Iselin Middle School

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Today we celebrate National Johnny Appleseed Day. Please see Mrs. Wanko or your language arts teacher if you would like to join IMS Book Club. We will be meeting virtually on Monday nights via Google Meet. Free books are available. Our first book is Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo Beginning Tuesday, October 1st, extra help for math will be available. It will take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-8:00 am. 8th grade help will be in room 411, 7th grade in room 307 and 6th grade in room 511. Students who attend must come with specific questions/topics that they would like help with. All band students please visit the hallway outside of room 606 to pick up several forms for your parents. Anyone interested in Drama Club, permission slips are due tomorrow! Astronomy club’s first meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 1st after school in Room 506. Open to all 6th grade students and 7th and 8th grade students who have not attended in the past. See Mrs. Senatore’s Google Sites Astronomy page for more information. Anyone still interested in the Chemistry Club that could not make it to the meeting this morning or couldn’t access Ms. Zuber’s website, please visit Room 410 at the end of the day to pick up a permission form. Today’s quote comes from Joseph B. Wirthlin: “You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Today we celebrate National Daughter’s Day. The Chemistry Club will be having an interest meeting tomorrow at 7:30 am in Room 410. If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Zuber’s website located on the IMS website for more information. The Astronomy Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 1st, after school in Room 506. All 6th graders are welcome as well as any 7th or 8th graders who have not attended in the past. Any questions, see Mrs. Senatore, Mr. DiNuzzo or Mrs. Rogoff. Today’s quote comes from Euripides: “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Today we celebrate National Punctuation Day. Last call for volunteers to come out Saturday and help Iselin library’s water garden. Ms. Olarte needs 4 more volunteers. Pick up a slip in guidance. Please see Mrs. Wanko or your language arts teacher if you would like to join IMS Book Club. We will be meeting virtually on Monday nights via Google Meet. Free books are available. Our first book is Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo If you are interested in playing in the IMS 4 v 4 soccer tournament, please have your roster, permission slips and $10 fee in to the main office by October 7th. Come on out and cheer for your favorite team on Thursday October 10th. The Chemistry Club will be having an interest meeting this Thursday at 7:30 am in Room 410. If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Zuber’s website located on the IMS website for more information. Today’s quote comes from Thomas Fuller: “Care and diligence bring luck.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, September 23, 2024 Today we celebrate National Family Day. Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Tomorrow is Latinos Famosos Day. Wear clothes featuring an inspirational Latino or a flag to show your pride and appreciation. Select Choir will not rehearse after school today. We will begin next Monday, September 30 after school. Audition results will be posted in the choir google classroom at 3:15 pm today. Regular choir rehearsal will take place tomorrow morning as usual. Today’s quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt: “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, September 20, 2024 Today we celebrate National Care For Kids Day. Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Next Tuesday is Latinos Famosos Day. Wear clothes featuring an inspirational Latino or a flag to show your pride and appreciation. Are you ready IMS? The 4 V 4 Soccer Tournament is here and will take place on Thursday, October 10th. Grab some friends and make a team. Information, permission slips and rosters can be found in the Cafeteria on the table under the bulletin board or on our IMS website. The team fee to play is 10 dollars and it is free to attend and cheer on your favorite team! All money, rosters and permission slips must be turned in no later than Monday, October 7th. Hope to see you all there! Any choir member that is interested in auditioning for Select Choir, please visit the google classroom and make your audition video this week. They are due by Friday at 11:59 pm. Attention all band members, please stop by room 606 at some point to join the Full Band Google Classroom. This is the main form of communication for band members so please be sure to write down the code and join the class. The code is written on the white board in room 606. Last call if you want to join the Garden club with Mrs. Weber and Ms. Olarte. Permission slips are in guidance. Ms. Olarte still needs volunteers for Saturday, September 28th. We will be helping with the Rain Garden at Iselin Library. Permission slips are in guidance. Today’s quote comes from Golda Meir: “One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Today we celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Any choir member that is interested in auditioning for Select Choir, please visit the google classroom and make your audition video this week. They are due by Friday at 11:59 pm. Regular choir rehearsal will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in the art room as usual. Don’t be late! All Softball players should report for practice today. Meet in the gym. Join the Garden Club and help us create a vibrant, green space for our community to enjoy! Whether you're a plant lover or just curious, everyone is welcome to dig in and grow with us. Slips are in guidance. Volunteer with us on Saturday, September 28th, to help clean up Iselin Library's rain garden and make it a beautiful space for all to enjoy! Your time and effort will make a lasting difference in our community’s environment. Slips are in guidance. Tomorrow is the last day to purchase mums in our sale! Don’t miss your chance to add some vibrant fall color to your garden. Check the IMS website for more information. Today’s quote comes from Charlotte Whitton: “Big words seldom accompany good deeds.