Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements for Monday, June 3: *Today is an A Day. *Today we celebrate National Leave the Office Early Day. *If you have money for the Color Run, please give it to your homeroom teacher now. *Today’s quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte: “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, May 31 Today is a B Day. National Smile Day. Attention Mr. McGann’s classes - per 2 report to room 307, per 3 report to room 602, per 4 report to room 122 — do not go to room 117. Attention Mrs. Lubarsky’s per 6 class - do not go to room 117 - go to room 602 Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams on being the Woodbridge township middle school cross country champions!! The boys won for the first time in school history! Congrats to the runners who placed in the top 10 overall in the district..Abhay, Ulysses, Vedant, Vedant, Jazlin, Sammy & Gabby- Go Panthers! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Move for your mental health throughout the day today. Physical activity has an immediate positive impact on the brain, reducing stress and anxiety. Attention all 8th grade students. Are you ready to show off your kickball skills vs your teachers? Anyone interested in playing kickball vs the IMS teachers on June 12th can sign up in your class Google Classroom starting today. Only a limited number of 8th grade students will be selected so be sure to sign up immediately. Any questions see Mr. Acquisto. Congratulations to all the SETS Science Fair competitors yesterday. You all should be proud of your efforts. A special congratulations to Dyuti Hira - most artistic poster Juhi Varghese and Gehannah Songco - most potential for future research Yuvantika Sutharsan- 3rd place for Engineering, Math, Computer Science Sasmithaa Marimuthu and Charvi Dedhiya- 2nd place Medicine, Health, & Public Safety Manav Shah - 2nd place for Engineering, Math, Computer Science Muhammad Moosa and Moeez Zahid - 1st place for Environmental Science Sarvesh Govidaraj- 1st place in Engineering and honorable mention overall Diya Ramesh - 1st place Behavioral Science and Psychology; 2nd place overall. Today’s quote comes from Voltaire: “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, May 30 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Water a Flower Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a social media break! Constant interruptions can raise your stress level. Good luck to the IMS boys and girls cross country teams as they compete for a district title in the Meet of Champions at Merrill Park today. All students are encouraged to attend the meet and cheer on their fellow Panthers! Tomorrow in honor of the final day of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will celebrate with a cultural dress day! Wear your traditional clothing to celebrate your cultural heritage! Today’s quote comes from Mahatma Gandhi: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, May 29 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate Paper Clip Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Go to mystregth.com today. There are many great online tools to help you improve your mental health. Use code Community Services to try for free! Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting tomorrow at 7:45AM in the gym. Today’s quote comes from George S. Patton: “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 28 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Hamburger Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Focus on one small task or goal to accomplish today. Be sure to celebrate with someone when you meet that goal. The IMS Color Run is next Monday. Still want in on the fun? Bring your permission slip and $15 to your homeroom teacher. We also recommend purchasing a shirt for $5 - it’s going to get messy! Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting this Thursday May 30th at 7:45AM in the gym. 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 for: Friday, May 24 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Brother’s Day. Congratulations to the band for an amazing performance last night! Your hard work and dedication really shined! Community Council will be selling ice cream for $1 at all lunches today. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, get a checkup from the neck up today with a mental health screening. Check out the link on your grade level google classroom page. Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting Thursday May 30th at 7:45AM in the gym. Are you going to the Color run? If you missed the presale, don’t worry - you can still attend by submitting a completed permission slip and $15 to your homeroom teacher. Shirts for the event are on sale for $5. Sign up and get ready for a fun day! Today’s quote comes from Alexander the Great: “Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, May 23 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Lucky Penny Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, choose a room in your home to declutter today. Bonus points if you can donate some items. Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting next Thursday May 30th at 7:45AM in the gym. Any student who still has a choir folder, get it to Mr. T. ASAP The IMS Band concert is tonight at JFK. It starts at 6:30. Today’s quote comes from Lee Iacocca: “Trouble shared is trouble halved.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, May 22 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, stay hydrated. Drinking 64 oz of water today helps decrease your risk of developing depression and anxiety. 7th grade dance company members please check the Google Classroom for an important announcement Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams on their win over Colonia Middle School yesterday. Our top three runners on the boys side were Abhay, Ulysses and Vedant while Jazlin, Sammy and Gabby took the top spots for our girls team. Today’s quote comes from Charles Baudelaire: “Nothing can be done except little by little.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 21 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National American Red Cross Founder’s Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, try progressive muscle relaxation today. Check out the short video on your grade level google classroom page under resources on the monthly calendar. Any student who has not turned in their choir folder to Mr. T., please stop by room 604 tomorrow morning between 7:45 and 8:00 to drop it off. Attention Mr. McGann’s period 2 class - report to room 604 not 117. Attention Ms. Popino’s period 3 class - report to room 507. 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 for: Monday, May 20 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Rescue Dog Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a moment to check in on yourself today. Be sure to make time to unwind and practice mindfulness and self care. Miss Popino’s Period 2 Dance class will meet in the front lobby by door 1 today. Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Disraeli: “Courage is fire and bullying is smoke.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, May 17 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Malcom X Day. Attention Ms. Popino’s period 2 class - report to room 604. IMS, do you like music, snacks, competition and getting out of class?? If so, then sign up to attend the Color Run on June 3rd. Bring in your permission slip and money by Tuesday and you’ll also receive a shirt! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Try some stretches today and feel the tension leaving your body. Just like exercise can reduce stress, so can stretching. Today’s quote comes from Vincent Van Gough: “What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, May 15 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Bring Flowers to Someone Day. Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams on their win over Avenel. Congrats to our top runners Abhay and Jazlin. Are you ready for the Color Run?? The presale is on. Bring in your permission slip and money to join in on the fun on June 3rd! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Start a new book or podcast today. This can help alleviate stress and tension. Choir students: please come to room 604 on Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:00 am to drop off your choir folders. Today’s quote comes from Maya Angelou: “All great achievements require time.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 14 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Dance Like a Chicken Day. Community Council will be hosting a color run on June 3. Sign up by 5/21 to get out of class, compete against your classmates, listen to music, and make a colorful mess. Those who take advantage of the pre-sale will also receive a shirt for the event! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Have a healthy snack ready in case hunger strikes today. This will provide you with energy to stay focused all day! Today’s quote comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, May 13 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Apple Pie Day. Congratulations to the CJMEA Honor Choir students who represented IMS at Monroe Middle School on Saturday. Great job! The JFK Marching Mustangs are having their first rehearsal tonight from 6pm-8pm at JFK High School. Current 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to attend. More information can be found on our Instagram page @jfkbands or see Mr. Vazquez in the band room. THe IMS Color Run pre-sale is on! Bring in your permission slip and money to get out of class on June 3. See the IMS website for more information. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a moment to practice gratitude today. List 5 things you are grateful for before going to sleep tonight. Today’s quote comes from Lydia M. Child: “An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.”

