The Owl
A weekly parent newsletter
The Owl 8/15/2024
Want to Volunteer at ISP? 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 cheerleaders, and support school values at home and… View Article
The Owl 8/8/2024
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…. View Article
The Owl 7/29/2024
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…. View Article
The Owl 4/25/24
We are excited to host our IB Evaluation Visitors this week! We have a LOT of wonderful community activities coming up in the month of May. Whether you participate in one, some, or all, we are looking forward to having you join us! You’re Invited! 5th Grade Exhibition Fifth Grade Exhibition is next week! Our… View Article
The Owl 4/16/24
It’s Earth Week! EARTH DAY SPIRIT WEEK As a lead up to the big day on Saturday, April 20, we are having Earth Day Spirit Week! Monday, April 15- Watershed Day! Wear blue or celebrate your favorite ocean animal/activity! Tuesday, April 16 – Energy Day! Wear yellow like the sun, or your brightest neon! Wednesday,… View Article
The Owl 4/10/24
THIS FRIDAY: Celebrating ISP’s Investment in Downtown! We have rescheduled our International School of Portland party to celebrate our recent expansion of our footprint in downtown Portland with the acquisition of a half-acre parcel on S. Water Avenue. The ice storm created some challenges, but we would love to welcome you to celebrate with us!… View Article
The Owl 4/2/24
ISP 2024-25 School Year Calendar Hello, families! Below are the “no school” and other key dates for the 2024-25 school year. The official Calendar feed will be updated shortly. Class Visits/Fall Fun Fair Monday, August 26 First Day of School Tuesday, August 27 Labor Day – School Closed Monday, September 2nd Curriculum Night (virtual) Wednesday,… View Article
The Owl 3/19/24
Capstone Update Spanish and Chinese track students are back from their weeklong homestays and school visits! We are so proud of how open-minded, mature, and brave they have been! They are all walking a little prouder and taller now. CHINA Chinese track students spent a busy week with their host students at the Suzhou Experimental… View Article
The Owl 3/12/24
5th Grade Capstone Study Abroad Update! Our Spanish and Chinese track 5th graders are off on their Capstone Study Abroad trips! The two-week Capstone Study Abroad program serves as the ultimate capstone to an ISP education, enabling students to validate their language proficiency and cultural understanding through real world experience. The program also helps 5th… View Article
The Owl 3/6/24
5th Grade Capstone Study Abroad and Send Off! Next week, our Spanish and Chinese track 5th graders will be off on their Capstone Study Abroad trips! We had a special Send-Off Ceremony this morning, where 1st – 4th graders got to hear about their trips and wish the 5th graders good luck! This year, the… View Article