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Sibling Enrollment

ISLA gives enrollment preference to siblings of currently enrolled students and children of staff. To get your child's sibling preference, you must still complete an online student application for your child. The deadline to be included in the lottery is 4 pm on Friday, February 14th.

Click here to complete an online application.

Fundraising Committee Corner:

Happy New Year ISLA! If you've walked by the library recently, you've likely seen our 2024-2025 school year fundraising thermometer! We just wanted to thank this amazing community for your generosity in already getting us to over $106,000 - we are 73% of the way to our goal for the school year and still have Obstajog employer matches rolling in! Check out the current status at givebutter.com/ISLA24.

We also wanted to share that we are excited to be partnering with Square1Art again this spring and will be launching that fundraiser in April! But in preparation - Sra. Maldonado will be working with all students over the next couple months to create some beautiful art! This week, a flyer will be coming home that encourages you to connect with your student and brainstorm ideas for this year's project. If you have any questions, feel free to connect with Sra. Maldonado or the Fundraising Committee!

ISLA School Board

Looking for a way to support the mission and shape the future of ISLA? Join the ISLA Board of Directors! The Election and Nominating Committee is seeking interested community members, teachers, parents, grandparents, and guardians to fill upcoming vacancies on the ISLA Board for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. No previous board experience is required.  There is a great interest in individuals with expertise in grant writing, finance, fundraising/development, marketing, and human resources, to name a few areas, but we welcome anyone who is dedicated and ready to support ISLA and its community.

The ISLA Board is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the school, implementing policies and procedures, and long-term strategic and financial planning. In addition, there are a number of different committees on which Board members serve. Click here for descriptions of the various committees. The Board meets in the evening on the second Tuesday of each month.

If you are interested in seeking a Board seat, please submit a Statement of Interest (available here) to the Election and Nominating Committee by Friday, February 7, 2025. Questions about Board service and the election process can be directed to Maggie Neuville, Chair of the Election and Nominating Committee, at mneuville@isla.school.

Integrating STEM through Yoga

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

Capacity: 20

Cost: $210 "full price"   $105 "reduced"    $53 "free"

🌟 Join Our Yoga through STEM Program! 🌟

Get ready for yoga! This program is for kindergarten through 2nd. The class  integrates yoga with academic subjects while maintaining traditional yoga practices. Each lesson is designed to build upon previous knowledge and creates meaningful connections between yoga and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) This course will be presented through The Minnesota Technology Network (MTN) and Sra. Maldonado. The MTN is a non-profit committed to innovation in technology, media, and the arts since 1984, collaborates with initiatives like Technitium.org to provide hands-on STEM learning and professional development.

Why Join?

• Interactive Learning: Each session connects yoga and STEM practices
• Friendship: Meet new friends and work together on exciting projects

Click here to register.

Remember to update PickUp Patrol.

Parent Workshop Opportunity

Hello community partners!

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Caroline and I am the Community Engagement Coordinator at myHealth for Teens & Young Adults. I am reaching out today to inform you all of a great family education opportunity coming up in a few weeks.

On February 8 from 9am-12pm, we will be hosting “Growing Up! A Puberty Workshop” for caregivers and their kids ages 9-12 at myHealth in Hopkins. In this fun and informative workshop, we will do hands-on activities, practice communication, and work to strengthen family bonds, all while taking some of the mystery out of puberty.

I have attached a flyer with more information and the link/QR code for registration. Please share this with you school communities (via bulletin boards, school newsletters, etc.), partner organizations, friends…whomever might be interested in attending! We are doing our best to spread the word and I am hoping the power of our large combined network can get reach the parents who are searching for this kind of educational opportunity.

Thank you so much and please let me know if you have any questions.

Kindly,

Caroline

Caroline Hickey
‍Pronouns: she/hers
‍Community Engagement Coordinator
‍myHealth for Teens and Young Adults
‍Direct: ‪(612) 492-1898

Staying well means staying well informed.

Aventuras Summer Camps

Save the Dates for these upcoming community events!!

Talent Show: February 27th
Details: ISLA Community Talent Show!

We have a great venue lined upWe can’t wait to see what uniqueness comes from this great event!! Huge shoutout to MK & Scipi (Scipioni) for coordinating!!

Fiesta de la Primavera - March 15th‍
‍Details and tickets: https://pto.isla.school/fiesta

Join the ISLA community at the 2025 Fiesta de la Primavera as we celebrate and support the impact our PTO has on the educational experience of our kids, our staff, our Language Ambassadors and our families as a whole. Tickets are available now at early bird rates (save $10/ticket). We're also gathering items for our silent and live auctions. Sponsorships are also available for community businesses wanting to gain visibility while helping reach our goals. Check the link below for full info!

This is a 21+ event, and features a live DJ, cultural performances, silent auction, live auction, raffles, and a cash bar (first drink included with your ticket!).

Get all the details at pto.isla.school/fiesta25

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Twins vs. Angels at Target Field - April 27
Details/RSVP: https://forms.gle/PC7aYjKnCAkNxvAm6

Huge shoutout to our Fiesta MC and all-things-Twins extraordinaire, Bob Sparkins for coordinating our second trip to see the Twins!! Don’t miss this opportunity for a really special experience for our kids, families, staff & friends!

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LOST + FOUND ALERT  

Check It Out! The LOST + FOUND photos are now posted below. In exciting news, we’re also adding photos from El Nido’s LOST + FOUND right here! ‍

Save the Date!

NEXT LOST + FOUND CLEAR OUT:
Friday, February 7, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Make sure to swing by the LOST + FOUND before this date to claim your belongings! ‍

What Happens Next:

• Labeled items will be returned 1–2 weeks after the clear-out date.
• Unlabeled items will be donated to:
• Uniform Exchange
• Health Office
• El Nido Extra Clothing Closet
• Other ISLA students
• Local charities

Labeling Reminder!

Please label your items with:

Full first and last name (preferred)
Or just the last name if space is limited.
Initials alone don’t count as a label.  

Thank you for your teamwork in keeping things organized and helping us give back!

Most recent pics & videos from 1.14.25 can be found here:

All past dated folders: Torti's Lost & Found

Kudos to the Community (Updated 1.15.25)

***Apologies for falling behind on shouting out these wonderful humans, but we are all caught up as of Wednesday 1/15. Keep the submissions coming!!

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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