The Owl 9/12/2024
Meet Erin Cooley!
We are excited to introduce our new Director of Enrollment Management, Erin Cooley! Erin has many years of experience in admission and enrollment, most recently at Cedarwood Waldorf and Reed College. Earlier in her career, she oversaw international exchange programs for student and adult leaders both here and abroad. Here is a note from Erin:
Hello! I’ve been working in enrollment at the high school, college, and Pre-K-Grade 8 level for most of my career and I’m especially interested in international and multilingual education. I studied abroad in Germany during high school, and have studied Spanish, and a tiny bit of Russian too! I enjoy reading, hiking, and I’m hoping to take my SUP out again before the rainy weather returns.
I’m very excited to be here at ISP, learning about this wonderful school, seeing the students in action, and welcoming new families!
Welcome, Erin!
Hispanic Heritage Month – Join us for Spanish Track Language & Culture Day!
ISP is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th. Dating back to 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month honors contributions by people of Hispanic identity. At ISP, we’re excited to celebrate the diverse cultures and countries within our Spanish Track and school community at large!
Next Friday, September 20th, ISP will be hosting a special Spanish Track Language and Culture Day! The event will be split held both during the school day AND after school, so that as many ISP community members can enjoy it.
The after school portion will involve music, games, snacks,and other activities. Please come by between 3-4pm to enjoy and celebrate!
We would love to have some more parent volunteers help support the after school portion of the event! Below is the link for more information about the volunteer opportunities and to sign up.
Elementary Family Coffees Next Week!
Please join us for an Elementary Family Coffee next week! Come ring in the new school year by grabbing a cup and connecting with other families in your child’s grade.
Come to the Lower Courtyard of Learners Hall (outside the library) after drop-off anytime from from 8-9am.
1st & 2nd Grades – Monday, September 16
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades – Tuesday, September 17
This is a great time to chat and mingle with ISP staff and families!
Global Kids Fall Enrichment Clubs
Enrollment for Fall After-School Enrichment Clubs will open at NOON next Monday, September 16th!
Our After-School Enrichment Clubs will return with amazing new offerings and the return of some favorites! Join us for Lego Robotics, Chess Club, yoga, dance, jewelry making, cooking, and more!
Fall Enrichment Clubs will begin the week of September 30th, and run for 10 sessions.
For more information, including schedule and club offerings for Fall term, and to register for Fall Enrichment Clubs, please visit https://intlschool.org/gk-clubs/ .
Questions about Global Kids? Contact us at globalkids@intlschool.org.
We’re looking forward to having your student join us for after-school fun!
SchoolPass & Attendance Reminders
Absences, Appointments, Late Arrivals
Please enter absences/appointments/late arrival/etc. into School Pass by clicking the “+” in the app. This updates attendance, notifies the front desk, and notifies the teacher. Please do not email the teacher directly. The message can get lost if there is a substitute.
Adding ISP Parents as Carpool Families to SchoolPass
Reminder: Only non-ISP parents can be entered under “Drivers” (ex. a nanny, grandma, neighbor, etc) within MySchool App. To add an ISP family as authorized driver of your child, you need to use the Carpool section of the app. ISP parents are already listed under “carpool” for pickup selection through search. If a family enters an existing ISP parent as a personal “driver”, it creates multiple accounts and errors in the app.
Thank you!
Not Getting Text Notifications from ISP? Here’s How to Opt-In!
ISP uses a mass notification system that enables school personnel to notify all households and parents within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes an early dismissal, school cancellation, or a late start. The service also may be used from time-to-time to communicate general announcements or reminders, like on our weekly Wednesday early dismissal days.
New families should have received a text message asking for you to opt-in to receive text messages.
If you did not respond, you are likely not receiving text messages.
Miss the text invite? Have no fear! New and returning families alike can STILL opt-in to receive text messages from ISP! Opt-in by texting the word “Yes” to 87569. You should be all set!
Parent Network Monthly Meeting this Friday!
The ISP Parent Network’s mission is to strengthen, enhance and encourage the educational and community environment at the International School of Portland. It serves to identify and organize volunteer support at ISP. Just as importantly, it aims to strengthen relationships, communication, and collaboration between parents, faculty, and administrators.
Monthly meetings have begun again, and you’re invited! Join us this Friday to learn more about Parent Network happenings and how to get more involved now or in the future. If you are a current parent at the school, you are already a member of the Parent Network! 🙂
Parent Network Monthly Meeting
Friday, September 13, 8:15am
ISP Arthur Administration Building
122 S Arthur Ave (just up the street from the main campus)
We look forward to getting to know you better!
Lunch Delivery Information!
WEDNESDAYS: Olia Poke and Tea – see updated info!
Olia Poke and Tea is a fast-casual restaurant concept with the compassion and hospitality of a fine dining experience serving poke, traditional Vietnamese sandwiches, salad rolls, along with a variety of boba tea. Olia is run by a current International School of Portland family and started delivering delicious lunches to us in 2022!
NEW Ordering Information:
Lunch deliveries are already happening and will continue each Wednesday! NEW! Olia can take orders for the month, months or the entire school year. Please contact Olia directly to set that up by phone or text: (971) 808-6921
- All orders should be placed by 10:00 am Tuesday morning.
- Go to https://www.oliapdx.com/.
- Select the “Order Now” button
- Click on the ISP lunch program button and schedule a pick-up order. Delivery to ISP is free; Please DO NOT pick the delivery option as that will automatically charge a delivery fee.
- In the “Special Instructions” box, please please provide the following information:
First/Last name of your child, Teacher, Grade and Building location
**Olia will have a difficult time finding who to deliver the lunch to if the items above are not listed correctly. If you are unsure, please reach out to your child’s teacher.**
Please call us directly or text us if a student is sick or out by 8:00 am on Wednesday morning at (971) 808-6921. Please DO NOT email us as we are busy preparing ISP orders and will likely miss those emails. We are unable to provide refunds for any orders notified after the 8:00 cutoff time.
September Learner Profile Attribute: Inquirer
The ten International Baccalaureate Learner Profile traits are school values, and are means by which to support healthy social and emotional development. Our faculty focuses upon one of them each month as means.
For September, our faculty are focusing on “Inquirer”
Profile Overview: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Being an inquirer can look like…
Asking thoughtful questions
Trying something new or in a different way
Going deeper with an idea
Showing curiosity about how we’re feeling
Showing curiosity about how others are feeling
Showing enthusiasm for learning
….and more!
Does Your Kindergartener Want to Try Soccer?
Hillside Soccer Club (HSC) is now registering Kindergarteners for its Fall Season! HSC is a recreational organization dedicated to introducing young players to the joys of soccer. We strive to teach our players skills, teamwork, and a love of the game.
A number of International School of Portland students play for HSC or its affiliated clubs under Lincoln Youth Soccer!
HSC is a parent-run club that prefers a volunteer model to pay-to-play.
HSC has over 300 Kindergarten through 5th grade players participating on boys and girls teams in 6 age groups.
Kindergarten has a weekly morning practice/scrimmage on Saturdays.
The season has technically started but it’s not too late to sign up Kindergarteners.
REGISTER NOW!: https://lincolnyouthsoccer.org/hillside-soccer-club/