Dear Parents,
Happy Indian Independence Day and happy long weekend!
At the end of this first full week I have been amazed daily at the positive attitudes shown by our young learners. For some of our students (and parents) this first week at AISC has been well out of their comfort zone; first time at school, first time at an International School, or first time at a school that has English instruction. Daily, I have seen our students learn and play with such resilience, demonstrating a true growth mindset, that will absolutely benefit them as the year unfolds.
SAFETY REMINDERS
SAFETY REMINDERS
We have fabulous facilities which are also open to our students and their parents after school. However, any child on campus must be under the direct and active supervision of their parent. This means actively supervising children on the playground or soccer field, not from a distance such as the ES cafeteria. When you are directly with your child, we know they are accounted for. Our top priority is keeping our students safe, so we thank you for your support in this.
From the Parent Community Association (PCA) - Calling for Grade Level Reps
Grade representatives serve an important function at AISC to facilitate communication between school, PCA, and parents. PCA still needs volunteers for the grades PS3, KG, 3, and 5.
If you are able to take on this role please email the head of the PCA at plaurindapca@aischennai.org
If you are able to take on this role please email the head of the PCA at plaurindapca@aischennai.org
ASA Information
We have our in-person (cash) registration on August 16 & 17 at the elementary cafeteria from 8.00 am – 9.30 am.
- Activity registrations will be on a first-come-first-served basis, as the activities will be capped (limited number for each class) depending on their nature.
- We do not accept payments by cheque.
- Payments cannot be dropped off at Receptions or Section Offices.
To know more about the activities, please check the ASA brochure.
Back to School Afternoon - Tuesday 23 August
We encourage both parents to attend our back to school afternoon to receive vital information about your child’s class curriculum and specific routines and systems.
Each teacher will run two sessions for accommodating parents with more than one child in our ES.
Each teacher will run two sessions for accommodating parents with more than one child in our ES.
Session 1: 4pm - 4.30pm
Transition 4.30 - 4.40pm
Session 2: 4:45 - 5.15pm
Please look to your Edmodo account for specific information pertaining to your child’s class.
Transition 4.30 - 4.40pm
Session 2: 4:45 - 5.15pm
Please look to your Edmodo account for specific information pertaining to your child’s class.
ES Parent Coffee - Tuesday 16th August
From 8.45 - 9.45 our counselors, Meg and Ron will be hosting a parent coffee session on ‘Transitions’. Please come along to learn about how best to manage any transition with your children. There will also be plenty of time for discussion and learning strategies from other parents who may be going through a similar transition.
Part of our counseling program also includes being ‘Mindful’. We're starting into our second year of mindfulness practice here in the elementary school at AISC. You may be wondering why are we so focussed on bringing the tools of mindfulness into children's lives? Well, for many reasons! To read more, click on Ms Meg’s blog.
With that in mind, I wish you all a safe and relaxing long weekend. Enjoy this extra day of family time and relaxation at the end of our first week together.
Teaching & Learning Update, Calendar Notes for 2016-2017
In order to support continuous professional learning and development for AISC faculty members, there are fourteen Early Dismissal Wednesdays this year. The dates of these days are noted on the 2016-2017 Community Calendar. These Professional Learning Days have proven to be valuable for our faculty as they allow for continued professional learning and important collaboration for our entire teaching community on an on-going basis. This learning has a positive impact on the quality of instruction and development of our programs at AISC.
By way of preview for family activity planning purposes, the following Wednesdays are Early Release Days starting at 2:00 p.m.
2016
August 24
September 7, 21
October 19
November 2, 23
December 7
2017
January 11, 25
February 8, 22
March 8
April 12, 26
On August 24, we will have our first Early Release Wednesday. Students are expected to depart campus in a timely and organized fashion. We appreciate your patience with traffic on these days. In preparation, please plan on allowing longer time for entry and exit to the school at release time. For Elementary School students, the lunch routine will not change.
Also, for those who plan way ahead, there will not be half-days at semester-end (December 16) and year-end (June 1). Those days will be regular school days, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling