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

15 Weeks until the Fiesta . . . which means ONLY 8 weeks before we'd like all donations to be submitted. IDEAS:Host an adult dinner party (always a big hit) - Ladies ' night out, men's night out,card night, Karaoke night - Sponsor a group fun event (men's golf outing, poool 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. Contact:Tasha Bredeson at fiesta@isla-academy.org with your ideas or questions.

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.

It’s possible we may still need a host family for this coming spring (mid-January to end of school) - let us know if this timing might work for your family!

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.