Monday, October 25
Breakfast- Cereal, Graham Crackers and Applesauce
Lunch- Macaroni and Cheese, Sliced Ham, Stream Green Peas, Cinnamon Apples and WG Roll
Tuesday, October 26
Breakfast- Blueberry Muffin, Mixed Fruit and Fruit Juice
Lunch- Taco Salad, Refried beans, Salad Cup w/cheese Plums, Salsa and Sour Cream
Wednesday, October 27
NO SCHOOL PROGRESS REPORT CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 28
Breakfast- Cereal, Graham Crackers and Banana
Lunch- Turkey & Cheese Mini Sub, Sandwich, Salad Cup, Red/ Yellow Apples and Sunchips
Friday, October 29
Breakfast- Belva Breakfast Biscuits, Applesauce and Fruit Juice
Lunch- Hamburger on WG Bun, Paotato Tots, Sandwich Salad Cup, Mandarin Oranges and Graham Crackers
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A Message from the Head of School was emailed to all ISL families. This message is also available on the Head of School Corner on our website. Please check your inbox. If the message is not available there, check your “Promotions” or “Spam” folder. Depending on your security settings, the newsletter may have been stored in a different folder. If you continue to experience difficulties, please contact me for assistance. (ccolbert@isl-edu.org)
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- 10/22: Flu Shot Bus
- 10/26 :Crazy Hat Spirit Day
- 10/27: Progress Report Conferences (No School for Students)
- 11/4: ROOTS Connected Family Workshop: Raising Anti-Racist White Children: Discussing Privilege and Power with My Kids. 3-4:30 PM CST
- Use access code: ISL_RCGUEST21
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Where can I get shirts embroidered with the ISL logo?
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Did you know that you could bring personal items to get embroidered with the ISL logo? This must be done through an authorized ISL uniform vendor. Unauthorized use of our logo is not allowed. See the list of vendors below:
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Message from
Family Liaison
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Dear Families:
Routines for students are starting to get back to normal. The weather is changing and Fall temperatures are here. Please remember to label all outwear with students names. This is the time of year when jackets, sweaters, hats,etc are lost. Remember school pictures are on November 11, 2021. Flyers and more information will be sent home on Monday, October 25, 2021.Students must be in full uniform for picture day.
**Safety Alert**
Parent's do not to park in the middle of any street to drop off children. Parent's need to cross children at the corners of the street.
Walkers: parents park your car and walk children to school. Parents walk students to Marks or General Ogden gate between 7:45-8:00 a.m
Car Drop Off: Drop off is from 7:45-8:00 a.m. Parents should not park in the middle off the street to drop off. It is expected for parents to be patient and courteous. Remember to drive slowly and wait in line to move forward.
Be courteous, polite ,and respectful towards families and employees on duty.
Remember to check the website for important updates. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My office hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Catalian Dechelle Colbert
Family Liaison
For more information, visit our Campus Community Webpage by clicking here!
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Important reminders from the front office:
- Students must wear a mask to school daily.
- Morning drop-off begins at 7:45am. Gates close promptly at 8:00am.
- Drivers in the drop off line must pull up curbside. Never stop and let children out from the left hand lane.
- Grab and Go Breakfast is served every morning starting at 7:30am. Students will eat breakfast in the classroom.
- Students must be in class by 8:00am. Students are considered tardy at 8:01am.
- Dismissal is from 3:30pm - 3:45pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) 2:30pm-2:45pm (Wednesday).
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We invite you to join our ISL Facebook Group
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The International School of Louisiana Campus Facebook Groups are meant to facilitate communication between members/families, promote and support ISL's school-based and organizational objectives, and highlight the achievement of our students and campuses.
This is a great place to connect with other ISL families at your campus, and to view announcements and campus reminders!
Joining is quick and easy!
Simply click on the link below. You will be asked 3 Membership Questions before being approved. Once the questions are answered a group administrator will review the answers and allow you access. Please allow 3-5 days for admission as we go through this approval process. This is to ensure we are allowing access only to Parents/Guardians of students attending that specific school campus to help keep our school community safe.
Click here to join Dixon Facebook Group
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Evelyn Berges: 2nd grade Spanish Assistant Teacher
I am from Honduras. I speak Spanish and English. I enjoy exercising, cooking, reading, listening music, traveling and being outdoors. Fun Fact about me: I used to sing in a lot of weddings!
