Welcome to Your Westbank Campus Community
January Newsletter from ISL Head of School
Our ISL Campus Community page provides families with links to your Campus TidBits Weekly Newsletter, and information on special Westbank Campus Announcements and Activities. On this page, you can stay connected to your Westbank Campus with updates from your Family Liaison and Campus Principal!
ISL Westbank Campus Event Calendar 📅📌
💞🥰💌 FEBRUARY 💞🥰💌
Mon 2/03: S2C Assembly @8:10am (S2C Parents Invited)
Mon 2/03: iReady SuperStars 2nd Diagnostics Awards 💻🏆
Tues 2/04: Spirit Day | 100 Days of School (1st - 5thG) 💯 *rescheduled
Wed 2/05: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Thur 2/06: Spirit Day | 100 Days of School (Kindergarten) 💯 *rescheduled
Fri 2/07: Last Day to sign up to be a Mystery Reader | Black Olympians 📖🥇
Fri 2/07: Deadline to sign up to become an ISL Chaperone/Volunteer
Mon 2/10: S1A Assembly @8:10am (S1A Parents Invited)
Mon 2/10: Kindness Campaign Awards 💞🏆
Mon 2/10 - Fri 2/21: Welcome Mystery Readers!! 📖🥇🔍
Wed 2/12: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Fri 2/14: Happy Valentine’s Day 💞
Mon 2/17: S1B Assembly @8:10a (S1B Parents Invited)
Mon 2/17: i-Ready SuperStar Awards for Math 📐🧮🏆
Wed 2/19: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Mon 2/24: Black History Museum & Assembly (3rd | 4th | 5th) 👨🏿🏫✊🏾 Parents are welcomed to view from 2:15pm - 3pm
Tue 2/25: Spirit Shirt Day 👕 | Wear your fav MG accessories with it! 💜💚💛
Wed 2/26: No After School Programs
Wed 2/26: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Thur 2/27: Mardi Gras Parade 💜💚💛 begins @11am
Thur 2/27: ½ Day | 12pm Dismissal & No After School Programs
Fri 2/28 - Fri 3/07: Mardi Gras Break | School Closed ⚜️
💜🍀💛 MARCH 💜🍀💛
Fri 2/28 - Fri 3/07: Mardi Gras Break | School Closed ⚜️
Tues 3/04: Happy Mardi Gras 💜💚💛
Thur 3/06 - Fri 3/07: Teacher Professional Development | No School for Students
Mon 3/10: Classes Resume
Wed 3/12: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Thur 3/13: CPR (Hands Only) for 5th Grade 10am - 11am 🙇
Thur 3/13: Ambulance Tours for Kindergarten 10am - 1pm 🚑
Mon 3/17: St. Patrick's Day 🍀🎩
Wed 3/19: Progress Report Conferences | No School for Students
Wed 3/19: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Thur 3/20: ISL Spirit Shirt Day 👕
Thur 3/20: Field Day | K - 2nd Grades 🏃
Fri 3/21: Spirit Day | Color Matches - Wear your classes' chosen color! 🎽👟
Fri 3/21: Westbank Kickball Tournament | 3rd - 5th Grades 🤾
Mon 3/24 - Fri 3/28: Spring Scholastic Book Fair 📚💲
Mon 3/24: S1C Assembly @8:10am (S1C Parents Invited)
Mon 3/24: Kindness Campaign Awards 💞🏆
Wed 3/26: Early Dismissal @2:30pm
Fri 3/28: Women’s History Museum | 1st & 2nd Grades ♀️
Sat 3/29: Silver Splendor Ball at Generations Hall
Mon 3/31: Spirit Day | College/University Day - Wear your fav gear! 💛🐯💜
Mon 3/31: SKA Assembly @8:10am (SKA Parents Invited)
Mon 3/31 - Fri 4/04: Science Week 🥼🔬🦠
Mon 3/31: 1st Grade Field Trip to Global Wildlife Center
📅📌 STUDENT CALENDAR Key Dates:
First Day of School (1st - 8th Grades): August 13
First Day of Kindergarten: August 18
October Break: October 13 - 17
Winter Break:
- Half Day: December 19
- Winter Break: December 22 - January 5
- Classes Resume: January 6
Spring Break: April 6 - 10
After School Programs
We have partnered with several Afterschool programs in our area to offer to our students.
*All participating students must be registered for Prime Time Aftercare.
