The Owl 7/27/23
Want to Volunteer at School? Please submit your background check information!
Parents, grandparents, graduates and friends of ISP are all invited to volunteer. Volunteers enrich the ISP experience for children, families and staff in so many ways. They contribute as field trip chaperones, guest speakers, organizers, and cheer leaders, and support school values at home and throughout their children’s lives.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? LET US KNOW! We want YOU to volunteer at school! We encourage all families to indicate your interests through our application form.
Instructions:
- Complete a background check form and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Background checks are valid for TWO years (ie if you submitted last year, you are ok!).
- All field trip chaperones and on campus volunteers must complete an Oregon Department of Education Background Check form.This form requires a signature. You may fill out the form on-line, but then you need to print it and sign or use a verified digital signature). (Note: The Department of Education will only accept applications submitted by the school, you do not need to submit a cover letter or the $5 payment as indicated on the application form, ISP will manage that part).
- If you are driving on a Field trip, you will also need to submit a photo of your Drivers’ license and insurance card information.
- Please bring them both to any front desk, or upload them via our File Upload form.
- If you currently have an Oregon Office of Child Care (OCC) (formerly CCD) background check on file you may use this to meet requirements until it expires. To avoid gaps, please apply for your new Department of Education background check no later than one month prior to your background check expiration date.
MySchool App: Please Complete Your Forms!
If you haven’t already, please complete your student forms as soon as possible!
Go to: https://intlschool.myschoolapp.com/
Upon logging in, you should see a yellow banner on the top of the screen asking you to please complete your student forms and checklist(s).
Please review and/or complete each of the forms. If you completed the forms last year, you will already see pre-filled information. The forms include:
- Medical permissions, insurance and doctors
- Emergency contacts
- Household contact verification
- IB Language Survey
- Enrollment Policies Acknowledgement*
- New families are also asked to upload immunization records, if you have not already done so.
NOTE: Authorized pickups will be added in SchoolPass, our arrival and dismissal app. More information about that – and potential revisions to arrival and dismissal procedures – coming soon!
*If you are a new family, you may have already completed this form upon enrollment.
School Supplies Lists
Each academic year, students are asked to bring a small list of durable supplies to be kept at school. These are typically items that a student will bring home at the end of the year to be used again.
Please click below to see the school supply lists for 2023-2024:
Please note that most school supplies (such as paper, pencils, notebooks, crayons, etc) are provided by the school and included in tuition.
School Supplies Lists can also be found under the “Resources” Section on MySchool App.
School Year Calendar 2023-24
The 2023-24 Calendar is available! You can subscribe and add it to your calendar, or download a printable pdf of the General Calendar.
The School Calendar can also be found on MySchool App.
Back-to-School Events
ISP NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION (virtual)
Thursday, August 24th
Sessions repeat at 9am, 12pm, or 3pm
This orientation is a great opportunity to learn more about our school and approach to learning. Information about drop-off, pick-up, after-school programs, and many other ISP routines will also be provided.
No RSVP needed! Just pick a session that works best for you.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY PLAYDATE
Saturday, August 26 from 10:00am to noon
Sellwood Park Playground
This is a great opportunity to meet other families – both new and returning – and staff.
For all PreK, LowK and Kindergarten families
No RSVP required!
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CLASSROOM VISITS / FALL FUN FAIR
The morning of Monday, August 28th will be action-packed and full of fun! Below is a schedule:
Classroom Visits Come meet your teacher and see your classroom before the big day! Please plan to stay not more than 30 minutes to give everyone a chance at some calm time in the classroom. Adults must stay with their children. Come any time between 9-10:30am.
Fall Fun Fair Grown ups and kids alike are invited to join the Parent Network for a back-to-school celebration. Parents can visit the Parent Information Fair and learn all about volunteer opportunities, lunch options, and more! While you browse, kids can enjoy the playground and a fun game of Douse the Principal – a water balloon game that is sure to be a hit as always! Special guests Dingo and Olive will be entertaining us at 10:30! Kona Ice will also have their truck here to sell their yummy ices; a portion of the proceeds benefit ISP.
Lower Playground. 10:00am – 12:00pm
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
It’s finally here! Welcome back! Please allow yourself extra time for drop off this morning, as everyone will be finding classrooms and getting settled for the new year. Classroom maps and drop off / dismissal instructions will be provided soon!
Tuesday, August 29th, 8am
Sign up to be a Room Parent!
Room Parents are needed for the 2023-2024 school year! You do not need to know your child’s class placement to sign up. See intlschool.org/room-parents for the “job” description, and intlschool.org/rp-signup to volunteer.
Questions about room parenting? Feel free to reach out to Kat Simons (Kats@intlschool.org), current room parents, or one of our Parent Network Co-Chairs, Melissa or Bernie, for more information: parentnetwork@intlschool.org
THANK YOU!