Dear Parents,
Between Digital Storytelling with BernaJean Porter, Silambam performers at this morning’s assembly and numerous field trips, it was another dynamic week in the Elementary School.
Abhiram in 3D Reflects on his Digital Storytelling Experience.
“This week we have been learning how to do digital stories. The process was hard and exciting. First thing in the process is that you have to get an idea of your story arch. This was hard because we had to include a problem in the beginning of the story. Then we had to draw and colour our characters like puppets, practice our voice with emotions and choose a background so Ms. Hillary can save it and she can set it up for us. My favorite part in the process which we have done so far is brainstorming the ideas because I was excited and it turned out ok . The hardest was the speaking with emotion. .We had our story and puppets ready.I felt excited because I was starting to record so I was also a little bit nervous. Next time I will consider to practice my voice because my voice was not so clear and I wasn’t very proud how I spoke because it was to soft so next time I will try to practice my voice.
Next week we continue to offer amazing opportunities to our students in the form of Missoula Children’s Theatre. See below for more information.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
On Monday we welcome back Missoula Children’s Theatre production team, Alex and Dylan. Alex and Dylan will be with us all week working with children who signed up for this exciting opportunity. Auditions will take place on Monday morning, and the selected cast will continue rehearsals throughout the week.
The performance will take place for all parents and families at 4pm on Friday the 18th in the FAC Theatre. Please be seated and ready to watch no later than 3.55pm.
We have over 130 children signed up to audition, and unfortunately only 60 children will be selected for the cast. If your child has signed up, please talk to them before Monday’s auditions to help them manage their disappointment if they are not selected. This article may help.
Design Saturday Number #2 - Saturday November 19, 9:00 -12:00 in the ES Discovery Studio
We will have 2 different activities for you to choose from. Please choose one activity from the choices to challenge yourself and your child on Saturday. The time is designed that one activity will take up most of the entire three hours. If you have children doing different activities, ou must have one parent at each activity.
We will have 2 different activities for you to choose from. Please choose one activity from the choices to challenge yourself and your child on Saturday. The time is designed that one activity will take up most of the entire three hours. If you have children doing different activities, ou must have one parent at each activity.
Challenge 1: create a Paddle Boat. Participants will have to make a boat that will be propelled using a rubber band powered paddle wheel. We will have a chance to go to the pool to test your designs and see which boat can travel the farthest. Participants should be prepared to get wet. The kiddy pool will be used for this activity.
Challenge 2: build a bottle rocket out of recycled materials and use household chemicals to launch it. You can test how high the rocket goes and how long it stays in the air. Given the nature of this challenge, safety protocols must be followed for the duration of this design challenge. This will include wearing of safety glasses throughout the day.
Each activity will be limited to 10 student participants. Parents must accompany their child to Design Saturday and stay with them the entire time of the activity. Students must be in Grades 2 or above to participate. Children in Grade 1 or younger may not attend due to safety reasons, even as an observer. Thank you for your understanding.
Registration details:
Cost of the activity is 1000 INR per student
Payment & Registration can be done through our school Payonline portal (https://payonline.aisch.org/) which will be open from November 5-13. After you log in, click "Book ASA Paid" to select and pay for the Design Saturday.
If you miss paying online, cash payment can be made at the ASA office (MC-1B) on November 14 & 15 from 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Hyatt Regency 6 p.m.
As in previous years, an Elementary Choir will be singing at the Hyatt Regency on Monday December 5th as part of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Over 30 Grade 3 - 5 aged children will be singing in this choir, and if your child is part of this, they will travel together to the Hyatt Regency by school bus and can be taken home directly from the hotel after the performance. This will be a fun and festive community event and we look forward to welcoming families there.
Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar
Mon 14 - Fri 18 November Missoula Children’s Theatre audition and practices
Mon 14 - Fri 18 November Missoula Children’s Theatre audition and practices
Friday 18 November Missoula’s production ‘Blackbeard the Pirate’ 4 p.m. FAC Theater
Saturday 19 November Design Saturday #2 (9-12pm)
Wednesday 23 November Early Release Wednesday (2.00pm dismissal)
Thur 24 - Fri 25 November Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday 5 December Christmas Tree Lighting at the Hyatt Regency 6:00p.m
Wednesday 7 December Early Release Wednesday (2.00pm dismissal)
Tuesday 13 December ES Parent Coffee (8.45 - 9.45am)
Wednesday 14 December Grades PreK - 2 Winter Concert 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 15 December Grades 3 - 5 Winter Concert 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Friday 16 December Last day of School before the Winter Break begins
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling