ISLA PTO News
Kati Kragtorp
PTO newsletter - Week of February 1st
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 6:30pm ISLA library.
Come learn about what is happening with the PTO and hear about Conscious Discipline. Conscious discipline is a social emotional model that helps adults retool themselves so that they can respond and guide their children’s behavior. ISLA parent Annie Hoff is a certified conscious discipline instructor And will share information on this brain based social emotional model that is taking off In schools all over the state and country. Child care will be available.
Follow this link to RSVP and to register for child care: https://goo.gl/forms/p92TJTgeWY7gfZo43
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
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 spots remain open for every grade level! February dates listed by grade level below. Volunteer time is 12:50-2:50pm.
Kinder - 2/11 & 2/28
1st - 2/12
2nd - 2/1 & 2/14
3rd - 2/4 & 2/15
4th - 2/5
5th - 2/7 & 2/25
6th 2/8 & 2/26
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.