Here are today’s announcements for Friday, May 10: *Today is a B day. *Today we celebrate National Clean Up Your Room Day. *Music, Competition, Friends, Snacks. If this sounds better than class, then you should print out your permission slip for the Color Run on June 3! See the IMS Website for more information. *Attention all students - Today is the last day to buy a plant for Mother’s day during lunch. All plants will be given out today period 6. Thank you for your support! *All Dance Company members please check the google classroom! *Are you interested in joining the JFK Marching Mustangs? The first rehearsal is next Monday night 6pm-8pm at JFK High School. Current 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to attend. More information can be found on our Instagram page @jfkbands or see Mr. Vazquez in the band room. *In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Try to have a mindful meal today to improve your overall mood and mental health. *Today’s quote comes from William Blake: “Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, May 9 Today is an A day. Today we celebrate National Home Front Heroes Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Take some time to blast your favorite song to lift your mood. Tomorrow's theme day is Feel Good Friday, to support the coping skill of replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts, Wear your IMS school colors ~ All CJMEA choir members are required to attend rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in room 604. All other choir members are not needed tomorrow. Mr. T. will also be available after school today for CJMEA Honor Choir students. Congratulations to both the girls and boys cross country teams on their win over Fords yesterday. Congrats to our top runners Abhay, Ulysses, Vedant Shah, Jazlin, Samara, and Gabby. IMS are you ready for the Color run? Bring in your permission slip and pre-sale payment by 5/21! Attention all students - If you want to buy a flower for someone you love this Mothers Day, check out the Garden Club flower sale during lunch. To repeat - To buy a flower for Mother’s day, you will buy it during your lunch. All plants will be given out on Friday afternoon. Happy shopping! 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: Wednesday, May 8 Today is a B day. Today we celebrate National School Nurse’s Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, make a list of your strengths today! Focus on how great you are to help increase self confidence. Tomorrow's theme day is Team Up Thursday to support the coping skill of talking to a friend. Wear your favorite jersey or apparel team to team up against mental illness. Congratulations IMS Choir on your wonderful concert last night! Your hard work and dedication paid off. All CJMEA choir members are required to attend rehearsal on Friday morning at 7:30 am in room 604. All other choir members are not needed on Friday morning. Mr. T. will also be available after school today for CJMEA Honor Choir students. The pre-sale for the IMS Color Run is on! Presale includes admission to the color run, a t-shirt, a packet of powder, and a voucher to use at the snack table. Don’t miss out! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip! Today’s quote comes from Confucious: “I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 7 Today is an A day. Today we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, aim to get 7-8 hours of sleep tonight to allow your mind to reset. Tomorrow's theme day is Wellness Wednesday, to support the coping skill of eating healthy, exercising and drinking lots of water. Wear your workout gear! All choir members should report to the cafe during period 6 today ready for dismissal. Do not go to period 6 classes, come straight to the cafe with everything you need. You will be dismissed from the cafe. The IMS Choir Concert will take place tonight at 6:30 pm in the JFK High School auditorium. It is free and open to the public. Attention Garden Club members - anyone who can stay after school to help with the plant sale is appreciated. There are NO late buses, students in garden club who are staying after must walk or have a ride home. DEI Showcase dancers please view the Google Classroom for important updates 6th graders in art club, make sure you sign up on the google class room if you would like to stay today. If you are not signed up, you can not stay after school. If you have any questions please see Miss. Leone before the end of the day. Current 8th grade theater arts students, todays class will be held in room 604 Today’s quote comes from Simone de Beauvoir: “Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, May 6 Today is a B day. Today we celebrate National Nurses Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, enjoy a calm space somewhere in your home today. Tomorrow's theme day is Tropical Tuesday, to support the coping skill of sitting in the sun to absorb vitamin D. Wear those island prints and vacation t-shirts! Select Choir will take place after school today in 604. All members are required to attend. All choir members will be called down to the cafe today during period 2 by announcement. Wait for an announcement to come down. After you are called, go to your locker and bring only a water bottle with you. There will be no morning choir rehearsal tomorrow. 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, May, 3 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day. Any 8th graders interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 JFK cheerleading teams should submit their Tryout Registration form and get their physical in! There is an Open Practice on May 6th 7-9pm at JFK if you are interested in learning about our program before tryouts. The JFK Marching Mustangs are holding drumline and color guard auditions next Monday night 6pm-8pm at JFK High School. Current 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend. More information can be found on our Instagram page @jfkbands or see Mr. Vazquez in the band room. Mr. Cabrera will be visiting during the 7th and 8th grade lunches today to answer any questions. In honor of the Mental Health Awareness Month, reach out to someone who makes you smile. Loneliness can take a toll on your mental health and it's important to find meaningful ways to connect with others. Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams on their win yesterday against Woodbridge. Congratulations to our top two runners, Abhay and Gabby. Way to go panthers! Monday theme day is MUSIC MONDAY, to support the coping skill of listening to music to calm your mood. Wear your favorite musician or band t-shirt! Garden Club members, please sign up for Google classroom. We have important announcements for you. See Mrs. Weber or Ms. Olarte for the code. Today’s quote comes from Elbert Hubbard: “He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much.”