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Today we celebrate the birthday of the National Air Force. Any choir member that is interested in auditioning for Select Choir, please visit the google classroom and make your audition video this week. They are due by Friday at 11:59 pm. If you’re interested in joining Community Council, come to our meeting at 7:50 tomorrow morning in room 312. The IMS Block Party will take place next Thursday September 26 during periods 5 and 6. Return your permission slip and money to your homeroom teacher ASAP so you don’t miss out! We will also be running a dodgeball tournament during the block party. Get a team of 5 together and return your money and team roster ASAP. Remember, you must ALSO pay to attend the block party. Only the first 8 teams will be able to participate. Join the Garden Club and help create a beautiful, green space right at school! Learn about plants and make new friends while connecting with nature. Pick up a permission slip in guidance. Volunteer to adopt the rain garden at Iselin Library on September 28th and help maintain this important eco-friendly space! Come out and make a positive impact on the environment! Pick up a slip in guidance! Only open to the first 12 volunteers. Lastly, don’t forget about the Garden Club MUM sale. Check out the IMS website for order forms. Money and slip are due on FRIDAY! Today’s quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte: “Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Today we celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Dance Company members check the google classroom right now in home room! Anyone interested in Drama Club - permission slips are due by September 27th! If you did not receive a permission slip and would like to join please visit Ms. Calicchio’s staff website to access one! Do you love nature and want to make our school greener? Join the Garden Club to plant, grow, and care for a beautiful garden! No experience needed—just a love for the outdoors and a willingness to get your hands dirty! Pick up a permission slip in Guidance. There will be a Community Council interest meeting this Thursday at 7:50 in room 312. Hope to see you there! Anyone interested in joining the Garden club can also volunteer for our very first event! On Saturday, September 28th, we need 12 volunteers to help clean up the Iselin Library Rain Garden. Please pick up a form in Guidance. First come, first served. The IMS Block Party will take place on Thursday September 26 during periods 5 and 6. Make sure you turn in the permission slip and $5 to your homeroom teacher so you can join in the fun! Today’s quote comes from Aristotle Onassis: “The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, September 16, 2024 Today we celebrate National Guacamole Day. All girls joining softball MUST report for practice TODAY. Please meet Coach Gallagher by the gym at the end of the day. Practice will be over at 4:30pm. Dance Company members check google classroom for announcements! Sunday marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s kick off the celebration by showing your pride with a Hispanic flag tomorrow. Wear clothes, or a hat with a Hispanic flag, or the colors of a Hispanic flag. Details on other themed days and events can be found on your grade level’s Google Classroom. Study Hall is now open for sign-ups. Study Hall will take place during your lunch period in the Guidance office Monday through Thursday. You must sign-up using the Google Form in your grade-level Google classroom. We can only accept the first 10 students who sign up. You also must bring your own lunch. Any questions, see your counselor. Select Choir Rehearsals will not start today. All choir members, please come to your regular choir rehearsal tomorrow morning. Bring your slip if you haven’t yet and you will also hear more about Select Choir. Today’s quote comes from Auguste Rodin: “To the artist, there is nothing ugly in nature.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, September 13, 2024 Today we celebrate Positive Thinking Day. Let's kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by representing a Hispanic flag this Tuesday! Feel free to wear hats with the flag designs. Check your grade level Google Classroom for more details! Are you interested in learning how to grow your own plants and make our school more beautiful? Join the Garden Club and help create a green space that everyone can enjoy! No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll teach you the rest! Permission slips are available in Guidance. Softball players with COMPLETED physicals should report for practice today by the gym after school. Practice will run until 4:30pm. If you are unsure about your physical status please see Nurse Weber. ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS should report for practice starting Monday after school by the gym. Today’s quote comes from Paul Samuelson: “Good questions outrank easy answers.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Today we celebrate National Video Games Day. Speaking of video games, thank you to all who attended this morning’s Esports information session. If you missed it, information can be found on Mr. McDonough’s staff website, and our Fall season starts next week. The first choir rehearsal will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in the Art Room. Make sure you have your permission slip for Mr. T Dance Company permission slips due tomorrow . All band students, there will be a band information session tomorrow at 7:45AM in room 606. Anyone enrolled in the instrumental music class or interested in joining must attend. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th! Join us for spirit days every Tuesday and a Latin dance activity on Oct. 8th. Check Google Classroom for details! Next Tuesday show up dressed right. Monday is Motivation Monday make sure to be dressed right! Today’s quote comes from Ellen Glasgow: “What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Today we celebrate Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of 9/11/2001. The first official choir rehearsal will take place on Friday morning at 7:30 am in the Art Room. Please return your permission slip to Mr. T. ASAP if you are joining choir. Dance Company permission slips are located on the stage for those who missed the interest meeting Attention all band students, there will be a band information session happening this Friday, September 13th at 7:45AM in room 606. Anyone enrolled in the instrumental music class or interested in joining must attend. There will be a general interest meeting for Drama Club tomorrow in room 604 at 7:45am. If you are unable to attend, please visit Ms. Calicchio’s Google Site for a permission slip. An information session will be held for the Esports Club tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM in room 505. Additional information about Esports can be found on Mr. McDonough’s staff website. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th! Join us for spirit days every Tuesday and a Latin dance activity on Oct. 8th. Check Google Classroom for details! Today’s quote comes from Walter Hagen: “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Today we celebrate National Swap Ideas Day. Dance Company interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45am in art room band students - there will be a band information session Friday, September 13th in room 606. Anyone enrolled in the instrumental music class or interested in joining must attend. Thursday morning, in room 505 at 7:30 AM, there will be an information session about the upcoming Esports Fall Season for new and returning students. Additional information about Esports can be found on Mr. McDonough’s staff website. 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.

