Tuesday: 11/25
Today we celebrate National Parfait Day.
Today is an A Day.
A reminder to all band students that advance band is canceled for tomorrow morning. Rehearsals will continue as normal next week.
Are you someone who cares about making our school a welcoming, inclusive, and positive place for everyone? We’re looking for students to join the Panther P.R.I.D.E. Committee to help celebrate diversity, build community, and make sure every Panther feels like they belong. Interested students can sign up using the Google form in their grade level Google classroom. Any questions, see Mrs. Celano in Guidance.
No STEM club and Fashion Club this week.
Today’s quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams.”
Monday: 11/21
Today is a B Day.
Today we observe “Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day.”
There will be no Select Choir rehearsal after school today and no regular choir rehearsal tomorrow morning. All choir rehearsals for the week are cancelled.
Reminder 6th grade dance company after school tomorrow. Check Google Classroom!
Popcorn will be available for sale at lunch tomorrow, for $2 a bag, while supplies last.
Today’s quote comes from Mahatma Gandhi: “Where there is love, there is life.”
Thursday 11/20
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Peanut Butter Fudge Day.
Friday is the final day of Native American Heritage Month spirit week! Wear IMS school colors to celebrate learning, respect, and unity among all nations.
At this time, all 7th graders can register for their discovery day sessions. You can find the registration website on your grade level google classroom. Remember to pick one workshop for each session.
Today’s quote comes from B. C. Forbes: “Real riches are the riches possessed inside.”
Wednesday 11/19
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Education Support Professionals Day.
Native American Heritage Month celebration continues! On Thursday wear fall colors , yellow, red or brown, to celebrate thankfulness, growth and reflection. Let’s show each other how thankful we can be by participating.
At this time, all 8th graders can register for their discovery day sessions. You can find the registration website on your grade level google classroom. Remember to pick one workshop for each session. 7th grade, be ready to pick tomorrow!
Community Council Members- please check Google Classroom. Hope to see you at the meeting today.
The Geography Club will be meeting after school today in Room 511.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school today in Room 505.
Esports practice will be held after school today in Room 314.
Fashion Club: The Drip Lab will meet today in 409 after school. Bring your favorite drawing supplies.Make sure you have transportation home.
The Stem Club will meet today in room 410.
Today’s quote comes from Marcus Tullius Cicero: “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”
Tuesday 11/18
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Birthday.
On Wednesday let’s show our colors of harmony for Native American Heritage Month! Wear white, black, yellow, or red to represent balance between people, nature, and life stages.
Junior National Honor Society Members- please check Google classroom for an important update.
Drama Club! Rehearsal is canceled today. Please check Google Classroom for all updates.
Art Club will meet tomorrow after school.
At this time, all 6th graders can register for their discovery day sessions. You can find the registration website on your grade level google classroom. Remember to pick one workshop for each session. 8th grade, be ready to pick tomorrow!
Guitar Club will meet today after school in room 418.
Astronomy club will meet today after school in room 506.
It’s trivia time! On November 19, 1863, which famous speech was given by President Abraham Lincoln? If you guessed The Gettysburg Address, you’re correct! See you at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting today after school in Room 417!
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school tomorrow in Room 505.
8th grade math extra help is cancelled today.
Gaming club will meet today after school in room 117.
Esports practice will be held after school tomorrow in room 314. If you do not have access to the Esports Google Classroom, you will not be able to sign in for attendance.
STEM club will be meeting tomorrow in room: 410
FASHION CLUB will be meeting tomorrow in room: 409
Today’s quote comes from Walt Disney: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
Monday 11/17
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Take a Hike Day.
This week we are celebrating Native American Heritage Month! Tomorrow’s theme is Protect the Planet Day. Don’t forget to wear green, blue or brown to honor the native value of caring for the Earth.
Today is Ms. Medina’s birthday! Please join me in wishing her a happy birthday.
Junior National Honor Society Members- please check Google classroom for an important update.
A reminder to Community Council members to check Google Classroom for an important meeting this week.
Discovery Day registration will begin tomorrow! 6th grade, you are up first! Be prepared to pick two workshops, one per session, tomorrow during homeroom! 8th grade, you will pick Wednesday.
