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Welcome to ISM's 2007-08 bi-weekly newsletter covering Wednesday, September 19th - Friday, September 28th, 2007! The ISM news brief will now be updated twice a month and available to ISM families on our website no later than 5:00 p.m. each second Tuesday, unless otherwise noted. To request hardcopy notification, please contact Business Administrator / Newsbrief Editor Lisa Griffin Burns at 583-2165 or email at lburns@ismonterey.org. To submit Newsbrief contributions, please forward contributions per email by the Wednesday prior to the publication date. On your subject line, please clearly indicate "Newsbrief contribution" and subject area, such as "Celebrating Success" or "Family Association". Thank you!
Please note: Past newsletters can be found here.
Our staff continues to grow! Join us in welcoming the following new staff members:
1. Everado Arreola: Bookkeeper (part-time);
2. Mr. Andre de la Torre: Interim Counselor;
3. Christina Homami: Office Aide (part-time) and
4. Katie Kelley: Test Coordinator (part-time).
We are pleased to have each of these individuals join our team to assist us in meeting student, accounting, administrative, and testing demands in the front office.
We also have some new faces in the Afterschool program with the hiring of Casey McHugh and Guinevere Thomason-Powers. Both of these part-time employees will be overseeing and assisting students in the Homework Help program, offered Monday through Thursday, 3:20 - 5:00 p.m., in the pod. Welcome to all our new staff, both full-time and part-time!
 Please mark your calendars for Picture Day at ISM on Wednesday, September 26th for Kindergartners - 3rd graders and Thursday, September 27th for 4th - 8th graders. Information packets went out on Friday or Monday (depending on grade) detailing the dates, the vendor (Wei Chang), and the packet prices. Please note that all students will be photographed on this day, regardless of whether a photo packet is ordered. These photos are also used for the yearbook, so we ensure that all students participate. If, however, you are interested in ordering a photo packet, complete an order form and envelope and return it to your child's homeroom teacher before Wednesday, the 26th; please do not forward them to the front office. Wei Chang will collect all orders by class on Picture Day! Please make sure your child is wearing clothing that is clean and uniform-appropriate. Additional order forms are available on the credenza in the front office.
For the first time in ISM's history, we will be initiating this year a series of staff planning days -- with early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. -- immediately followed by staff development days in which students are not in attendance. The first in this series is coming up next month prior to the Fall Break. Please plan accordingly as students will be dismissed promptly on Thursday, October 4th at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will not be served at all on Thursday. The procedure at day's end will be exactly as it is on regular school days. Students will accompany their teachers to the front lawn and will be dismissed from there. We would like all students to be picked up no later that 11:45 a.m. Please note that the Afterschool International (ASI) program will not be offered on this day, so plan ahead to pick your child up in a timely fashion and if necessary, arrange alternate afterschool care.
Additionally, on Friday, October 5th, students will not be in school on this day. It is scheduled as a staff development day, so please make plans for this non-school day. The Afterschool International (ASI) program will also not be operating on this day.
The second annual ISM Read-A-Thon kicked off this week! Last year's event was a tremendous success and we are hopeful for a repeat this year. This is an exciting opportunity for staff and parents to reiterate the importance of reading and literacy, while generating fundraising benefits for the library and individual classroom libraries. Students will be encouraged to read for thirty minutes or more per day for ten days AND log the minutes read each day! Students can also find sponsors to pledge towards their reading achievements. Half of the money raised will be forwarded back to students in "book money" to be used at the Fall Scholastic Book Fair; the other half will go to the ISM teaching staff for additional literacy materials. So, students, get ready to take off on a flight of literacy and find some enjoyable reading materials to read during the next two weeks!
Prizes for the Read-A-Thon will include the following:
* For 100 percent participation: for those classes in which all students participate and submit a reading log, they will earn an ice cream party;
* Grand Participation: for those classes in which all students participate, read 300 minutes or more, and submit a reading log, they will earn an extra free dress day;
* Triple Challenge: For those students who read for ten days, arrange ten sponsors of $10 or more, and submit their reading and sponsor logs, they will earn a free Klutz kit of their choice.
We thank parent volunteers Janice Barker (barkerjf1@sbcglobal.net) and Yvette Satchell (yvettecarmel@carmel.net for their efforts in coordinating this year's Read-A-Thon as well as the Fall Scholastic Book Fair. Through their efforts, we continue to improve literacy resources at ISM!
