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School Event · Fri, Oct 30

 

Halloween Parade & Costumes 🎃

 

Friday, October 30  ·  9:30–9:45 AM  ·  Island Park Elementary

 

Halloween is creeping up, and we can’t wait to see everyone’s creative, spooky, and silly costumes at school! Of course, it wouldn’t be any fun without a long list of rules. Here’s everything you need to know to keep the day fun and smooth for all:

 

  • Masks wait for the parade. Costumes can be worn to school, but please hold off on putting masks on until the parade begins.
  • No face paint should be worn to or applied at school.
  • No real or pretend weapons. Lightsabers, plastic swords, nunchucks… they all get the day off.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the parade.
  • Class parties are set by each classroom, so keep an eye out for details from your child’s teacher.
  • Families are warmly invited to watch! Find a spot anywhere along the perimeter of the school as the kids make one festive lap around the building.
  • No pets, please. Even the most adorable puppy can accidentally cause parade chaos!

 

Thank you for helping us make Halloween at school a safe, joyful, and memorable day for all!

 

Community Event · Fri, Oct 30

 

Town Center Trick-or-Treat Is Back! 🎃

 

2026 Trick or Treat Flyer - 8.5x11(1)

 

Dust off those costumes! Trick-or-treating returns to the Town Center Business District on Friday, October 30, from 4–6 PM. More than 60 local businesses and organizations have signed up to hand out treats, so it’s a fun, festive way to kick off Halloween weekend. 👻

 

A map of participating businesses is available on the City’s Halloween page, so you can plan your route before you head out.

 

 
Volunteer

Library Volunteers Needed

Help our Eagles discover a love of reading

 

Our school library runs on parent power! Volunteers help out by:

  • Helping students find books
  • Handling checkouts
  • Shelving materials

Your support keeps the library running smoothly. Choose your child’s class below to sign up.

Kindergarten

 

1st Grade

 

2nd Grade

 

3rd Grade

 

3rd/4th Grade

 

4th Grade

 

5th Grade

 

Order Your 5th Grade Sweatshirt by October 30!

5th grade sweatshirt

Calling all 5th grade families! It's time to order this year's 5th grade sweatshirt, one of the most loved traditions of the final year at Island Park. Orders close October 30.

 

Each sweatshirt features every student's name and the graduation year, and it's the star of sweatshirt signing day later in the year.

 

Details & Ordering

You'll also find the year's other 5th grade highlights there, including the party, yearbook and 5th grade camp.

 
Volunteer

Wanted: Island Park Eagles!

Suit up as our mascot at school events

 

Be the Eagle

Have you ever dreamed of being wildly popular with elementary school kids while wearing a giant eagle head? Now’s your chance! We’re looking for parents, grandparents, and family members to suit up as our Island Park Eagle at school events.

 

No mascot experience (or dance skills!) required—just school spirit and plenty of high-fives. Join our list of Eagle-ready volunteers and we’ll reach out when the next opportunity comes up. No commitment to every event—jump in when you can!

 

Questions? Email president@islandparkpta.org

           
Call for Entries

PTA Reflections Art Contest

This year’s theme

“What My Culture Means to Me”

 

 
Reflections Call for Entries
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Students in Pre-K through grade 12 are invited to create an original work inspired by the theme in dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography or visual arts.

 

Entries due Monday, November 30 by 4:00 P.M.

 

After-School Programs

Fall Enrichment

Hands-on classes right here at Island Park, starting at 3:45 PM

 
Monday

Piano

3:45–4:50 PM · Room 8

Tuesday

Curiosity Club (K–3)

3:45–5:00 PM · Room 4

Petals Art

3:45–5:00 PM · Room 8

Thursday

Chess Club

3:45–4:45 PM · Library

Speech & Debate (K–5)

3:45–4:50 PM · Room 4

Friday

Mini Med School

3:45–4:45 PM · Room 8

2026–2027 School Year

Welcome Back, Eagles!

Your guide to getting connected with the Island Park PTA

 
Step 1

Complete the Back-to-School Parent Pack

One stop to take care of it all:

  • Join the PTA (paid membership grants full access to the password-protected online directory)
  • Donate to the PTA Fundraising Ask Campaign (donations are tax deductible)
  • Pay the school supply fee — the PTA has coordinated with the school to pre-order all necessary supplies
  • Donate an Eagle Birthday Book to the Island Park Library on behalf of your student
Open the Parent Pack
Step 2

Volunteer – Get Involved!

Volunteering at Island Park is a great way to get involved inside or outside the classroom — we love our volunteers because they make our events fun and successful! A few ways to jump in right now:

See All Volunteer Opportunities
Step 3

Stay in the Loop

  • Create an account to subscribe to Eagle eNews for school and PTA updates. Not sure if you’re subscribed? Check My Account > Settings > Subscriptions.
  • Follow us on Facebook.
  • Sync the Island Park PTA Calendar to your own calendar.
  • Sign up for Flash Alert for immediate email/text updates during weather delays or closures.