Guitar Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 418.
Astronomy club will meet tomorrow after school in room 506.
The Geography Club will meet on Wednesday in room 511.
It’s trivia time! In what year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first take place? The correct answer is 1924! Join us at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 11/18 after school in Room 417!
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school on Wednesday, November 19th in Room 505.
Today’s quote comes from Richard L. Evans: “The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.”
Friday, 11/14/25
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day.
Guitar Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 after school in room 418.
Astronomy Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 after school in Room 506.
It’s trivia time! Pumpkins grow on every continent except which one? The correct answer is Antarctica! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 11/18 after school in Room 417!
Community Council members: Check Google Classroom for information regarding next week’s meeting!
For the month of November, IMS will be celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Starting on Monday we will have a spirit week. On Monday wear orange to represent the strength and unity of indigenous communities.
Today’s quote comes from John C. Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.”
Thursday, 11/13/25
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate World Kindness Day.
Announcements will be made shortly for picture retakes.
Astronomy Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 after school in Room 506.
Guitar Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 after school in room 418.
Discovery Day registration is being moved to next week. 6th grade, be ready to pick on Monday, 8th on Tuesday and 7th on Wednesday. Remember to check out the website on your grade level google classroom.
Community Council members: Please check the Google Classroom for information regarding an upcoming meeting.
Today’s quote comes from Peter Benchely: “If man doesn’t learn to treat the oceans and the rain forest with respect, man will become extinct.”
Here are today’s announcements
Wednesday, 11/12/25
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day.
Happy Belated Birthday to Mr. Vizian - his birthday was yesterday.
Don’t forget tomorrow is picture retake day. If you were absent on the first picture day or didn’t like your first pictures then bring your smile and pay attention to announcements tomorrow morning.
The Chemistry Club will meet next Wednesday, November 19th in Room 505. No Chemistry Club this week.
STEM CLUB will meet today in room: 410
FASHION CLUB will meet today in room: 409; Bring your favorite drawing supplies.
The Geography Club will meet today in room 511.
Astronomy Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 after school in Room 506.
Art Club will not meet today
Math Challenge Club is cancelled for tomorrow.
Discovery Day registration will start tomorrow for 6th graders! Reminder to all students to check out the website on your grade level google classrooms to see what workshops are being offered!
Today’s quote comes from Rene Descartes: “It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.”
Monday, 11/10/25
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Civic Pride Day.
G&T classes are cancelled today.
Reminder: Picture Retake day is Thursday, 11/13 - this is for anyone that missed the first picture day or didn’t like their pictures from the first picture day.
The Chemistry Club will meet next Wednesday, November 19th in Room 505. No Chemistry Club this week.
The Geography Club will meet Wednesday November 12th in room 511.
Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Spock: “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
Thursday, 10/30/25
Today is an A day.
Tonight’s the night to celebrate all things spooky at the Masquerade dance! Bring your permission slip and $7 to the door tonight to get access to all the fun.
Softball End of Season Party and Uniform collection is TODAY after school in the cafeteria.
Cheer will meet today in the Cafeteria until 4pm. Make sure you have a ride home.
Last Day to place your Thanksgiving Pie Order . Drop off to Mrs Pafumi in guidance
Today we celebrate National Wicked Day.
Today’s quote comes from W. Edwards Deming: “Quality is everyone’s responsibility.”
Wednesday, 10/29/25
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Cat Day.
Don’t forget, we want to see your costume at the masquerade tomorrow! Do not turn in money today. Bring a permission slip and $7 to the door tomorrow night.
The Chemistry Club is meeting after school today in room 505.
The STEM Club is meeting today after school in room: 410.
Softball Uniform Collection and Team Party today after school in the cafeteria. See you all there!
Fashion club- Drip lab is meeting today after school in room: 409.
Join me in wishing Mr. DiNuzzo a happy birthday today.
Do you know what is truly scary? Showing up to thanksgiving without a pie or dessert. Good thing the IMS garden club has you covered. Order by this Thursday and a delicious pie or cake will be ready for pick-up the week of Thanksgiving.
Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.”
