Dear Island Trees School Community,
 
Please see the messages, as well as the calendar of events & activities below: 
 
 It’s Very Simple……

Sometimes the simplest things we do have the greatest impact… a thank you with a smile, holding the door for someone, or giving a compliment. These small acts mean more than we realize and can brighten the lives around us.

Parents often ask me, “What can I do to help my child succeed in school?” The answer is surprisingly simple: read. Reading to children is the single most important factor in school success. Such a small act, yet it has an extraordinary impact on academic growth.

The research is overwhelming -- children who are read to daily tend to do exceptionally well in school. Through read-alouds, they learn new vocabulary, build important concepts, and gain a wealth of knowledge. Learning builds layer by layer, much like the construction of a home. Without a strong foundation, the more advanced “frames” of learning have little to rest on. A solid reading foundation makes all future learning stronger and more meaningful.

Just as important, reading aloud fosters a love of learning. Children adore their parents and naturally follow their example. When you read to them, they not only hear stories - they feel valued, connected, and inspired. It strengthens the parent-child bond in ways that last a lifetime.

In short, reading to your children is one of life’s simplest gifts, and one that has an everlasting impact on their success in school - and beyond.

 
 
Demonstrated Interest – Another Strategy for College Admissions
 
For high school students beginning to explore colleges, it’s important to understand that many - though not all - colleges track demonstrated interest and factor it into their admissions decisions. For those schools that do, students are encouraged to actively show interest in a variety of ways.
 
As mentioned in an earlier message, students should make sure to sign in for college visits, whether in person or virtual. Attendance at these sessions is often tracked and used as a metric of interest - so it’s important to get credit by signing in.
 
Additionally, students should open emails from colleges they are interested in. After visiting a college or its website, students may start receiving communications from that school. Many colleges use advanced tracking systems to monitor email engagement and consider this a sign of student interest. Encourage your child to open and read these messages, especially if the school is on their list.
 
Some colleges also offer interviews as part of the admissions process. If your child is planning to apply and the opportunity is available, they should request an interview. This is another meaningful way to demonstrate interest.
 
Ultimately, colleges want to admit students who are genuinely interested in attending. Students who show strong interest are more likely to accept an offer of admission - something colleges closely track to improve their "yield," a metric that impacts their national rankings.
 
 
 

Lev-IT Baseball Information (Flyers Below)
 



 

 

A WEEK IN PICTURES - What a week!


Board of Education Tenure Celebrations
 

 
 
 

 
Island Trees High School College T-Shirt Day
 

 
Stokes Literature and Art Expo
 
 


 
Sparke Authors and Artists
 
 


 
 


Sparke Field Day
 
 


  
 
New Sparke Parking Lot Work Underway! 
 

 

 
 
ITHS French Biliteracy Presentations 
 
  

  
 
 


 
 
Aliva Munro – Levittown Junior Volunteer Award 
 

Aliva Munro - 4th from left
 
Week’s Calendar
 
Monday, June 1 – HS Bands Concert, ITHS, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2 – HS Senior Awards, ITHS, 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 – IT Elementary PTA Volunteer Recognition, Stokes, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 4 – MMS Shared Decision Making, MMS, 2:45 p.m.
Friday, June 5 – MMS Personal Best Awards, MMS, 7:45 a.m.
 
Athletics Game Schedule Link
https://www.islandtrees.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=415372&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=767844
 
 
Island Trees Home Page – Parent Square Link and Pop-Up
https://islandtrees.org/
 
 
Island Trees Social Media Sites
 
Twitter/X - Sparke School
@SparkeShines
https://twitter.com/SparkeShines
 
Twitter/X - Stokes School
@WeRStokes
 
Twitter/X - MMS
https://twitter.com/IslandtreesMMS
 
Twitter/X – Special Education
IT_SpecialEd
 
Island Trees High School
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/islandtreeshs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IslandtreesHS/
 
Instagram – Athletics
islandtreesathletics
 
Island Trees Curriculum and Instruction Instagram:
islandtreeslearns
https://www.instagram.com/islandtreeslearns/
 
Two-Week Calendar Look Ahead
 
Monday, June 8 – Bus Ride for Incoming Kindergarteners
Monday, June 8 – National Junior Honor Society for middle school students, ITHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9 – Grades 5/6 Concert, ITHS, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10 – Kindergarten Celebrations – see class schedule
Wednesday, June 10 – MMS Athletic Awards, ITHS, 3:00 p.m. start for the student-athletes
Wednesday, June 10 – Board of Education Work Session, Karopczyc, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10 – Algebra II Regents, schedule change – Algebra II test takers 7:15 a.m.; all other students, high school starts period 6 (11:13 a.m.)
Thursday, June 11 – Kindergarten Celebrations – see class schedule
Thursday, June 11 – Island Trees Senior Prom, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. & Post Prom, ITHS, Midnight-3:00 a.m.
Friday, June 12 – Parent Portal Closes for Two Weeks
Friday, June 12 – 4th Grade Special Event Day