Home Agreements on Laptop Use for 6th Grade Students
by Tico Oms
Prior to having 6th grade students take their laptops home on Monday, September 26, we require that parents have conversations with students on boundaries and expectations around computer usage at home (7th and 8th grade students have done this and take their laptops home already).
It is important for parents to set guidelines and expectations for computer use in the home and to continue to revisit those guidelines as their child matures and as technology changes. We remind you that you still maintain parental authority over how, when, and where your child uses technology in your home. Your support and guidance are critical as students learn to navigate their digital lives.
Please download Home Laptop Agreements here
IASAS Soccer Exchange – Sept. 16-17
ISB will host the IASAS Soccer Exchange North this weekend. (Schedule)
Come out and support our Panthers as they take on TAS, ISM, and NIST/BSS. Don’t miss all the high level action and excitement, this Friday and Saturday at ISB!
SPIRIT NIGHT – SEPT. 23! Schedule
Mark your calendars for Sept. 23! Line up your most spirited Black & Gold attire, get your face painted, and bring the family for all the fun, food, and ice cream! ISB’s teams will be in action as we host the annual volleyball and soccer invitationals, plus halftime shows and more. The Booster Club will be on site for stickers, noise makers, and spirit gear. Don’t miss the excitement and fun for the whole family, September 23rd at ISB.
Derrick Quinet
Athletics Director
Parent Workshop: The Language Learning Mindset (Repeat Announcement)
by Cindy Plantecoste, MS Dean of Academics
Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to learn about the research, philosophy, and practices that influenced the development of our new MS World Language Program. Throughout the week of September 19 – 23, our MS World Language team will be working with, learning from and co-planning with Great Lundgaard, a consultant from ACTFL (American Council on the teaching of Foreign Languages). As part of her visit, she will offer the following session that is designed specifically for our parent community:
The Language Learning Mindset
A Parent Workshop facilitated by Greta Lundgaard
Wednesday, September 21,
2-3:15, MPB 1
How can teachers capture the attention and engagement of today’s language learners and, at the same time, grow their abilities to use and communicate with the new language? Best practices in world language education align with best practices in general education: learners need to be given cognitively challenging tasks that are personally relevant, emotionally engaging, and socially satisfying. World language teachers and world language departments are responding to this challenge by reconstructing the language learning mindset, renovating the language learning environment, and revising assessment practices and evaluation systems. Each of these components has specific descriptors and criteria that can be recognized and appreciated, and this workshop will briefly provide descriptions and explanations of each from a layman’s perspective. Additionally, parents will better understand the stages of language development over time.
Hold the Date – MS Parent Coffee (Repeat Announcement)
By Dennis Harter
After hosting our first PTA meeting this week, we want to highlight the upcoming MS Parent Coffee on Tuesday, September 27th, at 8:00 AM. These hour long coffees are informal opportunities for parent to learn more about our middle school program. Some light snacks and coffee and tea will be provided.
At the Parent Coffee on September 27th, we will have MS math teachers present our middle school math program. We hope you can join us for this session, meet other parents, and learn more about the learning your child is experiencing.
Interested in Receiving the MS Daily Student Announcements in Your Email?(Repeat Announcement)
Dear Parents,
Some of you have already found the link on our website where you can subscribe to receive via email each day the MS Student Announcements for the day. The link is on the ISB website under MS Activities. I’ve attached a link below for your convenience if you haven’t.
If you would like to begin receiving the announcements, just click on the following link, completing the details asked for.
Best Regards,
Moe Baron-Toaldo
MS Activities Coordinator