Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, June 12 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. The JFK head coach will be holding summer workouts at the HS gym. Workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11 starting June 24th till August 16th. Mr. Acquisto’s 6th period health class please report to the cafeteria at the start of period six. You will be escorted outside to attend the kickball game. Ms. Calicchio’s 7th Grade Theater Arts class will meet on the stage today! Attention all 6th period PE classes. Do not report to the gym. Please report to the cafeteria at the start of period six. You will be escorted outside to attend the kickball game. Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, rehearsals will continue this week every morning at 7:30 am in Room 604. Today’s quote comes from Sophocles: “Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, June 11 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day. 8th grade girls on the basketball team. The JFK head coach will be holding summer workouts at the HS gym. Workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11 starting June 24th till August 16th. Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, we will meet every day this week before school at 7:30 am in room 604. Practice tracks will be posted on the choir google classroom today. Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Franklin: “Well done is better than well said.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, June 10 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Iced Tea day . Attention ALL choir students. Any choir student in any grade level is welcome to sing in the Graduation Choir that is forming. We will sing 2 songs at the 8th grade promotion ceremony. If you wish to participate, please come to a special rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in room 604. This is completely voluntary and is open to choir students in all grade levels. There will be an info meeting for ALL GIRLS interested in joining the Softball Team TODAY at 3:05 in the cafeteria. Please make every effort to make the meeting. If you take a bus, there will be flyers to take. Today’s quote comes from Charlotte Bronte: “Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, June 7 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Doughnut Day. Attention ALL choir students. Any choir student in any grade level is welcome to sing in the Graduation Choir that is forming. We will sing 2 songs at the 8th grade promotion ceremony. If you wish to participate, please come to a special rehearsal on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:30 am in room 604. This is completely voluntary and is open to choir students in all grade levels. There will be an info meeting for ALL GIRLS interested in joining the Softball Team on Monday June 10th at 3:05 in the cafeteria. Please make every effort to make the meeting. If you take a bus, there will be flyers to take. Today’s quote comes from Charles Lamb: “My motto is: contented with little, yet wishing for more.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, June 5 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Start Over Day. All 6th and 7th grade choir students, please visit the choir google classroom ASAP. There are 2 questions there that need to be answered today. Today’s quote comes from E.M. Forester: “Unless we remember, we cannot understand.”

All Woodbridge Township schools will be closed Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for Primary Election Day.

Here are today’s announcements for Monday, June 3: *Today is an A Day. *Today we celebrate National Leave the Office Early Day. *If you have money for the Color Run, please give it to your homeroom teacher now. *Today’s quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte: “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, May 31 Today is a B Day. National Smile Day. Attention Mr. McGann’s classes - per 2 report to room 307, per 3 report to room 602, per 4 report to room 122 — do not go to room 117. Attention Mrs. Lubarsky’s per 6 class - do not go to room 117 - go to room 602 Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams on being the Woodbridge township middle school cross country champions!! The boys won for the first time in school history! Congrats to the runners who placed in the top 10 overall in the district..Abhay, Ulysses, Vedant, Vedant, Jazlin, Sammy & Gabby- Go Panthers! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Move for your mental health throughout the day today. Physical activity has an immediate positive impact on the brain, reducing stress and anxiety. Attention all 8th grade students. Are you ready to show off your kickball skills vs your teachers? Anyone interested in playing kickball vs the IMS teachers on June 12th can sign up in your class Google Classroom starting today. Only a limited number of 8th grade students will be selected so be sure to sign up immediately. Any questions see Mr. Acquisto. Congratulations to all the SETS Science Fair competitors yesterday. You all should be proud of your efforts. A special congratulations to Dyuti Hira - most artistic poster Juhi Varghese and Gehannah Songco - most potential for future research Yuvantika Sutharsan- 3rd place for Engineering, Math, Computer Science Sasmithaa Marimuthu and Charvi Dedhiya- 2nd place Medicine, Health, & Public Safety Manav Shah - 2nd place for Engineering, Math, Computer Science Muhammad Moosa and Moeez Zahid - 1st place for Environmental Science Sarvesh Govidaraj- 1st place in Engineering and honorable mention overall Diya Ramesh - 1st place Behavioral Science and Psychology; 2nd place overall. Today’s quote comes from Voltaire: “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, May 30 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Water a Flower Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a social media break! Constant interruptions can raise your stress level. Good luck to the IMS boys and girls cross country teams as they compete for a district title in the Meet of Champions at Merrill Park today. All students are encouraged to attend the meet and cheer on their fellow Panthers! Tomorrow in honor of the final day of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will celebrate with a cultural dress day! Wear your traditional clothing to celebrate your cultural heritage! Today’s quote comes from Mahatma Gandhi: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, May 29 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate Paper Clip Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Go to mystregth.com today. There are many great online tools to help you improve your mental health. Use code Community Services to try for free! Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting tomorrow at 7:45AM in the gym. Today’s quote comes from George S. Patton: “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 28 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Hamburger Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Focus on one small task or goal to accomplish today. Be sure to celebrate with someone when you meet that goal. The IMS Color Run is next Monday. Still want in on the fun? Bring your permission slip and $15 to your homeroom teacher. We also recommend purchasing a shirt for $5 - it’s going to get messy! Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting this Thursday May 30th at 7:45AM in the gym. Today’s quote comes from John F. Kennedy: “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, May 24 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Brother’s Day. Congratulations to the band for an amazing performance last night! Your hard work and dedication really shined! Community Council will be selling ice cream for $1 at all lunches today. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, get a checkup from the neck up today with a mental health screening. Check out the link on your grade level google classroom page. Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting Thursday May 30th at 7:45AM in the gym. Are you going to the Color run? If you missed the presale, don’t worry - you can still attend by submitting a completed permission slip and $15 to your homeroom teacher. Shirts for the event are on sale for $5. Sign up and get ready for a fun day! Today’s quote comes from Alexander the Great: “Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, May 23 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Lucky Penny Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, choose a room in your home to declutter today. Bonus points if you can donate some items. Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in participating in any sports at JFK, there will be a meeting next Thursday May 30th at 7:45AM in the gym. Any student who still has a choir folder, get it to Mr. T. ASAP The IMS Band concert is tonight at JFK. It starts at 6:30. Today’s quote comes from Lee Iacocca: “Trouble shared is trouble halved.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, May 22 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, stay hydrated. Drinking 64 oz of water today helps decrease your risk of developing depression and anxiety. 7th grade dance company members please check the Google Classroom for an important announcement Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams on their win over Colonia Middle School yesterday. Our top three runners on the boys side were Abhay, Ulysses and Vedant while Jazlin, Sammy and Gabby took the top spots for our girls team. Today’s quote comes from Charles Baudelaire: “Nothing can be done except little by little.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 21 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National American Red Cross Founder’s Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, try progressive muscle relaxation today. Check out the short video on your grade level google classroom page under resources on the monthly calendar. Any student who has not turned in their choir folder to Mr. T., please stop by room 604 tomorrow morning between 7:45 and 8:00 to drop it off. Attention Mr. McGann’s period 2 class - report to room 604 not 117. Attention Ms. Popino’s period 3 class - report to room 507. Today’s quote comes from Harry S. Truman: “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, May 20 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Rescue Dog Day. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a moment to check in on yourself today. Be sure to make time to unwind and practice mindfulness and self care. Miss Popino’s Period 2 Dance class will meet in the front lobby by door 1 today. Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Disraeli: “Courage is fire and bullying is smoke.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, May 17 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Malcom X Day. Attention Ms. Popino’s period 2 class - report to room 604. IMS, do you like music, snacks, competition and getting out of class?? If so, then sign up to attend the Color Run on June 3rd. Bring in your permission slip and money by Tuesday and you’ll also receive a shirt! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slips. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Try some stretches today and feel the tension leaving your body. Just like exercise can reduce stress, so can stretching. Today’s quote comes from Vincent Van Gough: “What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, May 15 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Bring Flowers to Someone Day. Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams on their win over Avenel. Congrats to our top runners Abhay and Jazlin. Are you ready for the Color Run?? The presale is on. Bring in your permission slip and money to join in on the fun on June 3rd! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Start a new book or podcast today. This can help alleviate stress and tension. Choir students: please come to room 604 on Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:00 am to drop off your choir folders. Today’s quote comes from Maya Angelou: “All great achievements require time.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, May 14 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Dance Like a Chicken Day. Community Council will be hosting a color run on June 3. Sign up by 5/21 to get out of class, compete against your classmates, listen to music, and make a colorful mess. Those who take advantage of the pre-sale will also receive a shirt for the event! See the IMS website for more information and to print your permission slip. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Have a healthy snack ready in case hunger strikes today. This will provide you with energy to stay focused all day! Today’s quote comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, May 13 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Apple Pie Day. Congratulations to the CJMEA Honor Choir students who represented IMS at Monroe Middle School on Saturday. Great job! The JFK Marching Mustangs are having their first rehearsal tonight from 6pm-8pm at JFK High School. Current 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to attend. More information can be found on our Instagram page @jfkbands or see Mr. Vazquez in the band room. THe IMS Color Run pre-sale is on! Bring in your permission slip and money to get out of class on June 3. See the IMS website for more information. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a moment to practice gratitude today. List 5 things you are grateful for before going to sleep tonight. Today’s quote comes from Lydia M. Child: “An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.”