Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 12/10
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate Dewey Decimal System Day.
The 12 Days of Christmas continues with tomorrow’s theme of Winter Sports Day - represent your favorite winter sport/ team
The next Geography Club is after school tomorrow in room 511.
Guitar club will meet Thursday in room 112.
Astronomy club after school today in room 506.
Drama club after school today in room 604 - please check google classroom for who is needed.
Bowling interest meeting on Wednesday of this week in room 506. 7th and 8th graders only.
It’s trivia time! In honor of today’s theme, how many nights are celebrated during Hanukkah? The correct answer is 8! Join us at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting today after school in Room 417.
All Dance Company members - there is dress rehearsal till 5:00 PM after school, no late buses!
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting after school in room 122 on Thursday, December 12th.
The Dance Company Winter Showcase is tomorrow at 6:00 PM at IMS—come support your peers!
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school today in Room 410.
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining the staff of The Panther Press online newspaper and Journalism Club today after school in Room 418.
Today’s quote comes from Robert Baden Powell: “The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday 12/9
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate Christmas Card Day.
The 12 Days of Christmas continues with tomorrow theme of Wearing Blue for Hanukkah
Bowling interest meeting on Wednesday of this week in room 506. 7th and 8th graders only.
Still waiting to sign up for the cookie decorating on Wednesday? Don’t wait too long! Make sure your money and permission slip are given to your period 1 teacher by tomorrow, so you can join in on the holiday fun. See the IMS website to print your permission slip.
Community Council will be selling candy cane grams during all lunch periods, starting today. For just $1, you can spread some holiday cheer by sending a candy cane gram to a friend. See the Community Council member in lunch to purchase or to answer any questions.
All Dance Company members - there is technical rehearsal till 5:00PM after school, no late buses!
The Dance Company Winter Showcase is this Wednesday at 6:00 PM at IMS—come support your peers!
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting afterschool in room 122 on Thursday December 12th.
The next Geography Club meeting will be on Wednesday in room 511.
The next Astronomy Club meeting will be tomorrow in room 506.
Tomorrow, the Chemistry Club will be meeting in Room 410 after school. Please see the Chemistry Club google classroom for more details.
The Chess Club will meet on Wednesday Dec. 11th after school in room 117. The signup form will be posted on the Google Classroom at 3:00 today. Sign-ups are first come first serve. See Mr. McGann for any questions.
It’s trivia time! How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish? The correct answer is Feliz Navidad! Test your knowledge at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting tomorrow after school in Room 417.
Select Choir rehearsal will take place today after school in 604. It is our last rehearsal together before the concert.
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining the staff of The Panther Press online newspaper and Journalism Club tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10 after school in Room 418.
Today’s quote comes from Jackie Kennedy: “I want to live my life, not record it.”
Here are today’s announcements for Friday 12/6:
*Today we celebrate National Microwave Oven Day.
*There will be a bowling interest meeting on Wednesday December 11th @ 7:45 in room 506. This meeting is open to 7th and 8th grade students only!
*It’s trivia time! Which famous game show made its television debut on this day in 1964? Trivia fans know the correct answer must be Jeopardy! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 12/10 after school in Room 417.
*Over a lifetime, the average American eats 35,000 cookies. Add to that number by attending next week’s cookie decorating party! See the IMS website for more info.
*Calling 8th Graders passionate About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)! Do you want to make a difference and help create positive change in our community? The DEI Team is looking for 10 dedicated 8th graders to join an exciting project partnering with Colonia High School! Check out your grade level Google classroom for more details and to apply by today!
*There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining the staff of The Panther Press online newspaper and Journalism Club on Tuesday, December 10 after school in Room 418.
*Join in on the 12 Days of Christmas themes - Monday’s theme is Get in Shape for the Holidays so where your work out clothes
*Get in the Holiday Spirit at IMS with Community Council! Join us for cookie decorating next Wednesday, after school in the cafeteria. $10 gets you two cookies and all the decorations you need, plus hot chocolate. See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip.
*Community Council will also be selling candy cane grams during all lunch periods starting Monday. Help spread some holiday cheer by sending your friend a candy gram! See the Community Council member in your lunch period to purchase or to answer any questions.
*Today’s quote comes from Margaret Mead: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 12/5
Today we celebrate National Sacher Torte Day.
Guitar Club will meet today in room 112.
There will be a bowling interest meeting on Wednesday December 11th @ 7:45 in room 506. This meeting is open to 7th and 8th grade students only!
Community Council members, please check Google Classroom for an upcoming meeting.
It’s trivia time! Which piece of sporting equipment was invented in December 1862? The correct answer is a bowling ball! Test your knowledge at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 12/10 after school in Room 417.
Drama Club will be meeting today after school in room 604. Please check Google Classroom for who is needed!
Did you know Cookie Monster’s real name is Sid? I bet he’d love to attend the cookie decorating party next Wednesday. $10 gets you in!
Calling 8th Graders passionate About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)! Do you want to make a difference and help create positive change in our community? The DEI Team is looking for 10 dedicated 8th graders to join an exciting project partnering with Colonia High School! Check out your grade level Google classroom for more details and to apply by Friday, December 6th.
Esports practice will be held after school today in room 505. Attendance is mandatory for all students who signed up for winter Chess Esports competitions, and optional for all other members.
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining the staff of The Panther Press online newspaper and Journalism Club on Tuesday, December 10 after school in Room 418.
Join in on the 12 Days of Christmas themes - Tomorrow in Grinch Day - wear as much green as you can.
Today’s quote comes from Henry Miller: “The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 12/4
Today we celebrate Wildlife Conservation Day.
There is a Geography Club meeting today in Room 511.
There will be a Mock Trial Club meeting today after school in room 122.
Guitar Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 112.
It’s trivia time! What is the birthstone of the month of December? If you guessed turquoise, you’re correct! Test your skills next week at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 12/10 after school in Room 417.
Why not kick the holiday season into high gear by joining us for a cookie decorating party next Wednesday, December 11th? Check the IMS website for how to attend.
Calling 8th Graders passionate About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)! Do you want to make a difference and help create positive change in our community? The DEI Team is looking for 10 dedicated 8th graders to join an exciting project partnering with Colonia High School! Check out your grade level Google classroom for more details and to apply by Friday, December 6th.
Today’s quote comes from George Santayana: “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
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.”
Click here to see what is happening in our schools for American Education Week https://5il.co/30xp5