Dear Parents,
This week I had the privilege of joining 5BT and
5JD on their annual Pondicherry Classroom Without Walls (CWW) trip. The
children were amazing, showing resilience and confidence to push themselves
outside of their comfort zone in being away from home for four days. Every day
was something new - new food, a new animal to engage with, a new friend to make
and a new experience to have. Parents, you should feel very proud of these
amazing 5th graders! Next week 5EF and 5VL be out and we can’t wait to hear all
about their experience too.
Meet AISC - Jayasri Santosh - Early Years Teacher
Jayasri holds a Bachelor’s degree
in science and chose to get trained in 'Early Childhood Learning' with the AMI
- Association Montessori Internationale - headquartered in the Netherlands.
This was a great move for Jayasri as she was awarded a globally valid primary
diploma to teach Early childhood, which she has been doing over the last 24
years. Prior to joining the AISC, Jayasri was teaching at the Montessori
Children's Center in Fremont, California. She is also a trained and certified
Yoga Teacher, having attended an intensive training program at the Shivananda
Yoga Vedanta Centre, The Himalayas. Jayasri is immensely proud of having played
a role in the developmental process and growth of numerous little learners over
the last two decades. If she could trade lives with anyone - it would be
millenial or a gen z whom she admires when it comes to being so focused,
articulate and savvy particularly in technology!
India Month Information
October is our “Celebrate India” month. We have
many exciting events and celebrations planned for our students that will help
them explore the different facets of India and its incredibility!
India Month Opening Assemblies
Parents are welcome to attend the Student
Performance Assemblies on these dates and times:
·
Grades 3-5 - Thursday, October 11th at 2:30 p.m
·
EY5 - Grade 2 – Friday, October 12th at 2:30 p.m
Both assemblies will be in the FAC theatre. Our
students will perform different traditional and contemporary styles of Indian
dancing and singing. We look forward to seeing you at the assemblies.
Students are encouraged to wear Indian clothes
(optional) on the day of their performance. If you wish to purchase Indian
traditional clothes, here is a list of shops:
1.
Nalli (T.Nagar or other branches)
2.
Sundari Silks (T.Nagar)
3.
RMKV (In Phoenix Mall)
4.
Pothys (T.Nagar)
5.
BIBA (In Express Avenue Mall or Phoenix Mall)
Elementary Growth Story Conferences - Monday 15 and
Tuesday 16 October
After
the October break, we have our first formal Growth Story Conferences. These are
a valuable opportunity for you to learn more about the growth your child has
made in their learning this academic year, as well as hear about learning goals
they and their teacher are aiming towards. The main focus will be on sharing
assessment and learning data to show progress your child is making in the four
core academic areas taught in the homeroom - math, reading, writing and either
social studies or science, depending on unit currently being taught.
Growth Story Conference Dates:
Monday, October 15th from 3:40 pm
- 5:20 pm (after a school day)
Tuesday, October 16th from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (no school/classes on this day for students).
Tuesday, October 16th from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (no school/classes on this day for students).
These will be 20 minutes in length, with one family
in the room at a time. Look to your child’s Edmodo page for sign-ups starting
next week. All families need to make an appointment for these conferences.
Early Years to Grade 2: Parent/Teacher
conference (no students present)
- Teachers lead the conference
- Sharing of learning samples and data points
Grade 3 - 5: Student/Parent/Teachers
(students attend)
- Child will co-lead the conference together
with the teacher
- Sharing of learning samples and data point
Music, Art, PE, World Language and Indian Studies
teachers will be available to speak to on a drop in basis, and parents are
encouraged to schedule this in advance via email.
Community Directory
The Community Directory will be
distributed to Elementary students on Friday 28th September through the classroom
of your youngest child.
Yearbook Photos
If you placed an order for
Yearbook photos, your child will bring it home on Friday 28th September.
October Lunch Menu & Order
Links
Have a wonderful weekend,
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen & Calley Connelly