28 October 2026

New notices in red   

1. Employee Benefits. We have moved from UNUM Help@Hand to Legal & General SPARK.  Please read here for how to take advantage of these new benefits.  

2. Book Fair 2026. The book fair will be running 4th - 9th Nov outside the library in The Street. Students will be able to visit during their normal library class time and we will also be open after school for students and parents. Payments can be taken in cash or card. Last year we sold over £2.5K in books, earning "rewards" for the school to the value of over £800 - that's about 80 new books for the ISA Library.

3. Parent Teacher Conferences (Whole Elementary School and Grades 7, 8, 10, 11): 4-5 November -  The Portal for booking your Parent Teacher Conferences will open today at 4pm.  All booking information is here.

4. Biathlon: If your middle or high school child is interested in participating in a biathlon qualifier on  November 9th let Mark DeGraw know no later than October 30th at 12:00.

5. Trunk or Treat:  More cars needed! Please consider decorating a car if you are planning to attend this Saturday's Trunk or Treat in order to make the event a success! Details of the event are here. Form to register your car is here. Questions? Contact Luke Klopp at lklopp@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk

6. ISA Dons Day Out. Saturday 7th November, Aberdeen v Hibernian, 17.45 kick off, will be ISA's big 'Dons Day Out'.  Half price tickets are available and we will all be seated together. There will be some pre-match entertainment with face painting, meet the mascots & maybe even some fireworks! Book your tickets here!

7. Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI)  students support the following charities this year and kindly ask for your support: Aberdeen Foyer - clothes drive; Grampian Women’s Aid - toiletries drive; Instant neighbour- food drive; BB14 - used toys drive; Rainbow Rogues - used books drive Please look at the flyers on the screens and collection boxes to see what they need. Please make donations by the end of October. Thank you

8. Middle School Volleyball.  Girls last practice - 12 Nov. Boys last practice - 4 Nov.

9. High School Volleyball.  Girls last practice - 3 November.  Boys last practice - 2 November

10. Updated Menus.  For Autumn Term.  For preschool.  

11. High School Football.  Boys last practice on 10 Nov. 

12. MIddle School Boys and Girls Football.  Last practice on 7 December. No London trip this year.  The boys will play Cults on 26 November 4pm. Parents are encouraged to watch.

13. Grade 6-12 Basketball.  Starts 17 November.  Full schedule to follow. 

14. Family Swim is back! Every Sunday, 1:30–3:00pm for some weekend pool time! 3 lanes will be open for kids and families to enjoy a fun, relaxed swim together.  Please check the schedule before coming to each session, as availability may vary

15. Save the date! On Saturday 7th November ISA is sponsoring the Aberdeen v Hibernian match at Pittodrie. We will be block booking to attend the game as a 'Dons Day Out' for all ISA families. Details on ticket purchase will follow!

16. Lunch Menu.  For August to December.   

17. Grade Level Updates.  See links below.  Scroll further down for the calendar.