Isaac School District #5

Ms. Esmeralda Maldonado, Special Education Paraprofessional at Mitchell and Esperanza Elementary, is our second highlight for #mystorymonday. Thank you, Ms. Maldonado, for sharing your family’s journey alongside your amazing daughter (and former Isaac student), Deanna. “When Deanna was born I knew she was different from her other siblings. She was challenged with a learning disability and speech impairment as well as Autism. Despite that, Deanna has the ability to find happiness in the simplest things in life. As for me as her mother, I have found in her the resilience to overcome any difficulty. Deanna never says that something is beyond her reach and we are proud that she has that mental strength to try things that others said would be impossible for her. Deanna is 19 years old and was recently featured in the magazine “This is who we are” by sharing her interests, dreams and goals to become an independent adult. She has a deep love for the arts. She has danced folklorico since elementary and often learned the choreography faster than her peers. She has participated in many cultural activities in her community showcasing her Mexican heritage. Deanna is also great at hip hop and even makes her own choreography! Swimming is her favorite pastime in the summer as it is for every Phoenician. She could swim on her own for hours and never get tired. During the pandemic she widened her skills on the computer which she used to teach a class in Sunday school via a powerpoint she made on her computer. She presented this class with no help and couldn’t be more proud of herself for doing something of such caliber. And yet with all these personal interests and talents her most poignant ones are the love and care she offers freely to all whether they be nieces and nephews, peers or adults. If there’s someone who needs a pick me up and attention she doesn’t need to be asked, she leaps into action and changes frowns upside down. In short, if we could describe Deanna with only a few words, those words would be empathetic, joyful, and guardian and we are grateful for all she is and brings to our lives.” #mystorymonday #autismgold

This week for #mystorymonday we would like to share Ms. Elena Estrada and her husband’s experience in raising their son Brian. “My husband Armando had this to say about our son: I remember this poem Good Timber, it reminds me of our son Brian as nothing has come easy and our son exemplifies strength through his hard work. Its message is that people grow and reach their true potential, like trees. It also shows that through struggles, like a tree that is fighting through forest growth to reach the sun, that people grow and discover their true potential. It is about the AMAZING journey and experiences we all share as a family raising our son.” Good Timber Poem: https://5il.co/183w3 #prouddad #AMAZINGjourney #mystorymonday #autismgold

Isaac Families & Community, The COVID-19 Community Level has been at Low levels for 2 consecutive weeks. In our ISD mitigation plan, mask wearing is now optional in school settings and in district buildings, effective April 4, 2022. Mask wearing is now based on individual preference, informed by individual risk. We highly encourage mask wearing based on an individual's risk and environment. Exception: If students and staff ride a bus, mask wearing is REQUIRED ON BUSES through April 18th.

Isaac Families & Community, The COVID-19 Community Level has been at Low levels for 2 consecutive weeks. In our ISD mitigation plan, mask wearing is now optional in school settings and in district buildings, effective April 4, 2022. Mask wearing is now based on individual preference, informed by individual risk. We highly encourage mask wearing based on an individual's risk and environment. Exception: If students and staff ride a bus, mask wearing is REQUIRED ON BUSES through April 18th.

Hello Isaac Community, The 5K Run & Wellness Day is rescheduled for Fall 2022. Thank you to everyone who is interested in our event. We look forward to celebrating health and wellness with all of you!

Every April we celebrate Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day (April 2) in an effort to bring more attention to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the needs of the people and families who are affected by it. There are so many unique and beautiful ways that autism presents itself. To celebrate Autism Awareness Month, we will be highlighting the stories of those staff, students, and families within the autism community in order to highlight the many unique challenges, talents and contributions they have encountered along their journey. #mystorymonday #autismgold

Happening today! Joseph Zito Elementary School 4525 West Encanto Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85035 Saturday April 2, 2022 8:00-11:30 AM. #ItsOurShotIsaac

Tomorrow! FREE Event! Joseph Zito Elementary School 4525 West Encanto Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85035 Saturday April 2, 2022 8:00-11:30 AM. #ItsOurShotIsaac

Isaac Families & Community, The COVID-19 Community Level has been at Low levels for 2 consecutive weeks. In our ISD mitigation plan, mask wearing is now optional in school settings and in district buildings, effective April 4, 2022. Mask wearing is now based on individual preference, informed by individual risk. We highly encourage mask wearing based on an individual's risk and environment. Exception: If students and staff ride a bus, mask wearing is REQUIRED ON BUSES through April 18th.

Hello Isaac Families, Reminder that there is no school on April 1, 2022 due to Cesar Chavez Day.

FREE COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Event Joseph Zito Elementary School 4525 West Encanto Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85035 Saturday April 2, 2022 8:00-11:30 AM. #ItsOurShotIsaac

Learning never ends at the Isaac School District! We invite you to register your child in our Extended Learning Program for continued learning opportunities during the summer. Register online or stop by your child’s school to register. We look forward to continuing to serve your child this summer. Register here: https://bit.ly/34XWXE0

Hello Isaac Families, Reminder, There is a half day for students on Thursday, March 31st. Please contact your child's school for additional information.

Now Enrolling for the 2022-2023 School Year! For more information, please visit www.isaacschools.org/enroll

Join us for a FREE COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Event at Joseph Zito Elementary School on Saturday April 2nd from 8:00-11:30 AM. #ItsOurShotIsaac

Learning never ends at Isaac School District! We invite you to register your child in our Extended Learning Program for continued learning opportunities during the summer. Register online or stop by your child’s school to register. We look forward to continuing to serve your child this summer. Register here: https://bit.ly/34XWXE0

Today at Morris K. Udall Middle School from 8:00-11:30 AM. 3715 West Roosevelt Phoenix, AZ 85009 #ItsOurShotIsaac

Tomorrow at Morris K. Udall Middle School 3715 West Roosevelt Phoenix, AZ 85009 Saturday, March 26, 2022 8:00-11:30 AM #ItsOurShotIsaac

March 25th is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Over 17 million people worldwide are impacted by Cerebral Palsy (CP), which is considered the most common, lifelong motor disability caused by an early developmental brain injury. Despite being the most prevalent motor disability affecting 1 in 345 children, no dedicated federal funding currently exists for CP research. Learn more about Cerebral Palsy and how to do your part to advocate for increased federal funding https://www.gogreen4cp.org/learn-more

Isaac School District Governing Board Meeting www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting