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
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.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 10/29
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Cat Day.
Attention 7th graders! You can now register for your discovery day workshop. Head over to your grade level google classroom for the website link! 8th graders, tomorrow is your turn.
Reminder to all band students, please check the Google classroom for band tutoring tomorrow after school. You must sign up on Google classroom today by the end of the school day. Tutoring will begin right after school. Advanced band will be meeting tomorrow at 7:20 am.
Students who are trying out for cheerleading, please report directly to the ART room after dismissal.
In honor of red ribbon week, continue to wear your sport gear all week long. You have the power to make your own decisions. Stay substance free.
Today’s quote comes from Edward Abbey: “Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”
Reminder - there are no afterschool activities this week- but the dance is still on!
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday 10/28
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National First Responder’s Day.
Happy Red Ribbon Week! Staying drug free means investing in your current and future health! Wear your favorite sports jersey or sports t-shirt all week long!
There will be no after school activities this week other than Select Choir rehearsal and Cheerleading tryouts today. The Masquerade is also still on!
Cheerleading tryouts will be taking place after school until 4:30 today. Please make sure you have a ride home. After the bell rings, please report to the cafeteria.
If you would like your painting submission back from Miss Leone, please see her in the art room at the end of the day.
Attention 6th graders! You can now register for your discovery day workshop! Head over to your grade level google classroom now for the website link. 7th grade, tomorrow is your turn!
Today’s quote comes from Alexander Hamilton: “A promise must never be broken.”
Here are today’s announcements for Friday, October 25, 2024:
*Today is an A Day.
*Today we celebrate National Frankenstein Friday.
*Cheerleading Update - Cheerleading tryouts will now be held next week on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday until 4:30 PM, please arrange to be picked up!
*It’s trivia time! What was the most popular Halloween costume in the U.S. in 2023 according to Google? If you guessed “Barbie,” you’re correct! Join the Trivia Challenge Club at our next meeting on Tuesday 10/29 after school in Room 417.
*Next week IMS will be honoring Red Ribbon Week. Make it a goal to be drug free and wear your favorite jersey or team t-shirt all week long!
*Community Council members, please check Google Classroom for an upcoming after-school activity.
*Art club announcement: Over the weekend, please check to see if you have an invitation to the art club google classroom and if you would like your
painting back from miss.leone, please see her at the end of the day.
*Time’s running out to pre-pay for the Halloween Masquerade on Wednesday! Return your permission slip and $7 as soon as possible.
*Next Thursday is Halloween - You can wear your costume to school for $3 - be creative - best costume in each grade level gets a prize
*Starting on Monday, 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 on your grade-level Google classroom!
*Our first Discovery Day is coming up soon! Check out your grade level google classrooms later today for the Discovery day website! 6th graders, you are picking first on Monday during homeroom!
*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 24, 2024
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Food Day.
To conclude school violence awareness week. Make sure tomorrow you wear your IMS school colors or Shirts to show that we don’t allow bullying and violence in our school.
Cheerleading tryouts will be held next Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, check out the IMS Cheer Tryout Google classroom page to confirm you will be attending.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
Esports practice will be held after school today in room 505.
It’s trivia time! In which U.S. city did Starbucks open its first store in 1971? The answer is Seattle! Join the Trivia Challenge Club to answer questions in a fun competition. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 10/29 after school in Room 417.
Today’s quote comes from Tennessee Williams: “To be free is to have achieved your life.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Horror Movie Day.
Cheerleading tryouts next Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Make sure you have a ride home, Check out the IMS Cheer Tryout Google classroom page to confirm you will be attending.
Guitar club will meet tomorrow in room 112.
Dance company members check Google Classroom!
It’s School Violence Awareness week if you didn’t know, pay attention to your coping skill resource to take control of our emotions
Band students, if you signed up for a help session with the JFK high school be sure to come today at 3:05 for your session, meet in the band room.
On Friday, Wear your IMS school colors or Shirts to show that we don’t allow bullying and violence in our school.
IMS Honor Society Students- check out Google Classroom for important information about your trip tomorrow.
Staff PINK day and pic in the morning tomorrow
Today’s quote comes from Christian Nestell Bovee: “When all else is lost, the future still remains.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National “Make a Dog’s Day.”
In honor of school violence awareness week, Tomorrow 10/23, Please wear yellow to remind others that a Bullying-Free School begins with RESPECT.
Cheerleading tryouts will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday until 3:50 PM, please check out the IMS Cheer Tryout Google
classroom page for more information.
Guitar club will meet on Thursday in room 112.
The Chemistry Club will meet today in Room 410. Please check our google classroom for more details.
Drama Club Students, there will be a meeting today in room 604 after school. Please check Google Classroom for important information.
IMS Honor Society Students- check out Google Classroom for important information about your upcoming trip on Thursday.
Girls Basketball Tryouts begin today after school in the Gym till 4:30, no late bus.
Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Franklin: “Time is money.”
School Bus Safety Week is Oct 21 - 25 2024. Click here for safety tips - https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/transportation
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday, October 21, 2024
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National “Back to the Future” Day.
Attention Ms Evans’ Period 2 gym class - report to room 313 instead of the gym. Mrs. Malleck’s Period 6 gym class - report to the art room instead of the gym.
Select Choir rehearsal will take place after school today in Room 604.
Cheerleading tryouts will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday until 3:50 PM, please check out the IMS Cheer Tryout Google classroom page for more information.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting tomorrow after school. Please visit our Google Classroom for more details.
Just a reminder that girls basketball tryouts begin tomorrow after school in the gym till 430 no late bus will be provided
Guitar club will meet on Thursday in room 112.
This week at IMS we recognize School Violence Awareness week. Check out your google classroom page for ways to manage your anger. On Wednesday, Please wear Yellow to remind others that a Bullying-Free School begins with RESPECT.
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:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day.
Students that have signed up for the Art High presentation should be receiving a pass in their homerooms. Please go to guidance during 3rd period if you did not receive a pass and you signed up.
This Monday begins School Violence Awareness Week at IMS! To recognize this week, we will have a spirit week. On Monday, wear a music- or art-themed shirt in honor of the music and art that inspires us to bring about a peaceful world.
Today’s quote comes from John Burroughs: “The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate Black Poetry Day.
Tomorrow is out pink out! How much pink can you put on?!?
Guitar club will meet today in room 112
If you are interested in joining art club, please submit your painting to Miss. Leone by tomorrow. If you have any questions, please see her in the art room.
Today’s quote comes from Ernst Fischer: “I don’t want life to imitate art. I want life to be art.”