GRADE 6 CAMP JACK HAZARD RETREAT: All 6th grade students were away on retreat last week to Camp Jack Hazard, located in the Sonora Pass area of the Stanislaus National Forest. The aim of the retreat was to foster a strong sense of a grade level community, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and self-regulation. The natural setting, and the scale of the landscape, also served as a springboard for introducing major themes for the year.
Over the course of the week, students learned to rock climb, navigate a high ropes course, and hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Small groups constructed “Andy Goldsworthy-esque” stone cairn sculptures, explored the Columns of the Giants geological area, splashed around in the chilly Stanislaus River, and hiked the three miles to Sword Lake to deploy a mini ROV (remotely-operated vehicle). We invited you to view the many photos and video clips on the Grade 6 class
website at www.becauseoftime.org/FogleSpedding/CJH%20Retreat.html.
GRADE 7 SAN FRANCISCO RETREAT: Last week, our 7th graders ventured to the beautiful “City on the Bay” and enjoyed an exciting, whirlwind tour of San Francisco. They visited and experienced many different cultures while in San Francisco and will be processing the impact of their cultural tour for many weeks to come, if not longer. From the spectacular artifacts in the Asian Art Museum’s collection, to the sights, sounds and shopping of Chinatown, to the murals of Balmey Alley, they were filled with the voices of many worlds. Some were “spooked” by San Francisco’s past at the Queen Anne Hotel and environs and haunted by El Gato del Diablo. Participants stepped way back in time to see how DaVinci’s Renaissance mind leads directly to our modern world. What does the future hold for art and electronics? The trip to the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) and the Metreon may have held some answers. The 7th grade group experienced a lot, but perhaps the most memorable experience was serving a meal to over 700 disadvantaged people at the Glide Memorial Church. Miss Shephard, for one, will never forget Glide’s motto, “God bless everyone. No exceptions.” Imagine if we all really lived that sentiment.
Students will be creating a performance art piece with the San Francisco “voice” that spoke most loudly to them. We definitely will look forward to their presentations!
We also wanted to be sure to highlight the efforts of those individuals who made this trip successful. At the top of the list is Elissa McLaurin, our new 6-8 Resource Aide, whose organizational efforts ensured that the trip was well-organized and flowed smoothly. As the chief navigator and hand holder, Elissa deserves the “Mommy in Residence” award for her kindness and attention to the needs of our students. Both she and parent volunteer Patrick Tregenza were also wonderfully helpful when it came to navigating the 7th grade group safely and efficiently around the city. Many thanks! In addition to route planning, Patrick Tregenza, kept everyone in line, and we do mean in line (to the right of the sidewalk). By no means is it easy getting 25 fun-loving 7th graders around the city on time; herding skills were often needed! Thanks also to parents Kim Campbell and Barry Perkins for their chaperoning and driving assistance. Hostelling can be fun! Right chaperones? Many thanks also go to parents Suzi LeBon and Patricia Rodriquez for providing necessary driving duties. Additional thanks go to all who donated extra funding so that we could meet our expenses! A big thanks also goes to staffer Lisa Wichael-Loomis for her initial planning and suggestions for our trip.
GRADE 8 SOUTHERN CA RETREAT: Dave Brandau, Grade 8 instructor, and Mary Welsh, 6 – 8 Resource Aide, led the 8th graders down to Los Angeles and Catalina Island last week for what proved to be a busy and activity-packed week. Students and staff have much processing / reflecting to do this week on the many activities in which they engaged. Visiting the Museum of Tolerance in L.A. was truly a moving and powerful experience, the snorkeling and kayaking while at the Catalina Island Marine Institute was challenging and rewarding, while all the “hanging out”, eating, driving, etc. were quite entertaining.
A huge, giant thanks to our chaperones Peggy Donnell, Lisa Seva'aetasi, Dave Shifflett, and Mary Welsh. They have done wonderful work! Without them, this trip would not have been possible. We invite you to give them a huge hug and big thanks when you see them next! An extra thanks goes to Mary Welsh for turning us on to the Catalina Island Marine Institute. We found a great place for our 8th graders to learn and explore new and challenging experiences on a very interesting Island! Thanks, Mary!!!!!!!! Reports Dave Brandau: “I had a very fun week spending time with and learning about all your wonderful children. We now have a great basis to build a memorable 8th grade school year!”
