The Principal's Pawprint
News You Can Use, Straight From the Fox Den!
Dear Isaac Fox Families,
As we head into the extended winter break, the past few weeks have been filled with learning, laughter, and excitement throughout Isaac Fox. Our students and staff have worked hard and accomplished so much, and we are incredibly proud of all that has taken place. This season is a wonderful time to pause, rest, and connect with family and friends as we recharge for the months ahead. We wish our entire Isaac Fox community peace, joy, and the very best in the new year. There is truly no limit to what Isaac Fox can accomplish when we learn and grow together. Please make sure to take some time to review all of the information below as it provides important dates and updates to keep you in the loop of all that is happening and moments to celebrate here at Isaac Fox!
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on January 6th, but until then, enjoy a well-deserved break!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kelly Olivero
Principal, Isaac Fox Elementary
All Lost & Found Items To Be Donated Over Winter Break
Today is the last day to stop by the lost and found area and claim your student's items! Our bin starts to overflow this time of year. All items that remain by dismissal time today will be donated.
Maitri Juuvadi Honored as Isaac Fox's December Student of the Month!
Congratulations to Maitri Juuvadi who was honored at last night's LZ District 95 Board Meeting. Maitri exemplifies the Portrait of a Graduate traits each day in our classroom. She is a global citizen, consistently creating an inclusive environment where every classmate feels welcomed and supported. As an advocate for herself and others, she regularly offers help to peers and contributes positively to group work by listening, encouraging others, and ensuring that everyone is included. Maitri is a self-directed learner who puts forth her best effort, remains focused, and demonstrates responsibility in both her behavior and her academic choices. She approaches challenges with a growth-oriented mindset, eagerly applying new learning and integrating feedback to improve her work. Through her words and actions, Maitri is an effective communicator who models respect, kindness, and clarity in her interactions. Her consistent demonstration of these traits makes her a standout student who truly embodies the district’s vision. Maitri, you should be SO proud!
Student Council Representatives Hold Their First Meeting!
Student Council representatives at Isaac Fox recently held their first meeting, officially launching a year of student leadership and voice. 3rd-5th Grade representatives were selected through an application and classroom election process, ensuring students demonstrated responsibility, commitment, and a desire to serve their peers. During their first meeting, students began learning about their roles, discussing ways to positively impact our school community, and planning for the year ahead. We are proud of these students for stepping into leadership and appreciate the partnership of our teachers and families in making Student Council a success.
Congratulations to this year's group of leaders!
IF PTO Continues to Enrich IF Classrooms with Fall Grant Winners!
The Isaac Fox PTO continues to make a meaningful impact in our classrooms by directly supporting student learning through classroom grants. This fall, PTO-funded grants were awarded to enhance both academic and social-emotional learning experiences for our students. Recipients included all Kindergarten classrooms for math stackers, all 4th grade and Advanced Math classrooms for fraction magnets, Mrs. Kelly for SEL sensory items to support her work as a liaison for the district and building SEL committees, and Ms. Fuller for 4th and 5th grade Spring Concert music, including three class sets of 65 pieces for students. Another round of grant proposals will be selected this spring. Thank you to our PTO for continually fostering growth and enriching learning opportunities for all Isaac Fox students!
Our IF Band and Orchestra played and the Chorus sang various holiday tunes while students entered the building on Wednesday and Thursday this week! It is such a treat to see all these groups have accomplished in such as short amount of time. It certainly brought a smile to all of our Foxes faces!
Crossing Deerpath - Please use crosswalk!
No Left Turn During Drop Off TIme
There have been an increase in the number of cars that have been avoiding the car drop off line and turning left to drop off directly in front of the main entrance. It is vital that our bus line remains open during this time. As you enter through the front entrance off Cuba Rd., please turn right and follow the drop off line. Our supervisors ensure that the line moves with efficiecy and also remains safe. Your cooperation is appreciated!
