graders- today is chromebook collection. You should have your chromebook and charger with you throughout the day and listen for your homeroom to be called down to room 117.
Attention all students competing in the Chess Club Tournament today, please check in with your period 5 teacher before reporting to the cafeteria.
Attention all 8th grade students. The students vs staff kickball game has been cancelled for today.
The Graduation Choir will practice tomorrow morning and Wednesday morning at 7:45 am in room 604. It is very important that all students singing in this group attend.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… In 1872, a group of formerly enslaved people in Houston raised $1,000 to purchase land for celebrations, creating Emancipation Park, one of the first parks in Texas purchased by and for Black Americans.
Today’s quote comes from Sam Levenson: “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”
Here are today’s announcements
Friday, Jun 12, 2026
Today is a B day.
Attention Mrs. Ruffle’s per 1 class - report to room 313.
Attention Mr. Herbeck’s per 1 class report to 607
Ms. Weiser’s per 6 class report to 117 not the gym.
Today we celebrate National Movie Night.
Attention all 8th grade band students, please check the full band Google Classroom and respond by Tuesday morning.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…Many Juneteenth celebrations include red foods and drinks, such as strawberry soda, red velvet cake, and hibiscus tea. The color red is often used to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of enslaved people and their descendants.
Today’s quote comes from Desmond Tutu: “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”
Friday, Jun 12, 2026
Today is a B day.
Attention Mrs. Ruffle’s per 1 class - report to room 313.
Attention Mr. Herbeck’s per 1 class report to 607
Ms. Weiser’s per 6 class report to 117 not the gym.
Today we celebrate National Movie Night.
Attention all 8th grade band students, please check the full band Google Classroom and respond by Tuesday morning.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…Many Juneteenth celebrations include red foods and drinks, such as strawberry soda, red velvet cake, and hibiscus tea. The color red is often used to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of enslaved people and their descendants.
Today’s quote comes from Desmond Tutu: “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”
Here are today’s announcements
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026
Today is a A day.
Today we celebrate National Making Life Beautiful Day.
Attention Mr. McGann’s Period 1 class, report to 313 and Period 3 class, report to 508.
Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee will meet today after school in room 305. There are no late buses, so you will need to have a ride home at 3:50.
Feeling snacky on your way out of the building? There will be a cart with snacks and drinks for sale in the main lobby after 6th period each day until the end of the year or until we run out!
If you missed yesterday's meeting, IMS will be doing its first-ever musical next year: Annie Jr.! Auditions will be held at the start of the next school year.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. This means that the United States officially recognizes Juneteenth as an important day to remember the end of slavery and celebrate freedom for all Americans.
Today’s quote comes from Aeschylus: “From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.”
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026
Today is a A day.
Today we celebrate National Making Life Beautiful Day.
Attention Mr. McGann’s Period 1 class, report to 313 and Period 3 class, report to 508.
Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee will meet today after school in room 305. There are no late buses, so you will need to have a ride home at 3:50.
Feeling snacky on your way out of the building? There will be a cart with snacks and drinks for sale in the main lobby after 6th period each day until the end of the year or until we run out!
If you missed yesterday's meeting, IMS will be doing its first-ever musical next year: Annie Jr.! Auditions will be held at the start of the next school year.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. This means that the United States officially recognizes Juneteenth as an important day to remember the end of slavery and celebrate freedom for all Americans.
Today’s quote comes from Aeschylus: “From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.”
Here are today’s announcements
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Iced Tea Day.
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Students! If you are interested in joining Drama Club next year, come to the Art Club Room today after school until 3:50 PM for our interest meeting, where we will be revealing next year's show!
Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee will meet tomorrow after school in room 305.
Students who have Mrs. DiMeglio or Mrs. Clark for math, please don’t forget to bring your math textbook with you to class today!
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free. His order explained that formerly enslaved people should stay where they were for the time being and work for pay instead of being forced to work without freedom.
Today’s quote comes from George Washington Carver: “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.”
Attention 8th graders - stay in homeroom until an announcement is made to move to the cafeteria
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Iced Tea Day.
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Students! If you are interested in joining Drama Club next year, come to the Art Club Room today after school until 3:50 PM for our interest meeting, where we will be revealing next year's show!
Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee will meet tomorrow after school in room 305.
Students who have Mrs. DiMeglio or Mrs. Clark for math, please don’t forget to bring your math textbook with you to class today!
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact…On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free. His order explained that formerly enslaved people should stay where they were for the time being and work for pay instead of being forced to work without freedom.
