Friday, January 28, 2022

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Parents,

As announced in Mr. Hoover's email earlier today, campus will reopen on Tuesday for students in grades 1-12. We are ready to welcome back Kindergarten and Early Years when we are allowed to do so. Please read the information below and make sure to follow the protocols if your child will be returning to campus on Tuesday. If your child is not returning to campus, your child’s teacher will send a new schedule to let him/her know when to connect via Zoom. We hope to see everyone on Tuesday:)

Important Dates:

Date

Event

Details

Tuesday, February 1

Grades 1 - 5 on Campus 8:30 am start time

* Daily Panbio Testing to be done - bring the test strip to school

* Complete the Parent Locker questions every morning 

Details below

Wednesday, February 2

Wednesday Early Release - school finishes at 2:30 pm


Monday, February 7

PCA Monthly Meeting 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.


Wednesday, February 9 

Parent Coffee - Literacy Morning 

9:00 a.m.

Grades KG-2  

Thursday, February 10

Parent Coffee - Literacy Morning 

9:00 a.m.

Grades 3-5

 

Important information about returning to campus 

 

Morning start time is now 8:30 a.m.

Please make sure to drop your child off on campus by 8:30 a.m. Pick up times remain the same with a 3:30 p.m. dismissal except on Wednesday when dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.

 

1). COVID testing - please have your child complete a COVID test before school and bring the test strip each day. No need to fill in the form or upload the picture.

 

2). Parent Locker App - complete this each morning as you did before.

 

3). Masks - No cloth masks on campus. Cloth masks will not be allowed to be worn on campus. Only surgical and N95-style masks should be worn on campus. 

 

4). Lunch Menu - Please fill out before noon on Sunday if your child is ordering school lunch

 

5). What to bring to school:

  • COVID test strip

  • Water bottle

  • Snack 

  • Lunch (if not ordering from school, refrigeration is still available)

  • Device for students in grades 3-5

  • Face masks - cloth masks not allowed

  • School ID badge

 

New Families

We will have an area set up at the Elementary School gate where you and your child can meet their homeroom teacher on Tuesday morning. You can also pick up your child’s school ID if you don’t already have that. Here are some helpful videos for you and your child to review before Tuesday. 

 

Literacy Mornings - Save the Dates

Please join Alex Ray, our ES Literacy Coach, to learn about our literacy program in the Elementary School. 

 

Jan Jamboree - Thank yous

We would like to thank the High School students and their faculty sponsors for organizing, planning, and leading a fun Jan Jamboree last weekend. I hope all of the students who were able to attend enjoyed the sessions. 

 

From the Counselors

Dear Parents,

WOW! What a few weeks it has been! Our students continue to show us how flexible they can be, transitioning between in person and hybrid learning. As a reminder to prepare for Tuesday’s first day back at  school, you might wish to:

  • Remind them to gather their backpacks, lunchbox, snacks, water bottles, masks and school supplies.

  • Gather their computer devices and chargers and headphones for school use.

  • Review their specials for the week such as art and music 

  • Reassure them that during the first few days of school, there will be lots of opportunities to practice daily routines and that classroom expectations will be reviewed by their teachers.

  • Remind them that Ms. Linda and Ms. Michele will be at the Elementary School gate all week long and can ask for an appointment to talk or play with us.

  • If your child is remaining virtual, we will still be able to meet with your child on Zoom. 

  • We cannot wait to see you on Tuesday! Ms. Linda and Ms. Michele 

 

Have a healthy and relaxing weekend. 

 

Regards,

Lynn Schneider and Dave Allen

Elementary School Leadership Team


Friday, January 21, 2022

Friday, January 21, 2022

Dear Parents,

Important Dates:

Date

Event

Details

Saturday, January 22

HS Jan Jamboree 12:00-3:30 p.m.           (information below)

Event Link

Sunday, January 23

Board of Directors’ Meeting at 

9:45-10:30 a.m. 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 948 6851 8483

Passcode: AISC

Monday, January 24

Virtual classes this week

ES Student Teacher Feedback (Grades 3 -5 students)



Information below

Wednesday, January 26

Indian Republic Day Holiday - No School


Friday, January 28

Yearbook Photos Due


 

Jan Jamboree

Are you looking to have some fun on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you! On the 22nd of January, AISC will be virtually hosting our annual Jan Jamboree! Ranging from arts & crafts, engaging home exercises to exciting bingos, we have prepared a ton of fun activities for you to play with your friends! 

 

Sign up now through this survey! Details about each specific activity can be found here. Zoom links for each activity will be available through the website. 

 

Come join us!

HS Student Council

 

Student Survey starting January 25th

On Tuesday, we will email all students in grades 3-5 a survey to complete by Friday, January 28th. The purpose of the survey is to gather feedback to help your child’s homeroom teacher become more effective in the classroom. Your child will reflect on their current homeroom class. Honest, thoughtful, and careful feedback on all questions is important to us. 

 

From the Counselors

What risks do we take?

One of the most challenging things about uncertainty is making decisions when you do not have enough information. Should we travel, go to social gatherings, invite people over? Different families have different vulnerabilities, so decisions can vary widely. To keep worry and risk assessment from taking over EVERY moment, Child Mind psychologist, Dr. Anderson, suggests taking an inventory of your family’s risks and deciding whether you want to adjust your activities in the near future. Then stick by your decision and move on. You can make more adjustments when the situation changes.

We can’t see an end in sight, but we can get more comfortable living without one. The ES AISC counselors are here to help.  We can talk to parents and students - just reach out. Linda Gerberich glinda@aischennai.org and Michele Ness nmichele@aischennai.org

Have a healthy and relaxing weekend. 

 

Regards,

Lynn Schneider and Dave Allen

Elementary School Leadership Team


Thursday, January 13, 2022

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a safe and healthy winter break.  

We would like to welcome all of our new students and families to the AISC community. Please reach out with any questions. 

 

Just a reminder that we will have no school on Monday, January 17th, and we will be in virtual learning again next week. 

 

Important Dates:

Date

Event

Details

Monday, January 17

No School - Government Holiday


ASA Season 3 Begins 




Wednesday, January 19

Early Release 2:30 p.m.


Friday, January 21



New Parent Orientation @ 1:30 p.m. 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 989 1436 1905

Passcode: NPO2022

Saturday, January 22

HS Jan Jamboree 12:00-3:30 p.m.           (information below)

Event Link

Sunday, January 23

Board of Directors’ Meeting at 

9:45-10:30 a.m. 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 948 6851 8483

Passcode: AISC


Indian Studies - Teacher Update

We would like to announce that Ms. Liza Mathews will be the Indian Studies teacher for the second semester, while Ms. Bindu Krishnamuthry takes over a maternity leave in Kindergarten. Ms. Liza was the Indian Studies Teaching Assistant. She already knows the students and the units of study for each grade level making it an easy transition to this role.

 

Jan Jamboree

Are you looking to have some fun on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you! On the 22nd of January, AISC will be virtually hosting our annual Jan Jamboree! Ranging from arts & crafts, engaging home exercises to exciting bingos, we have prepared a ton of fun activities for you to play with your friends! 

 

Sign up now through this survey! Details about each specific activity can be found here. Zoom links for each activity will be available through the website. 

 

Come join us!

HS Student Council

 

Have a healthy and relaxing long weekend. 

 

Regards,

Lynn Schneider and Dave Allen

Elementary School Leadership Team