In order to systematically handle community donations for our ISM library, we are asking that any donations to the library be done systematically on the first Friday of each month only! Due to the October Break, the next book donation day will be Saturday, November 3rd. In the past, we have often become inundated with library book donations and have had neither the storage space nor the manpower to deal with the donation. By implementing a standard donation time, we hope to eliminate that challenge. For those of your considering book donations, we are looking for more:
*non-fiction of any kind, to include biographies;
*newer fiction for Grades 6-8; and
*children's classics:
We will not be accepting donations of encyclopedias, paperback romances and novel better suited to adults, pop-up books, and cartoon books / graphic novels. Thank you!
To all community members: Thank you all for your diligence in reacting quickly to the lice outbreak we had at ISM last week. It's looking like we are on the upside of the outbreak and all looks well at this time. Here are a few notes to help all of us be sure we do not have a repeat outbreak. “Nurse Nancy” from MPUSD was nice enough to come by last week and provide this information to us.
Please check your child's hair weekly, both boys and girls. If you see lice or eggs, check everyone's hair that resides in the household. Everyone with nits or lice will need to be treated with a special lice shampoo (Nix or Rid are the most commonly-used products). Follow the directions carefully, be sure to apply to DRY hair, and saturate the head fully. Leave on the scalp for 15-20 minutes and then just rinse the hair. Do not wash out or use regular shampoo for 2 to 3 days to leave a “coating” on the hair. In 7-10 days repeat the shampoo. Do not rely on the comb solely to remove the nits. PICK out the nits with your fingers.
Do not share combs, brushes or hats with other children. Hang jackets individually; do not throw in piles on top of each other. Wear long hair in braids or ponytails to reduce the travel time from head to head. Vacuum the rugs, floors, furniture and even the car where the headrest sits. Do not use the expensive house sprays. Take stuffed animals and unused clothing and bag everything up in black lawn bags for 2 weeks to kill lice. If we are all diligent about the above measures, we should be able to get through the year without another of these pesky outbreaks. Thanks again for your diligence!
* AFTERSCHOOL INTERNATIONAL (ASI): *ASI Fall Break Camp:*:
This year, there will be no ASI fall or spring break camps. However, we are looking forward to holding our regular summer camps again at the end of the school year. For any questions, please feel free to email Lisa Wichael-Loomis at lwloomis@ismonterey.org.
After school International (ASI) is looking for:
• for any gently used Matchbox or Hot wheels sized cars to add to our collection;
• any gently used Tinker toys, K'nex, or other type of wooden building blocks;
• more Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head parts.
Thanks to a large donation made last year, we have plenty of lego blocks, puzzles, and games. The ASI students and staff thank the entire ISM community for their continued support.
* OCTOBER LUNCH MENUS: October lunch menus are now available online at our ISM website at www.ismonterey.org/lunchASI.html. Families may go online to print copies of the monthly menu and lunch order forms. Menus will also be coming home with students on Wednesday, September 19th. Please remember when submitting menus to clearly mark the meals your child is ordering, be sure each order form has a name on it, and payment --- either a check to "ISM" or cash -- is attached. Just as a friendly reminder: that lunch orders are due EACH Wednesday for the coming week. No exceptions will be made as shopping is done on Thursdays and Fridays based on the final lunch orders received by each Wednesday. Please submit orders directly to Coordinator Lisa Wichael-Loomis' box in the admin office. Thank you!
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A. GRADE 5: BURNS AND RIQUELME: TRIP TO SAN JOSE TECH MUSEUM, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND On this day, both 5th grade classes will be visiting the Tech Museum of Innovation located in San Jose. In addition to the regular exhibits available for viewing, students will enjoy the IMAX movie entitled "Hurricane on the Bayou", participate in a specialized lab experience, and they may also opt (with special parental permission) to view the unique Bodyworlds 2 exhibit. This carpool outing relates to their science exploration in the classroom. Departure time will be 7:30 a.m. and students will return by 5:00 p.m.
B. GRADE 4: ARNOW AND WHARTON: TRIP TO SAN JOSE TECH MUSEUM, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD On this day both 4th grade classes will be enjoying a visit to the Tech Museum of Innovation located in San Jose. Students will be expanding on their knowledge of "Energy and Electricity" gained in their IPC unit as a result of this fieldtrip. Specifically, they will be investigating inventions that use energy and synthesizing their study of energy and electricity.
