Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday 12/3 Today we celebrate National Day of Giving. Astronomy Club will meet after school today in Room 506. There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting on Wednesday, December 4th after school in room 122. There is a Geography Club meeting tomorrow in Room 511. Guitar club will meet in room 112 on Thursday after school. Gaming club is canceled for today. Attention Chess Club Members, the sign up sheet for tomorrows meeting will be reposted today, at 3:00 pm. Drama Club will be meeting today in room 604 after school. Please check google classroom for who is needed. The Scholastic Book Fair is still happening in Room 117. Don’t forget your cash to buy some great books. Today’s quote comes from Theodore Roosevelt: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday 12/2 Today we celebrate National Special Education Day. Astronomy Club will meet after school tomorrow in Room 506. Select Choir Rehearsal will take place after school today in Room 604, as usual. The Chess Club will meet on Wednesday. The signup form will be posted on the Google Classroom at 3:00 today. Sign-ups are first come first serve, and you must have your permission turned in by the start of the meeting. See Mr. McGann for any questions. There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting on Wednesday December 4th afterschool in room 122. There is a Geography Club meeting on Wednesday in room 511. Tomorrow is the Book Fair. Don’t forget your cash to buy some great books. Today’s quote comes from J.R.R. Tolkien: “Courage is found in unlikely places.”

Schools & offices will be closed starting Thursday, November 28th through and including Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break. Schools & offices will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Thank you.

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, 11/27 Today we celebrate National Jukebox Day. Today’s featured Native American person is Sacheen Littlefeather. She is a Native American activist and actress. She was asked to accept an Academy Award on behalf of a VERY famous actor but denied the award because she was not happy with the way Native Americans were portrayed in the media. She stood up for what she believed in even though there were people who didn’t agree. The boys basketball team beat Woodbridge 46-44 yesterday. The team was led by top scorers Veer Patel and Raheem Shah. Their next game will be on Monday at AMS. The Scholastic Book Fair will take place in Room 117 on December 3, 4, and 5. There will be items ranging in price from $3 to $20. The book fair is CASH only. Today’s quote comes from Nigel Hamilton: “Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, 11/26 Today we celebrate National Cake Day. Today’s featured Native American person is Tony Duncan. He is a 5x World Hoop Dancing Champion who started Hoop Dancing when he was five years old. He learned how to Hoop Dance from his father and has now started teaching his son. He is also a Native American flutist. Dance Company today after school is cancelled! Please check the google classroom for more updates! Advanced band rehearsal tomorrow morning will be cancelled! Advanced band will continue next week. There will be no Drama club today after school! Gaming club is cancelled today. The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to IMS. The book fair will be in Room 117 on December 3, 4, and 5. There will be items ranging in price from $3 to $20. Only cash will be accepted. Today’s quote comes from W. Clement Stone: “If you are truly thankful, what do you do? You share.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, 11/25 Today we celebrate Shopping Reminder Day. Today’s featured Native American person is Maria Martinez. She is a Native American Pottery maker who wanted to continue the tradition of pottery making in her culture. She made the pottery and her husband painted the designs. She also spent time teaching other women how to make pottery. Select Choir rehearsal will take place after school today in room 604. Community Council is hosting a pizza party Wednesday during period 6. Bring your permission slip and $7 to your period 1 teacher tomorrow morning to join us! Cheerleaders, please meet in the cafeteria after dismissal. There is Dance Company tomorrow after school, please check the google classroom for more information Today’s quote comes from William Blake: “The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, 11/22 Today is an A Day Today we celebrate National Substitute Educators Day. Todays Native American person of interest is Maria Tallchief She is an American Ballerina & America’s first major “Prima Ballerina” & the first Native American dancer to hold this title She was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame in 1996. Community Council is hosting a pizza party Wednesday during period 6. Bring in your permission slip and $7 ASAP - space is limited. See the IMS website for more information. The Scholastic Book Fair has a room change. It is still happening December 3, 4, and 5. However, it will now take place in Room 117. Items range in price from $3 to $20. Check with your language arts teacher to see when your class is going to the book fair. Today’s quote comes from Paul Valery: “The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, 11/21 Today is a B Day Today we celebrate National Gingerbread Cookie Day. IMS will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the 600 wing. Students will go to the book fair with their language arts class on their scheduled day. Attention period 1 teachers - if students are staying after and need the late bus - The lists of those students needs to be sent to the office during period 1. The next mock trial club meeting will be today after school in room 122. The Debate Club interest meeting is today after school in room 123. Guitar Club will meet in room 112. Honor Society Students- check out Google Classroom to sign up to volunteer to help for the Scholastic Book Fair. Drama Club cast members will be meeting in room 604, today after school. No backstage crew members needed! Remember tomorrow is picture day ONLY for retakes or anyone that was not here for the first picture day. Parents can order your photos from the link that was sent to them via email or from the link on our website in the “news” section. If you are having your picture retaken then you must bring in your original photos with you. Today's Native American person of interest is Sharice Davids. She was the first female Native American Congresswoman in Kansas. She was the first person in her family to go to college. She was an MMA fighter before working in congress. She turned a Republican state into a Democratic state. Today’s quote comes from B. C. Forbes: “Real riches are the riches possessed inside.”

