Dear Parents,
We hope you were able to join us this afternoon for the culmination of our wonderful vision project week for students from Grade 3, 4 and 5, as well as for our Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Pinocchio. Congratulations to our MCT cast, as well as all of our Grade 3-5 children and teachers who displayed commitment, dedication and vision to their different projects this week.
Robotics with Arduino - Afterschool in the BBT - Monday, November 18th
Using the power of Arduino, a single-board microcontroller, both students and adults can experience the skills necessary for integrating software and hardware. In other words, engineer robots to do cool things.
Early Years Parent Coffee - Tuesday, November 19th
Please join us next Tuesday morning for an Early Years Parent Coffee - November 19th from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the BBT. This coffee is specifically for parents in our Early Years program and will focus on Early Years standards and providing further clarity and understanding around the emergent curriculum. We look forward to seeing you there.
Web design with Javascript, HTML, and CSS - Afterschool in the BBT - Wednesday, 20th November
Learn about what goes into creating a website from scratch. With the help of Code.exe's club leaders and members, both students and adults can gain a deeper understanding of the web design process and work on interesting projects.
Early Release Wednesday - November 20th
Wednesday, November 20th is the next Early Release Wednesday. Students are expected to depart campus in a timely and organized fashion upon dismissal at 2:00 pm. We appreciate your patience with traffic on these days as all three sections are picking up students at the same time. In preparation, please plan on allowing longer time for entry and exit to the school at release time
Hackathon/Code Jam - 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M - Saturday, 23rd November in the BBT
Hackathons are social coding events in which programmers of different skills come together to build and create innovative and fun projects. We will also include an educational aspect in which people can come to learn more about computer programming. If you are interested in product design, computer programming, or want to learn more about coding please join us.
Sign up Form:https://tinyurl.com/aischsledhoc
Locations and refined timings will be shared and advertised closer to each event. Fill in the HIgh School Hour of Code Form to register your, and your parent’s and friend’s interest and attendance
Activities & Athletics office - AISC Hoodies
If you missed out on the initial order for an AISC hooded sweatshirt it isn't too late to get one before winter break. Complete this form to customize your order. Choices include zip or pullover, black or navy, name, number, size and if you want "Raptors" down one sleeve. The orders received by the end of the day on November 21st will be sent to the manufacturer.
Support our Elementary Student Council Girls Sports Shoes Drive
The Elementary Student Council is sponsoring the collection of girls’ sports shoes next week. The shoes will be donated to “Educate to Empower” which has created a school in Tamil Nadu for underprivileged girls. Educate to Empower is led by a AISC alumni. The girls need shoes so that they can participate in sports. There are 210 girls in this school that goes up to grade 5. By donating shoes we will be improving the lives of these girls and creating positive changes in their confidence and education. Please donate used or new shoes next week in boxes provided for each grade level. The Student Council will sponsor a pool party for the grade level that collects the most shoes.
Grade KG-2 Learning Celebration - Friday 22 November at 2:45 pm
Parents are invited to join us next Friday in our learning celebration which features students from grades KG - 2 in the FAC Theater. Parents can be seated from 2:30 p.m., children will arrive close to 2:40 p.m. and we will begin at 2:45 pm.
For safety purposes, strollers need to be parked and left outside in the FAC lobby. If you do have your baby or toddler with you in the audience and they need a break, you can also use this lobby area if need be. Thank you for understanding.
Reminder – AQI at AISC
Currently at AISC, we track the Air Quality Index (AQI) by monitoring metered stations in various locales in the city, for example the U.S. Consulate, the airport, and other sites. Please see the Head's Notes for details of AQI levels at which we would limit or curtail activity.
Our Air Quality Considerations and Practices are:
·We use the air quality data sourced from a variety of sources that are publicly available online. AISC is currently in the process of acquiring our own monitors for use on campus.
·School administrators will communicate to the faculty and students any need for modification of outdoor physical activity, keeping in mind both the AQI (Air Quality Index) and the multiple other factors influencing the health and well-being of students.
·If necessary, the PE and Athletics Departments will modify activities in order to keep heart-rates and respiration-rates low, while still providing instruction and movement opportunities for our students. Any activity will be short in duration and of minimal physical demand.
·Parents always have the right to request that their child(ren) does/do not participate in aerobic activity, or go outside for recess or classes, and under such circumstances, students will never be penalized for non-participation.
·Students exhibiting or complaining of shortness of breath or irritation in the throat are routinely sent into a building with conditioned air until they feel relief.
Please join NHS and Namma Beach, Namma Chennai. All welcome!
Come participate in an event that has become a tradition for many AISC families. Ms. Virginie Vlaminck has built a high energy, authentic community collaboration for all
Have a wonderful weekend!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley Connelly
Elementary School Leadership Team
Elementary School Leadership Team