Today’s quote comes from George Washington Carver: “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.”
Attention 8th graders - stay in homeroom until an announcement is made to move to the cafeteria
Here are today’s announcements
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Today is a A day.
Today we celebrate National Donald Duck Day.
Attention 8th graders - stay in homeroom until an announcement is made to move to the cafeteria
Tomorrow the Graduation Choir will rehearse at 7:45 am in room 604.
TOMORROW - Grade 8 going to JFK that are interested in playing football will meet with Coach Nyers during lunch in 117
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Students! If you are interested in joining Drama Club, come to the Art Club Room this Wednesday after school until 3:50 PM for our interest meeting, where we will be revealing next year's show!
Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee will meet Thursday after school in room 305.
There is a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting tomorrow in Room 309 at 7:40 am.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… Delayed Freedom: While the Emancipation Proclamation became effective on January 1, 1863, it was not immediately enforced in Texas, meaning enslaved people were not freed until 2.5 years later.
Today’s quote comes from Frank Lloyd Wright: “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Today is a A day.
Today we celebrate National Donald Duck Day.
Attention 8th graders - stay in homeroom until an announcement is made to move to the cafeteria
Tomorrow the Graduation Choir will rehearse at 7:45 am in room 604.
TOMORROW - Grade 8 going to JFK that are interested in playing football will meet with Coach Nyers during lunch in 117
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Students! If you are interested in joining Drama Club, come to the Art Club Room this Wednesday after school until 3:50 PM for our interest meeting, where we will be revealing next year's show!
Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee will meet Thursday after school in room 305.
There is a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting tomorrow in Room 309 at 7:40 am.
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… Delayed Freedom: While the Emancipation Proclamation became effective on January 1, 1863, it was not immediately enforced in Texas, meaning enslaved people were not freed until 2.5 years later.
Today’s quote comes from Frank Lloyd Wright: “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
Here are today’s announcements
Monday, June 8, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Best Friends Day.
Today is Mrs. Silvestri’s birthday. Please join me in wishing her a very happy birthday.
The Graduation Choir will rehearse on Wednesday morning at 7:45 am in room 604.
Community Council members, please check Google Classroom for a post about today’s Field Frenzy.
Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
Monday, June 8, 2026
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Best Friends Day.
Today is Mrs. Silvestri’s birthday. Please join me in wishing her a very happy birthday.
The Graduation Choir will rehearse on Wednesday morning at 7:45 am in room 604.
Community Council members, please check Google Classroom for a post about today’s Field Frenzy.
Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
Here are today’s announcements Friday, June 5, 2026:
Today is an A Day
Today, we celebrate National Doughnut Day.
Tomorrow is Mr. Joyce’s birthday. Please join me in wishing him a happy birthday.
If you have money for the Field Frenzy, please DO NOT turn it in today! An announcement will be made on Monday for anyone who has money and wishes to attend.
Community Council members- check Google Classroom today for an important post.
Attention 6th and 7th Graders! Are you interested in joining Drama Club next year? There will be an interest meeting next Wednesday in the Art Room after school until 3:50 PM. We will be announcing next years show at this meeting. We hope to see you there!
A big congratulations to the STEM students who competed in the SETS Science Fair last week!
Earning placements in their categories and ranking in the top 10% were 8th graders Dev Bhargo, Harsith Saravanarju, Seeyal Jain, Dev Vazirani, Saira Dahodwala, Ishani Chakraborty, and Nishika Chinta.
Also placing in their categories were Bhavika Patil, Rishika Tarte, Chavisse Ross, and Prateek Singh.
In addition, special awards were earned by Prateek Singh, Varunesh Kanagasabapathy, Ishani Chakraborty, and Nishika Chinta.
Congratulations to all of our participants on their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements!
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… Implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation was limited in areas still under Confederate control, delaying freedom for many, particularly in Texas.
Today’s quote comes from William Arthur Ward: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
Today is an A Day
Today, we celebrate National Doughnut Day.
Tomorrow is Mr. Joyce’s birthday. Please join me in wishing him a happy birthday.
If you have money for the Field Frenzy, please DO NOT turn it in today! An announcement will be made on Monday for anyone who has money and wishes to attend.
Community Council members- check Google Classroom today for an important post.
Attention 6th and 7th Graders! Are you interested in joining Drama Club next year? There will be an interest meeting next Wednesday in the Art Room after school until 3:50 PM. We will be announcing next years show at this meeting. We hope to see you there!
A big congratulations to the STEM students who competed in the SETS Science Fair last week!
