Iselin Middle School

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Wednesday, 9/17/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
Ready to make a difference at IMS and beyond? Come to 312 after school today for a Community Council interest meeting. There are NO late buses, so make sure you walk home or have a ride by 3:50.
This is a reminder that any money or forms that need to go to the office should be handed in during homeroom, not after.
Today is a very special day - please join me in wishing Mrs. Agrawal a happy birthday.
Today’s quote comes from Charlotte Whitton: “Big words seldom accompany good deeds.”

Here are today’s announcements Tuesday, 9/16/25:
*Today is a B Day.
*Today we celebrate National Play-Doh Day.
*Would you like to give back to your community in a meaningful way? Join the Garden club for National Public Lands day. We will be working on the garden outside the Iselin Library on Saturday, September 27th. Permission slips available in the guidance office. Volunteers are rewarded with snacks and service hours!
*There will be a Community Council interest meeting after school tomorrow in room 312. There are NO late buses, so make sure you walk or have a ride home by 3:50.
*Tomorrow is the last day for the IMS Block Party Presale. Make sure to get your permission slip and $10 to your homeroom teacher so you too can get out of class and join us for the fun on Friday, September 26th. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
*Tomorrow we celebrate Dia de la Bandera for Hispanic Heritage Month! Rep your flag and wear items with a Hispanic flag or dress in its colors!
*Attention 8th graders who applied to Sidekicks last June. Please complete the form posted in the invited Google Classroom by Wednesday to be considered for Sidekicks.
*Sign up for Latin dance lessons with Ms. Popino on Friday, September 19th during your lunch. Sign-ups are in your grade level Google classroom.
*Are you interested in joining the Art Club? If so, there is an interest meeting Wednesday morning at 7:45, in the art room. Please see Ms. Leone if you have any questions.
*Today’s quote comes from Harry S. Truman: “If you can’t convince them, confuse them.”

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Monday, 9/15/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Double Cheeseburger Day.
Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for themed spirit days every Wednesday and a fun Latin dance activity during lunch on September 19th. Check your grade level Google classroom for more info on the spirit days and to sign up for Latin dance lessons.
Are you ready for the IMS Block Party? If you have not turned in your permission slip yet, you still have time! The presale ends this Wednesday! See the IMS website for more information.
Attention all students looking for service hours - The Garden Club is looking for volunteers for National Public Lands Day on September 27th. We will be doing a quick clean-up of the gardens at the Iselin Library. No experience necessary. Grab a permission slip from guidance today.
Attention classes that are scheduled for room 112 today are being relocated.
Mr. Herre’s Period 1 report to room 313; Mr. Herre’s & Mr. Vitale’s Period 2 report to 416; Mr. Herre’s & Mr. Vitale’s Period 3 report to 508; Mr. Vitale’s Period 4 report to 412: Mr. Vitale’s Period 5 report ot 508 and Mrs. Esteves’ class period 6 report to 412
Choir rehearsal will take place tomorrow at 7:30 am in the Art Room.
Today’s quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte: “Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.”

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Friday, 9/12/25
Today is a B Day
Today we celebrate National Hug and High 5 Day.
Students interested in Esports, complete your permission slips no later than tonight. If not enough students apply, we will withdraw from the Fall competitions. Please find the permission slip on the Iselin Middle School website’s staff section, on Mr. McDonough’s Google Site.
Is anyone looking for service hours? The Garden Club is looking for volunteers to help beautify the Iselin Library Garden on Saturday September 27. National Public Lands day is when we take time to care for our outdoor spaces. No experience needed. Grab a permission slip in the Guidance Office today.
Starting MONDAY grade 7 & 8 students are expected to be in class ON TIME, please begin to mark those in Grade 7 & 8 late to class.
Today’s quote comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.”