Here are today’s announcements for Wednesday, 11/20: *Today is an A Day *Today we celebrate National Educational Support Professionals Day. Attention ALL students - In the Girl’s bathrooms, there are new dispensers for emergency purposes. DO NOT take these items “just in case”. ONLY take one if needed while in the restroom. To clarify, in one day, more than 100 items were taken, emptying 2 of our 3 dispensers. We have NEVER needed this many when students had to come to the nurse for their needs. Thank you. *The next mock trial club meeting will be tomorrow Thursday November 21st afterschool in room 122. *Attention students interested in Chess Club: The Chess Club interest meeting will now be held tomorrow, Thursday 11/21 after school at 3:10 in room 117. It will conclude by 3:30 *Guitar Club will meet tomorrow in room 112 *Drama Club planned for today will be rescheduled for tomorrow *No After School Activities today, there are no late buses

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, 11/19 Today is a B Day Today we celebrate National Play Monopoly Day. It’s trivia time! Which national park was established in Utah on this day in 1919? If you guessed Zion National Park, you’re correct! Test your skills at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting today after school in Room 417. Community Council is hosting a pizza party on Wednesday, November 27 during period 6. This event is only open to the first 100 students - so bring in your permission slip and $7 ASAP to secure your spot! See the IMS website for more information. Attention Community Council members - please check the Google Classroom for information about this week’s upcoming meeting. Drama Club Students: Today is the last day to audition for our spring show, after school in room 604! Backstage crew is not needed today. The Debate Club interest meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. The meeting will instead take place after school on Thursday. Want to learn about the legal system? Have a desire to perform a trial? Come out and join the IMS Mock Trial Club. There will be a mock trial club interest meeting today after school in room 122. The Chemistry Club will be meeting today in Room 410 after school. IMS will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the 600 wing. Students will go to the book fair with their language arts class on their scheduled day. Honor Society Students- check out Google Classroom to sign up to volunteer to help for the Scholastic Book Fair. Big Chief Russell Moore Famous, Jazz trombone player As a kid his family members always pushed him to experiment with music which is how he found his love for Jazz He played alongside one of the biggest Jazz artists, Louis Armstrong He believed all Natives had ‘natural’ musical talents and should always try music! Today’s quote comes from Walt Disney: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, 11/18: Today is an A Day Today we celebrate National Apple Cider Day It’s trivia time! Today we celebrate the birthday of which famous Disney character? The correct answer is Mickey Mouse! Test your knowledge at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting tomorrow 11/19 after school in Room 417. Select Choir rehearsal will take place today after school in Room 604. The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school tomorrow in Room 410. Please see the Chemistry Club Google Classroom if you have not already done so. On Friday, photographers will be here for anyone that was not here for the first IMS picture day and anyone that wants to have their pictures retaken. If you want your pictures retaken you must bring the original photos in with you on Friday. DEB HALLAND The first Native American congress women Was awarded the Silver Star Medal for saving six lives in war In 2016, Haaland has served as an Honorary Commander of Kirtland Air Force Base Attention Cheerleaders: Please report to the cafeteria after dismissal. Today’s quote comes from Richard L. Evans: “The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, 11/15 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Recycling Day. It’s trivia time! What was missing from the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? The correct answer is balloons! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 11/19 after school in Room 417. The Chemistry Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 19 after school in Room 410. Please see the google classroom for more info and fill out the attendance form. Interested in the law? Want to learn about the court system? Have a desire to perform a trial? Come out to the Mock Trial Club interest meeting on Tuesday November 19th afterschool in room 122. Calling all Community Council members! Please check the Google Classroom about a meeting next week. Attention Cheerleaders - Please report to the gymnasium at the end of the day today. We will be practicing until 4:45. Epilepsy is the most common childhood brain disorder in the United States - support Epilepsy awareness and wear purple every day next week! Native American Heritage Month feature today is Autumn Peltier Today’s quote comes from Edith Wharton: “True originality consists not in a new manner, but in a new vision.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, 11/14 Today is an A Day Today we celebrate International Girls Day. Here is your epilepsy awareness fact for today: Did you know that about 470,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy? It affects children at different ages and in different ways. Join IMS staff by wearing purple next week for Epilepsy awareness. It’s trivia time! In November 1922, archeologists discovered King Tut’s tomb in which country? The correct answer is Egypt! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 11/19 after school in Room 417. Attention Community Council Members! Please check the Google Classroom for information about a meeting next week. Interested in the law? Want to learn about the court system? Have a desire to perform a trial? Come out to the Mock Trial Club interest meeting on Tuesday November 19th afterschool in room 122. Students attending the Intro to Esports Student Discovery Day, please remember to charge your Nintendo Switch tonight and update your copy of Smash Ultimate, if you plan on bringing it tomorrow. IMS is accepting donations for the SEWA Diwali Food Drive! All donations will go to local food pantries. For a list of items you can donate, check out the box located in the main lobby of the school or in your grade-level Google classroom. Tomorrow is the last day to donate! Attention Cheer Team - Check the google classroom page. There is no practice today. Practice is rescheduled for tomorrow until 4:45. Today is the last day of Q1 and tomorrow is the first day of Q2. Please check your schedules to make sure you know what classes you need to attend tomorrow. November is Native American Heritage Month, we will be featuring a famous Native American each day. Today is Tonia Jo Hall Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Spock: “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, 11/13 Today is a B Day Today we celebrate World Kindness Day. NO late buses today or tomorrow. There is Dance Company after school today and tomorrow, go to the google classroom for information Attention Girls Basketball team, there is no practice after school today. Practice will resume tomorrow Interested in the law? Want to learn about the court system? Have a desire to perform a trial? Come out to the Mock Trial Club interest meeting on Tuesday November 19th afterschool in room 122. If you did not register for discovery day yet, follow the link posted on your grade level google classroom to register for a workshop. If you do not register for a workshop by the end of the day, one will be chosen for you! Here is your epilepsy awareness fact for the day: Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Today’s quote comes from Marcus Aurelius: “Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.”

