Titan Tidings

Wednesday Schedule for the First Week of School - EVEN

If your student wants to come to school before the first morning to make sure that they know their schedule and where all their classes are, tonight (Monday) is a great opportunity to do so. Students and families are welcome to come into the building between 4:30 and 6:30. We will have staff available to assist and answer questions.

The only change for the first two weeks is that we will not have a Community period. The morning class (2nd/3rd) will be lengthened to include the Community time, but students will stay with their 2nd and 3rd period class, resulting in fewer transitions these first two Wednesdays.

On the first Wednesday, students in grades 7 - 11 will receive their school laptop during this time. Sixth graders will receive their laptop the following week.

On the second Wednesday, students will receive a school-wide lesson on expectations for the year.

The PTSA will be hosting a "Welcome Back Coffee" in the IS Library on Tuesday, September 8 from 8:45 - 9:45 AM. This is a social time to connect with other IS families. There is not a schedule program for this event.

For families planning on attending, it will be important to NOT park at school when dropping off your student. There is not enough space. If you wait until after everyone has arrived and all the buses have come through (after 8:30), there will be parking available on the North side of the drop off lane across the parking lot from the schools. Signs will indicate the location. Do not park in any student parking sports or in the red fire lane in front of the school. This is also some street parking available in the neighborhood, but pay attention to signage. Some roads are restricted to street parking.

Our wonderful PTSA is hosting a FREE ice cream social on Wednesday, September 2from 6:30 - 7:30 in the Commons. Students AND families are invited to hang out and build connections.

This fall, International Titan Players will present "Clue: On Stage." Auditions are open to all students and will take place Wednesday, September 9 beginning 2:00 in the IPAC. Students auditioning should come prepared with a 60 second monologue.

We are grateful for the partnership we have with Jubilee Reach as they assist the district with providing middle school sports options. At International School, we also have the benefit of having a number of high school students gain experience coaching younger students in the school.

Fall sports offered include: Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, Girls Golf (through First Tee), and Coed Cross Country.

Registration Dates: September 1 - 13 (Note: 6th graders will receive their laptops on 9/9 and will have time to register.)

Season Dates: September 21 - November 6

Registration Link: Jubilee REACH Fall Registration Form (only available with a school computer)

Registration is NOT on a first-come, first-serve basis and families should NOT use Final Forms to sign up. If there is more than enough registrations, we will utilize a lottery to fill the team with other students placed on a wait list. If you have any questions, contact Jubilee Reach Site Coach Abigail Smith at smitha@bsd405.org.

Some tips and reminders:

• Come early. The more students are dropped off closer to 7:45, the less of a backup we have.
• Be patient. This can take a while.
• DO NOT STOP IN FRONT OF THE MAIN DOORS unless all other cars in front of you have stopped. If there is space, keep pulling forward. Your student can walk a bit further and it is more efficient if multiple students are getting out of the car at the same time.
• DO NOT PARK IN A STUDENT PARKING SPOT. We had instances today in which students could not park because a parent was in their spot. The entire inside parking is assigned.
• Unless absolutely necessary, DO NOT USE VISITOR SPOTS TO PARK AND DROP OFF YOUR STUDENT. This backs up the line when you try to back out. It is better to pull forward to the front of the school (in front of the buses) and temporarily use the fire lane.
• DO NOT PULL THROUGH THE STUDENT PARKING LOT. This creates backups and makes our student drivers late to class.

• Open House to Find Classes (August 31, 4:30 - 6:30 PM)
• First Day of School - EVEN day (September 2)
• PTSA Ice Cream Social (September 2, 6:30 - 7:30 PM in Commons)
• No School (September 7)
• 6th Grade Retreat - at IS (September 9)
• High School Retreat (September 10 – 11, all school day and overnight)
• First Day of Tutorial (September 14)
• Curriculum Night (September 15, 6:30 - 8:30)
• School Photos (September 16)
• Club Fair (September 16, after school in Gym)
• 12th Grade Parent Night (September 24, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Library)
• Middle School Social (September 25, 7:00 – 8:30 PM)
• Super Wednesday (11th Grade PSAT / 12th Grade SAT)
• No School (October 9)
• Hall Decorations (October 16 after school)
• Spirit Week (October 19 - 23)
• 11th Grade Parent Night (October 22, 6:30 - 7:30, Library
• Homecoming Dance for high school (October 24, 8:00 - 10:00)
• Parent Night for Grades 9/10 (November 5, 6:30 - 7:30, Library)
• End of 1st Quarter (November 6)
• No School: Veteran's Day (November 11)
• Fall Play Performances (November 13 - 14)
• 6th Grade Parent Night (November 17, 6:30 - 7:30, Library)
• High School Band Concert (November 19, 7:00, IPAC)
• No School: Thanksgiving (November 26 - 27)