Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Today we celebrate the birthday of the National Air Force. Any choir member that is interested in auditioning for Select Choir, please visit the google classroom and make your audition video this week. They are due by Friday at 11:59 pm. If you’re interested in joining Community Council, come to our meeting at 7:50 tomorrow morning in room 312. The IMS Block Party will take place next Thursday September 26 during periods 5 and 6. Return your permission slip and money to your homeroom teacher ASAP so you don’t miss out! We will also be running a dodgeball tournament during the block party. Get a team of 5 together and return your money and team roster ASAP. Remember, you must ALSO pay to attend the block party. Only the first 8 teams will be able to participate. Join the Garden Club and help create a beautiful, green space right at school! Learn about plants and make new friends while connecting with nature. Pick up a permission slip in guidance. Volunteer to adopt the rain garden at Iselin Library on September 28th and help maintain this important eco-friendly space! Come out and make a positive impact on the environment! Pick up a slip in guidance! Only open to the first 12 volunteers. Lastly, don’t forget about the Garden Club MUM sale. Check out the IMS website for order forms. Money and slip are due on FRIDAY! Today’s quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte: “Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Today we celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Dance Company members check the google classroom right now in home room! Anyone interested in Drama Club - permission slips are due by September 27th! If you did not receive a permission slip and would like to join please visit Ms. Calicchio’s staff website to access one! Do you love nature and want to make our school greener? Join the Garden Club to plant, grow, and care for a beautiful garden! No experience needed—just a love for the outdoors and a willingness to get your hands dirty! Pick up a permission slip in Guidance. There will be a Community Council interest meeting this Thursday at 7:50 in room 312. Hope to see you there! Anyone interested in joining the Garden club can also volunteer for our very first event! On Saturday, September 28th, we need 12 volunteers to help clean up the Iselin Library Rain Garden. Please pick up a form in Guidance. First come, first served. The IMS Block Party will take place on Thursday September 26 during periods 5 and 6. Make sure you turn in the permission slip and $5 to your homeroom teacher so you can join in the fun! Today’s quote comes from Aristotle Onassis: “The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, September 16, 2024 Today we celebrate National Guacamole Day. All girls joining softball MUST report for practice TODAY. Please meet Coach Gallagher by the gym at the end of the day. Practice will be over at 4:30pm. Dance Company members check google classroom for announcements! Sunday marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s kick off the celebration by showing your pride with a Hispanic flag tomorrow. Wear clothes, or a hat with a Hispanic flag, or the colors of a Hispanic flag. Details on other themed days and events can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom. Study Hall is now open for sign-ups. Study Hall will take place during your lunch period in the Guidance office Monday through Thursday. You must sign-up using the Google Form in your grade-level Google classroom. We can only accept the first 10 students who sign up. You also must bring your own lunch. Any questions, see your counselor. Select Choir Rehearsals will not start today. All choir members, please come to your regular choir rehearsal tomorrow morning. Bring your slip if you haven’t yet and you will also hear more about Select Choir. Today’s quote comes from Auguste Rodin: “To the artist, there is nothing ugly in nature.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, September 13, 2024 Today we celebrate Positive Thinking Day. Let's kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by representing a Hispanic flag this Tuesday! Feel free to wear hats with the flag designs. Check your grade level Google Classroom for more details! Are you interested in learning how to grow your own plants and make our school more beautiful? Join the Garden Club and help create a green space that everyone can enjoy! No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll teach you the rest! Permission slips are available in Guidance. Softball players with COMPLETED physicals should report for practice today by the gym after school. Practice will run until 4:30pm. If you are unsure about your physical status please see Nurse Weber. ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS should report for practice starting Monday after school by the gym. Today’s quote comes from Paul Samuelson: “Good questions outrank easy answers.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Today we celebrate National Video Games Day. Speaking of video games, thank you to all who attended this morning’s Esports information session. If you missed it, information can be found on Mr. McDonough’s staff website, and our Fall season starts next week. The first choir rehearsal will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in the Art Room. Make sure you have your permission slip for Mr. T Dance Company permission slips due tomorrow . All band students, there will be a band information session tomorrow at 7:45AM in room 606. Anyone enrolled in the instrumental music class or interested in joining must attend. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th! Join us for spirit days every Tuesday and a Latin dance activity on Oct. 8th. Check Google Classroom for details! Next Tuesday show up dressed right. Monday is Motivation Monday make sure to be dressed right! Today’s quote comes from Ellen Glasgow: “What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Today we celebrate Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of 9/11/2001. The first official choir rehearsal will take place on Friday morning at 7:30 am in the Art Room. Please return your permission slip to Mr. T. ASAP if you are joining choir. Dance Company permission slips are located on the stage for those who missed the interest meeting Attention all band students, there will be a band information session happening this Friday, September 13th at 7:45AM in room 606. Anyone enrolled in the instrumental music class or interested in joining must attend. There will be a general interest meeting for Drama Club tomorrow in room 604 at 7:45am. If you are unable to attend, please visit Ms. Calicchio’s Google Site for a permission slip. An information session will be held for the Esports Club tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM in room 505. Additional information about Esports can be found on Mr. McDonough’s staff website. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th! Join us for spirit days every Tuesday and a Latin dance activity on Oct. 8th. Check Google Classroom for details! Today’s quote comes from Walter Hagen: “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Today we celebrate National Swap Ideas Day. Dance Company interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45am in art room band students - there will be a band information session Friday, September 13th in room 606. Anyone enrolled in the instrumental music class or interested in joining must attend. Thursday morning, in room 505 at 7:30 AM, there will be an information session about the upcoming Esports Fall Season for new and returning students. Additional information about Esports can be found on Mr. McDonough’s staff website. Today’s quote comes from Henry Miller: “The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, serenely, divinely aware.