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Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, 11/12 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. There are NO after school activities tomorrow or Thursday, there are NO late buses. Only students on our teams with practice should be here afters school tomorrow & Thursday Faculty meeting tomorrow is canceled. Astronomy Club will meet after school today in Room 506. Drama Club will be meeting today after school in Room 604. Please review Google classroom for important information regarding this weeks meetings. There will be a Chess club interest meeting on Wednesday 11/20 after school in Room 117. Please see Mr. McGann with any questions. No Girls Basketball practice after school today. Practice will resume tomorrow Attention Cheerleaders, Please report to the Art Room after dismissal. IMS will be accepting donations for the SEWA Diwali Food Drive! All donations will go to local food pantries. For a list of items you can donate, check out the box located in the main lobby of the school or in your grade-level Google classroom! Today’s quote comes from Helen Hayes: “We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too.”

The following is a friendly reminder that school and offices will be closed in Woodbridge Township School District starting Monday, November 4th through and including Friday, November 8th for Fall Break. Additionally, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Offices will open back up and classes will resume on Tuesday, November 12th.

Here are today’s announcements for Friday 11/1: *Today is a B Day. *Today we celebrate National Jersey Friday. *Dance Company members right now fill out the t-shirt form on Google Classroom and check the stream *Astronomy club will meet the first day back after fall break, Tuesday, Nov. 12 after school in Room 506. *Choir rehearsal will take place on our first day back, Tuesday 11/12 at 7:30 am. Don’t forget! *Today’s quote comes from W. Edwards Deming: “Quality is everyone’s responsibility.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday 10/31 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate Halloween. Today is also Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrating light, knowledge, and goodness. Wishing everyone a bright and happy Diwali! Reminder - no afterschool activities. Regular choir rehearsal will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 am. Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday 10/30 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Candy Corn Day. Attention 8th graders! You can now register for your discovery day workshop. Head over to your grade level google classroom for the website link! There is Dance Company rehearsal today after school! No late buses. Students trying out for cheerleading, please report to the art room after dismissal. Reminder - there are no after school activities today or tomorrow - but the dance is still on The band tutoring session has been cancelled after school today due to no late buses. We will start up again after break. Today’s quote comes from Jean de la Bruyere: “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”