Car Pool Lane Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
When dropping off or picking up your student in the car lane near MSS, it is important that you remain in your car at all times. Students need to be exiting the vehicle on the side nearest the sidewalk and schools. If students need help unbuckling, buckling, gathering and carrying items, then it is best to park in a spot in front of MSS or alternatively use the back lot near the soccer field and walk your child into school. Following this procedure helps maintain safety and efficiency as we get our students from home to school and back again each day. Thank you for your cooperation!
At Isaac Fox, we know students thrive when families and schools work together. We are exploring ways to offer parent education sessions based on topics of interest to our Isaac Fox community. If there’s a topic you’d like to learn more about that would benefit a broad audience, please email Kelly Olivero at kelly.olivero@lz95.org.
- Friday, December 19th - Early Release - student dismissal at 12:50pm
- Monday, December 22nd-Monday, January 5th: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
- Monday, January 5th: NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - Teacher Institute Day
- Tuesday, January 6th: Students Return to Class
- Tuesday, January 6th: 4th grade Orchestra (@IF) & Band Rehearsals (@ MW) before school
- Tuesday, January 6th: Sticky Fingers after school
- Tuesday, January 6th: PTO Winter Spirit Wear Sale Begins
- Wednesday, January 7th: Young Rembrandts & Announcments Club after school
- Thursday, January 8th: 5th grade Orchestra before school
- Friday, January 9th: Chorus Rehearsal before school
- Monday, January 12th: Student Council Meeting Before School
- Monday, January 12th: Sticky Fingers after school
- Tuesday, January 14th: 4th grade Orchestra (@IF) & Band Rehearsals (@ MW) before school
- Tuesday, January 15th: Sticky Fingers after school
- Wednesday, January 16th: Young Rembrandts & Announcments Club after school
- Thursday, January 17th: 5th grade Orchestra before school
- Thursday, January 17th: 1st Grade PTO Enrichment
- Friday, January 18th: Chorus Rehearsal before school
If you need to communicate with your child during the school day, please contact the school office. This includes times such as lunch and recess. Our office staff will make sure your message is delivered or will connect you with your child if it’s necessary in the moment.
We also remind students that if they need to reach you, they should always ask an adult in the building for assistance. Please take a moment to talk with your child about what to do if they need to contact you during the school day and model appropriate communication practices.
By following this process, students can stay focused on learning, and our staff can best support them if a need arises. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership!
Parent Student Handbook: 6.80 Student Use of Electronic Devices
Parent Communication Guidelines
School staff work diligently to create environments that foster learning with minimal distractions. A personal electronic device (i.e., cell phone, smart watch) can be a distraction for a student during the school day. District 95 seeks to partner with parents/guardians so that we can minimize distractions during class time. To this end, parents are discouraged from communicating to their student's personal electronic device during school hours – apart from exceptional/emergency situations.
Thank you for your cooperation!
When visiting Isaac Fox, you will need to bring your license or ID in with you each time you enter the school for use with our Raptor system located in our vestibule. Please have patience while all visitors to our community check in and out. The office staff is always available to help if needed. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our school and safe and inviting environment for all!
Pick up Time and Change in Transportation Method
We strongly discourage students from being dismissed between 2:30-2:50 pm due to the dismissal lines and buses at that time. If you need to pick your child up early, please arrange for a time prior to 2:30pm.
Understand that no changes in student transportation will be made without a written or verbal request from a parent or guardian.
Once we have established your designated travel, you must notify your child’s teacher and the office in writing or via phone call each time a change is made from that routine. If a change in transportation is necessary please adhere to the following guidelines: Notify the office of the dismissal change via note or phone call prior to 2pm.
If you'd like to volunteer this year at any time as Isaac Fox you must do the following:
- Complete a volunteer form and return a paper copy with signature to the front office.
- Watch the volunteer video.
- Complete this form that serves as your verification that you've complete steps 1 & 2.
- Look for opportunities throughout the year to volunteer at Isaac Fox and sign up!
