We know you’ve heard from us before, and we truly need and appreciate your support! It's not easy to make the ask, and please know that we cannot do this without you. 

Last year, thanks to your support, we:

• Hosted 22 onsite enrichment programs, 4 author visits, 5 Classical Cafés, 4 arts programs, and 11 hours of instruction for the IB Showcase.
• Funded 12 field trips, 11 teacher grants, 13 staff lunches, and supported 12 fifth-grade exhibition groups.
• Offered 57 Afters classes and provided support for 61 kids in the ISD Musical.
• Brought our community together with unforgettable events: over 600 people at International Night, 450 at Halloween Hoot, 500 at the Ice Cream Social, and 300 at STEM night, plus parent talks and a beach party.

Say cheese! School Photo Day is tomorrow, Monday, September 8. 

School photos will be taken outdoors, weather-permitting. Class photos are back and every child will receive a complimentary class photo. If you'd like to pre-order photo packages for your child, please order directly through Coffee Pond. 

Online ordering is strongly encouraged, as forms often get misplaced or forgotten at school - it's a laborious process to track down misplaced forms!

Time to get those smiles picture ready!

Registration for ISD's upcoming production of the 5th Grade Musical – Finding Nemo Kids for 4th and 5th grade families ends tonight, on Sunday, September 7th. Fifth graders may register for cast or crew and 4th graders may register for ensemble cast. How to register:

We've been waiting to spill the sprinkles...and the fun reveal is here! If you hadn't already guessed from the clue we gave out last week, this year's movie for the Ice Cream Social & Movie night will be:

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch!

Sign up to be a CLASS PARENT for your child's teacher - deadline to self-nominate is THIS TUESDAY (9/9):

Being a class parent is a wonderful way to get directly involved in your child's classroom and give back to our school. Class parents play an essential role to help keep our families connected with the "happenings" in school and help support our teachers with different class activities and celebrations throughout the year. 

The deadline for class parent self-nomination is this Tuesday, September 9th. Class Parents will be expected to attend a mandatory orientation either in person (AM) or via Zoom (PM) on Wednesday, September 17th.

Click here for more information and sign up before you miss this chance and have to wait until next year!

Help Keep Our Morning Car Drop-Off Flowing: Traffic Circle Duty:

We need your support to keep the ISD Traffic Circle running safely and smoothly each morning. This is a fun and easy way to start the day - and a great way to greet our students! 

ALL families are expected to SIGN UP for at least one traffic circle slot per child per classroom. Teachers and class parents will follow up to ensure all spots are covered.

Fall classes are offered starting: October 6th through December 12th (Math Olympiad, October 7th to April 14). Sessions will run from 3:45pm-4:45pm.

For those of you who are new to the school, ISD partners with Your After School to offer a selection of fun after-school classes for our students. Grades 1-5 will be able to participate this Fall (incoming Kindergarteners will have an opportunity to register in the Winter Session). New families need to create an account HERE. 

Classes include Chess, LEGO, Art, Science, Dance, Entrepreneurship, and more... This year, YAS is excited to offer Math Olympiad (4th & 5th grades), a new program that runs from Tuesdays, October 7 to  April 14.

Schedule, Program Details & Registration @ https://www.yourafterschool.com/ISD.html

Turning 25 never looked this good! Snag your anniversary shirt and magnet now and be celebration-ready - but hurry, orders close tonight - Sunday, September 7 at midnight!

Available Colors: Blue · Pink · Grey · Black · White

Sizes: Youth XS, S, M, L | Adult S, M, L, XL

Price: $20 each

Please email our fundraising team to place your anniversary order. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate ISD in style!

Looking for more Spiritwear? Visit our local vendor - Logos Greenwich - to browse the entire collection available. Take advantage of our special ordering window that's open from now until Tuesday, September 16th to avoid shipping fees.

Save the date for this year's Halloween Hoot which will take place on Friday, October 24th. More details on the event line-up and other information will follow.

If you would like to help volunteer for the event, please reach out to our Family Events team, Khola Minhas and Afsana Zohir, for more information and sign up to help. 

Book your babysitters and join your fellow ISD parents for a night of style, stakes, and sparkle at this year's Gatsby Glam and Casino night. Join us for games, cocktails, and dinner, and a very special auction. 

Date:Saturday, November 15th

Location: Milbrook Club, Greenwich

More details will follow on how you can help volunteer for the event, donate your time and procure auction items.

It's sure to be a night to remember!

Click here for an update on all things ISD and more new school year details from Principal Hammack.

For recording of the presentation by Principal Hammack from the Welcome Coffee, please view this link.

As mentioned in Dr. Jones' Friday note, the Greenwich Republican Municipal primary for Board of Estimate and Taxation will occur on Tuesday, September 9. Primaries traditionally attract a low voter turnout and GPS encourages our families and community to vote before and after normal school hours, or during the early voting period at Town Hall. 

Only Greenwich voters who are registered Republicans may vote in this primary election. Unregistered or unaffiliated voters generally are able to register as Republicans until noon on September 8th.

For more information, please visit https://lwvgreenwich.org/. 

Open House, also known as Back-to-School Night, is an event where parents visit the school to meet teachers and learn about the curriculum and classroom expectations. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, see the learning environment, and understand how to support students throughout the school year.