Flyers have been sent home for the following:
Available for all students
M - F | Dismissal - 5:30pm
Program begins Tuesday, Sept 03
Snack provided
Available for all students
Sessions held on
Mondays from 4pm - 5pm
Program begins Monday, Sept 09
Available for K - 2nd students
Sessions held on
Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program begins Friday, Sept 06
Uniform Shirt provided
Girls on the Run 🏃🏼♀️
Available for 3rd - 5th grade girls
Sessions held on
Mon & Thur from 3:45pm - 5pm
Program begins Monday, Sept 16
Campus TidBits Weekly Newsletter
During the school year, you will receive a weekly newsletter from your Campus Family Liaisons. It will include the latest announcements and other reminders. This newsletter is emailed to families on Thursdays. We encourage you to refer to your weekly newsletter to read about the activities taking place the following week at your campus and to receive important information and reminders.
Not receiving your Campus Tidbits?
To view our 1st Edition of Tidbits published Aug 15, 2024
Click Here.
To subscribe to the Westbank Weekly TidBits Newsletter
Click Here.
To view past issues of your Campus TidBits, please Click Here.
Head of School Announcements
ISL families can find all links to the Head of School Announcements on our HOS Corner.
Campus Principal Announcements
Mr. Ferguson's Summer Letter was published on July 11th and was also featured in our Summer Tidbits edition.
Family Liaison
Announcements
Before the 24 - 25 school year began,
Ms. Danielle made a Back to School guide for new and returning families.
Before & After Care Programs
EARLY BIRD (Before School Care)
Mon - Fri 7:15am - 8:15am
$4 per day if registered
$10 per Drop In fee
Drop off location:
Cafeteria Main Entrance on Olivier (the Red Door)
Drop-In Service:
There is a Before School Child Care drop-in service ($10) available for students who are not registered in the Early Bird program. Payment must be made in full the same morning of service.
PRIME TIME (After School Care)
M/Tu/Th/F 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Wed 2:45pm - 5:30pm
$10 per day if registered
$20 per Drop In fee
Pick up location:
Cafeteria Main Entrance on Olivier (the Red Door)
Drop-In Service:
Students who remain on campus more than 15 minutes after dismissal and who are not registered in the after school program *will automatically be checked into drop-in and charged $20. Fees must be paid in full the afternoon of service.
FEES AND PAYMENTS
Registration can be done for both Early Bird and Prime Time services for $25 in the Kids Care Center Parent Portal. The registration fee will cover both AM and PM services per family and only needs to paid once!
CONTACT
Mauricio Rodriguez
ISL Westbank Prime Time Coordinator
Vanessa Levy
ISL Childcare Coordinator
(for all campuses)
EARLY BIRD AND PRIME TIME INFO
IMPORTANT DETAILS
After School Programs do not operate on ½ school days nor on the final school days before Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.
COMMUNITY WORKS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program is not coordinated by ISL or ISL staff. This program is sponsored through a partnership with Community Works.
Technology Information
Clever Access
For students that would like to access the Clever portal from a non-ISL device, please review the Clever Login Information
fact sheet for detailed instructions. If you need any further assistance, please contact our helpdesk at techsupportstudent@isl-edu.org
Tech Support Issues
If you have issues with an ISL-issued Chromebook or your student’s ISL Email account, please email techsupportstudent@isl-edu.org. Include the following information when you email us:
- Student name
- Student campus
- Student grade
- Description of the issue you are experiencing
- For issues with the Chromebook, include the asset tag number found on the red sticker on the bottom of the device
- List of the troubleshooting steps taken (i.e. resetting internet, rebooting the device, etc.)
Account Information
For account information for iReady or other resources used within your student’s class (links to Google Meets, information on curriculum resources, etc.) please reach out to your student’s teacher directly or contact:
Dominique Clark
Westbank IT Manager
NOTE: We auto-close tickets if we do not receive a response within 24 HRS
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
About the Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program will provide a discount of up to $30 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount for up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Families are encouraged to check eligibility with local providers before filling out the online application through GetEmergencyBroadband.org.
This is a national application, so families can expect a quicker response time with local providers.
To Apply
- To apply for benefits through Cox CLICK HERE
- To apply for benefits through AT&T CLICK HERE
- To learn more about eligibility CLICK HERE
Food Services
Visit the Food Services page for the following:
- Application for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits
- Application for Free/Reduced Meal Benefits
- ISL Café Menu
Special diet requests for the 24 - 25 School year must be supported by a signed diet prescription form by a licensed medical authority. Menu substitutions will be made for students with a documented medical need. For a copy Click Here.
Any questions or concerns regarding Food services, Meal distribution or pick up, and any dietary or food safety, please reach out to:
Melissa Boudreaux
Director of Food Services
(504) 444-2696 | mboudreaux@isl-edu.org
Emergency Alerts Information
Please use this link to see our emergency alert procedures.
ISL Photo Policy
Click Here for the ISL Photo Policy
