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¿NECESITA LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL?
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A Big Thank You from Ms. Rosy and the ISL Dixon Campus staff to all those who attended the ISL Dixon Mix and Mingle this past Saturday, November 6th. The event was wonderful! Families had a great time and the weather was nice. To all of the staff volunteers, a huge THANK YOU! Without your help, this event would not have been possible. The dancing, music, bubbles, craft center, plate spinning, etc. was amazing. Please give a shout out to Ms. Liz, Coach H, Ms. Katie, Ms. Vanessa F., Ms. Kristen, Ms. Monique, Ms. Julia and Ms. Meret,. Dixon has the BEST enrichment team. Thank you to Ms. Tennyson, Ms. Emily Thomas, and all of the other members of the ISL Administration for coming out to support our families and staff. Special thanks to Ms. Karla Marie Cochran, Ms. Vanessa Levy, and Ms. Tamia Randloph-Alvarez for their support in putting this event together for our campus community.
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Language All Around with Ms. Catalian
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Helping your child to enjoy reading is one of the most important things you can do as a parent and well worth the investment of your time and energy.
By far the most effective way to encourage your child to love books and reading is to read aloud to them, and the earlier you start, the better. Even a baby of a few months can see pictures, listen to your voice, and turn cardboard pages.
Make this time together a special time when you hold your kids and share the pleasure of a story without the distractions of TV or telephones. You may be surprised to find that a well-written children's book is often as big a delight to you as it is to the kids.
And don't stop taking the time to read aloud once your children have learned to read for themselves. At this stage, encourage them to read to you some of the time. This shared enjoyment will continue to strengthen your children's interest and appreciation. Here are some tips to get your child reading.
- Create a small reading area in the house.
- Keep books around your home.
- Choose books your child will enjoy.
- Introduce your child to audiobooks
- Get Cooking! Have your child read the instructions or ingredients
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We continue to update the community resources page for your convenience. Please click here for updates.
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- 11/19: No After School Programs
- 11/22: Teacher Professional Development (School Closed)
- 11/23-26: Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
- 11:29: Classes Resume
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Message from
Family Liaison
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Hi Families,
Picture Day was a success. There is still time to order your child's picture, please visit www.raymarphotography.inter-state.com/ and use code 60327PA. If your child missed picture day, retakes will be January 19, 2022. More information will follow after winter break.
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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Ana Cueva: Kindergarten Spanish Teacher
I am from Honduras. I speak Spanish and English. I enjoy traveling, reading, listening to music and dancing. My favorite book is The Notebook. Fun Fact about me: I hiked in the mountains of Sa Pa, Vietnam.
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Vanessa Bertho: 1st grade French Teacher
I am from Paris, France. I speak English, French, Italian and Spanish. I enjoy traveling, Art History, storytelling, dancing and hiking. Fun Fact about Me: I am a storyteller.
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National STEM Day was celebrated on November 8th!
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📌STEM day is celebrated every year on Nov. 8 to encourage kids to explore their interests in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
🧪 Today, we want to highlight our Science Team at ISL for the work they are doing with our students. Thank you to our students for growing and learning and exploring science with curiosity!
💥 CLICK HERE To learn more about "Science at ISL" click on the link below as Ms. Karen Marshall, Dr. Tresa Northington, Ms. Elyria Grote, Ms. Anna Savoia, and Dr. Robin Richardson share some of what has been going on at the campuses!
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Family Science Night Returns
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ALL ISL families are welcome to join the Uptown Campus on November 30th, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
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2021-2022
Year at a Glance Calendar
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Students must be in full
uniform daily.
Click here for the uniform policy.
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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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Thank you to our ISL families who participated in our first "We love ISL" video montage! Click on the link below and create your video to share.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 17th It is quick and easy- takes a couple of minutes!
CREATE YOUR VIDEO- Click Here
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Be Mindful of Media Consumption
A Message from Carrie Craven, LMSW
Dixon Campus School Social Worker
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Netflix’s popular show “Squid Game,” has garnered a lot of attention, and we are even hearing about it from students at school. It is my professional opinion that children should not watch Squid Game, or other violent media rated R or MA. Pediatricians and other experts on child well-being agree, this violent show is not for kids.
"Squid Game has repetitive extreme violence throughout, and other shows might just have one or two scenes," says Dr. Cowan. "Repetitive violence has been shown to lead to increased violence and aggression in children. Additionally, this content can be traumatic for some to watch, leading to increased anxiety." (Mayer, 2021, Parents.com).
Of course, this is not the only show out there that can have harmful effects on young children. In general, it is important to be aware of what kids are exposed to from TV and the internet. Consider using parental control features to block inappropriate content, and have conversations with your children about what makes content ‘okay’ for them or not. If they are feeling tempted to watch because 'other kids are,' use this as a teachable moment: there will be many times in life that one family's rules or expectations differ from another's, and that is okay. Many children won't even put up a fuss about a limit like this. For most kindergarten through second grade kiddos, the knowledge that this show or movie is likely to lead to bad dreams is enough to convince them to watch something else instead.
Carrie Craven, LMSW (she/her)
School Social Worker
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Monday, November 15
Breakfast- Cereal, Graham Crackers, and Applesauce
Lunch- Chicken and sausage Jambalaya, Spring Salad w/ mandarins, Baked Apples and Wheat Roll
Tuesday, November 16
Breakfast- Banana Muffin, Diced Pears and Fruit Juice
Lunch- Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Baby Carrots, Ranch Dressing, Yellow/Red Apples and Baked Chips
Wednesday, November 17
Breakfast- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread, Oranges Wedges and Fruit Juice
Lunch- Sliced Turkey w/ gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes, Diced Peaches and Yellow Cake
Thursday, November 18
Breakfast- Pancake& Sausage Stick, Diced Peaches and Fruit Juice
Lunch- Pasta Alfredo w/ Chicken, Caesar Salad, Tropical Fruit and Garlic Bread
Friday, November 5
Breakfast- Ham Biscuit, Apple and Fruit Juice
Lunch- Hot Dog on WG Bun, Baked Beans, Spring Salad and Applesauce
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Message from Nurse Office
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Greetings Parents,
We have had a busy few weeks. I should be getting results from the hearing screens soon and some of the vision screens were done this week. The company will be back to do the rest of the school.
Next Thursday, we will have Heath Heroes return to administer COVID vaccines to any student that has turned in a consent form. If you are still interested and have not turned in the consent form please do so as soon as possible. I have attached the link to the consent here. If you do not want your child vaccinated, simply do not return the form.
Please prepare your child the night before to decrease their anxiety. Thank you all for preparing them so well for the flu shot. Everyone was very brave, I do not anticipate any problems with the vaccines. Any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out via email or phone.
Sincerely,
Kim Carbo RN
504-229-4373
kcarbo@isl-edu.org
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Health Heroes will be coming to ISL on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 to provide the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible students.
To have your child receive the COVID-19 vaccine here on campus, please complete and return the attached consent form by Friday, November 12th.
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At this time, students 5 years of age and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer covid vaccine.
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The second dose of the vaccine will be given on December 9th, 2021.
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Printed copies of the form were sent with students. Families should have also received the form via email. If you have not already done so, email the form to your campus nurse no later than Friday, November 12.
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As a reminder, students who have been fully vaccinated will not be required to quarantine if they are in close contact with a COVID-19 infected person. Please don’t hesitate to contact your Campus nurse with any questions.
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Message from the Social Worker
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The holiday season is upon us! Although this can be a joyful and celebratory time, it can also be overwhelming. Here are a couple of resources to check out:
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you or your family needs additional support!
Carrie Craven, LMSW
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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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