From the Interim Principal

As we approach this holiday season, there is so much to be thankful for. I continue to stand in awe of our school community for so many reasons. 

First, our school continues to successfully move forward. Students are learning new skills and finding happiness in their daily accomplishments. I recognize and celebrate the comforting rituals that our staff have created again this school year. This positive, predictable, and supportive school environment is tangible and felt by students, staff, and parents alike.  

Next, I’m thankful for our revered staff members who continually step up to the plate and tend to our students’ academic and social needs.  These professionals come to work with endless energy and nurturing spirits and create a responsive and stable learning environment for all kids. 

Finally, I’m filled with endless gratitude for you, our parent community. You never stop making students your priority. Through your PTA membership, volunteer work, committee participation, and endless hours of all forms of involvement, you help all Island Park students succeed. Thank you for being there to support our school community. Your help and care are noticed and felt.

Here is also a note from Principal Hoffman to our school community. Please read his heartfelt message of appreciation and hope.  

With Warm Regards,

Lisa Deen
Interim Principal

Mark your calendar! Come to Island Books and support our Island Park community! Island Books will donate 20% of its sales this day to the Island Park PTA. Get started on your holiday shopping and consider purchasing gift cards to support your child's classroom or the Island Park library.

We will also have a contest where the teacher whose class has the most families visit the store will get a gift certificate to shop for his or her class.

Come and enjoy food and drinks from 9 am - noon or 5-7 pm OR shop anytime during the day and mention Island Park to make sure part of your purchase goes to our school!

For questions, contact Becky McKanna or Elizabeth Kaplan.

The Frye Art Museum has designed a special inquiry-based tour and hands-on workshop specifically for our Art Docent Program. Educators from the Frye will share best practices for building creative confidence and teaching art with a focus on close observation, open-ended discussion, and hands-on exploration.  The goal is to learn more about the ways we can observe and experience art while having some fun and getting to know our fellow art docents.  This will enrich our own experience of art, which we can pass on to the students we teach!  Open to anyone wanting to increase their knowledge base for appreciating and observing art.  RSVPs to Kiernan Fly Boike are greatly appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome, too!

We are having a two-day holiday book fair! Please come and support your child's reading. Fifty-five percent of the proceeds go back to the school. 

In addition to hours during the school day, Family night will be on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm.

Students will be able to shop during the day (cash or credit card - no checks please).  Scholastic also has some new features such as online shopping or eWallet explained here (a flyer highlighting books is available, too).

If you would like to volunteer, please sign-up below.

For questions, contact Librarian Barb Middleton.

Did you know? Every time you shop at Amazon.com, you can also donate to Island Park PTA at the same time! Select "Island Park PTA" as your charity every time when you shop at smile.Amazon.com, and a percentage of your purchase comes back to the Island Park PTA!

New TAG members are welcome to join at any time. More information about the TAG may be found on the Technology Services website. To learn more and/or to join the TAG, e-mail the District’s Director of Information Technology, Andreeves Ronser.