The IMS Connection
Volume 18, Issue 2: October 2021
Greetings IMS Families,
We could not have planned a better opening to this school year. I cannot thank our community enough for the support you have shown of our team here at Islip Middle School! This continued support will be critical as we work together to ensure the health and safety of all.
We have a number of school based activities planned throughout the year. Visit the district calendar for scheduled events. Our middle school clubs and sports are well under way, so be certain to click on our Google Site for details. There is truly something for every child to get involved.
As always, feel free to contact me at tmartin@islipufsd.org.
Some helpful phone numbers include:
Main Office 631-650-8500 / Guidance Office 631-650-8550
Attendance 631-650-8510 / Health Office 631-650-8525
Extending healthy thoughts from a friendly distance,
Kind Regards,
Timothy P. Martin
The 2021-22 school year is off to a fantastic start, and we could not be happier to have all students back for in person instruction every day. Most importantly, our students have settled into their new surroundings, and our teachers are hard at work to ensure a learning experience that is second to none. During the first few weeks of school Dr. Martin and I have met with each team to share the expectations of our students in the halls of IMS and acceptance over tolerance for all.
Meet the Teacher night is behind us, and nothing will rival an in-person event, but we were happy to have a live virtual event this year to connect our families and teachers. Islip Middle School offers many opportunities for its students to be involved and stay connected to the school community. Fall sports are in full swing and early winter sports sign-ups will be happening soon. IMS has a variety of clubs every day of the week to cater to the many interests of our students. Clubs will start this week and it is never too late to get involved. You can find the most current listing of clubs with days and locations on our New Google Site.
Note: We will no longer be updating our IMS eBoard. We have transitioned to our new Google Site which we will continue to add to throughout the year to share important information with our IMS families….be sure to check it out!
Please check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to view photos, videos, and news about amazing things going on at IMS. Our new Google Site has up-to-date info on everything you need to navigate your time at IMS, but if any questions do arise, I invite you to reach out to me via e-mail at jcohen@islipufsd.org or call me directly at (631) 650-8515
Regards,
Jason M. Cohen
Renaissance Rave
We are excited for a new school year!
Remember to review the Renaissance guidelines in the planner. It's not only about your grades but your character here at the Islip Middle School.
Looking forward to celebrating our Renaissance card holders soon!
ADVISORY THEME OF THE MONTH
October: Decision Making
The decisions we make define who we are, and each day Middle School students are faced with challenging decisions. This month we’ll be working with students on the decision-making process, whether it’s online, on social media, in the halls, or off campus. Please join us in discussing with your child how to make responsible and healthy choices.
1 SEPTA Fall Outdoor Movie Night
4 MS PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
7 8th Grade Group Photo
8 Rain Date for 8th Grade Group Photo
8 Progress Period Ends
11 Columbus Day - District Closed
12 BOE Meeting, 7:30 p.m., MS
20 ELL Parent Orientation, 6:00 p.m., HS
20 1st qtr. Progress Reports Posted to Portal
27 BOE Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Location TBD
29 Spooktacular, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., MS - click on the link below
*Unless otherwise noted, all Board of Education meetings will begin with an Executive Session at 6:45 PM. The public business meeting portion will begin at approximately 7:30 PM.
1 Emergency Sheltering Drill, Early Dismissal (15 minutes before regular close of school)
2 Election Day / Superintendent's Conference Day - No school for Students
9 BOE Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Location TBD
10 Picture Make-up Day -
11 District Closed - Veteran's Day
12 1st Qtr. Marking Period Ends
15 PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
15 Early Winter Sports Begin
23 BOE Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Location TBD
23 1st Qtr. Report Cards Posted to Portal
24-26 District Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION...
Please review your contact information on the parent portal. (email, phone numbers…)
Click here for Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Your counselors are so happy to welcome students back face-to-face for the 2021-2022 school year! This year has been off to a busy start! Counselors began the school year by going into 6th grade classes to introduce themselves and get to know students through icebreaker activities. 7th and 8th graders were welcomed back to school by their counselors in their classrooms and dining rooms.
On September 21st we celebrated International Day of Peace at Islip Middle School. International Day of Peace is celebrated each year to encourage strength and peace amongst nations and people. To honor the day and promote peace and kindness, students helped put together a chain of kindness during their lunch periods. To create the chain, students wrote one way in which they could show kindness today and everyday on a slip of paper. Each slip of paper was then linked to another, until hundreds of links were formed to create the Islip Middle School Chain of Kindness! Students expressed many fantastic ways in which to show kindness both in and out of school. Some examples included “Invite someone new to play with you at recess”, “Help someone open their locker”, and “Help mom clean the house”.
We are so excited to continue doing fun activities like this one with students all year long!
Islip Middle School PTA fall spirit wear sale is here! We've got everything from laptop cases , hats, to new style t-shirts, hoodies to pullovers, and much, much more!
A full listing of available items can be found by clicking this link or scanning the QR code below.
Sale ends 10/30 and items will ship directly to your house once the sale is over.
Thank you for supporting the IMS PTA 💜💛
ISLIP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Website: islipufsd.org
Location: 211 Main Street, Islip, NY, United States
Phone: 631-650-8500
Facebook: facebook.com/IslipMS
Twitter: @IslipMS