The IMS Connection

Greetings IMS Families,

Islip Middle School is off to a wonderful beginning. The children are clearly excited to make this year everything it can be. We encourage all the children to find a club or sport that interests them and to join their friends and participate, not just spectate. Click here to view our list of clubs.

We have a number of school-based activities planned throughout the year. Visit the district calendar for scheduled events. If you have not done so already, feel free to download the ParentSquare App to receive notices from your teachers.

As always, feel free to contact me at tmartin@islipufsd.org.

Warm regards,

Dr. Timothy Martin

Principal

Islip Middle School

631-650-8505

Well wishes to all the Middle School families.

We would like to thank you for a wonderful start. Students, staff, and families have been wonderful. The beginning of the school year is a time of new beginnings and opportunities. A time to become reacquainted with old friends and a chance to develop new relationships. During our advisory meetings with each team in September, we discussed how students can continue to impact the culture of Islip Middle School in a positive and thoughtful manner. Students were encouraged to be supportive, constructive, and kind. I must say I am grateful for the opportunity to work with and get to know the wonderful students of IMS. September has been a blast.

Our Athletics and Fine and Performing Arts have begun to hit their stride. Our clubs will begin in October and the Harlem Wizards are coming to town (thank you to the PTA). We continue to encourage students to be involved with the opportunities offered here at the Middle School. Gaining a connection is a sure-fire way to assist students in a quality experience at school socially, emotionally, and academically.

It’s been an amazing start and looking for a spectacular October. Thank you!

Always enjoy,

Curt Juengerkes

Assistant Principal

Islip Middle School

cjuengerkes@islipufsd.org

631-850-8515

Making Good Choices...

October is National Bullying Prevention month which focuses on raising awareness of bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. October also includes Red Ribbon Week (10/24-10/28) which encourages our community to adopt healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Our advisory theme for the month is Making Good Choices where the students will engage in teacher-led discussions on peer pressure, bullying behavior and the dangers of vaping and substance abuse. The advisory activities will give students the opportunity to express how they make Islip Middle School a safer place for their peers. On 10/7/22, we will welcome a speaker from Northwell Health Cohen Children's Medical Center to present to our students on bullying. The assembly will focus on the types of bullying with a focus on cyber bullying, learning how to be an upstander, and the impact bullying can have on self-esteem. Northwell will also be providing a vaping presentation to our 7th and 8th grade health classes in the near future.

Your counselors are so happy to welcome students back for the 2022-2023 school year! This year has been off to a busy start! Counselors began the school year by going into grade level classes to introduce themselves and get to know students. Students have been getting to know their teachers and working diligently to become locker experts!

The Guidance Office is excited to share our new Google site! Our Google site has useful information and resources such as portal information, bus schedules, academic resources for students, a FAQ page, and more! You can find our site by visiting Islipufsd.org, clicking on “Departments” and scrolling down to “School Counseling” or click the image below. Be sure to check us out!

Also featured on our website is club information. Be on the lookout for clubs starting up this month. We have a wide selection of clubs – something for everybody! Joining a club is a great way to meet new people who have the same interests and make new friends! We encourage students to take advantage of all Islip Middle School has to offer!

Renaissance is in Full Fall Swing! We have had an excellent start to the new school year! Each student received a pair of ear buds. There are a lot of exciting events coming up! We have our first Renaissance Raffle coming soon: Stay tuned for details. We are looking forward to our Trick or Treat event! Every student in the building is welcome to participate! We LOVE celebrating all accomplishments throughout the year! Please check your planner to see how you can be a part of the Renaissance Fun! Hard work and Kindness are the keys to success here at IMS. LOOK GOOD! FEEL GOOD! DO GOOD!

Dress-up for the students and teachers is optional.

Please keep in mind that the school dress code is in effect and the guidelines below should help you maintain the integrity of our dress code and still join in the Halloween Spirit.

• All costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school.)
• Practical and Safe - Students should be able to work at their desks and move throughout the building without being physically inhibited or a hazard to anyone.
• Respectful/Not Controversial - They should not be offensive to a gender, nationality, race, or religious group.
• Modest - Students must wear costumes that cover themselves and adhere to the dress code.
• No masks are to be worn during the school day.
• No COSTUMES THAT DEPICT VIOLENCE OR VIOLENT CHARACTERS.
• Costumes that promote the use of illegal substances or activities or are derogatory or disrespectful are NOT allowed.
• Teachers may take away any accessory that is used improperly or is considered inappropriate for school.
• School rules regarding the dress code must be followed.
• Students who have questions about the acceptability of their costume should check with their Advisory Teacher, their Guidance Counselor, Mr. Juengerkes, or Dr. Martin.
• Students wearing inappropriate costumes will be sent to the office to call home for a change of clothes. Not following the rules and guidelines may result in disciplinary consequences.
• It is important to remember that appropriate school behavior is expected on Halloween Day.
• BE RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE!!

Happy fall from Islip Middle School PTA! The IMS PTA has gotten off to a great start this year! We started the year with a very successful Welcome Back breakfast for our incredible teachers and staff. Thank you to everyone who donated goods or helped set up to make this breakfast possible. Our next staff appreciation will be a Halloween treat. Be on the lookout for the Sign Up Genius for that one!

Our Membership drive is in full swing! Please use the link below to become a member of the IMS PTA. Your membership is greatly appreciated and helps us to provide our school with funds, programs, resources, and services that will enrich and maximize the education of every child! It will also help keep you informed of important PTA events and volunteer opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP LINK: HTTPS://IMS.MEMBERHUB.STORE/

Please be on the lookout for our Pizza Kit Fundraiser from The Islip Pizzeria that will start October 11 and run through October 23. Pick up will be at The Pizzeria, Monday, October 24 through Thursday, October 28.

Finally, the Harlem Wizards are returning to Islip to challenge our very own Islip Bucs Team of Islip teachers and staff. This is sure to be one of the most exciting nights of the year, so you won’t want to miss it! Click the link below to reserve your tickets today! If you want to volunteer to help out at the event, please see the Sign Up Genius link as well.

TICKET SALES LINK: https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/islip/?fbclid=IwAR0fpt5y4Qp0c_R1beu5hnZaX7Ms7M2a0JShl5CRIinCa_2LGcuW_BeDxr8

SIGN UP GENIUS LINK: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/805094ca4ae2da64-harlem

For more information and to see how you can get involved, please join us for our first IMS PTA meeting of the year on October 19th at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. We will have all the above information, plus we get to hear from Dr. Martin and Mr. Juengerkes who will share the results of the parent survey from Meet the Teacher night, as well as a piece on “Everyone Has Value”. Hope to see you all there!

5- Yom Kippur- School Closed

7-MS/HS Progress Period Ends

10- Columbus Day- District Closed

14- SEPTA Movie Night, 6:30 pm, SES

17-8th Grade Group Photo

18- MS/HS Progress Reports Posted to Portal

28-Spooktacular

*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.

3- Picture Make-Ups

8- Election Day- School Closed

10-Marking Period Ends

11- Veterans' Day-School Closed

14-Early Winter Sports Begin

17-MS Musical-6:00 pm, MS Auditorium (Footloose)

18-MS Musical-7:00 pm, MS Auditorium ( (Footloose)

19-MS Musical-12:00 pm, MS Auditorium (Footloose)

21-Report Cards posted to the Portal

23-25-Thanksgiving Recess- School Closed

*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.

Website: islipufsd.org
Location: 211 Main Street, Islip, NY, United States
Phone: 631-650-8500
Facebook: facebook.com/IslipMS
Twitter: @IslipMS