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Community Update for April 13

Dear ISA Families,

One of the pillars of ISA’s graduate profile asks students to Take Action to realize positive changes in their community. On Friday last week, we continued our whole community commitment to action as ISA students and staff traveled to sites on campus, near campus, and across San Antonio to participate in community service. ISA students participated in facilities clean-ups, gardening, animal care, bike rodeos, invasive species removal and served communities from San Antonio to Boerne with the goal of making our world a better place. Marking our eleventh year, Friday’s annual Globie Youth Service Day was a great day to celebrate community and take action! Thank you to ISA Service Learning Coordinator, Betsy Gorski, and the ISA Leadership Team for organizing the logistics for ISA’s day of service, and all of our teachers and staff for chaperoning their service teams and serving alongside our students! Experiences like these have established and maintained authentic and meaningful bonds with a community that is special and unique!

Spring testing season continues this week at ISA. On Tuesday, April 15, ISA 9th graders will sit for the STAAR Biology EOC. One day later, on Wednesday, April 16th, ISA 11th graders will sit for the STAAR U.S. History EOC. In preparation for STAAR we encourage families to help students get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Good luck 9th graders! 

  • Tuesday, April 15th - 9th grade Biology

  • Wednesday, April 16th - 11th grade U.S. History

  • Tuesday, April 22nd - 9th grade Algebra I

Looking ahead, Monday, April 21st is our next Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and the theme is Greece! If you are interested in contributing food, drinks, time, and/or monetary donations, click HERE or paste this URL: https://shorturl.at/f9D8h for the SignUp Genius. Every contribution helps make these events a success and are greatly appreciated. Questions? Contact Rubina Pantoja at (210) 872-1980.

 

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the LEE Student Council presents Midnight Masquerade! Tickets for this year’s Junior/Senior prom cost $40 and are on sale now through School Cash Online. In-person ticket sales begin on April 21st during every lunch. Students who wish to invite a guest who does not attend school at LEE/ISA/NESA/STEM can pick up an off-campus guest form in the ISA Office in early April. 

 

On April 29th, ISA’s PALS  will induct their newest members in the PERC. Our PALS attend training in mediation and mentoring skills to pursue this work and serve as a model of leadership and service in the ISA Community. Congratulations to our newest PALS!

 

On April 30th, ISA’s PALS  will induct their newest members in the PERC. Our PALS attend training in mediation and mentoring skills to pursue this work and serve as a model of leadership and service in the ISA Community. Congratulations to our newest PALS!

 

It’s Fiesta time! The LEE Band is selling FIESTA Parade tickets for both the Battle of Flowers Parade and the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.  You can support the LEE Band and celebrate FIESTA by purchasing your tickets using the links below!  Let's FIESTA, Globies! 

 

Section 06 Battle of Flowers: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/88610324 Fiesta Flambeau https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/77935273. 

 

Section 07 Battle of Flowers: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/70569121 Fiesta Flambeau https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/54249837. 

 

With cooperation from Clarity Child Guidance Center and the Mayor’s Fitness Council, ISA senior, Anna Hurd, and ISA junior, Tyler Piesman, are organizing a 5K run on Saturday, May 3rd. Click HERE to view a flyer with more information and an opportunity to register!

 

AP Exams will begin on Monday, May 5th. LEE/ISA CCMR Specialist, Paul Goodwin, sent an email to the community about what to expect. Two major components of preparation students can begin now to be ready for May tests are to:

  • Practice logging in to the College Board website

  • Be prepared to present a photo ID (school, driver’s license, etc…)

 

For more information about AP Exams including the schedule of daily tests, go to the CCMR SMORE!

The ISA Amigos Project Graduation Committee is raising funds to support the Project Graduation Event for the ISA Class of 2025! Project Graduation is a drug and alcohol free celebration for our graduates following their commencement ceremony on May 23rd! Here’s how you can help! Now through April 18th, discounted WashTub gift cards are available to benefit the Project Graduation. Get a $25 WashTub gift card for only $20 at this link: https://forms.1tub.co/02CqXEf. $10 of each purchase goes directly to this celebration event for our graduates!

The ISA Amigos board nominations window for the 2025-2026 school year is open. For a list of open positions, click HERE if you're interested, scan this QR code or read more about each position and sign up.  You can also click on this link: 2025-2026 Nomination Form or scan the QR code below. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nominating Committee at nominatecommittee@isaamigos.org.  

The schedule for second semester exams has also been published. As you begin planning end of year calendars, here are the details:

Senior Exams begin Thursday, May 15th:

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Periods 1 and 7

  • Friday, May 16, 2025 - Periods 3 and 8

  • Monday, May 19, 2025 - Periods 4 and 6

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Periods 2 and 5 (Last day for senior exams)

9th - 11th grade Exams begin Monday, May 19th:

  • Monday, May 19, 2025 - Periods 4 and 6

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Periods 2 and 5 

  • *Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Periods 1 and 7 

  • *Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Periods 3 and 8 (Last day of school)

*School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.

NEISD Summer School details are now available! We encourage families interested in more information to save THIS link or paste this URL: https://rb.gy/kwpaac into the browser of your choice.

Finally, this Friday, April 18, 2025, is a student and staff holiday. We look forward to seeing students in the hallways again on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Steve Magadance and the ISA Faculty