MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS...

Friday...May 18, 2012

Today is the last day to order your “Iroquois Gives Back” t-shirt!  Your Student Council is hosting the t-shirt fundraiser with proceeds going directly to The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center!  Checks should be made payable to Iroquois Middle School.  The t-shirts cost $10.00 and are awesome, so get yours soon and wear it on our “Iroquois Cares” Spirit Day Thursday June 7^th.  Thanks so much for supporting a wonderful cause that helps so many kids and their families!

Attention all 8th grade choir members: There is a rehearsal on Monday morning at 8am! There are 42 singers that should be there!  It will be a short rehearsal to begin organizing your Moving Up Ceremony performance, so please make sure you are there.  After Monday, you have 2 weeks off before the next rehearsal.  Continued thanks for all of your commitment.

It’s almost time for this year’s last meeting of Survivor Book Club!  Our book this month is Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt, the story of Doug Swietek, a 14 year old in a new town with no friends, an abusive father and a war-damaged older brother.  It’s only after he finds an ally in Lil Spicer that things begin to look up.  Together they find a safe haven at the local library, learning about Audobon’s birds and taking a wild adventure on a Broadway stage.  Join us on Monday, May 21 at 7 PM in the Media Center to discuss this story of love, creativity and survival.

It’s time to start thinking about Jam Day! The annual end-of-the-year talent show is looking for acts! Singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, skits, and bands; show-off your talents!  (But no lip-synching or singing over a CD!)  Jam Day sign-ups will be held during ELT 9/ Advocacy next week on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 22 & 23. You MUST attend one of these meetings in order to sign up and get an audition time. Auditions will be held only on two dates next month: June 6 and June 7th from 4:15- 6:30. Be prepared to sign up for an audition time when you attend the meeting.

Attention all piano, guitar and bass players:  Jazz Band audition music is now available in Ms. Steeley’s room.  All 6^th & 7^th grade students wishing to try-out on piano, bass or guitar must get a copy of the music to prepare for the audition.  Auditions will be held the week of June 4^th.

If you are 14 years old and plan to work this summer, you need working papers!  Please stop by the Counseling Center and pick up an application sooner rather than later.  Do not wait until the last minute to get this done!

If you are not planning to attend a Niskayuna school next year, please let the Counseling Center know of your plans as soon as possible. 

Start looking around the house, in the car and in your lockers for any library books you may still have, especially if they are already overdue!  Mrs. Barmash wants them back and she knows who you are and where to find you!

It’s Sub Day in the cafeteria: Ham subs, potato salad, pickle & chips, mixed berries & low fat milk. Buen Provecho!

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Thursday...May 17, 2012

It’s spring and you know what that means…the fourth annual Iroquois Garden Club Plant Sale!  This year’s sale will feature tomato plants, Venus fly traps, octopus plants and limited quantities of peppers, basil and perennials.  And if you forget to water, we’ve got a variety of succulents that can survive your neglect!  Prices range from $2.00- $6.00.  Join us today at the flagpole and again next Thursday, May 24^th from 3:30 to 4:45 PM. 

Best Buddies members:  You have a meeting in Mrs. Carroll’s room, 229, this afternoon during ELT 9.  Check with your advo teachers before coming to the meeting. 

Your Iroquois Student Council is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser with proceeds going directly to The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center!  Checks should be made payable to Iroquois Middle School.  The t-shirts cost $10.00 and are awesome, so get yours soon and wear it on our “Iroquois Cares” Spirit Day Thursday June 7^th.  Orders are due by tomorrow! Thanks so much for supporting a wonderful cause that helps kids.

Tomorrow is also May’s Student Council Spirit Day: Favorite Color Day!

There will be a Student Council meeting in Mrs. Skinner’s room, 237 at 8 AM tomorrow.  Orchestra rehearsals are cancelled on Friday, so members should attend the Student Council meeting.

 Art Club meets tomorrow at 8 AM in Mr. Colby’s room, 118.All are welcome to join the fun!  No pass needed!

 Late buses leave Iroquois at 4:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

 It’s almost time for this year’s last meeting of Survivor Book Club!  Our book this month is Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt, the story of Doug Swietek, a 14 year old in a new town with no friends, an abusive father and a war-damaged older brother.  It’s only after he finds an ally in Lil Spicer that things begin to look up.  Together they find a safe haven at the local library, learning about Audobon’s birds and taking a wild adventure on a Broadway stage.  Join us on Monday, May 21 at 7 PM in the Media Center to discuss this story of love, creativity and survival.

 It’s time to start thinking about Jam Day! The annual end-of-the-year talent show is looking for acts! Singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, skits, and bands; show off your talents!  (But no lip-synching or singing over a CD!)  Jam Day sign-ups will be held during ELT 9/ Advocacy on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 22 & 23. You MUST attend one of these meetings in order to sign up and get an audition time. Auditions will be held only on two dates: June 6 and June 7th from 4:15- 6:30. Be prepared to sign up for an audition time when you attend the meeting.

Attention all piano, guitar and bass players:  Jazz Band audition music is now available in Ms. Steeley’s room.  All 6^th & 7^th grade students wishing to try-out on piano, bass or guitar must get a copy of the music to prepare for the audition. Auditions will be held the week of June 4^th.

 If you are 14 years old and plan to work this summer, you need working papers!  Please stop by the Counseling Center and pick up an application sooner rather than later.  Do not wait until the last minute to get this done!

 If you are not planning to attend a Niskayuna school next year, please let the Counseling Center know of your plans as soon as possible. 

Start looking around the house, in the car and in your lockers for any library books you may still have, especially if they are already overdue!  Mrs. Barmash wants them back and she knows who you are and where to find you!

The Lost & Found is reaching critical mass!  Please stop by to see if any of the numerous lunch bags, books, hoodies and miscellaneous items belongs to you!  Don’t know where the Lost & Found is?  It’s on the tables outside the cafeteria.

Lunch today is: Pizza, salad with croutons, peaches, brownies & low fat milk.  Buen Provecho!

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Wednesday...May 16, 2012

Homework Club meets today after school in the counseling Center!

Newspaper Club meets today after school in Mr. Pierson’s room, 202.  Come join the staff of the “Iroquois Arrow”!

Late buses leave Iroquois at 4:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

It’s spring and you know what that means…the fourth annual Iroquois Garden Club Plant Sale!  This year’s sale will feature tomato plants, Venus fly traps, octopus plants and limited quantities of peppers, basil and perennials.  And if you forget to water, we’ve got a variety of succulents that can survive your neglect!  Prices range from $2.00- $6.00.  Join us today & tomorrow at the flagpole and again next Thursday, May 24^th from 3:30 to 4:45 PM.

Best Buddies members:  You have a meeting in Mrs. Carroll’s room, 229, tomorrow afternoon during ELT 9.  Did you remember to check with her yesterday?

Your Iroquois Student Council is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser with proceeds going directly to The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center!  Checks should be made payable to Iroquois Middle School.  The t-shirts cost $10.00 and are awesome, so get yours soon and wear it on our “Iroquois Cares” Spirit Day Thursday June 7^th.  Orders are due by this Friday. Thanks so much for supporting a wonderful cause that helps kids.

This Friday is also May’s Student Council Spirit Day: Favorite Color Day!

There will be a Student Council meeting in Mrs. Skinner’s room, 237 at 8 AM on Friday.  Orchestra rehearsals are cancelled on Friday, so members should attend the Student Council meeting.

Art Club meets Friday at 8 AM in Mr. Colby’s room, 118.  All are welcome to join the fun!  No pass needed!

It’s almost time for this year’s last meeting of Survivor Book Club!  Our book this month is Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt, the story of Doug Swietek, a 14 year old in a new town with no friends, an abusive father and a war-damaged older brother.  It’s only after he finds an ally in Lil Spicer that things begin to look up.  Together they find a safe haven at the local library, learning about Audobon’s birds and taking a wild adventure on a Broadway stage.  Join us next Monday, May 21 at 7 PM in the Media Center to discuss this story of love, creativity and survival.

It’s time to start thinking about Jam Day! The annual end-of-the-year talent show is looking for acts! Singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, skits, and bands; show off your talents!  (But no lip-synching or singing over a CD!)  Jam Day sign-ups will be held during ELT 9/ Advocacy on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 22 & 23. You MUST attend one of these meetings in order to sign up and get an audition time. Auditions will be held only on two dates: June 6 and June 7th from 4:15- 6:30. Be prepared to sign up for an audition time when you attend the meeting.

Attention all piano, guitar and bass players:  Jazz Band audition music is now available in Ms. Steeley’s room.  All 6^th & 7^th grade students wishing to try-out on piano, bass or guitar must get a copy of the music to prepare for the audition.  Auditions will be held the week of June 4^th.

If you are 14 years old and plan to work this summer, you need working papers!  Please stop by the Counseling Center and pick up an application sooner rather than later.  Do not wait until the last minute to get this done!

If you are not planning to attend a Niskayuna school next year, please let the Counseling Center know of your plans as soon as possible. 

And start looking around the house, in the car and in your lockers for any library books you may still have, especially if they are already overdue!  Mrs. Barmash wants them back and she knows who you are and where to find you!

The Lost & Found is reaching critical mass!  Please stop by to see if any of the numerous lunch bags, books, hoodies and miscellaneous items belong to you!  Don’t know where the Lost & Found is?  It’s on the tables outside the cafeteria.

Lunch today is: Chicken Patty on a roll, Tabouleh Salad, Melon Slices & Low fat milk.  Buen Provecho!

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Tuesday...May 15, 2012

Homework Club meets tomorrow after school in the counseling Center!

Newspaper Club meets tomorrow after school in Mr. Pierson’s room, 202.  Come join the staff of the “Iroquois Arrow”!

Late buses leave Iroquois at 4:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Best Buddies members:  Please make sure you check with Mrs. Carroll in room 229 this morning if you plan to participate in the last meeting of Best Buddies this Thursday at 3:00.

It’s spring and you know what that means…the fourth annual Iroquois Garden Club Plant Sale!  This year’s sale will feature tomato plants, Venus fly traps, octopus plants and limited quantities of peppers, basil and perennials.  And if you forget to water, we’ve got a variety of succulents that can survive your neglect!  Prices range from $2.00- $6.00.  Join us this Wednesday & Thursday at the flagpole and again next Thursday, May 24^th from 3:30 to 4:45 PM.

Your Iroquois Student Council is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser with proceeds going directly to The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center!  Checks should be made payable to Iroquois Middle School.  The t-shirts cost $10.00 and are awesome, so get yours soon and wear it on our “Iroquois Cares” Spirit Day Thursday June 7^th.  Orders are due by this Friday. Thanks so much for supporting a wonderful cause that helps kids.

This Friday is also May’s Student Council Spirit Day:  Favorite Color Day!

And there will be a Student Council meeting in Mrs. Skinner’s room, 237 at 8 AM on Friday.  Orchestra members must go to orchestra.

Art Club meets Friday at 8 AM in Mr. Colby’s room, 118.  All are welcome to join the fun!  No pass needed!

It’s almost time for this year’s last meeting of Survivor Book Club!  Our book this month is Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt, the story of Doug Swietek, a 14 year old in a new town with no friends, an abusive father and a war-damaged older brother.  It’s only after he finds an ally in Lil Spicer that things begin to look up.  Together they find a safe haven at the local library, learning about Audobon’s birds and taking a wild adventure on a Broadway stage.  Join us next Monday, May 21 at 7 PM in the Media Center to discuss this story of love, creativity and survival.