Departure time is slated for 8:15 a.m. with an anticipated return time of 3:15 p.m. Parent chaperones will be providing carpool transportation. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch.
C. GRADE 5: BURNS AND RIQUELME: RETREAT TO CAMP OCEAN PINES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH The combined 5th grade classes will revisit Camp Ocean Pines (first visited in Spring 2007), located on the coast in Cambria. Set among thirteen acres of pine trees overlooking the ocean, students and chaperones will enjoy a variety of activities and events in an amazingly beautiful setting. Wildlife is plentiful and sightings of deer, otter, and seals are commonplace. This retreat will serve to expand on students' scientific exploration. Students will depart by 8:00 on November 5th and return by 6:00 p.m. on November 8th.
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A. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH: WEEKLY HOT LUNCH FEES DUE FOR FULL MONTH OF OCTOBER 2007 // PICTURE DAY FOR KINDERGARTNERS THROUGH 3RD GRADERS
B. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH: PICTURE DAY FOR 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADERS!
c. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 6:30 TO 8:00 P.M., ISM library: FAMILY ASSOCIATION MEETING -- This vital ISM organization, headed by parent Ellen Gaucher, assists ISM administrators and staff in coordinating all volunteer efforts on campus as well as ISM special events, ranging from morning Welcome Coffees, to holiday celebrations, to School-wide evening concerts, and more! The Family Association members are always looking for more parents to get involved in volunteer coordination at this level. Reminder, all ISM families are required to contribute three hours (plus one additional hour for each additional child) per month, so plan on stopping by this monthly meeting to contribute your talents!
D. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH: FREE DRESS FRIDAY
* READ-A-THON ENDS
* PIZZA FUNDRAISER LUNCH FOR GRADE 5
* LAST DAY OF S.E.M. SESSION #1
E. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST: READ-A-THON PLEDGES DUE
F. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS ASSESSMENT FOR GRADES 3 - 8 Students in Grades 3 - 8 will, once again, be participating in the International Schools Assessment on Monday, October 1st and Thursday, October 4th. This annual assessment is offered through ACER, the Australian Council for Educational Research. The results are used to gauge ISM student performance in comparison with students from other international schools. Please note that Thursday, October 4th is an early dismissal day at 11:30. Testing should be accomplished by 11 a.m. on this day. We do ask that unless students are ill on these two days that every effort is made to have them attend school. Thank you!
G. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD: WEEKLY HOT LUNCH FEES DUE FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 22 - 26, 2007 // CHINESE FOOD LUNCH!
H. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 11:30 A.M.: EARLY DISMISSAL AT FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT Due to students being dismissed early at 11:30 a.m., lunch will not be provided this day, nor will the Afterschool International program be offered.
I. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH: LEE NATIONAL DENIM DAY FUNDRAISER -- Denim Day on Thursday, October 4th. This national fundraiser for breast cancer is fun and effective. Last year, ISM raised a nice little sum of money for the cause. Grade 5 instructor, Sally Burns, will be coordinating this campaign again this year. Flyers and registration forms will be forwarded to staff / students by the end of this week.
For those of you unfamilar with the program, participating students donate $5 in advance, which is then donated to National Denim Day. Then on October 4th, those students get to wear denim (jeans, shirt or jackets) to school. More details will be provided on the flyer. Contact Sally Burns at sburns@ismonterey.org for more information.
J. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH: NO SCHOOL - STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY The Afterschool International program be not be offered on this day.
K. NO SATURDAY WORK DAY FOR OCTOBER SCHEDULED DUE TO FALL BREAK: We would love to see you for the November Saturday Work Day slated for Saturday, November 3rd from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.!
L. FALL BREAK: MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH: No School! No ASI Camp program is scheduled for this Break period!
M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND: LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTING LIBRARY BOOK DONATIONS -- Per Item #6 above, if you have books that you would like to donate to the ISM library, please do so on the first Friday of the month; the next available drop date will be Friday, November 2nd as we do not have a Work Day scheduled for October due to the Fall Break. Please arrange to bring your donations on November 2nd. Library volunteers will then sort through the donations during the November Saturday work day on Saturday, November 3rd. Please DO NOT drop off books at any time other than this timeperiod. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you!
