Dear Parents,
Today our Lower Elementary students hosted a celebration of learning in our FAC Theater. We were treated to performances by Grade 1 and Grade 2. Ms. Morgen and Ms. Jenny’s classes taught us how to make snap words. We learned that math is everywhere with Ms. Deepa’s class, and with Ms Kristina’s class, we learned about how to form questions, make ice cream and how books make us feel. In addition, Ms. Fer’s class along with Ms. Teena provided updates about the library, our Student Council talked about the Girls Sports Shoes Drive, and Mr Finny lead the audience in singing our Elementary School song with help from Ms. Tiffany’s class.
Vision Week Reflections and Feedback
During the week of Nov 11 to 15, your child(ren) had the opportunity to participate in our inaugural Vision Week projects. Enjoy highlights from the week in the AISC photo gallery (password: raptors2019). This week, students had the opportunity to reflect on that experience. After gathering feedback from students, an overwhelming number of students said that they were happy, proud, and challenged during the week. Students also felt that they were part of a team. When asked what they learned during the week students shared how to: collaborate with others, give and receive feedback, make an innovative design, apply new skills, and be resilient. We are soliciting teacher, student, and parent feedback to help us reflect on the week. We value your impressions of your child's experience during this week and ask that you complete this survey to share your insights. Thank you!
Important Calendar Change – Make-up School Day, March 23, 2020
To make-up for the additional Diwali Holiday we observed on Monday, October 28, the Board of Directors approved Monday, March 23, 2020 calendared as a Staff Professional Day as a full school day. We will continue to remind our community of this change in future Head’s Notes!
Upcoming Elementary Christmas Carols
Next Friday, 6 December, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m, our Elementary Choir will be performing in the unity courtyard. Please come along to join in the sing-a-long fun and hear our wonderful choir.
December Lunch Menu & Order Links
Support our Elementary Student Council Girls Sports Shoes Drive (repeat announcement)
The ES student council is sponsoring the collection of girls’ sports shoes. 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 an 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 by Monday and put in boxes provided for each grade level. The student council will sponsor a pool party for the grade level that collects the most shoes on Wednesday, November 27th, during lunch recess.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley Connelly
Elementary School Leadership Team
Elementary School Leadership Team