The Owl
A weekly parent newsletter
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
The Owl 2/27/24
Walk for Owly this Sunday! Dear ISP Community, Every year, ISP 5th graders and their families leave a gift to the school so there is a way to remember them after they head off to middle school and beyond. This year, the students themselves have taken a lot of leadership over identifying their gift. They… View Article
The Owl 2/21/24
You’re invited to Chat with Alumni Night! What is the impact of an ISP education? Come meet some of our ISP Alumni to find out! This event for ISP parents will feature a conversation with an panel of alumni who will share their experiences at ISP and the impact that this school has had on… View Article
The Owl 2/14/24
Lunar New Year Celebrations 新年快乐! We are in the midst of Lunar New Year celebrations at ISP. The ISP Parent Network and Chinese Track Teachers have created some very special ways to mark this important holiday, celebrated in countries such as China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, and in Asian communities around the world. On Monday,… View Article
The Owl 2/7/2024
International Festival Reminders – Plus COFFEE for you! Below is some important information to help you plan your International Festival day. Check your email for seat and parking lot maps! INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024: PCC Sylvania: 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219 PARKING PASSES Parking Passes went home in backpacks or lunchboxes TODAY. Please check… View Article
The Owl 1/31/2024
Thank you for a wonderful Global Gala! We took major “Footsteps to the Future” at this past weekend’s gala and with our online silent auction. We are so excited to report that in addition to having a wonderful night and a fun time, we raised $312,000 to support our school, our teachers, and our students…. View Article
The Owl 1/23/2024
Winter Spirit Week is here! It’s Winter Spirit Week! We hope that your students are enjoying dressing up! We know that our staff are! Here are the themes for the remainder of the week: Wednesday, Jan 24th – Animal/Creature Day – both from our world and not! Thursday, Jan 25th – Pajama Day Friday, Jan… View Article