We aim for 100% participation and we have only inched up by another percent since last week to 53%. Imagine the impact if we all joined. We can't stress this enough, but we would love to have you be a part of us, as we represent ALL of YOU!

Becoming a member of the PTA doesn't mean that you have to volunteer, although it's always welcome and appreciated. Your membership alone makes a big difference. Please join us today for as little as $40 or as much as you can give.

Fall Afters will start on October 6th. Let’s make this fall full of learning, laughter, and friendship. We can’t wait to see your child(ren) after school!

Registration has been extended briefly and closes TOMORROW on Monday, September 29th.

Please note: some classes currently have low enrollment (numbers are shown in parentheses next to the class name). Low enrollment could risk cancellation. If your child is enrolled in one of these classes, we encourage you to invite friends to join!

Please feel free to reach out to info@yourafterschool.com or afterschool@isdpta.org with any questions.

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming "Bring-Your-Own Coffee" grade-level events starting next week. Please mark your calendars according to your child’s grade:

• Kindergarten – September 29

• 1st Grade – September 30

• 2nd Grade – October 3

• 3rd Grade – September 24 - DONE!

• 4th Grade – September 26 - DONE!

• 5th Grade – October 1

Start time: 9:00am (after drop-off) in the ISD Cafeteria

Ever wonder who really holds the power and the purse strings?  Who decides how much your school gets? How do you get heard?

John Fisher - PTA Council President for the past 2 years (and current GHS President) who attended every BOE meeting and every BET meeting with the school budgets on the agenda - will present a non-partisan breakdown of the Board Of Education (BOE), Board of Selectmen, BET (Board of Estimate and Taxation), and RTM (Representative Town Meeting).

• Learn how each of the town boards shape our schools (spoiler: it’s not pretty and it’s not magic) 
• Discover how you can influence budgets, policies, and priorities
• Get informed to speak up, show up, and make change happen for the benefit of the schools  

Whether you're a parent or an educator, a voter or just civic-curious, Greenwich Government 101 will pull back the curtain on the who, what, and why behind our town’s most powerful boards - from the BET’s budget battles to the RTM’s quiet influence.

Come in on Monday, October 6th at 9:00am in the ISD Café and listen to the 30-minute presentation with a chance for Q&A after.

Learn how it works. Learn how to work it.

Please note: This presentation is strictly the viewpoints of John Fisher and is not on behalf of the PTAC, GHS, or ISD PTAs.

We need 4th and 5th grade parent volunteers to help students transition before each rehearsal. Duties during the 25-min transition include snack distribution and general supervision. It's an easy and quick way to volunteer. 

Rehearsal Days: 3.25pm - 3.50pm on Mon/Tue/Fri
Location: Ms. Mary O'Connor's classroom

Even one rehearsal makes a big difference! Thank you for supporting our students and this year’s production.

Due to overwhelming demand…we’re back!

We’re opening orders through tonight September 28th for you to order your 25th Anniversary T-shirt!

And don’t forget - our limited-edition 25th Anniversary Magnets are also available! Quantities are limited, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone.

You can shop in our Sprirt Wear website here. 

Hurry! we are only taking orders until mignight tonight!

Looking for more Spiritwear? Visit our local vendor - Logos Greenwich - to browse the entire collection available. 

Our Green Team is looking for a donation of a gently-used sharing fridge (in good working condition). Unfortunately, our old fridge has quit on us. A tabletop or stand-alone fridge would be perfect. If it's a table-top fridge, it needs to fit on a table that's 17" x 24". 

The sharing fridge is an important part of our lunch program - it lets kids place untouched, packaged food (like yoghurt, fruit, individually-packed cheese, muffins etc) inside so that others can take it, helping reduce waste. 

Send us an email if you have a fridge to donate!

Get Ready, ISD Families! 

Our much-anticipated Halloween Hoot is back on Friday, October 24th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the ISD Gym & Blacktop.

It’s going to be a spooktacular evening filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit.