It’s time to start thinking about Jam Day! The annual end-of-the-year talent show is looking for acts! Singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, skits, and bands; show off your talents!  (But no lip-synching or singing over a CD!)  Jam Day sign-ups will be held during ELT 9/ Advocacy on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 22 & 23. You MUST attend one of these meetings in order to sign up and get an audition time. Auditions will be held only on two dates: June 6 and June 7th from 4:15- 6:30. Be prepared to sign up for an audition time when you attend the meeting.

If you are 14 years old and plan to work this summer, you need working papers!  Please stop by the Counseling Center and pick up an application sooner rather than later.  Do not wait until the last minute to get this done!

If you are not planning to attend a Niskayuna school next year, please let the Counseling Center know of your plans as soon as possible. 

And start looking around the house, in the car and in your lockers for any library books you may still have, especially if they are already overdue!  Mrs. Barmash wants them back and she knows who you are and where to find you!

The Lost & Found is reaching critical mass!  Please stop by to see if any of the numerous lunch bags, books, hoodies and miscellaneous items belong to you!  Don’t know where the Lost & Found is?  It’s on the tables outside the cafeteria.

It’s Taco Tuesday in the lunchroom: Taco & Toppings, Rice & Beans, Fruit Cup & Low Fat Milk.  Buen Provecho!

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Monday...May 14, 2012

There is no Homework Club today!

Newspaper Club will meet on Wednesday after school in Mr. Pierson’s room, 202.  All are welcome to join the staff of the “Iroquois Arrow”!

Late buses leave Iroquois at 4:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

It’s spring and you know what that means…the fourth annual Iroquois Garden Club Plant Sale!  This year’s sale will feature tomato plants, Venus fly traps, octopus plants and limited quantities of peppers, basil and perennials.  And if you forget to water, we’ve got a variety of succulents that can survive your neglect!  Prices range from $2.00- $6.00.  Join us this Wednesday & Thursday at the flagpole and again next Thursday, May 24^th from 3:30 to 4:45 PM.

Your Iroquois Student Council is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser with proceeds going directly to The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center!  Checks should be made payable to Iroquois Middle School.  The t-shirts cost $10.00 and are awesome, so get yours soon and wear it on our “Iroquois Cares” Spirit Day Thursday June 7^th.  Orders are due by this Friday. Thanks so much for supporting a wonderful cause that helps kids.

It’s almost time for this year’s last meeting of Survivor Book Club!  Our book this month is Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt, the story of Doug Swietek, a 14 year old in a new town with no friends, an abusive father and a war-damaged older brother.  It’s only after he finds an ally in Lil Spicer that things begin to look up.  Together they find a safe haven at the local library, learning about Audobon’s birds and taking a wild adventure on a Broadway stage.  Join us next Monday, May 21 at 7 PM in the Media Center to discuss this story of love, creativity and survival.

It’s time to start thinking about Jam Day! The annual end-of-the-year talent show is looking for acts! Singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, skits, and bands; show off your talents!  (But no lip-synching or singing over a CD!)  Jam Day sign-ups will be held during ELT 9/ Advocacy on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 22 & 23. You MUST attend one of these meetings in order to sign up and get an audition time. Auditions will be held only on two dates: June 6 and June 7th from 4:15- 6:30. Be prepared to sign up for an audition time when you attend the meeting.

If you are 14 years old and plan to work this summer, you need working papers!  Please stop by the Counseling Center and pick up an application sooner rather than later.  Do not wait until the last minute to get this done!

If you are not planning to attend a Niskayuna school next year, please let the Counseling Center know of your plans as soon as possible. 

And start looking around the house, in the car and in your lockers for any library books you may still have, especially if they are already overdue!  Mrs. Barmash wants them back and she knows who you are and where to find you!

The Lost & Found is reaching critical mass!  Please stop by to see if any of the numerous lunch bags, books, hoodies and miscellaneous items belong to you!  Don’t know where the Lost & Found is?  It’s on the tables outside the cafeteria.

Lunch today is: Lasagna roll-ups, garlic bread, green beans, cinnamon apple, sauce & low-fat milk.  Bon Appetit!

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