Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday, December 11, 2023
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National App Day.
Community Council will be sponsoring a Guess How Many during all lunch periods, starting today. All money raised will go towards the Happy Tails Retirement Home, to help pets in need. One grand-prize winner will win the candy jar and a gift card.
Get that warm and fuzzy holiday feeling at our cookie decorating party on December 22nd. Get out of 6th period, listen to some seasonal tunes, and decorate cookies with a side of hot chocolate. $7 and a permission slip gets you in. See you there.
Select Choir will rehearse after school today as usual, and regular choir will rehearse tomorrow morning in the Art room. As usual.
A reminder to all band in choir students, our combined concert will happen next Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 PM!
Today’s quote comes from Sophocles: “Wisdom outweighs any wealth.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday,Dec 8, 2023
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Crossword Solvers Day.
The sign up for the next Guitar Club session is now posted on the IMS website. Space is limited, so act quick to ensure your spot.
Today’s quote comes from Robert Frost: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday,Dec 7, 2023
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Garden club meets today after school.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting afterschool today in room 122. DEI Club will be hosting a Native American Heritage Gallery Walk showcasing traditional Native American artwork after school in the Art room TODAY. Join us to see Native American artwork created by our own IMS art students! See Ms. Rodriguez in Guidance for more information.
Tomorrow morning’s choir will take place in room 604 for sopranos only. Altos are not needed tomorrow morning at choir.
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 for:
Wednesday,Dec 6, 2023
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Gazpacho Day.
Guitar Club will take place after school today in room 112.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting afterschool tomorrow Thursday December 7th in room 122.
DEI Club will be hosting a Native American Heritage Gallery Walk showcasing traditional Native American artwork after school in the Art room on Thursday December 7th. Join us to see Native American artwork created by our own IMS art students! See Ms. Rodriguez in Guidance for more information.
Today’s quote comes from George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday,Dec 5, 2023
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting afterschool on Thursday December 7th afterschool in room 122.
Book Club will meet today after school in Room 121. If you can’t make it, we will meet again tomorrow morning at 7:45 in Room 121.
DEI Club will be hosting a Native American Heritage Gallery Walk showcasing traditional Native American artwork after school in the Art room on Thursday December 7th. Join us to see Native American artwork created by our own IMS art students! See Ms. Rodriguez in Guidance for more information.
Drama Club Members: Today's Meeting is CANCELED!
Astronomy Club after school today in Room 506
Today’s quote comes from J. R. R. Tolkien: “Courage is found in unlikely places.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday,Dec 4, 2023
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate Wildlife Conservation Day.
The sign up sheet for Wednesday’s Guitar Club is now posted to the IMS website. It is first come, first serve, so sign up quickly to ensure your spot.
Attention to all band students, if you are interested in attending the JFK high school concert this Thursday at 6:30 PM., Please go to the full BAND Google classroom and comment with your grade so we can add you to the guest list. You must bring your school ID with you on the day of the concert to gain free admission.
The IMS Honor Society volunteered at the Hillside Food Pantry on Friday. They packaged and boxed over 6,000 bags of pasta. Thank you for volunteering and helping many families in need.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting afterschool on Thursday December 7th afterschool in room 122.
There is a Space Club meeting after school tomorrow December 5th in room 506.
Attention all choir students: tomorrow morning, only altos need to attend rehearsal. We will be in room 604. Soprano rehearsal will take place on Friday. Tomorrow is for altos only.
Today’s quote comes from Thomas Jefferson: “Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Personal Space Day.
Tomorrow, the IMS Honor Society will deliver Soup Cans to the Community Food Bank, which distributed 108 million pounds of food throughout New Jersey last year. The Homeroom with the most soup cans donated over 100 will win a breakfast!
For all choir and dance students who are performing at Woodbridge Mall on December 14, your permission forms are due tomorrow.
Today’s quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Electronic Greetings Day.
The Chemistry Club will meet today after school in Room 410.
The Academic Challenge round 2 Tryouts will be held today after school in room 412.
IMS Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 5th after school in Room 121.
Just a reminder that Guitar Club will take place today after school in room #112.
On Friday, the IMS Honor Society will deliver Soup Cans to the Community Food Bank, which provides food for more than 90 million meals annually. The Homeroom with the most soup cans donated over 100 will win a breakfast!
