PTO newsletter - Week of September 6

The school year is off to a great start!  Check out what is coming up from the PTO . . .

SPIRIT STORE

The Spirit Store will be open until Saturday, Sept 8!

Items ordered during that time frame will be delivered to the classrooms during the last week of September

UNIFORM EXCHANGE

The PTO collects and organizes new or gently used uniforms that are donated by ISLA families who no longer need them.  They will be set out at a variety of events throughout the year.  However, if you find your child has gone through a growth spurt and you need access to them sooner Emily is able to give parents access to where the uniforms are stored.  To donate items, please bag them and drop off at the school office.  Please feel free to take any items your kids could use.  You do NOT have to donate anything in order to take.

SEEKING ROOM PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Interested in helping your child's class?  Becoming a room parent is a great way to volunteer at ISLA.  Room Parents support and work together with our amazing ISLA teachers to plan a handful of classroom activities, including celebrations and a classroom auction item for the Fiesta de la Primavera. Ideally, two parents will work together in each classroom to support each of your children's teacher and classroom throughout the year. If you have any questions and/or would like more information, please contact Alexia Pettersen at alexiapettersen@gmail.com. Thank you for considering and your help!

SEEKING LUNCH VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking for a fun opportunity to help out and see the kids during the school day? Sign up for helping out during the lunch hour! Prep for Lunch, Greet the Kids, Serve Food, and Clean Up while working alongside another ISLA volunteer and Scott (ISLA's lunch manager).

Opportunities include regular weekly/bi-weekly/monthly assignments as well as substitute assignments as needed throughout the year.

Signing up for the lunch substitute list is a great way to help out on an ad hoc or last minute basis. (There is no commitment to signing up for the sub list.)  Signup on Sub list on 9/1 time slot to be added to the sub email list.

Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa4a62aa1ff2-lunch

Questions? Email us at Volunteer@isla-academy.org

SUPPORT THE PTO

Looking for easy ways to help support the great work that the PTO does for our kids and their school?  Here are two great options!

    Mabel’s Labels:  You can find your child’s things easily in the lost and found by marking them with bright, durable, Mabel’s Labels. Go to https://campaigns.mabelslabels.com/ and click on ‘Select your School/Organization and choose International Spanish Language Academy.  A portion of your purchase will support the PTO.

    Amazon Smile: Shop at Amazon?  You can have a portion of your purchase donated to the PTO!  Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ and search for International Spanish Language Academy.  Then just make sure to bookmark AmazonSmile and use it for all your Amazon shopping needs.

UPCOMING PTO IMPORTANT DATES:

9/8 - Spirit Store closes

9/9 - Back to School Picnic 11-3 at Bryant Lake Park Pavillion.  You can sign up to help out here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aa8ae2caaf49-isla2

9/27 - Fiesta de la Primavera info night 7:30pm @ Gretchen Merritt’s home

10/2 - PTO General meeting *open to all parents, caregivers, teachers and staff

10/26 - Dia de los Muertos family night