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Intent to Enroll

Families, please let us know your intentions for enrollment in the 2025-2026 school year, which helps our planning, staffing, budgeting, and lottery process. As a reminder, new student enrollment if you have siblings entering preschool or kindergarten will open on January 1!  The Intent to Enroll Survey is now open!  We would love 100% participation

Winter Extra-curricular Activity Sign-up

Folkloric Dance

Dates: Week of January 13 - March 24
‍Instructor: Lina Pinto
‍Room: Buenos Aires
‍Grades: K-5
‍Days: Mondays
‍Time: 3:50-5:20 pm

Capacity: 25

Cost: $250 (full pay); $125 ("reduced"); $25 ("free")

Click here to register

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Craft Club

Dates: January 15- March 26
‍Instructors: Kris, Pablo and Niki
‍Room: Art Room
‍Days: Mondays
‍Grades: 1-5
‍Time: 3:50-5:00 pm

Capacity: 21

Cost: $108 (full pay); $54 ("reduced"); $27 ("free")

Click here to register.

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Integrating STEM through Yoga

Dates: January 13-March 24
‍Room: 248
‍Days: Mondays
‍Grades: K-2
‍Time: 3:50-5 pm

Capacity: 20

Cost: $250

Reach out to Adriana Maldonado at amaldonado@isla.school to register.

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Musical Theater

Dates: Week of January 7- March 25
‍Instructor: MK Dorr
‍Room: Buenos Aires
‍Grades: 1-4
‍Days: Tuesdays
‍Time: 3:50-5:20 pm
‍Capacity: 32

Cost: $400 (full pay); $200 ("reduced"); $50 ("free")

Click here to register

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Art Memes with Young Rembrandts

Time: Tuesdays, 3:50-4:50 pm
Weeks: January 14-March25
‍Location: Art Room
‍Cost: $139 (11 sessions)

Click here to register.

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Basketball

Instructor: Gemma, Dwayne Toatley
‍Room: Gym
‍Grades: 1-4
Days: Wednesdays
‍Time: 4-5 pm
‍Capacity: 20
‍Cost: $175 (full pay); $80 ("reduced"); $20 ("free")

Click here register.

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STEAM using Spintronics

Dates: Week of January 15-March 26
‍Room: Exporacion
‍Days: Wednesdays
‍Grades: 3-5
‍Time: 3:50-5 pm

Capacity: 20

Cost: $250

Reach out to Adriana Maldonado at amaldonado@isla.school to register.

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Music Enrichment Program

New After School Enrichment Program - Available for Winter Semester - Vocal Stars Choir - Wednesdays

In Vocal Stars Choir, we start by exploring our voices through simple and enjoyable songs. We’ll learn how to sing with confidence, use different vocal techniques, and discover what makes our voices unique. It’s all about having fun and feeling great while developing our singing skills. We will dive into different music styles and work on creating our own melodies. Whether you love pop, musical theater, or anything in between, you’ll have the chance to experiment with new sounds and develop your musical creativity. With plenty of encouragement, we will build confidence and learn to control our voices.

Tuition: $20 per student per class ($220 total)

Reserve your spot now by registering at https://www.travelinglessonsacademy.com/book-online

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Chess Club

Want to amaze your friends and impress your opponents? Want to increase your IQ while having fun playing chess and compete for various prizes? Learn from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of experience. Competitive Chess tournaments are scheduled once a year and students can play for real chess trophies! All levels are welcome. We have a great instructor for this class but he is not a Spanish speaker.

Who: K-5
When: Thursdays, 3:50-4:50 pm
Weeks: January 16 -March 27
Where: Flex Room
Cost: $99
Register online at https://twincitieschessclub.com/school/registration.html

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Futból

Instructor: Dayan & José
‍Grades: 1-5
‍Time: 3:50-5 pm
‍Capacity: 15
‍Room: Gym ‍

Cost: $120 (Full pay) $60 ("reduced") $30 ("free"

Click here to register.

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Summer Camp Registration Open for ISLA Families

Five wonderful weeks of camp for kids! Each full day camp offers a unique thematic experience blending language immersion with engaging activities, ensuring a fun and educational summer for entering 1st through 6th graders in a Spanish-immersion environment. They are all taught by ISLA staff. Add as many camps to your cart for a single camper, then fill out the photo release form and health waiver. If you have multiple campers, you will complete the same steps for that child. You will receive specific camp information and logistics the week prior to the start of your camp.ISLA camps are for immersion students and heritage language speakers, with some fluency in Spanish. We do not recommend our full day camps to children with no Spanish language experience.

Half Day Camp is for entering Kindergarten students who want to have an immersion experience. No language skills are needed or required.

Deportismo (Sports-tacular)

July 7-10
Grades 1-6

Dive into the world of sports with a variety of physical activities and games. Campers will learn about different sports, practice their skills, and participate in friendly competitions, all while enhancing their Spanish vocabulary related to sports and teamwork. From soccer (fútbol) to basketball (baloncesto), this camp is perfect for active kids who love to stay on the move.

