Dear Parents,
India Week just keeps getting better and better each year! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Anu and Ms. Bindu for coordinating all of the activities this week. So many people came together to make this week possible that I am afraid that I would miss someone if I listed everyone’s names. So, a big thank you to all the teachers, teacher assistants, custodial and support staff who made the week possible. Of course, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all 500+ students who made this a special week for us all. I have received so many positive comments about your artwork and performances. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, here are several pictures from the week which speak volumes. Enjoy!
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Student-Led Conferences
Please remember to sign up for the conferences on 27 or 28 February with your child's teachers. You have until Wednesday at 12 noon to sign-up. The specialist teacher sign-up sheets were sent home today. Please return to your child's teacher or to the Elementary School Reception by Wednesday. There are no classes for students on Friday.
Lunch Menu & Pre-Order Form: March 3 to 28
Please place your orders online by February 28 and pay on or before March 07, 2014.
Announcement from the Music Department
The music at AISC just keeps getting bigger and better all the time! We have a very special concert coming on February 28, featuring some special guests that elementary music parents (and their students) won't want to miss. Join us as the top band, orchestra and choir from Kodaikanal International School (KIS) sweep through the AISC Auditorium on their annual South Indian tour. The KIS ensembles are well respected for their energetic and detailed performances, and are supported by a staff of private tutors in instruments and voice. And at the very same concert, representing AISC, our very own high school Concert Band and Symphonic Band will challenge a head-to-head matchup of musical might with our esteemed guests. Parents and students will enjoy the beautiful sounds of these groups, and get a good idea of what to expect as they advance into AISC's middle and high school music programs. This concert is especially appropriate for Grade 5 parents and students, who will choose their grade 6 courses later in the spring.
The show is Friday, February 28 at 4:30pm in the AISC Auditorium. No tickets are necessary, but get your seat early as the auditorium is expected to be full. All elementary school parents are invited, and all elementary students are welcome to attend with their parent(s).
ASA News
TEDEdClub
TEDEdClub
We are honored to join TED in helping our students find their voices and share their message with the world. Here at AISC, we believe that we should develop our children's ability to make a difference in their world. The TEDEdClub is based primarily off of the TED style presentations and talks. TEDEdClub gives our students a voice and a platform to do this. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other students from all over the world to support, stimulate, and celebrate their ideas. Students will develop public speaking skills and presentation literacy so their ideas can be easily seen, understood, and acted upon. At the completion of the program, interested students will have the opportunity to speak in front of a live audience at a TED Youth Conference. As of now, we are offering this program to all interested in grades 5-8. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Danieta Morgan at mdanieta@aisch.org.
Logistical information:
Start date: To be announced after registration
Time: 3.30 – 4.30 pm
Day: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 5-8
Registration: At the ASA office (MC-1B). Last day for registration is Monday (February 24, 2014)
There will be no ASAs on:
• Staff Development day: February 21, 2014
• Parent Teacher Conference days: February 27 & 28, 2014
Please note that all Saturday ASAs (Swimming, Soccer and Drama) will be conducted as scheduled.
All ASAs will resume on March 3, 2014.
Have a great weekend,
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal