Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements. Wednesday 6/4/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day. Great job by the IMS boys and girls cross country team in yesterday’s meet of champions. Both teams finished in 2nd place. Individually, Abhay Shinde took the top spot overall for the boys. On the girls side, Tiara Goodridge was 2nd while Dhruti Patel was 3rd, Gabby Goodridge was 8th and Aishmin Kaur was 9th place overall. Any choir students who are interested in singing for the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, please check the choir google classroom. There is information there about how you can participate. Congratulations to Yash Parikh and Kena Darji, for placing 3rd and Samruddhi Patil and Lara Patel, for placing 2nd in the Physical Science and Chemistry division at the SETS Science Fair. Both groups qualified in the top 10% and will move onto the next level. Today’s quote comes from Henry Ward Beecher: “Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”

Here are today’s announcements. Monday 6/2/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Rocky Road Day. Congratulations to all who competed in the SETS Science Fair! And a special congratulations to our winners - individual announcements will be made throughout the week. Any choir students who are interested in singing for the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, please check the choir google classroom. There is information there about how you can participate. Today’s quote comes from E. M. Forster: “Unless we remember, we cannot understand.”

Here are today’s announcements. Friday 5/30/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Water a Flower Day. Attention all band students, the IMS Spring Concert will take place on Monday, June 2nd. All students must arrive by 4 p.m. Concert begins at 6:30. Please check the full band google classroom for more information. The rescheduled date for the cross country meet of champions is Tuesday, June 3rd. Anyone who was interested in signing up for Bollywood dancing today during lunch, there was an error with the Google form and students should now be able to sign up. Any questions, see Ms. Rodriguez. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Reshma Saujani from India. Reshma Saujani founded Girls Who Code, an organization that encourages girls to learn computer science and pursue careers in technology, helping close the gender gap in STEM fields. Today’s quote comes from Mahatma Gandhi: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Here are today’s announcements. Thursday 5/29/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Paperclip Day. Esports practice will be held after school today in room 505. Be aware there are no late buses, so arrange transportation if you did not do so yesterday. The rescheduled date for the cross country meet of champions is Tuesday, June 3rd. AAPI Heritage Month is ending. Celebrate this month by wearing cultural attire tomorrow! Those interested in Bollywood dancing during lunch sign-up in your grade-level Google classroom. Any 8th grade choir students who want to audition for Mr. Casem TODAY, please make sure you go to the google classroom and let Mr. T. know you want to be heard. You will be called down from your classes individually when Mr. Casem arrives. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo Ma is a Chinese American world-famous cellist who started playing the cello when he was only 4 years old. He has performed all over the world, using music to bring people together and share different cultures. Today’s quote comes from Ella Baker: “Give light and people will find the way.”

Here are today’s announcements. Wednesday 5/28/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Hamburger Day. Attention cross country players! Today's cross country meet of champions is postponed. A new date will be announced soon 8th grade choir students who want to audition for R track choir classes at JFK will be called down to meet with Mr. Casem tomorrow. Please listen to announcements tomorrow for more details. Esports practice will be held after school tomorrow in room 505. Team members who attended the Spring Championships, please have your clean jersey ready to return. A reminder for Garden Club members - the deadline to turn in a permission slip for our trip is today - If you need to call home for your permission slip, please come to the nurse’s office now. And now for last week's Guess the Theme: Teacher Edition winner! With five correct submissions, 8th grader Amber Tohan takes the win. Congrats Amber, please come to Guidance to collect your prize. This is the final week to play, with only three theme days left. Keep those guesses coming! To wrap up the end of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, IMS will be celebrating with a cultural day this Friday! Wear your cultural outfits and sign-up to participate in Bollywood dancing during your lunch. Sign-ups are in your grade-level Google classroom. Today’s influential figure in AAPI history is Maya Lin. Maya is a Chinese American artist and architect best known for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Today’s quote comes from John F. Kennedy: “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

Here are today’s announcements. Thursday 5/22/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. Reminder, after school activities are cancelled for today Congratulations to 8th grader Alina Grossberg, last week’s winner of Guess the Teacher Theme! Not sure if you figured out yesterday’s theme, but it looked like laundry confusion took over IMS. Keep those guesses coming! Today’s influential figure in AAPI History is Dr. Vivek Murthy, the first Indian-American to serve as the U.S. Surgeon General. He promotes physical and mental health and reminds us that kindness and compassion are essential parts of healing communities. Today’s quote comes from Nathan Hale: “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

All schools & offices in the Woodbridge Township School District will be closed starting Friday, 5/23, through and including, Tuesday, 5/27, for Memorial Day, and extended due to unused inclement weather days. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Wednesday, 5/28.

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.”