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Thursday, 9/11/25
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
For those of you who are joining choir, please get your form returned to Mr. T. and don’t forget to attend rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in the art room!
6th Graders interested in joining Dance Company, if you missed the interest meeting please come see Ms. Popino.
Are you ready for competition, music, and to get out of class? If so, join us at the Block Party on Friday, September 26! The presale ends Wednesday, so bring $10 and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher ASAP. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Today’s quote comes from Walter Hagin: “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”

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Wednesday, 9/10/25
Today is a B Day
Today we celebrate National Swap Ideas Day.
Please get your choir form back to Mr. T. ASAP if you are joining the group and be ready to attend rehearsal on Friday morning at 7:30 am in the art room.
Dance Company interest meeting for 6th graders only tomorrow at 7:45AM in the cafeteria.
The presale for the Block Party is on! Want to be part of the fun on Friday, September 26? Bring in $10 and a signed permission slip to your Homeroom teacher by next Wednesday. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
Today’s quote comes from Douglas Adams: “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.”

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Tuesday, 9/9/25
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Teddy Bear Day.
If you attended the Choir General Interest Meeting this morning and want to join the choir, return your permission form to Mr. T. ASAP
Dance Company interest meeting for 6th graders only Thursday at 7:45AM in the cafeteria.
Interested in playing Rocket League or Smash Ultimate for the Iselin Middle School Esports team? Our Esports interest meeting happens tomorrow morning at 7:45 AM, in room 314.
All Mum Sale Orders are due to Mrs Pafumi today .
Today is a very special day for two of our teachers - please join us in wishing Mrs. Hilarczyk and Mrs. Wanko a very happy birthday.
As a reminder, if you have any paperwork for the Nurse, please give it to your homeroom teacher now
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.”

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Monday, 9/8/25
Today is a B day.
Today we celebrate Star Trek Day.
Do you want to show all of New Jersey how good you are at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Rocket League? Our Esports team will be holding an interest check meeting in room 314 before school on Wednesday, September 10th, at 7:45 AM.
Anyone wishing to order Mums or another fall plant, the deadline to turn in order forms is tomorrow.
Do you enjoy being outside, working with your hands, and making our school a more beautiful place? Then come join the Garden Club!

No experience is needed—just a love for nature and a positive attitude! You’ll help care for flowers, design garden spaces, and make our school bloom with color and creativity.

We will need members who can walk or get a ride home, on Monday, September 15 for the Mum sale. Afterward, regular meetings will begin October 7th. Interested? See Mrs. Pafumi-Libitz in the guidance office for a permission slip.
Join Community Council at the Block Party on Friday September 26! Bring $10 and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher ASAP to get in on the fun. Presale ends Wednesday September 17. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips.
All girls interested in Softball should attend practice today after school. Athletes will need to have a way home at 5pm.
You might be surprised to learn that singing can improve your lung capacity and respiratory function by engaging your core and diaphragm muscles! Come to the General Interest Meeting for choir tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in the art room to find out more about singing here at IMS!
Today’s quote comes from William Shakespeare: “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.”

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Friday, 9/5/25

Today is an A day.
Today we celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day.
Did you know that singing is an activity that releases endorphins and makes you feel happier? Any student who wants to find out more about singing here at IMS, please come to the choir general interest meeting on Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in the Art room.
There will be a meeting for those with G&T in their schedule in the cafeteria at 2:30pm. Students should go to the cafeteria prepared for dismissal.
Attention Ms. Popino’s per 6 class please report to room 604 not the stage.
Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.”

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Thursday, 9/4/25

Today we celebrate National Wildlife Day.
There will be a baseball interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the gym. Please see Mr. McGarry with any questions.
If you have medication for the Nurse, please bring it to the Nurse’s office now.
If you have papers for the Nurse, please give them to your homeroom teacher.
Attention all girls in grades 6, 7 or 8 interested in joining softball - There will be an info meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40am in the gym. Please make every effort to attend.
I’ll bet you didn’t know that when we’re singing, sound comes out of our mouths at about 750 miles per hour! If you want to sing here at IMS, please attend our choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30 am in the Art Room.
Today’s quote comes from John Burroughs: “Leap and the net will appear.”

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Wednesday, 9/3/25

There will be a baseball interest meeting on Friday morning at 7:45 in the gym. Please see Mr. McGarry with any questions.

Here are today’s announcements Tuesday, 6/24/25: *Today is an A Day. *Today we celebrate National Swim a Lap Day. *Today’s quote comes from Denzel Washington: “I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.”

