ISLA PTO News

March 6, 2025

Kati Kragtorp

PTO GENERAL MEETING

Join us Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30 PM in the ISLA library to learn about the PTO initiatives this year.  Information on our LAs, social events, and fundraising opportunities will be shared. There will also be an administrative update by Director Perrin.  This is a great opportunity to get to know what’s going on at the school, provide your input and actively participate in your school community!  Parents, grandparents and teachers are all invited!  

Bonus, the LAs will be providing childcare so no need to arrange a babysitter.  We’ve got you covered!  You can sign up for child care here: https://goo.gl/forms/u1PwulAVnfUOPng72

Looking forward to seeing you then!


CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

Want an easy dinner and a chance to support our school? Come to chipotle in Hopkins (786 Mainstreet, Hopkins) on October 9th anytime from 4-8pm and 33% of all proceeds will go directly to ISLA to support our activities. Just tell the cashier you’re from ISLA. Stay and hang out with ISLA friends, or grab a burrito to go! Doesn’t include online orders. Hope to see you there!




Fiesta Planning is a great way to get involved and support our Language Ambassadors.  Want to learn more?  Come to the Fiesta de la Primavera Information Night!

When: Tuesday, October 9th at 7:30pm

Where: Gretchen Merritt’s Home

Contact: Tasha Bredeson & Gretchen Merritt

RSVP: Fiesta@isla-academy.org


BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

We are coming up on our deadline to turn in our Box Tops for Education for this year! ISLA can use the money for anything it needs! Examples include computers, books, and playground equipment are just some of the ways schools have chosen to use the funds raised through Box Tops for Education.

A form to attach box tops is included in this email. Use the form, or turn in the box tops to the box by the office by October 12th.



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.


LUNCH SUB LIST

Are you looking for a fun opportunity to help out and see the kids during the school day? Sign up for the lunch program sub list to help 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).

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.)  Sign-up 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:


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


10/9 - Fiesta de la Primavera info night 7:30pm @ Gretchen Merritt’s home


10/26 - Dia de los Muertos family night