N. NOVEMBER SATURDAY WORK DAY: NOVEMBER 3RD FROM 9:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. : Hosting this month's Saturday Work Day will be Steve Moore, a veteran Work Day Chair! Parent volunteers who assist with the monthly Saturday Work Days, are not only meeting their mandatory volunteer hours, but providing critical support by ensuring that projects that are difficult to achieve during the busy work week are completed in a timely fashion! Additionally, we are able to complete tasks ourselves, rather than relying on the often slower MPUSD maintenance work order process to complete these tasks. We encourage you to bring your great attitude, an interest in meeting other ISM families, and especially your hammers, drills, screwdrivers, nails and screws, saws, rakes, and brooms....and we will see you on Saturday, November 3rd. Email Lisa Griffin Burns at lburns@ismonterey.orgfor more information.
 : A gentle reminder to parents participating in Afterschool programming at ISM, specifically Chess, Chinese, Jewelry, and now Soccer classes. Payment can be made to "ISM" and checks MUST be accompanied by a registration form! We will no longer accept payment without registration forms. Thank you for your support!
A. CHESS FOR KIDS : Lev Frenklakh was eager to kick off another year of Chess at ISM! Classes began last month and the current session will end on September 19th! Chess is offered on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. and is being held in Room #1. Full session fees have gone up nominally to $65 per each session. For parents who register for all three Fall sessions of Chess (including #2: 9/26 - 11/7/07 [no class Oct. 10th & 17th] and #3: 11/14 - 12/19/07 [no class Dec. 21]), a fee of $180 per student will be charged. Please note that chess participants must accompany their classes down to the front lawn for afternoon pick-up and Mr. Lev will collect them from there at approximately 3:40 p.m. Lev generously donates fifteen percent of session fees to ISM. For further information, contact Lev at 384-1116 or by email at Belquest51@yahoo.com.
B. FIRST TEE PROGRAM: The First Tee of Monterey County and ISM are pleased to announce the continuation of our new Golf and Life Skills class! All ISM students ages 7 years and older are eligible for this class, which is held at the Laguna Seca Golf course on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. First Tee registration is valid through December 31st, 2007. These golf classes are FREE, based upon paying a $35 First Tee (TFT) membership fee. All members receive a hat and t-shirt as well as discounted green fees and range balls at Twin Creeks Golf Course, located in Salinas. Memberships will be renewable, effective January 1st, 2008. To sign ups for the 2007-08 school year, complete a "Membership Application" form available on the information credenza in the front office or with ASI Program Coordinator Lisa Wichael-Loomis at lwloomis@ismonterey.org . Please note that parents are responsible for arranging transportation to Laguna Seca; ISM will not be providing transportation!
C. JEWELRY CLASSES NOW OFFERED ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS : Jewelry-maker Nick Trachsel will continue to offer this popular afternoon jewelry class this year; however, it will now be offered on Monday afternoons from 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. in the Art room located in the multi-use room. His first six-week long session began last month August 20th - October 1st (no class 9/3). Session #2 is slated for October 22nd - December 17th (no class 11/12) and registration is being for this session. The maximum registration for Nick's class is 12 students, so plan on registering early if interested in securing a spot in any session. This Afterschool jewelry class is designed for students ages 9 and up as well as adults. Nick also generously donates fifteen percent of collected fees to ISM. Please note that a $10 materials fee is included in the price for each session. For further information, contact Nick at 372-7865 or by email at njtrachsel@sbcglobal.net.
D. MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE LESSONS AT ISM : For the 2007-08 sessions, instructor Yu Chuen will be offering instruction geared for third year students. Class time is from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Students will learn simple Chinese characters and everyday phrases, sing Chinese songs, learn Chinese folk dance, as well as play games in Chinese. The September session is currently being offered from September 6th through 27th at a cost of $84 per student per session. Flyers are available on the information credenza in the front admin office. Please return all registration forms and fees directly to the ISM office. Questions can be directed to Yu Chuen at 224-6470 or www.mandarinorange.org/index.htm . Space is limited to 10 students per class.