Barco de vapor (STEAMboat Adventures)

July 14-18
Incoming Grades 1-6

Embark on a journey through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! Campers will engage in hands-on projects and experiments, such as building simple machines, creating art with technology, and exploring scientific concepts. All activities are designed to enhance their Spanish vocabulary related to STEAM fields, fostering creativity and critical thinking in a fun, immersive environment.

RETRO-spectiva (Flashback Fun)

July 21-25
Incoming Grades 1-6

Travel through time and explore different historical eras! Campers will experience life in ancient civilizations, the medieval period, the 70s, and more. Activities include crafting artifacts, reenacting famous events, and learning about the daily lives of people from the past. All while practicing Spanish vocabulary related to history and culture, making learning both fun and immersive.

Creadores Creativos (Creative Makerspace)

July 28-August 1
Incoming Grades 1-6

Unleash creativity and innovation in a hands-on environment where campers can design, build, and invent! Activities include working with various materials to create unique projects, learning about basic engineering and technology, and collaborating on group builds. All projects are conducted in Spanish, helping campers expand their vocabulary related to making and creating, while fostering problem-solving skills and teamwork.

Aventura-leza (Nature Adventures)

August 4-8
Incoming Grades 1-6

Discover the beauty and wonders of the natural world! Campers will engage in outdoor adventures such as nature walks, wildlife observation, and environmental crafts. They'll learn about different ecosystems, plants, and animals, all while practicing Spanish vocabulary related to nature and ecology. This camp is perfect for kids who love to explore and learn about the environment.

Jardin de kinder (Kinder Garden!)

August 4-8
Incoming kindergarten

Do you have a new kindergartener ready to be immersed en español? El jardín de kinder will help children new to immersion adjust in a fun and relaxed environment. We will explore the animal kingdom, play games and sing songs. Each day will have a new theme to keep the kiddos excited and intrigued. Campers will get to know some friendly faces from ISLA who are eager to help them adapt to an immersion setting. ¡Bienvenidos al jardín de kinder!

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SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SOUP!!

******DECEMBER 20TH!******

Last chance to grab a slot to sign up to bring soup, bread, crackers or other options to help send our teachers & staff off into the Winter Break with very happy stomachs… haha!!!

Please have in staff lounge by 10:45am on Friday 12/20! Jenner Moretto will be there to help setup!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA4A62AA1FF2-53629561-soup

FAMILY / HOLIDAY CARDS!!

We want to see ALL of our amazing ISLA Family’s faces as we walk into the school each day!!

If you have a family photo card you are sending out this year, please consider adding ISLA PTO to your list! We’ll be decorating the entryway with all of your beautiful photos as the cards start to arrive!!

Don’t have a card? I’d be happy to help your family create a card (any holiday/New Years or maybe just a color theme your family enjoys) to hang at the school!! Thank you so much to those that have already sent theirs in!! And please always feel free too reach out with any questions

Please reach out to Caitlin at ptosecretary@isla.school for help in creating a FREE card for your family that we will print & hang at the entrance!!

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UPCOMING RESTAURANT NIGHTS!!

Jan 11th, 2025: Applebee’s in Eden Prairie for a yummy Pancake Breakfast– This will be our second year taking over Applebee’s… Applebee’s opens early for us as our ISLA Community comes in bright & early for a yummy pancake breakfast– The restaurant is closed at this time, so it’s just us in there, slinging pancakes & OJ (the cooks at Applebee’s do the actual cooking & we serve plates, drinks and of course, enjoy the yummy breakfast with friends)!

We’d love to have you & a friend help us sling those pancakes– Grab a slot to serve and then stick around to eat breakfast with your family & friends!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA4A62AA1FF2-53970567-flapjack

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WHO’S READY FOR THE FIRST ISLA TALENT SHOW?!?!

This year (or 2025, rather) will be our first talent show!! We have a great venue lined up for the performances… They can be a solo, a duet, a group… Students, parents, grandparents/caregivers, LAs & staff are all welcomed & encouraged to participate!! Use the link here to sign up!! We can’t wait to see what uniqueness comes from this great event!! Huge shoutout to MK & Scipi (Scipioni) for coordinating!!

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12.10.24: Current Lost + Found Items (click here)

Please collect your items before winter break!

Mark your calendars

Next Lost & Found Clean Out/Donation Date:

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024

Please print and practice the Lost & Found Checklist and Song (found in link above) at home!

This checklist is used at school and has helped decrease the amount of items in the Lost & Found! Yay!

Thank you for your collaboration!

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Kudos to the Community

There are so many wonderful humans in the ISLA Community & we would really LOVE to give special shout-outs to those that deserve it!! Please check out this new page on the PTO Website to see these shoutouts!! If you’d like to share a positive experience you’ve had with a teacher, staff member, LA, parent, grandparent or even a student– Please complete this form (available in English & Spanish)!

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