ISLA PTO News
Kati Kragtorp
Parents! we are looking for donations for our 12th annual Fiesta de la Primavera auction scheduled for May 4, at Plymouth Creek Center in Plymouth.
WE ARE OPEN TO ALL TYPES OF DONATIONS SO BE CREATIVE! DONATE AN ITEM ON YOUR OWN OR OFFER AN ITEM WITH OTHER ISLA PARENTS.
-Host an adult dinner party (always a big hit)
-Ladies night out, men’s night out, card night
-Sponsor a group fun event (men’s golf outing, pool party, backyard BBQ)
-A week or weekend at a vacation home, cabin or time-share
It is recommended that donated items be at least $30 or greater in value.
Please fill out the google form by March 15, contact Merrie Sjogren merriesjogren@gmail.com for questions.
Thank you FABULOUS ISLA parents, for your support!
PTO General Meeting -February 5th, :30pm, ISLA library. Come learn about wahtis happening withe the PTOand hear about Conscious Discipline from ISL parent and certified instructor, Anne Hoff. Conscious Discipline is aproven, comprehensive approach that empowers you with skills that create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families. More details to come!
Families, ISLA is trying to win Disney tickets for a Fiesta fundraiser. In order to do so, we need to show a commitment to volunteerism. Please consider following the link below and registering as an ISLA volunteer. At this time, there is NO FURTHER commitment beyond this. Thank you!
https://www.allforgood.org/projects/nQPzjvJN
The Spirit Store is open!
🔹Place your order by Friday, February 9
🔹All orders will be delivered to your student’s classroom by February 26.
🔹www.squareup.com/store/isla-pto
🔹if you have questions, please contact Laura at ltellier@themarsh.com
PTO Family Night - Friday, January 25th, 6 - 8pm
Our next PTO Family Night is a night of service! Here's your chance to give back to others - just show up! Please consider volunteering for a very short time. Click this link for volunteer options: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aa8ae2caaf49-winter2
Exploration Class Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking for another fun way to see what your child is doing at school and also provide hands on support? Consider signing up to help during Exploration classes. You will be assisting the students participate in the projects and other hands on activities that Sra Maldonado has set up. The sign up has identified what grade is meeting on what day, with 2 volunteers needed per day for grades K-2, and 1 volunteer needed per day for grades 3-6. Thank you for your consideration and continued support of ISLA!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA4A62AA1FF2-exploration
LA WINTER WEAR NEEDED:
Women’s S gloves & mittens
Women’s winter boots SIZE 5-6
Men’s winter gloves SIZE M or L
Please drop off any items you may have for LA use with Emily in the front office. Or you can send it to school with your student. We are also accepting good jackets, snow pants, mittens/gloves, etc. for future LA use so if you have winter wear that doesn't fit the above requests we will gladly take it.
LA PROGRAM
We’re always looking for future LA Host Families. Please contact Kim Gelperin or Meggin Gregory for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
IMMEDIATE/BIGGEST NEEDS INCLUDE:
- We need 3 volunteers to cover our LA's lunch and recess shift on Wednesday, March 20 from 11 am - 1 pm. Follow this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA4A62AA1FF2-lunch1
- Library - There is currently a special project to organize the storybooks underway. If you are interested in helping, please sign up under the occasional help time slot or email us and we’ll connect you with Sra. Yepes, the media specialist. Thanks! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa4a62aa1ff2-library
Thank you for your continued support!
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
- ISLA Board Committee Openings: Interested in joining one of the Board Committees? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa4a62aa1ff2-volunteer
- Popcorn Machine Maintenance - Contact the PTO if you are interested in maintaining the popcorn machine in between school and PTO events. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa4a62aa1ff2-volunteer
- Go to the Volunteer Interest Form to learn about more ways to get involved: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa4a62aa1ff2-volunteer
Questions about Volunteering? Contact us at volunteer@isla-academy.org
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PTO
Looking for more 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.