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.”
Here are today's announcements for Thursday, November 2, 2023:
*Today is National Men Make Dinner Day.
*Attention 7th graders! You can now register for your Discovery day workshop. Head over to your grade level google classroom for the registration website.
*NO After School activities today!
*Academic Challenge team tryouts for 7th and 8th graders will be postponed until Thursday, November 16.
*Today’s quote comes from John D. Rockefeller: “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Today is “Dia de Los Muertos.”
The math club with Mr. Romano is canceled today.
The Chemistry Club is meeting today after school in Room 410.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting today afterschool in Room 122.
It’s Trivia Time! The topic is historical people. He’s the U.S. President featured on the 5 dollar bill who led the country during the Civil War… The answer is Abraham Lincoln! Did you know that? If so, come try out for the Academic Challenge team! Tryouts are tomorrow November 2 after school in Room 412.
Attention 6th graders! You can now register for your Discovery day workshop. Head over to your grade level google classroom for the registration website.
Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Franklin: “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Today is Halloween! Have a great time and stay safe if you plan on celebrating.
It’s Trivia Time! The topic is Halloween candy. “Taste the rainbow” is the slogan for this popular multi-colored treat… The answer is Skittles! Did you know that? If so, come try out for the Academic Challenge team! Tryouts are this Thursday, November 2 after school in Room 412.
The Chemistry Club is meeting tomorrow after school in Room 410.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting tomorrow afterschool in Room 122.
Our first Discovery Day of the year is quickly approaching! The website of available workshops is now posted on your grade level google classrooms, check it out! Pay attention to the announcements this week as each day one grade level will register for their workshops.
NO LATE BUSES TODAY!
Today’s quote comes from Plato: “Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday, October 30, 2023
Today is National “Wicked” day. The musical “Wicked” celebrates 20 years on Broadway today.
It’s Trivia Time! The topic is Onomatopoeia. Imitating a fast sound, this Nike logo is 50 years old… The answer is the Swoosh! Did you know that? If so, come try out for the Academic Challenge team! Tryouts are this Thursday, November 2 after school in Room 412.
The Chemistry Club is meeting this Wednesday after school in Room 410.
Guitar Club is this Wednesday in room 606 for those who signed up.
Please donate non-perishable items to the SEWA Diwali food drive. The box is in the front lobby and is accepting donations all week.
Today’s quote comes from Anne Frank: “Despite everything, I believe people are really good at heart.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday, October 27, 2023
Today is a “B” day.
Today we celebrate National Civics Day.
Reminder to 7th and 8th Grade Girls, Basketball tryouts will be next week afterschool in the Gym till 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Go to Ms. Belly’s website for details.
It’s Trivia Time! The topic is food. This “stately” sushi order features crab, avocado, and cucumber… The answer is a California roll! If you got that answer right, you may be a great addition to the Academic Challenge team that is looking for a group of 7th and 8th graders to represent Iselin Middle School. Tryouts for the team will be held in Room 412 on Thursday, November 2 after school. Please see Ms. DiLonardo or Ms. Perla if you have any questions.
The new sign up sheet for next week’s Guitar Club is now posted on the IMS website. First come, first serve so move quickly to sign up.
Today’s quote comes from George Washington Carver: “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.”
Here are today’s announcements for Thursday, October 26, 2023:
*Today is an “A” day.
*Today we celebrate National Pumpkin Day.
*Reminder to 7th and 8th Grade Girls, Basketball tryouts will be next week afterschool in the Gym till 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Go to Ms. Belly’s website for details.
*Garden Club will meet today in the courtyard.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Today is a “B” day.
Today we celebrate National Artist’s Day.
IMS Book Club will meet today after school in Room 121
Reminder to 7th and 8th Grade Girls, Basketball tryouts will be next week afterschool in the Gym till 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Go to Ms. Belly’s website for details.
Boy’s basketball will have one last interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the gym for 7th and 8th grade boys only. If you can not attend the meeting please see Mr. McGarry for tryout details.
There will be a meeting for those interested in Mock Trial Club after school today in room 122
Students who are signed up for, and attending, today’s Guitar Club will meet in room 606 after school.
There will be an Honor Society meeting tomorrow morning, October 26th at 7:50 in room 117.
Today’s quote comes from Lucy Larcom: “If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Today is an “A” day.
Today we celebrate United Nations Day.
There will be a meeting for those interested in Mock Trial Club after school tomorrow, October 25 in room 121
Anyone interested in joining the DEI Club, please join us today after-school in room 117.
Reminder to 7th and 8th Grade Girls, Basketball tryouts will be next week afterschool in the Gym till 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Go to Ms. Belly’s website for details
Boy’s basketball will have one last interest meeting Thursday morning at 7:45 in the gym for 7th and 8th grade boys only. If you can not attend the meeting please see Mr. McGarry for tryout details.
IMS Book Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 121
IMS Guitar Club starts up this Wednesday (10/25) in room 606. If you already signed up, your spot is secured.
If you are planning to attend the Masquerade Dance but have not paid yet, please bring $7 and a permission slip to homeroom tomorrow!
All Drama Club Members, please look at the Google Classroom Announcements to see who is required to attend today's meeting
There will be an Honor Society meeting on Thursday, October 26th at 7:50 in room 117.
Today’s quote comes from Jonas Salk: “The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday, October 23, 2023
Today is a “B” day.
Today we celebrate National Horror Movie Day.
Select Choir will rehearse after school today in room 604.
There will be a meeting for those interested in Mock Trial Club after school on Wednesday, October 25 in room 121
Reminder to 7th and 8th Grade Girls, Basketball tryouts will be next week afterschool in the Gym till 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Go to Ms. Belly’s website for details.
IMS Guitar Club starts up this Wednesday (10/25) in room 606. If you already signed up, your spot is secured.
Today’s quote comes from Heraclitus: “There is nothing permanent except change.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday, October 20, 2023
Today is an “A” day.
Today we celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day.
Popcorn will be available for sale at lunch today for $1.
IMS is participating in the SEWA Diwali food drive. There is a box in the front lobby for the collection of food donations. Please donate items like diapers, toiletries, instant mashed potatoes, and shelf stable powdered milk. The food drive will continue until Nov. 17.
Pink Week starts next Monday at IMS - don’t forget!
Today’s quote comes from the Dalai Lama: “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”