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Weekly TidBits 

April 24, 2020

Dixon Campus


 

Dear Parent/Guardian,                                                                 April 23, 2020

I want to open my weekly newsletter with the words of  Swami Sivananda, Hindu Spiritual Teacher, who said, “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” It is a human condition to strive for success, and following these wise words will ensure a path of conscientious learning. Small acts, especially those that involve being kind to ourselves, are proven to be fruitful to us and to others who surround us.

Teachers are doing an excellent job of providing opportunities for learning to continue at home. I much appreciate their dedication to our students and the ISL community. We continue working on our goal to help prepare students for next school year. I strongly encourage students to complete the assignments and participate in virtual classroom meetings as much as possible. Students who consistently work with their teachers and complete tasks at home are likely to experience greater success in the next school year.

 

DO YOU NEED EXTRA SUPPORT?

During this time, we understand that our families are facing unique challenges like balancing work and educating children at home. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, administration, and or staff for support if your child requires additional support. Ms. Charlita Patterson, our school social worker, will be more than happy to provide your child with any counseling or emotional support. You may contact her at cpatterson@isl-edu.org.

If an ISL student still needs a Chromebook to be able to work from home, please contact Andrew Rowland at Arowland@isl-edu.org with the request. 
 

IMPORTANT REMINDER (TECHNOLOGY)

I would also like to remind families that even though students are working at home, they still must follow the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). If a student chooses to engage in actions like inappropriate emails or google chats messages, then it violates the AUP and Code of Conduct. Students will receive an infraction and can be banned from using technology. Misconduct on the computer could also open students up to being labeled as a cyberbully. Please review the AUP and talk about cyberbullying with students at home. We want to make sure that all students know the consequences and continue to behave appropriately. Parents should also not address students or other parents through student email accounts. 

While learning will continue at home for the remainder of the school year, the governor has announced that school buildings will remain closed. This presents many challenges. We want to support you during this time and also allow families and students the opportunity to return to campus to retrieve personal items from the school building. I will work with my staff to pack up student belongings. Once all materials are packed, we will communicate with you on the procedure for retrieving those items in the next few weeks. It's important to note that the materials will be available for pick up at different times and on different days, varying from campus to campus. If you have students at different ISL campuses, please be sure to look at the dates and times available at each of their campuses.

You will also be receiving a letter from our Head of School sent to families via email. It will include additional details regarding the end of the school year. I will continue to communicate with you and provide you details as we move through the final weeks of school, so be on the lookout for more information as the weeks go on. We hope our ISL families stay safe and healthy and look forward to working with you as we close the year. 
 

Cordialmente, 
Rosa A. Alvarado

Principal

Admission Corner
New Student/Sibling Registration

OneApp results have been posted online in the OneApp parent portal on the EnrollNOLA web site (enrollnola.org)! If your child was placed at ISL, you'll receive an email from our Admissions department with information on how to complete registration. This email will go to the address you used to complete your OneApp; please allow a week for your registration email to arrive.

This is new ISL student registration only; registration for returning ISL students will take place later in the year.

Admissions Email: Admissions@isl-edu.org

Admissions Phone: 504-229-4391

Admissions Text Line: (text only, can not receive calls) 504-407-5295 
CLICK HERE: ISL Food Services

Stay connected. It is important to understand the way in which information will be shared so that our ISL families can stay connected and informed. Here is a list of communication portals where you will find up to date information:

  • Website- isl-edu.org

    • During this time, our ISL Family Page will be dedicated as a centralized location to resources and latest information during this school closure.

    • General Information, Campus-Specific Information, Head of School Corner, Latest News, Resources, and Announcements. 

  • Email Newsletters

  • Email/Phone Communications

    • Teacher and Staff will continue to communicate with parents/families via email.

Facebook is not an official communication portal. Facebook group commenting and posting will be deactivated during this time as up-to-date information will be updated daily on our official portals of communication. Facebook will be used as a resource sharing site and a place where we can post reminders about information available on our web site or local/national sites.
 
DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2020

Dixon Yearbook!

The deadline to order your yearbook is extended to Thursday, April 30th!  Please stop by the school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9-2 to place your order.  There will be a table in the downstairs lobby with order forms, envelopes and a secure box to leave your payment.  The cost is $25.

This year, Dixon's yearbook will have a "comic book" theme with 100+ full color pages!  Also, we would like to include pages to represent this time of school closure.  If you would like your at-home-learning experience featured in this year's yearbook, please email your photos to Ms. Catalian!  ccolbert@isl-edu.org

#ISLKindnessChallenge

KINDNESS CAMPAIGN

Research indicates that positive character traits are the foundation of success in academics, home life, and the work world.  In our school we take this very seriously. In fact, it is part of our mission #CommunityResponsibility. We work together with families, helping to shape these qualities in our young students. Our social workers have developed excellent programs and wonderful ways to engage students in this process. These programs are implemented at our campuses and bring staff and students together for a positive purpose. 

We have decided to bring this idea of a kindness campaign to our community, virtually and invite you to participate in our #ISLKindnessChallenge. Help us spread some positivity through art within our community! 

To add another level of fun, we have made it a challenge. Share your art and tag ISL! Who knows… your artwork may appear in the ISL St. Charles Streetcar Ad. 
 

For the #ISLKindnessChallenge details, click here


Low Cost Internet Options for Families
 
How are the students keeping busy during the quarantine?
Share your Home-School activities with our ISL families. Email photos and descriptions to Catalian (ccolbert@isl-edu.org) or Share on Facebook!
Virtual Field Trips 
Each week this section will be updated with different Virtual Field Trips options. If you have any suggestions, feel free to email Catalian at ccolbert@isl-edu.org.
 
Bahamian Coral Reef| Amazon Rainforest
Grand Cannon|Johnson Space Center|African Safari 
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All International School of Louisiana Buildings
and Offices are currently closed to April 30, 2020.


Email communications and response times may be slower than usual, due to the high email and call volume. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Head of School corner on the ISL website.   

Our Faculty and Staff is doing their best to respond to your questions, concerns, and requests. 
We ask for your patience during this time. 
Thank you for your support.
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