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Ignacio Melchor: 2nd grade Spanish Teacher
I am from Spain. I speak Spanish and English. I enjoy hiking, photography, drawing watercolors, skating, DIY and everything related with nature: plants, animals, geology, gardening. My Favorite book is Hannibal by Thomas Harris. Fun Fact about me: I love working as a volunteer, I have been collaborating with a school in the Dominican Republic and in various animal shelters. I am an animal lover... I have an small compost farm of earth worms in my yard.
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Carrie Craven: Social Worker
I am from Washington State. I speak English, French and Spanish. I enjoy Arts and crafts, costuming, music, being outside.
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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. .
CLICK HERE
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We continue to update the community resources page for your convenience. Please click here for updates.
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Students in FKA are participating in Circus Arts class. They are learning to spin/ balance plates on sticks and walking/ balancing on stepping cones.
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Message from Nurse Office
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Greetings Parents,
The Flu shot bus will be coming to ISL DIXON on Friday, October 22nd. This is only for the children that have turned in the registration form that was sent home. If you signed up to have your child receive the flu shot in school please prepare them ahead of time to decrease their anxiety. We are also doing the COLORS COVID tests at the school every Thursday through the LDH. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone.
Sincerely,
Kim Carbo RN
504-229-4373
kcarbo@isl-edu.org
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Have questions regarding the compensation for COLORS Testing?
Please call 877-356-1511. Representatives stated that there was more demand than anticipated. Cards should be received by the end of the month with back pay for all swabs.
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Message from the Social Worker
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Please reach out to Ms. Catalian or myself if there are needs we may be able to assist with. I know that many families are still working to secure housing after the storm, and housing prices are soaring right now. We may not have all the answers, but can try our best to locate resources that may help. As Bill Withers' classic "Lean on Me" says, "no one can fill/ those of your needs/ that you don't let show."
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Blue Bikes Return to New Orleans: SNAP and Medicaid Eligible Residents Can Ride for $4/mo
To ride Blue Bikes, download the Blue Bikes Nola app, which is available in the App Store and Google Play. People can choose from different ridership plans and payment options to use Blue Bikes:
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The Pay As You Go option costs 15 cents per minute and includes a $1 unlocking fee. There is no ongoing commitment required for this. You will be charged only for the time you use (per minute).
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The Monthly Membership option costs $25 and lets you unlock a Blue Bike without a fee anytime you ride. Monthly memberships include up to an hour of free ride time per day, which you can use in multiple trips.
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Through the Blue Bikes for All program, New Orleans residents who qualify for Medicaid or Louisiana Purchase (S/NAP) can get a reduced ridership plan of $4 per month.
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More info here: https://bluebikesnola.com/
*********************************Sankofa Lower Nine Fresh Food Panty
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-12pm
5200 Dauphine Street; 504-872-9214
*********************************Free Classes on How to Manage Diabetes @ Sanchez Center (Caffin and Claiborne)
Dinner and Gift Cards provided to participants who complete the program.
www.healthyheartcpp.org
Qs? Call Daphne 504-944-9879
Carrie Craven, LMSW
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We want to hear from you! What are your favorite things about ISL?
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Send us a photo and your favorite thing about ISL. Feel free to share your favorite story or memory. We would love to hear from you and share these with our community!
How can I submit?
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Click here and upload your photo and story using google.
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Email development@isl-edu.org and attach the photo. Make sure you include your Campus and name as you would like it to appear in the album.
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Find this post on our official ISL Facebook page and post in the comments! Please include all details you would like for us to share.
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Want to share a video of the wonderful experiences an immersion education can provide students? Or your child showing off their language skills and sharing their favorite thing about ISL? Call us at 504-229-4375 or email us so we can provide you with the link to the video collage we are working on!!!
Please note these will be shared on our social media (Facebook and Instagram) accounts.
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Students must be in full
uniform daily.
Click here for the uniform policy.
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We are asking all families to apply for the federally funded free and reduced school meals program. Even if you think you will not qualify, we ask that you apply. This information is critical to our school’s success and support. The percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced price meals is reported to the state Department of Education.
The free and reduced lunch percentages enable public schools to qualify for other grants and funding opportunities to support families.
As you know, meals are currently free for all students, but that will end. When it ends, we want all qualified students to receive free or reduced prices on our high-quality, healthy school meals.
Please take a few minutes to apply today! JUST 4 EASY STEPS!
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Dept. of Education Emergency Broadband
Benefit Program
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2021-2022
Year at a Glance Calendar
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The new Year-At-A-Glance calendar (updated on September 14, 2021) has been posted on the isl-edu.org website. For your convenience the updated version is provided below.
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****If your child is missing any items, please email Ms. Catalian.
Everything that is left in the bin is donated on the last Friday of each month!**** |
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