Earning placements in their categories and ranking in the top 10% were 8th graders Dev Bhargo, Harsith Saravanarju, Seeyal Jain, Dev Vazirani, Saira Dahodwala, Ishani Chakraborty, and Nishika Chinta.
Also placing in their categories were Bhavika Patil, Rishika Tarte, Chavisse Ross, and Prateek Singh.
In addition, special awards were earned by Prateek Singh, Varunesh Kanagasabapathy, Ishani Chakraborty, and Nishika Chinta.
Congratulations to all of our participants on their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements!
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… Implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation was limited in areas still under Confederate control, delaying freedom for many, particularly in Texas.
Today’s quote comes from William Arthur Ward: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
Here are today’s announcements
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Today is a B Day
Today is Mrs. Arduini’s birthday. Please join me in wishing her a happy birthday.
Today, we celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day.
Attention 6th and 7th Graders! Are you interested in joining Drama Club next year? There will be an interest meeting next Wednesday in the Art Room after school until 3:50 PM. We will be announcing next years show at this meeting. We hope to see you there!
Garden Club meets TODAY in the courtyard at 3:05 pm . You must dress appropriately to work outside and also must have a ride home at 3:55 pm . There are NO LATE BUSES .
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… The Emancipation Proclamation, an order issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declared all enslaved people in Confederate States legally free at midnight.
Today’s quote comes from Audrey Hepburn: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says it: ‘I’m possible!’”
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Today is a B Day
Today is Mrs. Arduini’s birthday. Please join me in wishing her a happy birthday.
Today, we celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day.
Attention 6th and 7th Graders! Are you interested in joining Drama Club next year? There will be an interest meeting next Wednesday in the Art Room after school until 3:50 PM. We will be announcing next years show at this meeting. We hope to see you there!
Garden Club meets TODAY in the courtyard at 3:05 pm . You must dress appropriately to work outside and also must have a ride home at 3:55 pm . There are NO LATE BUSES .
Now for today’s Juneteenth fact… The Emancipation Proclamation, an order issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declared all enslaved people in Confederate States legally free at midnight.
Today’s quote comes from Audrey Hepburn: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says it: ‘I’m possible!’”
Here are today’s announcements Wednesday, June 3, 2026:
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Repeat Day. Today we celebrate National Repeat Day.
Field Frenzy is less than 1 week away. If you still have not brought in money there is still time to get in on the fun! Bring $10 and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher ASAP. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
In celebration of the release of a rather amazing digital movie tomorrow, we invite you to wear your favorite animated character for our Animation Celebration on June 4th.
For the month of June, we will recognize Juneteenth by sharing a daily fact to learn more about its history and significance. Juneteenth, recognized on June 19th, celebrates the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. "Freedom’s Eve" on January 1, 1863, marked the first Watch Night services where African Americans gathered in anticipation of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today’s quote comes from Nelson Mandela: “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Repeat Day. Today we celebrate National Repeat Day.
Field Frenzy is less than 1 week away. If you still have not brought in money there is still time to get in on the fun! Bring $10 and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher ASAP. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
In celebration of the release of a rather amazing digital movie tomorrow, we invite you to wear your favorite animated character for our Animation Celebration on June 4th.
For the month of June, we will recognize Juneteenth by sharing a daily fact to learn more about its history and significance. Juneteenth, recognized on June 19th, celebrates the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. "Freedom’s Eve" on January 1, 1863, marked the first Watch Night services where African Americans gathered in anticipation of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today’s quote comes from Nelson Mandela: “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”
Here are today’s announcements
Monday, June 1, 2026
Today is a B Day
Today we celebrate National Say Something Nice Day.
Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, please remember we will rehearse on Wednesday morning (after being off tomorrow) at 7:45am in room 604.
This past weekend, a local Eagle Scout concluded their community service project by building a little free library and planting a garden. The library is located to the right of our school’s main entrance. Anyone is welcome to take a book, but if you do you should leave one of yours for others.
Today’s quote comes from Harry S. Truman: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”
Monday, June 1, 2026
Today is a B Day
Today we celebrate National Say Something Nice Day.
Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, please remember we will rehearse on Wednesday morning (after being off tomorrow) at 7:45am in room 604.
This past weekend, a local Eagle Scout concluded their community service project by building a little free library and planting a garden. The library is located to the right of our school’s main entrance. Anyone is welcome to take a book, but if you do you should leave one of yours for others.
Today’s quote comes from Harry S. Truman: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”