This document provides information about Islip Middle School, including its mission, philosophy, and essential elements. It outlines the school's goal of facilitating students' academic, emotional, and social growth to become lifelong learners. It also lists various clubs and activities available to students, such as drama club, animal club, and builders club. The document reminds students of school rules regarding cell phone use, bags, dress code, and gum chewing.

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2. Islip Middle School, in partnership with the community, will facilitate the academic, emotional, and social growth of our students, as they move to become well-rounded, life-long learners. We shall create, through the unique elements of the middle school structure, an environment that will develop compassionate and creative problem solvers, equipped to face the challenges of the 21 st century. Mission Statement

3. A philosophy and mission that reflect the intellectual & developmental needs & characteristics of young adolescents. An educational program that is comprehensive, challenging, purposeful, integrated, relevant, and standards-based. An organization & structure that support both academic excellence & personal development. Seven Essential Elements

4. 4. Classroom instruction appropriate to the needs and characteristics of young adolescents provided by skilled and knowledgeable teachers. 5. Strong educational leadership and a building administration that encourage, facilitate, & sustain involvement, participation, & students. 6. A network of academic & personal support available for all students. 7. Professional learning & staff development for all staff that are ongoing, planned, purposeful, & collaboratively developed. Seven Essential Elements

5. Advisory Theme for February Kindness and Compassion We continue to share character traits that express qualities we all like to see in our community.

6. Advisories Please Note NO STUDENT SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ADVISORY ROOM FOR ANY REASON BEFORE 8:45

7. Fitness Tip of the Month By strengthening muscles, you also help protect them against injury!

8. THE BIG SHOW IS COMING! Check the schedule for rehearsal dates!!

9. Come join the KIC Club Help Keep Islip Clean!! Recycle and make the earth more healthy Wednesdays in Room 303. Don’t miss the fun!

10. Animal Club Fun study of animals. From wolves to bears to dolphins! What a howl!! Wednesday in Mr. Doheny’s room 311

11. Friday after school in the Library. Come play Games and have fun! See Mrs. Logan in 303 to Join Board Game Club

12. Drama Club Can you Act? Do you like to perform? Then the Drama club is for you! Open to all Grades. Live audiences ! . Open to all Grades Auditorium

13. Broadcast Journalism Club Attention all you promising news reporters! Want to get “behind the scenes” at the middle school events? Join the Broadcast Journalism Club and become an I-TV reporter! Meetings are Wednesdays in Rm.113 .

14. Come Join the Builders Club! We do lots of fun activities: Pennies for Patients fundraiser Random Acts of Kindness Send cards to soldiers Collect supplies for the Animal shelter

15. Cell phone use is prohibited in school. Students caught using a cell phone should expect the phone to be taken away. If you need to call home, phones are available in the main office. Cell Phone Use = Detention Attention!!

16. Large Bags & Backpacks are to be kept in your lockers during the school day!

17. Please dress appropriately for school! NO NO NO NO

18. We know it’s fun! But while in school, you know the rule… No Chewing Gum!!! Bubble Gum

19. These are not After School Clubs Once You Leave School Property You May NOT Take a Late Bus