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, September 9, 2024 Today we celebrate National Share Your Care Day. The Middlesex County Magnet Schools will be hosting a presentation on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm at the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Auditorium. This is a districtwide event and is open to all 7th and 8th grade families who are interested in attending. Today is the start of Movement Mondays at IMS. The purpose of movement mondays is to support our Mental Health. Movement can help reduce stress, depression, anxiety and increase your overall well being. Rock your best exercise clothes every Monday and pledge to move your body for a few minutes at the beginning of every class period! Dance company interest meeting Wednesday 7:45 in the art room There will be a general interest meeting for Drama Club on Thursday, September 12th at 7:45am in Room 604. If you are interested and unable to attend, please see Ms. Calicchio for a permission slip. There will be a baseball interest meeting tomorrow morning in the gym at 7:45. Please see Mr. McGarry if you have any questions. Tomorrow morning is the general interest meeting for choir. Anyone that wants to sign up for choir should attend. It will take place at 7:30 am in the Art room. SOFTBALL PRACTICE IS CANCELED TODAY. All girls interested in joining the Softball Team will meet tomorrow 9/10 after school in the gym. Practice will run until 5pm. You must have a ride/walk home in order to stay for practice. Today’s quote comes from William Shakespeare: “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, September 6, 2024 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Read a Book Day. There will be a choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/10 at 7:30 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in choir should attend this meeting. There will be a Dance Company interest meeting on Wednesday, 9/11 at 7:45 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in dance and performing should attend this meeting. Attention all girls interested in joining the IMS softball team. There will be a quick meeting TODAY after school in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to attend. If you take a bus please stop by the cafeteria to meet with Coach Gallagher and get team information. Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one one who can’t read.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day. There will be a choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/10 at 7:30 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in choir should attend this meeting. There will be a Dance Company interest meeting on Wednesday, 9/11 at 7:45 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in dance and performing should attend this meeting. Attention all girls interested in joining the IMS softball team. There will be a quick meeting Friday, September 6, 2024 after school in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to attend. If you take a bus please stop by the cafeteria to meet with Coach Gallagher and get team information. There will be a baseball interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the gym. Please see Mr. McGarry if you have any questions. Today’s quote comes from Thomas A. Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Wildlife Day. There will be a choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/10 at 7:30 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in choir should attend this meeting. Attention all girls interested in joining the IMS softball team. There will be a quick meeting Friday, September 6, 2024 after school in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to attend. If you take a bus please stop by the cafeteria to meet with Coach Gallagher and get team information. There will be a baseball interest meeting Friday, September 6th at 7:45am in the gym. Please see Mr. McGarry if you have any questions. Today’s quote comes from John Burroughs: “Leap and the net will appear.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, June 18 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate the last day of the 2023-2024 school year. Have a relaxing and healthy summer. Good luck to out 8th grade students moving on to a new chapter in high school! Today’s quote comes from Brian Wilson: “Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, June 17 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day All Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, please come to room 604 for rehearsal at 9:00 am. Today’s quote comes from the Buddha: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, June 13 Today is a B Day Today we celebrate National Random Acts of Light Day. The JFK head coach will be holding summer workouts at the HS gym. Workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11 starting June 24th till August 16th. Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, rehearsals will continue this week every morning at 7:30 am in Room 604. Today’s quote comes from John F. Kennedy: “The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, June 12 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. The JFK head coach will be holding summer workouts at the HS gym. Workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11 starting June 24th till August 16th. Mr. Acquisto’s 6th period health class please report to the cafeteria at the start of period six. You will be escorted outside to attend the kickball game. Ms. Calicchio’s 7th Grade Theater Arts class will meet on the stage today! Attention all 6th period PE classes. Do not report to the gym. Please report to the cafeteria at the start of period six. You will be escorted outside to attend the kickball game. Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, rehearsals will continue this week every morning at 7:30 am in Room 604. Today’s quote comes from Sophocles: “Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, June 11 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day. 8th grade girls on the basketball team. The JFK head coach will be holding summer workouts at the HS gym. Workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11 starting June 24th till August 16th. Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, we will meet every day this week before school at 7:30 am in room 604. Practice tracks will be posted on the choir google classroom today. Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Franklin: “Well done is better than well said.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, June 10 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Iced Tea day . Attention ALL choir students. Any choir student in any grade level is welcome to sing in the Graduation Choir that is forming. We will sing 2 songs at the 8th grade promotion ceremony. If you wish to participate, please come to a special rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in room 604. This is completely voluntary and is open to choir students in all grade levels. There will be an info meeting for ALL GIRLS interested in joining the Softball Team TODAY at 3:05 in the cafeteria. Please make every effort to make the meeting. If you take a bus, there will be flyers to take. Today’s quote comes from Charlotte Bronte: “Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, June 7 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Doughnut Day. Attention ALL choir students. Any choir student in any grade level is welcome to sing in the Graduation Choir that is forming. We will sing 2 songs at the 8th grade promotion ceremony. If you wish to participate, please come to a special rehearsal on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:30 am in room 604. This is completely voluntary and is open to choir students in all grade levels. There will be an info meeting for ALL GIRLS interested in joining the Softball Team on Monday June 10th at 3:05 in the cafeteria. Please make every effort to make the meeting. If you take a bus, there will be flyers to take. Today’s quote comes from Charles Lamb: “My motto is: contented with little, yet wishing for more.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, June 5 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Start Over Day. All 6th and 7th grade choir students, please visit the choir google classroom ASAP. There are 2 questions there that need to be answered today. Today’s quote comes from E.M. Forester: “Unless we remember, we cannot understand.”

All Woodbridge Township schools will be closed Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for Primary Election Day.