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Weekly TidBits 
February 11, 2021

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.
Office hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 
8:00am-4:00pm 

*Please note, the front office will be closed on Wednesdays. We will return all phone calls and emails within 72 hours upon our return.*
¿NECESITA LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL?
Principal: Rosa Alvarado- ralvarado@isl-edu.org

Assistant Principal: Jonathan Leggett- jleggett@isl-edu.org 
Letter from the Assistant Principal 
Dear Dixon family,                                             

Starting this week, we will be doing a second round of I-Ready diagnostic testing with all students. We do this to be able to track students’ growth and assess their individual learning needs through a digital format. This is an amazing learning tool that we have implemented this year that is going to have tremendous impacts on your students’ overall academic growth. The expectation is that students will work on this Wednesday at home when not in live ICP classes. This is the second round, so I am excited to see how our students are learning even in these trying times. I am so proud of how everyone is working, teachers, students, and all staff alike. 

If you ever need anything regarding I-Ready or need some help accessing the platform at home, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Best,
Jonathan Leggett                                                                                
Updated Year at a
Glance Calendar
Spirit Day
Friday, February 12:  Wear your favorite Mardi Gras T-Shirt or Mardi Gras colors. 
Family Liaison Corner
Here are some reminders from the front office:
  1. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00- 4:00pm
  2. Students must wear a mask to school daily.
  3. Students must be in full uniform. Click here for the uniform policy.
  4. Morning drop-off begins at 7:45am.  
  5. Grab and Go Breakfast is served every morning. Students will eat breakfast in the classroom.
  6. Students must be in class by 8:00am. Students are considered tardy at 8:01am.
  7. Dismissal is from 3:30pm - 3:45pm. All gates are closed at 3:45pm.
  8. Before care and Aftercare will NOT be provided.
  9.  Bus Service is available for Orleans Parish residents. Click here for more information.
Remember to check the website for important updates.  Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Catalian Dechelle Colbert
Family Liaison
For more information, visit our Campus  Community Webpage by clicking here!
Attention 2nd Grade Families
Click below for information was shared by Brenna Hunt (ISL alum) and Research Assistant at the Infant and Toddler Development project, a research facility affiliated with Tulane University Department of Psychology. Bilingual Handwriting Research by Brenna Hunt
@Home Learning
Community Education / Enrichment Zone

Art with Ms. Vanessa 

Music with Mr. Holder 

Circus Arts with Ms. Meret

P.E. with Coach H

P.E. with Ms. Liz
What's Happening at Dixon? 
Every year on February 2, France observes La Chandeleur, a.k.a. Candlemas, a.k.a. a day dedicated to eating crêpes.  La Chandeleur, tradition  evolves into a day revolving around the crêpe—the round shape represents the sun and the circle of life, while the act of eating and sharing with others commemorates a historical tradition of popes giving food out to the poor every year.
Click here to view information about uniforms, holiday camps, parent workshops and more.
Lost and Found 
 

****If your child is missing anything please email Ms. Catalian.
Everything that is left in the bin is donated on the last Friday of each month!****
Message from the School Nurse
Greetings parents, 

As we enter the Mardi Gras break, I wanted to remind everyone to keep doing what you are
doing. Wearing masks, hand washing, and socially distancing are so important in these next few weeks. If a child becomes exposed or positive during the break, please email me at kcarbo@isl-edu.org.

I am now able to COVID rapid test students and faculty on campus. We are hoping this will be another way to prevent the spread of this virus. If you have any questions about this please call or email. Our parents and students have been amazing this year. Thank you all for staying in constant communication with me and our teachers. 
Thank you again, 
Kim Carbo RN
School Nurse 
BinaxNOW COVID-19 Test

Dear Families, 

We wanted to send information regarding voluntary COVID-19 testing at ISL. Click here  find the FAQ as well as the consent form.

Food Service Department
Households may apply at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/


Pickup is available on Tuesdays only at the Uptown Campus (2:30 pm-3:15 pm).

The order form opens on Wednesdays at 8:00 am and closes on Mondays at 2:00 pm. The form can be found on the school's website or by clicking on the link below 

Tuesday Curbside Meal Pickup


Food Service Main Office

Melissa Boudreaux

(504) 444-2696

mboudreaux@isl-edu.org

 

School Cafeteria contact:

Dixon Campus

Yvonne White

ywhite@isl-edu.org

MEET YOUR STAFF 2020

Did you know ISL has 213 employees representing 33 different countries and speaking 23 different languages? Pretty amazing!

Each week, we take the opportunity to feature staff members and thank them for everything they do for our ISL community! Take a moment to read a little more about each of our staff members in this feature on our official ISL Facebook page!


Click here to view

100 Days of School 

1st & 2nd Grade
S1A- Mardi Gras Floats 
February Breakfast and Lunch Menu

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