The Owl
A weekly parent newsletter
ACT Aspire Test – Math
Dear Parents, As we announced on an earlier communication, 3rd through 5th grade students will be taking an additional math practice test of the ACT Aspire. The test will be held on Tuesday, February 16th. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.—Ariana LeviStudent Support Services CoordinatorInternational School of Portland
ACT Aspire Information Update
Dear Parents, Last week all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students took the ACT Aspire practice test in math and reading. This was the follow up to last years practice test time where students have taken the test in their classroom with their HR teachers. The practice test has helped not just the students but… View Article
ACT Aspire Test Information
Dear Families, As of last year, ISP has chosen the ACT Aspire test to be our assessment tool for cumulative school performance. You might be familiar with ACT because of their commonly used collegereadiness exams. The ACT Aspire test is an elementary-based assessment model that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). At… View Article
Circus Project Performance Nov 22 – featuring ISP Alum
On Nov 22, the Circus Project will hold its Fall Showcase, featuring ISP alumna Mara McGeady. 6:00pm. Adults $10, Children $5. For tickets, click here. The Circus Project is Portland’s center for contemporary circus arts. We transcend social barriers and inspire personal transformation through circus instruction and performance. They offer classes and workshops for adults and… View Article
Groundbreaking Ceremony – Thank You!
Last week, our Kinder through 5th grade classes participated in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new 4th and 5th grade classroom building. Our school founders, Doug and Frey Stearns, were in attendance, as were members of our Capital Campaign Committee. It was truly moving to see our faculty, students, and admins come together to celebrate such… View Article
Eureka Math: Some Questions and Answers
Many of you may have heard your child’s teacher talk about Eureka Math. ISP has introduced Eureka Math as a tool to help support and unify our math curriculum content across language tracks and to build mathematical concepts and skills from one grade-level to the next. It is important to note that International School of Portland… View Article
PBIS Update
During the 2014-15 school year, a team made up of teachers across tracks, specialties, and grades developed our school’s specific PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. This fall they have begun rolling out the program to our community. Teachers work on their PBIS tools through regular staff sessions. A range of topics are covered… View Article
We’re in the Oregonian!
The Oregonian published an article about our new building! Check it out here.
Student Support Services at ISP
The latest research in education has decidedly pointed to the critical link between academic and behavioral success. Because the community of educators at International School of Portland believes so strongly in this link, we have developed a comprehensive system to support both behavior and academics. The key components of this system are research-based and are designed… View Article
PBIS: Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support
As many of you may remember, last year ISP adopted a new program known as Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, or PBIS for short. A team was formed to learn this program and prepare the school for the three year process of implementation. After meeting several times during the 2014-15 school year, the team has… View Article