For all choir and dance students who are performing at Woodbridge Mall on December 14, your permission forms are due by this Friday.
Today’s quote comes from Mahatma Gandhi: “Where there is love there is life.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Day of Giving.
Honor Society students: Your permission slip for our class trip is due tomorrow morning.
The Chemistry Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 410.
There will be no dance company rehearsal today after school
The Academic Challenge round 2 Tryouts will be held after school tomorrow in room 412.
On Friday, the IMS Honor Society will deliver Soup Cans to the Community Food Bank, the leading anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization in the state. The Homeroom with the most soup cans donated will win a breakfast!
The Garden Club is selling poinsettias for the holidays. Orders are due on Friday to Mrs. Weber or Ms. Olarte. Check the IMS website for more information.
Today’s quote comes from Thomas Fuller: “One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday, November 27, 2023
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate Cyber Monday.
Honor Society students: check our Google Classroom to see when you are scheduled to pick up the soup cans from each homeroom.
The Chemistry Club will meet on Wednesday after school in Room 410.
There will be no 7th grade morning math tomorrow.
There will be no Dance Company rehearsal tomorrow after school.
The academic challenge team is going to have another round of tryouts for those interested! If you already came for the first round, you do not need to come to the second. The second round will be after school this Wednesday, 11/29 in room 412.
Today’s quote comes from John Donne: “No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Today is an A day.
Today is National Jukebox Day
Good luck to Mr. Vazquez and the Rutgers Marching Band tomorrow as they participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Be sure to look for them on TV tomorrow morning.
The IMS Honor Society will be hosting a Soup Can Drive. Please bring in a can of soup and the Honor Society will come around to your homeroom classes to collect it. The Soup Can Drive will run from November 27 through December 1. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
The next Guitar Club will meet on Wednesday, November 29. The sign up sheet is now posted on the IMS website. It is first come, first serve, so act quickly.
Today’s quote comes from Walt Disney: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Today is a B Day.
Today is National Gingerbread Cookie Day
Attention all advanced band members, tomorrow mornings rehearsal will be canceled. Advanced band will continue meeting next week on Thursday morning next week.
The IMS Honor Society will be hosting a Soup Can Drive. Please bring in a can of soup and the Honor Society will come around to your homeroom classes to collect it. The Soup Can Drive will run from November 27 through December 1. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
Today’s quote comes from Richard L. Evans: “The undertaking of new action brings new strength.”
Here are today’s announcements for Monday, November 20, 2023:
*Today is an A Day.
*Today is World Children’s Day
*There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting tomorrow morning before school at 7:30am in room 121.
*Today’s quote comes from Jim Rohn: “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
Here are today’s announcements for Friday, November 17, 2023:
*Today is a B day
*Today is International Students’ Day.
*Attention Mrs. Alejandro’s Gym classes: Period 4 report to room 123, period 5 report to room 516 and period 6 report to 602.
*Community Council will be hosting a pizza party on Wednesday, November 22 during periods 5 and 6. This event is limited to the first 100 students to return their permission slips and payment. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
*Today’s quote comes from John C. Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
Here are today’s announcements for Thursday, November 16, 2023:
*Today is an A Day
*Today is National Great American Smokeout Day.
*Garden Club is Canceled for today
*Community Council will be hosting a pizza party next Wednesday, November 22 during periods 5 and 6. This event is limited to the first 100 students to return their permission slips and payment. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
*Guitar Club will take place after school today in room 112.
*Mock Trial club will meet today after school in Room 122.
*Today’s the day to support IMS while you get your pizza on! Join us all day at *Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. A portion of all money spent will go back to our school. Let us know you’re coming by using the RSVP link on the IMS site.
*It’s trivia time! This IMS club is holding tryouts today in Room 412 after school. Do you know the answer? Academic Challenge team!
*The Chemistry Club is meeting today in Room 410 after school. Bring colored pencils/crayons!
*Today’s quote comes from Rene Decartes: “It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Today is a B day
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day.
Today’s Math Club meeting with Mr. Romano is canceled.
Attention Mr. McGarry’s period 6 class - please report to room 602 NOT the gym
Because of today’s faculty meeting, Guitar Club is now moved to tomorrow after school. If you already signed up, your spot is still secure.
IMS Honor Society will have a meeting tomorrow morning, Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:45am in Room 117. All members must attend.
