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We want to make sure all our students start the day with a healthy and well-balanced breakfast. To provide additional access to a nutritious meal, ISANA has launched the program “Second Chance Breakfast” in partnership with No Kid Hungry. ISANA students will now have an opportunity to eat breakfast before school or during recess. The […]

Last week, more than 2,200 of our students had the opportunity to watch Debbie Allen’s acclaimed holiday spectacular, the “Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. This year marks the show’s 10th anniversary and our students were part of a select few hosted for this annually sold-out school performance designed to promote and cultivate an […]

Bright colors and big personalities commanded the audience at Palmati Academy, leaving all those in attendance smiling and thinking positive.  This fall, ISANA’s Performing Arts Department is presenting Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” and the cast at Palmati brought great energy and talent to the stage.  Congratulations to our fantastic cast and crew for their amazing […]

After reading the book, The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald, students at Nascent Academy discussed and celebrated the best parts of themselves.  Activities like this not only teach self-love and acceptance, but they also celebrate diversity and boost a child’s self-esteem.  What’s the best part of you?        

The scrumdidilyumptious world of Willy Wonka came to Cardinal Academy this past Friday and delighted the sweet tooth of everyone in attendance.   The cast, made up of students in grades K-8, has been rehearsing, acting, singing and choreographing since the beginning of the school year.  Congratulations to the cast and teachers who put on another amazing performance!  

Nascent Academy treated staff, family and friends to two song and dance-filled performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.”  The morning performance featured students from Nascent’s Jefferson Campus and the afternoon performance featured students from Nascent’s 42nd St Campus.  Both performances took place at the West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre, giving students an opportunity to […]

Dr. Anita Turner, ISANA Academies’ Chief Academic Officer, joined a panel of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) experts to discuss the importance of innovation in the classroom and the role it plays in promoting literacy and academic success. Dr. Turner explained that multiple factors can affect a child’s language and literacy development, including parent engagement, a child’s social-emotional […]

Students in Palmati Academy’s second grade class hosted a gallery walk on campus that allowed them to display and discuss their unique and vibrant family tree projects with their classmates.    Family tree projects offer students an opportunity to spark up a conversation with their caregivers and learn about their ancestors and where they come […]

The clocks returned to standard time this past Sunday and we want to remind our ISANA families that this is a great opportunity to talk to their children about the importance of practicing pedestrian safety as they walk to and from school. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), an earlier sunset can lead to an increase […]