2025-03-20 Noticias de ISLA y ISLA PTO
Emily Smith
Parking Lot Safety
We would like to remind everyone to please DRIVE SLOWLY and take your time. We have received multiple calls from the neighbors about families using their parking lot either as a shortcut or parking. Please remember that this is private property, and we do not have permission to use it. We are working to repair and build strong relationships with our neighbors, and they have noted that these reminders do tend to result in an improvement. Thank you for being examples of being good global citizens for our students and community. DRIVE SLOW AND BE CAREFUL as there are many young children around, and BE RESPECTFUL of our neighbors.
Transportation Request for 2025-2026
We are trying to be super proactive in supporting as many families as possible to have a smooth, easy bus ride to ISLA every day. Currently, we are planning for at least 1 bus route to move into Bloomington in the 2025-2026 school year while maintaining legacy service to our Hopkins families. We are using this request to determine the extent to which we can expand our boundary into Bloomington. PLEASE complete your request by April 1 so that we have plenty of time to establish and communicate transportation plans.
Transportation Request for 2025-2026
🌟 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!
Dates: April 14-May 19
Room: 248
Days: Mondays
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:50-5 pm
Capacity: 20
Cost: $180 ("full pay") $90 ("reduced") $45 ("free")
Click here to register
Remember to update PickUp Patrol.
🌟 Join Our STEAM Extracurricular Program for 3rd to 5th Graders! 🌟
Dive into the world of innovation and creativity with our exciting STEAM program! Designed for students in 3rd to 5th grade, this hands-on program encourages critical thinking and collaboration through engaging projects. Spintronics is learning computer logic tables through circuits and learning basic coding through Turing tumble, using both circuits and computers off screen experiences.
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.
What’s in Store?
- Integrate STEM through Spintronics - Build mechanical circuits with Spintronics, the first physical equivalent of electronics ever built. Feel the pull of voltage and watch the current flow. Build crazy contraptions that behave just like electronic circuits. You ll never see electronics the same way again
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your imagination and make new friends! Sign up today and get ready for a journey of discovery! 🎉🔧🌈
Dates: Week of April 16-May 21
Room: Exporacion
Days: Wednesdays
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:50-5 pm
Capacity: 20
Cost: $180 ("full pay"). $90 ("reduced") $45 ("free")
Click here to register
Remember to update PickUp Patrol.
Craft Club
Get crafty with the LA's
Dates: April 14-May 19
Instructors: Kris, Pablo and Niki
Room: Art Room
Days: Mondays
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:50-5:00 pm
Capacity: 21
Cost: $72 (full pay); $36 ("reduced"); $18 ("free")
Click here to register.
Remember to update PickUp Patrol.
Futbol (Soccer)
Get kickin with the LA's
Dates: April 17-May 22
Instructor: Dayan & José
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:50-5 pm
Capacity: 15
Room: Gym
Cost: $72 (Full pay) $36 ("reduced") $18 ("free")
Remember to update PickUp Patrol.
Vocal Stars Choir
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.
- Wednesday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Class Levels: Grades K-5
- Dates: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
- Registration: https://www.travelinglessonsacademy.com/service-page/isla-edina-vocal-stars-choir-1?referral=service_list_widget
- Materials: None
- For more information please contact: Leah Halonen: leah@travelinglessonsacademy.com
- Cost: $20 per session, $120 total
OH, WHAT A NIGHT!!
We had an amazing time celebrating ISLA & our LA Program this past Saturday!! We are working through getting a final number shared out– Please stay tuned!!
FIESTA ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP!
Any certificate/envelopes, gift baskets, art projects and more that were not picked up Saturday, are ready for pickup in the main office, in the corner closest to the windows.
All certificates are sorted by item# in the grey bin on top of the mailboxes (You need your item number– Check the image attached for info).
Please pickup you items ASAP as this space is also used by the staff! Any items not picked up by 3/28 will be stored for 2026 Fiesta donations.
We have begun connecting bidders and donors for various items that need it (Community Connections, some sporting tickets, etc), and will continue to work through those in the coming weeks.
You can even still do some shopping!! Community Connections will remain open until the event is held or they sell out! There are some REALLY FUN events on the site- Please go check them out at: https://e.givesmart.com/events/sgA/i/
We are working on checking all Fiesta info & aim to have an update about Fiesta totals shared out this week... Stay tuned!
Questions? Reach out to me here on Facebook or via email at fiesta@isla.school
THANK YOU ISLA!! What a weekend it was!! We are so grateful for this community!
-ISLA PTO
Even if you couldn’t attend Fiesta, you can still get involved!
There are 9 Community Connections (Great Gatherings) along with 2 super fun opportunities for your kids that are available for purchase now on the auction site!! Best part? Now you can view only the available items by clicking on ITEMS > CATEGORIES > AVAILABLE (or by clicking here!!
QUICK TIPS: The Givesmart site won’t allow you to do any shopping without first creating an account on Givesmart. After that, you can favorite items, and navigate to the categories to sort by AVAILABLE.
CONGRATULATIONS RAFFLE WINNERS!
1st place $500 CASH: Estella Eckart
2nd place $250 CASH: MK Dorr
3rd place $250 CASH: Kim Adams
And congratulations to the students that sold the winning tickets!! They will receive $50 Barnes & Noble GCs!
We have SO many talented, motivated and business-minded humans here at ISLA and we are so grateful for your support of Fiesta allowing us to feature your companies to our families, staff and friends. PLEASE go show these businesses some love & support!! Most are ISLA-Family owned and all are closely tied to ISLA!!
Sponsor Info & Additional Links: https://pto.isla.school/fundraising/fiesta
QUESTIONS/THOUGHTS/IDEAS?!
Please always feel free to reach out directly to Jenner Moretto or myself (Caitlin Edstrom) via social media or any of the following– We are happy to chat!!
Email (Both): fiesta@isla.school
Phone (Jenner): 612.501.2559
Phone (Caitlin): 651.263.4079
THANK YOU for your support!!
– ISLA PTO Board & Fiesta Committee
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!
Please review this week's Lost & Found update!!
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)!