E. SOCCER INTERNATIONAL AT ISM : We are excited to offer this new program at ISM, which began last Monday afternoon for boys and girls in Grades 5 - 8. By popular demand, parent and coach, Ash Vasanji, and his wife, Monique, are providing a wonderful program covering all the fundamentals of the world's most popular sport. Ball skills, understanding rules, strategy, and how to play a "smart" game will be introduced, all whilst building confidence, sportsmanship and understanding teamwork in a fun and exciting environment. The class is offered on Monday afternoons from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on the lower field. The cost for the four-week session running from September 17th through October 22nd (no class October 8th and 15th due to Fall Break) is $60 payable to "ISM". This generously includes a 15 percent donation to ISM. For further information or to register, pick up a flyer in the front office or contact Coach Ash at ashthecoach@yahoo.com.
F. AFTERSCHOOL TAEKWONDO PROGRAM : Master Daniel Rogers of Okada Martial Arts returns again this year to offer a flexible two to four day per week after-school alternative to traditional childcare. Master Rogers teaches a Taekwondo class in the multi-use room here on the ISM campus directly after school until 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays as well as operating a Taekwondo studio on nearby Fremont Avenue.
Kindergartners who participate in this afterschool class will be picked up at their classroom by Master Rogers, but ALL other students are directed to come to the multi-purpose room either by themselves or with parent assistance. Once enrolled, please inform your child's teacher that s/he will be taking Taekwondo and the days involved. Also, all students will need to sign in when arriving to class, and parents are required to sign them out at pick up time. This is to ensure student safety!
Program costs vary depending on the number of days per week a youngster is enrolled. However, the down payment for all single student options is $275 and $495 for families. For further enrollment options and schedules, please stop by the front office to pick up a brochure, visit the multi-purpose room after school on Tuesdays through Fridays, call Master Rogers at: 641-220-5503, or e-mail him at: MasterR@mac.com .
Please note that ALL students must be picked up or forwarded to the ASI program by 5:00 p.m. every day. For any child who is not picked up by 5:10 p.m., Master Rogers will send them to the ASI program and parents are responsible for any charges incurred. Master Rogers will be departing campus at that time daily to attend to managing his Fremont Taekwondo studio. Thank you for your understanding.
: Listed below are a few things desired by community members:
1) CARPOOL HELP FOR SALINAS FAMILY: The Powley family, who live in south Salinas, are looking for carpooling help. If you live in the "neighborhood" of Blanco and Alisal streets in Salinas and are able to provide transportation help, please contact Ned or Katrina Powley at their home number of 758-3141. Thank you in advance!
2) SEVERAL ADDITIONAL WORKING VACUUMS: If any community member is thinking of upgrading their home vacuum and would like to donated their old, yet working one to ISM, we would love to have a few additional vacuums - to use as backup if one of our professional grade machines goes down or for staff to use following a particularly busy -- and messy -- day at school. Contact Lisa Griffin Burns to donate. Thank you!
3) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SALINAS AIRSHOW: Based on previous volunteer outreach, we have a fantastic group of ISM parents signed up to work the parking area at the Salinas Air Show for the weekend of Sept. 28th, 29th and 30th, yet we are still in need of several more people to make it work. Both Friday and Sunday have a low number of volunteers and we could use more help. Salinas Air Show volunteers will sell parking tickets at the show for this three day event. This volunteer work then brings in money to ISM from the Air Show sponsors...as well as it fulfills the ISM requirement for monthly volunteer hours. What a great deal!!
Though we love to involve our students when we can, we are asking for adults only because of the money exchange involved. We need about 16 people at all times for shifts at approximately 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 on both Saturday and Sunday. All volunteers will get access to the air show as well as a BBQ on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Details on meeting times and places will be coming soon.For more information or to sign-up, please call Resource Aide Mary Welsh at 644-0841 or email her at: mcwelsh@redshift.com. Thanks, everyone!
4) Empties 4 Cash RECYCLED PRINTER CARTRIDGES: UPDATED INFORMATION: This program regularly generates revenue for ISM, so we definitely want to encourage as much participation as possible! Feel free to drop off your cartridges with Karen in the front office or alternately, we do have postage paid mailing envelopes available at the front desk so you can forward your cartridges to Empties 4 Cash directly, if that is more convenient. Please spread the word to family members, colleagues, neighbors, and forward their used inkjet cartridges to ISM! Acceptable brands include HP, Lexmark, Xerox, Compaq, Brother, Dell, Canon, and Apple; however, Epson print cartridges cannot be accepted as they are produced without a print head. If possible, please submit cartridges either in their original packaging or a Ziploc bag to keep it safe from damages and spills. Thank you!
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