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Weekly TidBits 
May 26, 2022

Dixon Campus 
The mission of the International School of Louisiana is to provide a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility.
Summer Office Hours
(beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022)

Monday - Friday 
8:30am-3:30pm 

The office will close Monday-Friday from 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch
*During this time the office staff will not be available. * 
¿NECESITA LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL?
Principal: Rosa Alvarado- ralvarado@isl-edu.org
2022-2023 Calendar at a Glance 
Click here to access the calendar on the website in the future.
International Day Parade

Dear Families, 

Here are some quick reminders about the International Day Parade M.

  • International Day Parade Rolls at 11:15 AM

  • Front office and all entrances will close at 10:45 AM

  • No student check-outs after 10:45 AM

  • Dismissal will begin at 12:00pm

  • All students must be picked up by 12:15pm

  • No Aftercare 

  • Please line up along the parade route to celebrate with us!
 

SEE YOU THERE!
Happy Retirement Ms. Yvonne White
Ms. Yvonne worked for ISL for 14 wonderful years. If you ever visited the cafeteria, you were welcomed with a loving smile. We will miss you! Ms. Yvonne will lead the secondline parade on tomorrow.  Enjoy your retirement. 
Important Dates

May 2022

  • 5/27: International Day Parade (11:15am)
  • 5/27: Last Day of School (12pm Dismissal)
  • 5/30: Memorial Day 
Message from
Head of School 
We have included a Message from the Head of School in this week’s TidBits Newsletter. Please click here to read this important message
Message from the Transportation Office

Transportation Registration for the 22/23 School year is now open!

If your student requires transportation and you reside in Orleans parish please register, also if your student were on the bus for 21/22 yr please re-register your student for 22/23yr. Parents please read the Transportation Handbook prior to your student riding the bus.
Congratulations

 Elise Williams won 3rd place in the State Level Science Competition. Elise also received a diploma from the Consulate and the Spanish Consortium.
 

Update: Louisiana
P-EBT
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Louisiana Department of Education received approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to distribute a third round of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) to eligible students.  

P-EBT benefits issuance will begin April and May to qualifying households with children in grades k-12.
 
Food Resources
and
SNAP Help
On Tuesdays from 8am to 12pm at 200 Broadway, Dimitri and Sophie table at the Crescent City Farmers Market to talk about SNAP/EBT and navigating local food system resources. If you have any questions about these topics, feel free to stop by the market and chat with them in person, or email Sophie at smiller@recirculatingfarms.org and Dimitri at dcelis@recirculatingfarms.org. We know how hard it is to navigate the DCFS website – please reach out with any questions, and we will do our best to assist!

Our partners at the Food Policy Action Council created this SNAP Calculator; fill it out and see if you may be eligible, and receive a benefits estimate. Know you don't qualify for SNAP, but still looking for food budget assistance or do your SNAP dollars not go far enough? New Orleans Community Fridges (NOCF) is a mutual aid effort that offers free food and provides a network to empower our neighbors in supporting each other. Community fridges are for everyone! See their website for an updated map of the Community Fridges, as well as Second Harvest's map of food banks in the city. Lastly, Culture Aid NOLA has free food distribution twice weekly and volunteer opportunities as well! No reservation, identification, or proof of income required, and no questions asked. Pick up fresh food for your family, neighbors, and friends!
FREE food distribution: 
Wednesdays, 6pm and Saturdays, 9am
Community News
DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON COMMUNITY NEWS!!!

We always receive information from local organizations and businesses that can assist and support our ISL families. Rather than overload you with flyers and bulletins sent home, we have created a separate page for "Community News." Consider this our VIRTUAL Community Bulletin Board. Click on the image below to access this information.You can find everything from:
  • Free Community Events
  • Job Fair Information
  • Community Resources
  • After School Language Programs 
  • Summer and Holiday Camps for Students
  • Educational Resources and more!
Please note that we are not partnering or sponsoring any of these activities. We are simply sharing this information with you for your convenience..

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What's Happening at Dixon
This week students celebrated International Week. Students were immersed in the culture of the chosen country.  Click here to view more photos on our Dixon Facebook page. 
Click here to view photos from the Staff Kickball game. To view the video click here. 
P.E. Department Olympics
Click here to view the album.
Message from the Social Worker
It has been such a joy getting to know so many students this year. As a reflection activity to notice how we have grown and changed, most of the students I work with completed these phrases: “I used to…  Now I…” Their answers were not only cute, but also good reminders of all the different ways young children are growing. School is not just about learning academic skills like reading, writing, and math; students are also learning how to manage their own emotions, get along with others, and persevere through difficulty. Check out some of their reflections below:

“I used to make all sorts of mistakes; now I think before I act.”

“I used to cry a lot. Now I am brave.”

“I used to have trouble paying attention. Now I focus.”

“I used to throw a fit. Now I take a deep breath and calm down.”
Louisiana Parentline 

Louisiana Parentline gives parents a safe space to express their frustrations, ask parenting questions and get support. Specialists can offer emotional support, de-escalation, crisis intervention, information and referral, and plans for coping. Follow up calls can also be offered to parents to increase their circle of support

You can reach Louisiana Parentline 24/7 by dialing 833-LA-CHILD or by texting 225-424-1533.

Important Links:

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ISL Café Menu

School-Wide Calendar

Spirit Store