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, September 9, 2024 Today we celebrate National Share Your Care Day. The Middlesex County Magnet Schools will be hosting a presentation on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm at the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Auditorium. This is a districtwide event and is open to all 7th and 8th grade families who are interested in attending. Today is the start of Movement Mondays at IMS. The purpose of movement mondays is to support our Mental Health. Movement can help reduce stress, depression, anxiety and increase your overall well being. Rock your best exercise clothes every Monday and pledge to move your body for a few minutes at the beginning of every class period! Dance company interest meeting Wednesday 7:45 in the art room There will be a general interest meeting for Drama Club on Thursday, September 12th at 7:45am in Room 604. If you are interested and unable to attend, please see Ms. Calicchio for a permission slip. There will be a baseball interest meeting tomorrow morning in the gym at 7:45. Please see Mr. McGarry if you have any questions. Tomorrow morning is the general interest meeting for choir. Anyone that wants to sign up for choir should attend. It will take place at 7:30 am in the Art room. SOFTBALL PRACTICE IS CANCELED TODAY. All girls interested in joining the Softball Team will meet tomorrow 9/10 after school in the gym. Practice will run until 5pm. You must have a ride/walk home in order to stay for practice. Today’s quote comes from William Shakespeare: “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Friday, September 6, 2024 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Read a Book Day. There will be a choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/10 at 7:30 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in choir should attend this meeting. There will be a Dance Company interest meeting on Wednesday, 9/11 at 7:45 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in dance and performing should attend this meeting. Attention all girls interested in joining the IMS softball team. There will be a quick meeting TODAY after school in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to attend. If you take a bus please stop by the cafeteria to meet with Coach Gallagher and get team information. Today’s quote comes from Mark Twain: “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one one who can’t read.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day. There will be a choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/10 at 7:30 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in choir should attend this meeting. There will be a Dance Company interest meeting on Wednesday, 9/11 at 7:45 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in dance and performing should attend this meeting. Attention all girls interested in joining the IMS softball team. There will be a quick meeting Friday, September 6, 2024 after school in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to attend. If you take a bus please stop by the cafeteria to meet with Coach Gallagher and get team information. There will be a baseball interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the gym. Please see Mr. McGarry if you have any questions. Today’s quote comes from Thomas A. Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate National Wildlife Day. There will be a choir general interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/10 at 7:30 am in the Art room. All students who are interested in choir should attend this meeting. Attention all girls interested in joining the IMS softball team. There will be a quick meeting Friday, September 6, 2024 after school in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to attend. If you take a bus please stop by the cafeteria to meet with Coach Gallagher and get team information. There will be a baseball interest meeting Friday, September 6th at 7:45am in the gym. Please see Mr. McGarry if you have any questions. Today’s quote comes from John Burroughs: “Leap and the net will appear.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Tuesday, June 18 Today is an A Day. Today we celebrate the last day of the 2023-2024 school year. Have a relaxing and healthy summer. Good luck to out 8th grade students moving on to a new chapter in high school! Today’s quote comes from Brian Wilson: “Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Monday, June 17 Today is a B Day. Today we celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day All Choir students who are participating in the Graduation Choir, please come to room 604 for rehearsal at 9:00 am. Today’s quote comes from the Buddha: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

Here are today’s announcements for: Thursday, June 13 Today is a B Day Today we celebrate National Random Acts of Light 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. 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 John F. Kennedy: “The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds.”