ISSAC Charter Newsletter

Week 19 - January 9, 2026

Important Dates and Upcoming Events


  • Picture make-up day - Monday, January 12 2026 @ 8:00am
  • PBL-3, Peace and Human Rights - January 1

12:30 PM – Axolotl, Beluga Whale, and Seastar (both MPR and Classroom)

1:15 PM – Dolphin and Otters at MPR

2:00 PM – Seahorse and Manta Ray at MPR

Snapshot of Success: Highlights from Our 19th Week!

PBL-3, Peace and Human Rights


Peace and Human Rights highlights the importance of unity, equality, and respect for all. As part of this project, students will express these values through meaningful song performances.

Music serves as a powerful voice for peace, spreading messages of hope, harmony, and human dignity.

The following songs will be performed during the event:



The event will begin in the MPR. Families are kindly asked to enter through the front gate to sign in upon arrival.


We will begin with a special performance by our student orchestra, featuring Ode to Joy—a piece with deep historical significance connected to the human rights movement across centuries.


Event Schedule


12:30 PM – Axolotl, Beluga Whale, and Seastar (both MPR and Classroom)

Axolotl students will present their learning on community helpers and how they protect our rights. Beluga Whale will share their findings on Navajo restorative justice and demonstrate restorative justice conversations led by students. Seastar will share their findings on the activist Ruby Bridges.

 

After the session at the MPR, parents will join their students in their homeroom, where students will expand on their presentations. 

Students may be picked up from the classroom after their presentation session concludes if families would like them to move on to the next presentation sessions which will happen at the MPR. Otherwise, students will stay in their classrooms, with regular dismissal at 3:00 PM.


For the 1:15 PM & 2:00 PM, students will perform 2 songs: Ode to Joy and Stand Up at the MPR. 


1:15 PM – Dolphin and Otters at MPR

Students will present their own research and findings on freedom of speech and the right to healthy food. Parents are invited to walk around the MPR to view the student posters prepared for this session.


2:00 PM – Seahorse and Manta Ray at MPR

Students will introduce their artwork and research findings focused on human rights and what it means to be an active citizen. Parents are encouraged to walk around the MPR to view the trifold presentations created by students.


Students may be picked up from the MPR after their presentation session concludes if families would like them to remain for the next presentation session. Otherwise, students will return to their classrooms, with regular dismissal at 3:00 PM.



We look forward to celebrating our students’ learning and growth with you!


CTE Activities on Friday

Cooking and Rocket Launching

Weekly Interview

Dominic, Seahorse


Dominic is in the fourth grade and is ten years old. This is his first year at ISSAC. Dominic lives in Garden Grove with his family. Ava, his sister, says, “Dominic is a kind, loving person.” Over Winter Break, Dominic had the opportunity to visit Sky Zone and Knott’s Berry Farm.


This past year, he traveled with his baseball team, Hit Factory, to Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Texas. Their record is 17–3. He plays every position, but his favorite is pitcher. He throws at a speed of 56 mph. Dominic’s favorite baseball player is Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani because he considers him one of the best players in baseball right now and an MVP.


Dominic’s goals and ways he plans to make a positive impact this year include helping his parents with chores such as doing the dishes and laundry, earning straight A’s in school, and gaining more strength by eating protein. His top subjects are P.E. and Science, as he loves running around and participating in experiments like Elephant Toothpaste. Dominic appreciates that his teacher, Ms. Susie, helps him with whatever he may need.


Dominic describes himself as funny, motivating, and a team player. What Dominic appreciates about our school is that everyone is nice and that there are no bullies. Other top interests of Dominic’s are football and Math.


For his PBL goal, he chose to read one chapter book per week, which he successfully achieved. His favorite book is The Warrior Kid because it teaches the lesson to never give up, no matter what. For high school, Dominic is considering Bosco or Mater Dei. Dominic is proud of his family’s heritage from Jordan and Iraq, and he is happiest when he gets to spend time with his grandparents. Ms. Susie says that Dominic is "energetic, happy, a group builder, positive, charismatic, competitive, and fun."

We are thrilled that Dominic is an inspirational leader here at ISSAC!

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