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PTO Board Elections

Election for PTO Board members

for the 2019/2020 school year will take place at the next general meeting on May 14th, 2019.  We are looking for interested candidates to step up and fill the following positions:

PTO Communications/Secretary

PTO LA Coordinator(s)

Please contact Ginnie Pollen at PTOchair@isla-academy.org  if you are interested in serving on the PTO board in either of these capacities or on any of the following committees.  

• Fundraising
• Social events
• Room parent
• Fiesta De la Primavera
• Yearbook

Box Tops are going digital!  As of this June, you will start to see the new digital Box Tops and with that will be a brand new app with which you will simply be able to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to ISLA’s earnings online!  Parents will be able to see the school’s earnings through the app at any time. This should serve as a great motivator as each one of us will be able to see the earning grow first hand. We will keep you posted once the new app is available.

In the meantime….  Please continue bringing in your clipped Box Tops. All Box Tops will continue to be accepted until their expiration date.  If you happen to spot the new digital Box Top icon on packages before the new app is available, you can download the current Box Tops Bonus app, select the bonus offer and scan your receipt. Thanks parents and let’s earn extra $$ for our great school!

UNIFORM DONATION & EXCHANGE DAYS

Has your child outgrown a few of their uniform pieces? Donate clothes on May 6-7. Drop off spot will be labeled with “Uniform Donation” in front entry. Any questions, contact volunteer@isla-academy.org.

Uniforms ready for a refresh? Pick up & refresh uniform items at the PTO meeting on May 14. All families are welcome and clothing donations are not required to participate. Any questions, contact volunteer@isla-academy.org.

LA HOST FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT

Considering hosting an LA in the future?  Join us to learn more about getting involved, what it takes to host and the many reasons why it’s a great opportunity for your family.

We’re sure you have questions and we’d like to answer them!

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

7-8pm

ISLA Library

RSVPs aren’t necessary, but nice so we can plan accordingly.  Please contact Kim Gelperin at kimgelp@gmail.com to RSVP.

Already know you want to host for the 2019-20 school year?  Please contact us now so we can put you on the list!  Kim Gelperin kimgelp@gmail.com or Meggin Gregory megginoleson@yahoo.com want to hear from you!

Note: Attending the meeting isn’t a commitment to hosting! ;) But, it’s a great idea if you’re thinking about being a host family anytime in the future.

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

• Fiesta de la Primavera - May 4th - Still a few spots open for Saturday’s event - sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwAR1r4s4OAPd0DbhVWB9teRj8-mVqfyZUkI8Vt6WZotA_tdd7nPn8BrQwA1Q#!/showSignUp/20f0944aba92fa3fb6-copy
• Exploration - We need your help! April and May spots remain open for every grade level! April dates listed by grade level below. Volunteer time is 12:50-2:50pm.

Kinder -  5/10

First - 4/29, 5/24

2nd - 4/30, 5/14, 5/30

3rd - 5/3, 5/16

4th - 5/6

5th -  5/7, 5/20

6th - 5/9, 5/21

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:

• 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.

TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

KIDS AND PARENTS!!! Join us after school on May 6 to decorate the ISLA sidewalks with messages of thanks for the staff. Everyone welcome, chalk and ideas will be ready to go! (Sign up in Signup Genius form below or follow FB families to be notified of delays due to weather.)

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA4A62AA1FF2-teacher

Let's shower our wonderful ISLA staff with appreciation and special treatment throughout Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10th).  There are a few specific things needed to pull off these efforts. Parent & Student involvement encouraged and Spanish is not required to volunteer. Help the PTO pull of an outstanding week of special surprises for ISLA’s outstanding group of teachers and staff!

Thank you!

Don't see a fit on the signup? Parents and students are also encouraged to send in thank you notes, pictures, letters, and drawings to ISLA staff throughout the week.