Community Council will be hosting a pizza party on Wednesday, November 22 during periods 5 and 6. This event is limited to the first 100 students to return their permission slips and payment. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Get your cheese on tomorrow night at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza! Please RSVP using the link on the IMS site.
Attention all band members, remember advanced band rehearsal is happening tomorrow morning at 7:20 am.
Show off your trivia skills! 7th and 8th graders can try out for the Academic Challenge team tomorrow 11/16 after school in Room 412
Mock Trial club will meet on tomorrow Thursday November 16 after school in Room 122.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school tomorrow in room 410. Please let your parents know if you are attending.
Now announcing the winners of Miss. Leone’s Tim Burton Drawing contest. For her period one class: first place Aayet Asif, second place Shanzay Aamir. Her period two class: first place Irfan Abdulkadar, second place Panya Patel. Her period three class: first place Thameem Mansoor, second place Ananya Marubiona. Her period six class: first place, Niko Ruiz-Pirela, second place Yuvantika Sutharson. Please come to the art room for your prizes.
IMS will be celebrating Diwali tomorrow by having a Cultural Day and Traditional Diwali Dancing during Lunches! Wear something that represents your culture and sign up using the Google form found in your grade level Google classroom to participate in the dance lessons!
Today is the first day of Q2 so check your schedule to make sure you are attending the correct classes.
Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Spock: “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Today is an A day
Today is National Seat Belt Day.
Tomorrow’s Math Club meeting with Mr. Romano is canceled.
Community Council will be hosting a pizza party on Wednesday, November 22 during periods 5 and 6. This event is limited to the first 100 students to return their permission slips and payment. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Because there is a faculty meeting for teachers and staff tomorrow and no late busses, Guitar Club will be moved to Thursday.
Get your family in the car and tell them to drive to Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza on Thursday for our IMS fundraiser! Please RSVP using the link on the IMS site.
Astronomy Club will meet today after school in Room 506.
Mock Trial club will meet on Thursday November 16 after school in Room 122.
Show off your trivia skills! 7th and 8th graders can try out for the Academic Challenge team on Thursday 11/16 after school in Room 412.
The Chemistry Club is meeting tomorrow after school in room 410. Please let your parents know if you are attending.
DEI Club will meet today after school in room 306.
On Thursday, November 16th, IMS will be celebrating Diwali by having a Cultural Day and Traditional Diwali Dancing during Lunches! Wear something that represents your culture and sign up using the Google form found in your grade level Google classroom to participate in the dance lessons!
Today is the last day of Q1 and tomorrow is the first day of Q2. Please check your schedules today.
Today’s quote comes from Buddha: “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday, November 13, 2023
Today is a B Day
Today is World Kindness Day
Attention Mr. Acquisto’s period 5 class - report to room 516 not the gym; Mr. Herbeck’s period 2 class report to the cafe not the gym; Mr. Herbeck’s period 6 class report to room 411 not the gym
Community Council will be hosting a pizza party on Wednesday, November 22 during periods 5 and 6. This event is limited to the first 100 students to return their permission slips and payment. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Hungry? IMS is having a fundraiser at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza this Thursday. Grab some pizza and support your school!
Yearbook picture retakes are tomorrow. Each student who was absent or new to the school will receive a slip with a time to come down to get their picture taken. If a student is getting a retake, they must have their original picture with them.
Astronomy Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 506.
Show off your trivia skills! 7th and 8th graders can try out for the Academic Challenge team on Thursday 11/16 after school in Room 412.
All Choir rehearsals will take place as usual this week, including Select Choir rehearsal after school today.
DEI Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 306.
Yesterday marked the first day of Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. Wishing a happy Diwali to all those who celebrate!
Today’s quote comes from Colin Powell: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
Click here to see what is happening in our schools for American Education Week https://5il.co/28tti
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday, November 3, 2023
Today is National Jersey Friday.
Attention 8th graders! You can now register for your Discovery day workshop. Head over to your grade level google classroom for the registration website.
The sign up sheet for the next Guitar Club is now posted on the website. Spots are limited, so act quickly if you are interested. The next session will be Wednesday, November 15. That is the first Wednesday after break.
Remember there is no school next week. We hope you enjoy the week off!
Today’s quote comes from Jean de la Bruyere: “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”