Dear Parents,
A reminder that Monday 29th April is a school holiday and so Enjoy this
long weekend ahead!
As May 1 is Labor Day in India, school will be
closed on Wednesday, May 1. Campus will also remain closed.
Today we farewell many of our young Raptors swimmers who will be
attending an invitational swim meet in Dubai. From our elementary section we
have: Minami Ashihara, Minato Suzuki, Ryutaro Matsuoka, Nanami Goda, Magdalena Runeckles,
and Summer Dowling. Good luck Raptors!
The elementary faculty would like to extend a great big “Thank you” to
the PCA for a delicious lunch and a lovely gift. We appreciate all the
delicious foods, desserts, drinks, service and community. We all feel so valued
- and full!
Summer Camp at AISC
The Athletics and Activities department is offering
programs for the first two weeks of summer break. There is a camp with multiple
activities, coaching for students and parents, and open times for drop-in use. Information and links to register are
here. Registrations
close on May 31.
Class Placements for
2018-19 (final chance for input)
Every year, together
with counselors, we review class groupings and re-create new class lists as
elementary children move from one grade level to the next. As outlined in our
handbook, we prioritise the following criteria when creating new homeroom
groups:
- Social groups
- Gender
- Learning
needs
- Nationality
- English
Language Proficiency
For the past few years
we have also sought parental input. While we do not consider direct requests
to have a particular teacher, we do welcome input for anything you feel
would be important for us to consider when placing your child.
Our form will close
next Wednesday 1 May as we begin drafting class lists. Please do not
approach a teacher or counsellor directly; complete this form for any special considerations you may
have.
Withdrawing Students
If you are relocating and your child is not returning to AISC for the
next school year, please fill out this Withdrawal Notification Form and hand it in or email it to bhazel@aischennai.org /
ppadma@aischennai.org at the Elementary office.
MAP Testing
Next week, Grade 2 and 3 students will take the MAP (Measures of
Academic Progress) test. During the week of May 6, Grades 4 and 5 will take the
take the MAP test. Students will be assessed in Reading, Math, and Language.
Grade 3, 4, and 5 will also be assessed in science. This is a computerized
adaptive test. As a student answers questions, the test responds to the
student, adjusting up or down in difficulty. There is no preparation required
for MAP testing. Results from the MAP tests are used by teachers to make
instructional decisions for increased student growth and achievement. Please
remind your child to charge their laptop or tablet each night. We recommend
that students have adequate sleep and a good breakfast before they come to
school for the MAP Test. Make up tests are available for students who miss
tests due to absence.
May Lunch Menu & Order Links
To order a school lunch for your child, please use this Payonline link.
Elementary Lunch Menus: (Grades EY- 3 Pre-order)
and (Grades 4 & 5 - No Preorder)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley Connelly
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley Connelly