ISLAND TREES MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin: Thursday, October 22, 2026 - Week 2
Word of the Week
Explain (verb): to make something clear by giving details, reasons, or examples so others can understand it.
Can you explain to me how you solved that math problem, so I can see the steps you took?
Announcements
The Chess Club will meet tomorrow, Friday 10/23 from 2:35 until 3:35 in Room# 180.
Seeds club will meet today in room 256 from 2:40-3:40 pm.
Best Buddies will be meeting today after school until 3:15 pm in room 182.
The yearbook club will meet today after school in Room 221. The club will end at 3:15.
Previous Announcements
Attention all 5th and 6th graders. The Halloween Social will be held tomorrow, Friday, 10/23 after school until 4:15. Tickets are $12 each and are on sale during lunch periods.
Today and tomorrow, Friday 10/23 we are hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness sale in the lobby during all lunch periods. Stop by to buy bracelets, stickers, and pins for just $1.00 each. 100% of the proceeds go directly to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Don't forget, this Friday is Pink Out Day! Wear your best pink to show your support. Please consider stopping by the lobby table this week to buy some gear and help us fund a cure!
Athletic Announcements
Boy’s Basketball Attention: 7th and 8th Grade Boys
There will be an informational meeting on: Monday, October 26th in the Big Gym after school at 2:40 pm.
The meeting will be about 15 minutes. Please make sure that you have a ride for 3:00 pm.
If you can not attend, email Mr. Spuches/ Mr. Valiando. Jspuches@islandtrees.org Mvaliando@islandtrees.org
Jaiden Renieris led the freshman girls team to a 5th place finish at the section 8 frosh championships!
The 8th grade boys' soccer team defeated the previously undefeated Mattlin Middle School by a score of 4-0. Goals were scored by Jesse Krucher, Kevin Doherty, and Jayden Granados. It was an all around team effort to defeat a tough Mattlin team. Great work boys. With the win, the team improved to a record of 5-2. The boys next game is on Monday against Hicksville.
There will be a brief informational meeting for 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball in room 216 on Wednesday 10/28 at 2:45 pm. See Mrs. Schultz or Ms. Zielinski with any questions.
School Procedures and Ongoing Announcements
All students using the bathroom must check-in with the hall monitor stationed outside the bathroom. The hall monitor will sign you in. Only two students will be permitted to enter the bathroom at a time. Students may not use the bathrooms in between classes until after they get permission from the teacher of the class they are going to. Please be reminded that phones are not to be used in the bathroom or at any time in the building during the day.
Please be reminded that phones may not be used during the school day. From the moment our students enter our school building until the moment they exit our school, we will expect that all phones, smart watches, and personal electronic devices are "Powered Down and Put Away." This year, we will require that our students store their cellphones, smart phones, and other internet-enabled devices in their lockers from the start of our school day-dismissal at 2:34 PM.
Reminder: There is no cutting through the gym and the only doors Physical Education students may use are those closest to the locker rooms.
Items delivered to security for students will be on the table in the lobby. You will only be called down for Chromebooks or glasses. Please check the lobby in between your classes or on your way to lunch if you are waiting for an item from your parent/guardian.
We are excited to tell you that we have officially opened our Bulldogs Boutique at ITMMS. This small boutique offers dresses, gowns, shoes and accessories for girls, and ties, dress shirts, pants and jackets for boys. These items are clean, like new, and are being offered to Island Trees students who would like to borrow items for special events. Please come to the Main Office if you'd like to shop.
All students going to Stokes after school for sports must take the shuttle bus.
Nutrition
To foster the good health of our students, the following guidelines have been established:
Energy drinks and coffee drinks are not permitted
Other than water, no food or drinks in the hallways or classrooms
No use of snack machines until lunch periods
Delivery of fast food/take out is not allowed during the school day
Important Links
Twitter: @islandtreesmms
ITMMS Website: https://itms.islandtrees.org/
Island Trees School District Website: islandtrees.org
Extra Help
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPDducdX9xB5cr_8yMqJCWMgmWmzoSxn/edit#heading=h.dwxmph7vuo6q
Club & Activities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iMQx10FKLCMWPIgopUPGZA-V9zyjkNOP/edit?tab=t.0
Departmental Testing Dates