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The International School of Aberdeen’s Parent Teacher Organisation consists of parent volunteers working to promote school spirit and close relationships with parents, faculty and students. Once your child has been enrolled at ISA, you become a part of our organisation.
The PTO works closely with the ISA Administration to support our children’s education in several different ways. With help from parents, we raise funds to enrich classroom support, organize fun-filled family socials and encourage school spirit. By organizing these key programs and events throughout the year, we create strong connections throughout the ISA community.
Our “Buddy” family programme helps families adjust to life at ISA in addition to living in Scotland, and provides a smooth transition into your new school. Please fill out the Buddy form or send an email to pto@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk for more information.
The best way for your child to have a successful school year is to get involved. Our volunteer form will introduce you to the various ways you can get involved. For additional information, contact our coordinator at ISAPTOVolCoord@gmail.com.
All parents are invited to attend our monthly meetings. Check out the Thistle Talk for dates and times. Please feel free to contact any member of the PTO if you have any questions or suggestions. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to your new community!
These events are either supported* or organised by the PTO. All other school events are included on the School Events Calendar on the ISA website.
| DATE | EVENT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 13th August 2019 | New Student Orientation* | 1 pm - 3 pm |
| Friday, 16th August 2019 | Welcome Coffee | 8:30 am - 10 am |
| Saturday, 24th August 2019 | Back to School Ice Cream Social | 2 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday, 18th September 2019 | Hike & Coffee | 8.30 am - 11 am |
| Thursday, 10th October 2019 | International Night Buffet (after the International Flag Parade) | 6 pm |
| Saturday, 26th October 2019 | National Honors Society Trunk or Treat* | 4 pm - 6 pm |
| Tuesday, 26th November 2019 | Volunteer Appreciation Coffee | 8:30 am |
| Friday, 29th November 2019 | ES Ceilidh* | 1 pm |
| Tuesday, 3rd December 2019 | Around the Fireplace* | 4 pm |
| Monday, 9th December 2019 | Cairngorm Reindeer Visit* | (TBC) |
| Friday, 10th January 2020 | New Parent Welcome Coffee | 8:30 am - 10 am |
| Saturday, 1st February 2020 | Winter Family Social | 12:30 pm - 2.30 pm |
| Thursday, 26th March 2020 | Staff Appreciation Lunch | 10:30 am - 12 pm |
| March / April 2020 | Adult Social Event TBC | Evening TBC |
| April 2020 (TBC) | Hike & Brunch (TBC) | 8:30 am - 11 am |
| DATE | EVENT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 2rd September 2019 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 7th October 2019 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 21st October 2019 | Autumn General Meeting & Coffee | 9:00 am |
| Monday, 4th November 2019 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 2nd December 2019 | Meeting | 10:30 am (Off Campus) |
| Monday, 13th January 2020 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 3rd February 2020 | Meeting | 10:15 am |
| Monday, 2nd March 2020 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 13th April 2020 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 20th April 2020 | Spring General Meeting & Coffee | 9:00 am |
| Monday, 4th May 2020 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| Monday, 1st June 2020 | Meeting | 9:30 am |
| President | Melanie Kinch Cutler |
| Vice President / Social Coordinator | Kimberly Ferris |
| Secretary | Fiona Lestrange |
| Treasurer | Julie Currie |
| Parliamentarian | Tracy Rieflin |
| Social Associate | Kelly Trepp |
| Advertising Coordinator | |
| Boosters Coordinator | Sara Ritchie |
| ES CEC Reps | Giulia Melzani |
| MS CEC Reps | Anna Swarbrick |
| HS CEC Reps | Kati Juhasz |
| Spirit Wear Coordinators | Jacqueline Elliott / Nienke Dashorst |
| Spirit Wear Associate | June Brown |
| Buddy Coordinator | |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Cheryl McIntyre |
| Cultural Liaison | Versha Bachetta Hurry |
| Cultural Liaison Associate | Phoebe Enyiego |
| Communications Coordinator | Sanne Hogenbirk |
| Fundraising Coordinator | Jessie Burns |
| PTO Handbook For Families 2019-2020Download |
| PTO Handbook For Board Members 2019-2020Download |
| PTO Board Members 2019-2020Download |
| PTO Board Application FormDownload |
| PTO By-LawsDownload |
| PTO Buddy Programme FormDownload |
| PTO Disbursement FormDownload |
| PTO Donation FormDownload |
| PTO Enrichment Funding Application FormDownload |
| PTO Reimbursement FormDownload |
| PTO Spirit Wear Order FormDownload |
| PTO Volunteer Registration FormDownload |