In The Know : The International School

05/12/08 Time Again for the Mile Run @ YMCA Track!
05/12/08 Post-Auction Bazaar - May 29
05/12/08 Scholastic Book Fair is Here!
05/12/08 International Pot Luck at the PTO Meeting, Wednesday, May 14th
05/12/08 May 14 PTO Meeting Agenda
05/12/08 Summer Camp is Filling UP
05/12/08 Tell Us What You Think - in the TIS Parent Survey!
05/12/08 Mark your Calendars for Wine Tasting!
05/5/08 Box Tops and Labels!
05/5/08 Teacher Appreciation Day - May 9
05/5/08 Tell Us What You Think - in the TIS Parent Survey!
05/5/08 Get Ready, Get Set, Art Show!
05/5/08 Annual Book Drive… “Kids Helping Kids”
05/5/08 Chinese Book Fair
05/5/08 Scholastic Book Fair is coming - volunteers needed

Seeking host families for students from Spain, June 30-July 29

Clifton Chestnut, former Portland resident and education reporter at The Oregonian is traveling back to Portland this summer with a group of young Spaniards. The Spanish students will divide their time between homestays and a program of English classes and activities. Mr. Chestnut is seeking families who would be interested in hosting the students for their time in Portland. Mr. […]

Experienced Nanny Looking for Full-Time Placement

My name is Molly and I am currently  looking for a full-time nanny position.  I have 10yrs exp. and have worked with  children of all ages. If you are  interested, or for more about me  please e-mail me at nyron_d23@hotmail.com

Head’s Corner

TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Meeting for the first time on Wednesday, May 7, the Traffic and Parking Committee quickly came to the conclusion that everyone knows there are traffic and parking problems, but nobody knows a solution that fits the whole school. The committee is searching for a solution that will bring safety to all children and […]

All Library Materials Due May 27

After a highly successful first year, the library media center will close to library classes May 23 to allow the librarian time collect and inventory materials before the end of the school year. Please return all library materials no later than May 27. Materials not received by this date will be billed. Some materials were reported […]

News from the Library Media Center

A large order of Japanese language books has recently arrived from Japan. These books are currently being cataloged and processed by Akiko Soehl, a library volunteer. Mrs. Soehl plays a key role in the library and has not only donated dozens of Japanese books, but has learned to catalog and process them as well.
The Library […]

PTO Notes

Hello Everyone,
Next week is teacher appreciation (May 9th) and our school Ambassadors (Amy K - SpK, Debbie R -S
Sp1, and Holly S - SpK) have been hard at work planning a very special breakfast and lunch for our teachers. Do thank the ambassadors for their hard work and thoughtfulness when you see them and remember […]

Want Summer Volunteer Hours?

If you will be available to help out this summer or specifically want to get next year’s volunteer hours done over the summer, please let me know. We will notify all parents just once or twice about summer volunteer needs, but if you are interested, we’ll make a special effort to get in touch with […]

Group Bike Ride to TIS

Please come join us for a weekly group bike ride to TIS. We will meet every Friday until the end of the school year.
Time: 7:50 AM
Place: West side of the Hawthorne Bridge at the fountain
For any questions contact Emily Platt at platte@ohsu.edu

Capstone News: Japan

“I am so happy to be going back to Japan. I haven’t been there since I was a toddler.”
“I can’t wait to see the giant Buddha in Nara.”
“I am so happy! I am going to Japan for the first time!”
“I am so excited because I am going to stay in a Japanese home!”
These are the […]

Thank you for a great Literacy Fair!

Many thanks to the English teachers, children, and parent volunteers who made our 2nd Annual Literacy Fair a great success. Photos coming soon.