Tuesday, 10/28/25
Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Chocolate Day.
It’s trivia time! What was the first candy to be eaten in space on board the space shuttle Columbia in 1981? If you guessed M&Ms, you’re correct! See you at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting today after school in Room 417!
There will be a guitar club interest meeting held in room 418 today after school.
Art Club will meet after school today in the Art Room
Drama Club! If your name was on the School play cast list, please come to the art room directly after school
Cheer will meet after school today in the Gym.
The Chemistry Club is meeting tomorrow after school in room 505.
Softball End of Season Party and Uniform collection is TOMORROW after school in the cafeteria.
Reminder to Community Council members, there is a post about an upcoming meeting on Google Classroom.
STEM CLUB will meet tomorrow after school in room 410.
Fashion Club- Drip lab will meet tomorrow after school in room 409.
Today is the last day to pre-pay for the Masquerade. Bring $7 and a permission slip to the door Thursday night.
Garden Club members - Meeting after school today - Meet in the courtyard
Do you know what is truly scary? Showing up to thanksgiving without a pie or dessert. Good thing the IMS garden club has you covered. Order by this Thursday and a delicious pie or cake will be ready for pick-up the week of Thanksgiving.
Join me in wishing Mrs. Virdi a happy birthday today.
Today’s quote comes from Jean de la Bruyere: “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”
Monday, 10/27/25
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate National Civics Day.
It’s trivia time! On this day in 2004, which MLB team won their first World Series title since 1918? The correct answer is Boston Red Sox! Join us at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting tomorrow 10/28 after school in Room 417!
Interested in learning how to play the guitar? There will be a guitar club interest meeting held in room 418 tomorrow after school.
Community Council members, please check Google Classroom for an upcoming meeting.
The Masquerade is this week! Bring your permission slip and $7 tomorrow- this is the last day to pre-pay.
Join me in wishing Mr. Abatemarco a Happy Birthday today.
Cheer will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28th after school in the Gym until 4.
Select Choir will rehearse after school today in Room 604 until 4:00.
Today’s quote comes from Lucius Annaeus Seneca: “The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it.”
Friday, 10/24/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Food Day.
This weekend is a great time to get $7 and a signed permission slip for next week’s Masquerade! Hope to see you there!
Tomorrow is a special day for Mrs. Tinney - join me in wishing her a Happy Birthday!
Drama Club! Please check Ms. Donnelly's Google Site for the School Play Cast List.
Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? A Guitar Club interest meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28th in room 418 after school.
It’s trivia time! On this day in 1857, the world’s first soccer club Sheffield F.C. was founded in which country? The correct answer is England! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 10/28 after school in Room 417!
Anyone interested in joining us for the Arts Middle School program presentation during lunch today, who did not receive a pass during homeroom, please come to guidance during first period.
Today is the last day to donate to the Diwali Food Drive! Check out the list of acceptable food items in your Grade Level Google Classroom. The donation bin is located in the lobby in front of the cafe.
Today’s quote comes from John W. Gardner: “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.”
Do not forget to bring in wired headphones for the testing on Monday and Charge your devices over the weekend !
Thursday, 10/23/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Horror Movie Day.
Come boooo-gie the night away at the IMS Masquerade next Thursday! Return your permission slip and $7 ASAP.
Drama Club! The Cast list for the school play will be on Ms. Donnelly's Google Site tomorrow morning!
Attention Panthers! Cheer tryouts will be postponed until Tuesday, October 28th. We will still be meeting today October 23rd, after school in room 112 until 4:30 please make sure you have a ride. If you do not have a completed physical this year please make sure you have it before tryouts on Tuesday.
Today and tomorrow are the last days to donate to the Diwali Food Drive! Check out the list of acceptable food items in your Grade Level Google Classroom. The donation bin is located in the lobby in front of the cafe.
Today’s quote comes from George Washington Carver: “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.”
Wednesday, 10/22/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National “Make a Dog’s Day.”
The Math Challenge club will be meeting tomorrow at 7:30AM in room 117.
It’s just over a week until the IMS Masquerade- don’t miss out! See the IMS website to print your permission slip.
Attention Panthers! Cheer tryouts will be held this Thursday, October 23rd, right after school in the gym. If you're planning to try out, make sure you fill out the Google Form posted on the IMS Cheer Google Classroom before tryouts. Tryouts will end at 4:30, please make sure you have a ride home.
No art club today!
Drama Club! Please come to the ART room and not the auditorium after school for callbacks.
STEM CLUB- Lab Rats meeting today in room: 410 after school.
FASHION CLUB- Drip Lab Meeting today in room: 409 after school.
Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Franklin: “Time is money.”
Tuesday, 10/21/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate Back to the Future Day.
Attention Panthers, we're looking for enthusiastic, spirited students to join our cheer team! If you're interested in trying out, come to the interest meeting today after school, in Room 112.
The Geography Club will meet tomorrow Wednesday in room 511.
7th & 8th grade Girls Basketball Tryouts will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, right after school until 4:30pm. All girls who wish to try out must have a completed physical and a ride home at 4:30.
The Gaming Club is meeting today after school in room 117.
Drama Club! If you are on Ms. Donnelly's callback list or you haven’t auditioned yet, please come to the art room directly after school today.
The Chemistry Club will not be meeting this Wednesday. The club will meet after school on Wednesday, October 29th in Room 505.
8th grade math extra help is cancelled today.
Fashion Club: Drip Lab meeting is Wednesday October 22nd in room 409.
Stem Club:Lab Rats meeting tomorrow Wednesday October 22nd in room 410
The Art Club will meet today after school in the Art Room. Please be sure to check Ms. Leone’s website for the members list if you haven't yet.
Today’s quote comes from Tennessee Williams: “To be free is to have achieved your life.”
Monday, 10/20/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Youth Confidence Day.
Happy Belated Birthday to Mrs. Baldesweiler - her birthday was this past Saturday.
Ms. Popino’s dance classes: Please bring your Chromebook to class today.
The Select Choir will meet after school today in Room 604. All previous and new members should attend this rehearsal. There are no late buses and rehearsal ends at 4:00.
Drama Club! Please check the callback list on Ms. Donnellys Website to see if you have a callback. Callbacks will be taking place tomorrow and wednesday directly afterschool in the art room. If you did not get the chance to audition please come tomorrow directly after school to the ART room.
The Geography Club will meet on Wednesday in room 511
Art Club will meet tomorrow after school in the art room. If you have not checked Ms. Leone’s website for the members list, please do.
Attention Panthers, we're looking for enthusiastic, spirited students to join our cheer team! If you're interested in trying out, come to the Interest Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21st in Room 112.
Today we recognize Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Many families celebrate by lighting small oil lamps called diyas, decorating their homes, exchanging gifts and sweets, and spending time with loved ones. We wish a very happy Diwali to everyone who celebrates!
Today’s quote comes from Christian Nestell Bovee: “When all else is lost, the future still remains.”
Thursday, 10/16/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Sports Day and National Boss Day.
Boo!!!! Send a Boo to you, or a friend, buy one in the lobby in the morning or at lunch!
8th graders! Don’t forget to fill out the google form on your grade level google classroom to let us know what workshops you want to see offered on Discovery Day next month!
Anyone who auditioned for the school play yesterday, please check Ms. Donnelly's Google site for a callback list tomorrow morning!
Attention 8th graders - tickets for our class trip to see The Outsiders musical on Broadway are almost gone. Last day for permission slip and payment is tomorrow 10/17 to the main office. Talk to your LA teacher for more details.
All Panthers, we're looking for enthusiastic, spirited students to join our cheer team! If you're interested in trying out, come to the Interest Meeting on Tuesday, October 21st in Room 112.
To all boos and ghouls, the Masquerade Dance is coming up! Check the IMS website for more details and to print your permission slip.
On Friday October 24th, an Arts Middle School representative will be coming to talk to any student who is interested in learning more about the Arts Middle School program. The program is geared to students who are interested in working with a professional in the visual, literary, and performing arts and wants to improve in their chosen art form. If you are interested in meeting with the representative, sign up forms can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom.
Join me in wishing Ms. Weiser a very happy birthday!
Today’s quote comes from Alexander Pope: “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
