ISLA PTO News
Kati Kragtorp
PTO newsletter - Week of March 15th
Extracurricular Scholarships!
The PTO is excited to announce that we will be sponsoring a limited number of scholarships for the spring extracurriculars. Families will need to complete the scholarship request form below, by 3/20/19 in order to be included in the lottery for the scholarships. Lottery selections will be drawn and families will be notified prior to the start of spring registration.
Yearbook Orders!
The deadline for ordering yearbooks is over spring break this year (March 29th) so order early to avoid missing out. See attached flyer for details!
Send in your photos for the yearbook!
Do you have photos of class parties, field trips, or any other pictures of your kids and friends at ISLA? Send them in to be considered for the ISLA yearbook! Please include the child’s name and grade. Cell phone pictures will even work, as long as they are sent in at full resolution.
Send your full resolution pictures to: islasyearbook@gmail.com
BOOK YOUR BABYSITTER NOW!!
2019 Language Ambassador Experiences!!!
Have a look at our LA experiences that will take place BEFORE the Fiesta de la Primavera!
It’s easy, use the SignupGenius link, click on the experience, & sign-up with payment all on SignupGenius.
Be sure to read all descriptions thoroughly!!
Reach out to Tasha for any questions!
Language Ambassador Experiences Signup!
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!
(You choose how many spots for your event, during the Fiesta auction parents/students sign-up & pay per spot, bringing forth community and raising funds to benefit our LA Program).
Great Gathering Ideas:
-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 Friday, March 15th
Contact Merrie Sjogren merriesjogren@gmail.com for questions!
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.
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:
Day time volunteers are needed for classroom exploration and library support. Spanish is not required. Have you considered volunteering? Sign up for a shift on the sign ups below and give it a try! Still not sure? E-mail us your questions - Sarah and Julia at volunteer@isla-academy.org
- Exploration - We need your help! February and March spots remain open for every grade level! February and March dates listed by grade level below. Volunteer time is 12:50-2:50pm.
First - 3/11
2nd - 3/12
4th - 3/15
5th - 3/18
6th - 3/19
Description: You will be assisting the students participate in the projects and other hands on activities that Sra Maldonado has set up. Volunteer in your child’s class. The sign up identifies the grade and rotating exploration day, with 2 volunteers needed per day for grades K-2, and 1 volunteer needed per day for grades 3-6: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA4A62AA1FF2-exploration
- Library - We still have a need for volunteers to assist classes during library time. Spanish is not required. Thank you for considering! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa4a62aa1ff2-library
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.