Help us light up the night! Please donate carved pumpkins to decorate the event.

• When: During morning drop-off on Friday, October 24 by 2:30pm at the latest

• What: Any carved pumpkin - friendly, funny, or fabulously spooky!

Thanks for adding your creativity and magic to our Halloween Hoot!

Are you great with numbers and passionate about supporting our school community? Join us as the PTA Treasurer. This vital non-voting role is perfect for someone organized and detail-oriented who wants to make a meaningful impact. You'll manage the PTA’s budget, keep financial records, track income and expenses, manage deposits, payments, petty cash requests and reimbursements, and help ensure our events and programs run smoothly. No accounting degree needed - just a commitment to transparency and teamwork. Train under two current amazing Treasurers and start to support them right away on various tasks. This position can eventually become a voting, PTA Board role. Learn more details by reaching out to us.

Treasurer role - learn more

Treasurer role - apply here

Mrs. Jenna Vaccarelli's class start traffic circle duty tomorrow - Monday, September 29th.

We need your support to keep the ISD Traffic Circle running safely and smoothly each morning. 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.

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.

Ticket sales are also coming soon.

It's sure to be a night to remember!

One of our favorite traditions is back for the Parent Social -- the Wine Toss! For $20, you can try your luck and toss three rings to win a bottle of liquor or three. To keep this tradition alive, need your help! 

Please donate bottle(s) of wine or spirts through Friday, November 14th.

You can drop them off to:

• 9 Deluca Drive, Cos Cob
• 36 Forest Avenue, Old Greenwich
• 239 Palmer Hill Rd, Old Greenwich

Look for a bin/container where you can place these bottles into by the front door of these locations. 

Burcu Meric is not only “Mom” to Alp (kindergarten) and Ege (3rd grade), she’s also the talented artist behind Sparky - and all of his many charming iterations. A self-taught artist and illustrator, Burcu discovered her love for drawing as a young girl growing up in Istanbul. Her style blends playful simplicity with bold, easy-to-color designs, drawing inspiration from nature, children, and everyday life with her family. 

She has self-published two coloring books (view them here), and dreams of illustrating more children’s books while connecting with people through her art.

You can also find her on Instagram & YouTube: @Mombabaillustrations

Click here for an update on everything ISD, including what the kids have been up to for the last week, Sparky's Traffic Circle Do's and Don't's, and more.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), ISD will be hosting a School-Wide Brain Break on Tuesday, September 30th!

To celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries, students are encouraged to wear a shirt or hat that represents one of these nations. Let’s show our school spirit with color, pride, and creativity!

Students will also have the opportunity to vote for a Spanish song that will be played during the brain break. Get ready to dance, celebrate, and have fun!

In addition, students will be creating flags from Spanish-speaking countries to spread joy, pride, and inclusion throughout our school community.

A special thanks to our wonderful PTA for providing the flags, templates and other materials to make this event extra special for our kids!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 30th. Let’s celebrate together and make this a memorable event! - Señora Rivera

Chorus Reminders 

Chorus Part 2 meets on Tuesdays 

Chorus Part 1 meets on Wednesdays

Students should be dropped off at 7:55 am!

Notes from the Music Room 

Dear Parents, so lovely to see so many of you at our recent Open House! 

Here are the slides from my presentation in case you missed it.

ISD Open House/Music with Dr. Heikel

Please feel free to reach me by email if you have any questions!

sandra_heikel@greenwich.k12.ct.us

It's an open invitation for ISD students to test their carving skills at the Great Pumpkin Book Character Showcase! 

The Challenge: Can you carve a pumpkin to match your favorite book cover?

Drop-off Timing: Bring in your best carving at drop off either Tuesday, 10/28 or Wednesday, 10/29, between 8:45 - 9:15am.

Pumpkin Display: On Thursday and Friday (10/30 and 10/31) we'll have the pumpkins on display.

Pumpkin Pick up: take your pumpkin home on Monday, 11/3, either during drop-off or pick up.

More details to come.