Here are today's announcements for Monday, 6/23/25: *Today we celebrate National Hydration Day. *Today’s quote comes from Nelson Mandela: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”

Here are today’s announcements: Friday, 6/20/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National American Eagle Day. 8th Grade Promotion Choir students, please come to rehearsal on Monday morning at 7:30 am in room 604. Work on your practice track for Star Spangled Banner over the weekend, please. Today’s quote comes from Eric Hoffer: “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” At this time, 8th-grade Students should report to the Cafeteria for Promotion Practice

Here are today’s announcements: Wednesday, 6/18/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Go Fishing Day. Tomorrow Woodbridge Township School District recognizes Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in Texas were told they were free—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of freedom, equality, and continuing to learn from our history. Students who are singing in the 8th Grade Promotion Choir, there is NO rehearsal on Friday morning when we come back. However, we will rehearse on Monday morning and Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in room 604. Today’s quote comes from Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” At this time all 8th Graders should report to the Caf for Promotion Practice

Here are today’s announcements: Tuesday, 6/17/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day. To all students who are singing in the 8th Grade Promotion Choir: there is NO rehearsal on Friday this week. Instead, we will have two rehearsals next week: Monday, June 23rd and Tuesday, June 24th at 7:30 am in room 604. Please review Star Spangled Banner rehearsal tracks in the meantime. Today’s quote comes from Dudley Field Malone: “I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.”

Here are today’s announcements: Monday, 6/16/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Fudge Day. Field Frenzy is tomorrow during periods 5 and 6! Already paid? Don’t forget to bring something to tie dye and a board game to play. Haven’t brought money in yet? Make sure to bring $10 and a signed permission slip to period 1 tomorrow. Don’t be left out! Today’s quote comes from Gordon Brown: “I’m a father; that is what matters most. Nothing matters more.”

Here are today’s announcements for Friday 6/13/25: *Today is an A Day. *Today we celebrate National Movie Night. *Chromebook Collection for Grade 6 is Monday. All 6th graders MUST have their chromebook AND charger. Make sure all stickers are off the chromebook or there will be a fine. Students will be called down in alphabetical order so be sure to listen to the announcements. *Did you forget to bring in your money for Field Frenzy? Even though the pre-sale is over, it’s not too late to join the fun! Bring your permission slip and $10 to your period 1 teacher on Monday. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips. *Just a reminder to to those attending Field Frenzy on Tuesday: if you want to participate in the tye die station, please bring something (like a shirt) to tye dye. If you want to participate in the board game station, there will be some games provided, but feel free to bring your own! *All teachers- please make sure to bring down any classroom chromebooks and chargers to Room 117 today. *Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Franklin: “Well done is better than well said.”

Here are today’s announcements: Thursday 6/12/25 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. Chromebook Collection for Grade 8 is today. All 8th graders MUST have their chromebook AND charger. Make sure all stickers are off the chromebook or there will be a fine. Students will be called down in alphabetical order so be sure to listen to the announcements. All teachers that have extra chromebooks and chargers in their classroom must return those chromebooks and chargers to Room 117 by tomorrow, Friday, June 13. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in your money for the Field Frenzy presale. $10 will get you out of periods 5 and 6 on Tuesday, June 17. You will also receive $1 to spend at the snack table AND 2 throws at the dunk tank. See the IMS website for more information. Attention students who are participating in the 8th Grade Promotion Choir: We will rehearse tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in room 604. Today’s quote comes from James M. Barrie: “Life is a long lesson in humility.”

Here are today’s announcements: Wednesday 6/11/25 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day. Chromebook Collection for Grade 8 is Tomorrow. All 8th graders MUST have their chromebook AND charger. Make sure all stickers are off the chromebook or there will be a fine. Students will be called down in alphabetical order so be sure to listen to the announcements. All teachers that have extra chromebooks in their classroom must return those chromebooks to Room 117 by Friday, June 13. Have you brought in your permission slip and money for Field Frenzy on Tuesday, June 17? If not, there is still time to bring in $10 to your homeroom teacher before the presale ends this Friday! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips. Today’s quote comes from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.: “Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.”