Isaac School District #5

Today marked the 3rd Annual ISD Solo Festival. Over 200 of our middle school band students performed solos for music teachers from across the Phoenix area. Students received instant feedback on their performance, which will help them improve their band skills. We would like to extend a special thank you to our band directors, Mr. Salvador Rodriguez from Isaac Middle School and Mr. Austen Muniz from Morris K. Udall, for organizing this wonderful event for our Isaac Scholars.

As we closed our last Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year, it was a time of reflection, discussion, and looking ahead. A huge thank you to all our dedicated parents and administrators who have worked tirelessly to make this year successful. Your commitment fuels our continuous journey towards even greater achievements. Here’s to celebrating our collective efforts and more exciting plans for the future!

Congratulations to Esperanza Elementary and Morris K. Udall students for their recognition and accomplishments for completing 50 or more i-Ready lessons. i-Ready is an online program for reading and mathematics that helps students personalize their learning while monitoring progress throughout the school year. Well done students and staff at both sites for keeping a focus on learning both at school and at home.

Enroll your child for the 2024-2025 school year! Please visit your nearest school office for upcoming kindergarten registration session dates and times. For more information on how to enroll your child: www.isaacschools.org/enroll

Isaac Families, Carl Hayden High School invites you to their parent information night to learn more about their prestigious Dual Language Program (DLP). Come out and learn how to register and the benefits of the DLP program while enjoying refreshments and entertainment. Carl Hayden High School 3333 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85009 April 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm _____________ Familias de Isaac, Carl Hayden High School lo invita a su noche de información para padres para aprender más sobre su prestigioso Programa de Lenguaje Dual (DLP). Ven y aprende cómo registrarte y los beneficios del programa DLP mientras disfrutas de refrigerios y entretenimiento. Carl Hayden High School 3333 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85009 25 de abril 2024 de 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Thank you to our ISD community for joining us during tonight’s Governing Board meeting. We would like to extend our gratitude to our gracious host, Pueblo del Sol K-8 School and Principal Griselda Cohen for a celebratory evening. The meeting consisted of student growth, school-wide goals, family engagement opportunities, and staff celebrations. A special performance by student folklorico dancers also had the crowd excited. Thank you to all who joined us today, we hope to see you at our next one!

Isaac School District Governing Board Meeting www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting ______ Reunion de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Isaac www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting

Enroll your child for the 2024-2025 school year! We invite you to the upcoming kindergarten registration events at our school sites where students are able to meet their future teachers, see their classrooms, and families are able to receive more information. Please call your nearest school site for upcoming kinder registration sessions. www.isaacschools.org/enroll

Enroll your child for the 2024-2025 school year! Please visit your nearest school office or visit www.isaacschools.org/enroll for more information. _______ ¡Inscriba a su hijo para el año escolar 2024-2025! Visite la oficina de su escuela más cercana o visite www.isaacschools.org/enroll para obtener más información.

It's hard to believe it has already been a week since our Annual ISD Staff Health Fair! This event provides an opportunity for all Isaac Staff to receive wellness resources and health screenings that promote their journey to enhancing their overall wellness. It commemorable to see the staff’s dedication towards nurturing a culture of well-being district wide.

Today marks National School Librarian Day, a day to appreciate the significant role our school librarians play in promoting child literacy and nurturing a passion for reading among our students. Pictured are a few of our exceptional school librarians!

Congratulations to Isaac Middle School for being announced as one of 122 schools from across the nation and the only individual school in Arizona to have been named a 2024 SupportMusic Merit Award winner by the NAMM Foundation. This designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. We are grateful for our devoted leaders, staff, families, and students for their contributions and this well deserved recognition.

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to our amazing support staff. Here at Isaac, our paraprofessionals not only help our students within the classroom but go above and beyond. They offer instructional assistance to students individually or in small groups, and also support supervision throughout the day. Pictured are some of our paraprofessionals across ISD.

Embracing differences, developing understanding, and celebrating the special talents of every individual. Today and every day, we stand together for World Autism Awareness Day.

At Isaac, we value our Assistant Principals and Teachers on Special Assignments (TOSA) for their dedication, commitment, and strong desire to support our school communities. We are thankful for having such devoted leaders and appreciate their contributions to our Isaac Community.

Enroll your child for the 2024-2025 school year! Please visit your nearest school office or visit www.isaacschools.org/enroll for more information.

Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who dedicated his life’s work to improving working and living conditions for farm workers. In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, there is no school on March 29, 2024. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Isaac School District Governing Board Meeting www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting ______ Reunion de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Isaac www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting

Today, we're making history with the City of Phoenix and our incredible partners, the Arizona Sustainability Alliance and V+P Nurseries, as we plant 80 trees at Morris K. Udall Middle School and Alta E. Butler Elementary School. This landmark event marks the first school tree planting funded by the American Rescue Plan Act through the Canopy for Kids Program in Arizona. A huge thank you to our volunteers and community for helping us turn this dream into reality. Together, we're not just planting trees; we're growing a greener, healthier future for our students and community. Let's make our schools a shade better, one tree at a time.

As our Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC) students gear up for their end-of-the-year leadership sessions, we're thrilled to share the incredible progress on their Food Services Project. This year, our focus has been clear: to enrich our school lunches with more fresh foods and a wider variety of drinks. In our latest session, we had the invaluable opportunity to learn about USDA guidelines from our expert Consulting Food Services Team at SFE. Not only did they savor a delicious, fresh meal, but we also crafted vital recommendations to fuel our minds and bodies better. Thank you to Governing Board member Patricia Jimenez for joining us and to all the students who shared their insightful thoughts with the superintendent. They will finalize their presentation and recommendations next month as the conclusion of their project and leadership experience in SSAC.