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November Birthdays

Miho Caswell----------------11/02

Leilani Flores-----------------11/04

Joe Hernandez-Madrid----11/6

Baylee Carcamo-------------11/07

William Martinez-----------11/10

Andy Doung------------------11/ 16

Jacob Rios---------------------11/17

Beatrice Levin-Caldarella--11/17

Maestra Estrella-------------11/17

Ms. Norelly--------------------11/17

Beatrice Levin-Caldarella--11/22

Undoukai Sport Festival Nov. 6, 2024

Undoukai Sports Event Pledge Site

Snapshot of Success: Highlights from Our Eleventh Week!

Halloween at ISSAC, a Favorite Book Character Parade

At our school's annual Halloween event, "Favorite Book Character," the grounds came alive with a burst of color and creativity as students paraded around in a delightful array of cute and imaginative costumes.

The parade, held in the yard and blacktop area, showcased everything from miniature superheroes to graceful princesses, but what truly made it special was the unique ISSAC tradition: every costume was inspired by a beloved book character. Selected students took to the stage to passionately speak about the books that had inspired their outfits, adding a layer of storytelling and literary celebration to the festivities.

Even those without costumes proudly held up pieces of paper displaying the names of the books they had chosen, emphasizing that everyone had a place in the parade. This meaningful tradition transforms Halloween into more than just a day of candy and costumes. While the fun and treats are certainly part of the joy, ISSAC goes deeper, encouraging kids to immerse themselves in stories and developing a lifelong friendship with books. It’s a perfect blend of educational inspiration and festive delight, making the event both memorable and enriching.

Creativity

Two of our talented students, Neala and Aidan Wang, have impressively designed and created parts of their own costumes using 3D printers for this year's Halloween/favorite book parade. Their creativity and innovative use of technology truly brought their characters to life!

Weekly Interview

Wasim Allam, Jupiter

Wasim is ten years old and his birthday is July 10th. He lives in Lake Forest with his parents and his brother, Mazen who is eight. On his spare time, he enjoys playing video games like Ticket to Ride and card games like Quatorze. He enjoys card games because they are fast and fun. Wasim likes learning from his teacher, Mr. Darryl ,because "he knows a lot and he is fun." Wasim's most interesting book is one about Egypt. His favorite food is Kebbeh, a traditional Lebanese food, made of ground beef in a dough ball. One of Wasim's greatest accomplishments was winning a tennis match against the best team in Orange County. Wasim's favorite place to be is at home with his family. What Wasim is really looking forward to this end of school year is visiting his family in Lebanon. Wasim's PBL goal was to be better in his accuracy in tennis. He plays for a team in Heritage Park and is going to the playoffs this weekend! Wasim's favorite places to be are his home, his community tennis courts where he plays with his family, and their pool. Wasim is a caring, focused, and engaged student. ISSAC is proud of you, Wasim!

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to announce that our school’s 2nd Undoukai (Sports Day) will take place on November 6th!

Get ready for a day full of excitement, teamwork, and fun as our students come together to showcase their energy and spirit through a variety of thrilling events. From relay races to tug-of-war and more, it's going to be a fantastic celebration of sportsmanship and unity.

We encourage you to join us in cheering on the students as they give their best efforts. Let’s make this Undoukai an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Don’t miss out on this incredible day of joy and competition!

Fundraising Incentives and Prizes: Donate through Pledge 99!

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/undoukai2024

Your donations will help pay for:

• Technology and Subscription for Classroom
• Classroom and Teacher Needs
• School Events
• Sporting Goods and Equipment
• Expanding Art and Music Training

Undoukai Song

Updated Team members

Undoukai Sports Event Pledge Site

Fundraising Incentives and Prizes: Prizes Galore: We are thrilled to announce a range of prizes for different levels of donations raised. For every donation level starting with $1, students will receive a special prize from the school as appreciation for their support. 

Class Incentives: The class with the highest total donations raised will win a thrilling game day with pizza and ice cream - a perfect treat for our champions! 

The class with the greatest number of participants will enjoy a delightful donut & movie party - a sweet reward for their enthusiastic involvement. 

Spirit Award: The Color Team with the best unity and enthusiasm on the day of the event will win the Spirit Award and an outdoor picnic party to celebrate their teamwork in nature's embrace. 

Principal for the Day: The student with the highest individual donation across the school will have the incredible opportunity to become Principal for a Day, leading and inspiring their peers.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact on our students' lives. Your generosity will help enhance the ISSAC Lions’ educational experiences, and create lasting memories. Team members will receive a t-shirt, headband, and goodie bag, all for just $25. Link to pay for the participation: https://square.link/u/DC1RQiUk Items are complimentary for parent participants and younger siblings. 

Fundraising Incentives and Prizes: Donate through Pledge 99!

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/undoukai2024

Attendance Policy

In accordance with state law, all children between 6 and 18 years of age must attend school full time until the end of the term, quarter, or semester in which they become 18 years of age or have graduated from high school. School begins and attendance is taken at 8:00 AM. Regular and punctual attendance is necessary in order for students to make satisfactory progress. California State law requires that students attend school regularly and punctually.