Tonight’s Governing Board Meeting was held at J.B. Sutton Elementary School. We express our gratitude to Principal Mr. Benito Jimenez for hosting and showcasing the remarkable achievements of his staff, students, and school community. The meeting commenced with school wide goals, special recognition of dedicated staff, and followed by musical performance led by the music instructor, Mr. Ben Paley. Thank you to our staff for their dedication to our Isaac Schools and thank you to our Isaac Community for joining us.
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to highlight the exceptional contributions of journalist Jorge Ramos. Ramos is a distinguished Hispanic news personality in the United States and his reporting has shed light on important issues bridging cultures and voices. Ramos' representation and contributions to the art of journalism are truly invaluable.
Yesterday evening we held our first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting for the school year. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) exists to review, discuss, and communicate strategic plans, goals, and strategies. The focus of this meeting was to discuss and share the learning opportunities beyond the classroom. We appreciate the ongoing commitment of our PAC members.
The Arizona Cardinals visited Moya Elementary School to read books with students to promote the importance of reading. The Arizona Cardinals, SRP, and Albertsons-Safeway have been partnering for 20 years to offer the “Milk & Cookies” Reading Program. Two Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders and Arizona Cardinals player, Daniel Arias read several books and provided 2 Q&A sessions. Students also received an autographed backpack with some goodies. Thank you to our community partners for providing our students a memory that will last a lifetime.
At Isaac, we recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our Tech Department in driving innovation and progress within our educational community. Their dedication and hard work form the foundation of our technological advancements, ensuring a seamless learning experience for our students and staff. To express our gratitude, the Tech Department was treated to a special luncheon.
As we celebrate National Information Technology (IT) Day, we want to thank our Technology Department for their dedication and continued support to our students, staff, and families. We honor their work and the important role technology plays in our schools.
#NationalITProfessionalsDay
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, today we reflect on Elena Ochoa as the first female Hispanic astronaut. Her groundbreaking achievements and dedication to pushing the boundaries of human exploration beyond our planet is what set her apart from others. Her remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to all and reminds us of the incredible contributions Hispanics have made to the world of space exploration. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Pueblo Del Sol hosted their first AZELLA Award Ceremony to celebrate their students who passed the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA). This standards-based assessment measures students’ English language proficiency in areas of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Present and former PDS staff, administration and families joined together to celebrate their accomplishments.
Yesterday, our Superintendent's Student Advisory Council held their second meeting of the school year. During the meeting, the students collaborated to identify the qualities of a great leader. They also discussed the renaming of the Lela Alston building, located on 39th Avenue and Osborn, which houses the Isaac Preschool. Get ready for exciting things ahead as we work towards creating a brighter future!
Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated across the country from September 15th to October 15th. This occasion pays tribute to the rich cultures and valuable contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, recognizing the diverse heritage originating from Latin American countries.
Bus evacuation drills continue this week as our students and staff practice bus safety. Thank you to our bus drivers for taking time to demonstrate important bus equipment in case of emergencies.
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Here at Isaac, the safety and well-being of our students and staff continues to be our top priority. Students review the importance of bus safety and how to prepare in case of emergencies. Thank you to our bus drivers for demonstrating safety drills.
Here at Isaac School District we stand united with pride and honor on this Patriot Day. We will continue to remember and salute the courage and compassion of all Americans.
We appreciate our dedicated staff for participating in yesterday's district-wide Data Day. We look forward to a bright school year ahead full of learning and academic achievements for our students!
Our Isaac Staff collaborated at their school sites yesterday during Data Day to analyze student data, create academic goals, and better plan for student success. Thank you to our amazing Isaac Staff for their dedication and continued commitment to our students.
Isaac Families,
Are you interested in having a voice and participating in our school improvement efforts? Stop by your child’s school office to pick up a self-nomination form to be a part of your child’s School Site Council. The election process will take place soon. Please contact your school office if you have any questions.
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Hello Isaac Families, just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday September 7th is a Data Day where our teachers will be collaboratively reviewing student data and academic goals. There will be no school for students on this day. Students will return on Friday, September 8th.
