Dear Parents,
Your parents can sign up, too!!!! Make it a family event!!! Bring something to share for the potluck breakfast afterwards.
Next week is Celebrate AISC Week! We will kick off the week by welcoming a group of local artists with expertise in constructing large clay “Ayyanar” horses. Over the course of two weeks, our students will engage in the process as they observe, document, and participate in creating these monumental works of art.
Originating from Tamil Nadu, the terracotta clay horses act as guardians - standing as tall as 12 feet and placed prominently flanking the entrances of local temples and villages. By bringing Ayyanar horse artists for the first ever art residency program here on campus, we are creating a lifetime experience for our students to study the methods and techniques of this type of large scale clay construction directly from the local experts. It also reciprocates our involvement in local arts and culture within our community and host country.
This is a very special event and we encourage you to take the time, before and after instructional hours, to visit these stations and observe this amazing process. Thank you to the AISC Visual Arts Department for organizing this experience.
On Friday, February 14th, we will celebrate our first ever all-school Spirit Day! We ask everyone to celebrate our school by wearing AISC colors - blue and white. All staff, parents and students are invited to meet on the soccer field at 8:20 for a school-wide photo! Remember, to wear BLUE and WHITE and to be on the field promptly at 8:20.
India Week:
Our students will soon begin preparing for the much awaited India Week. There will be two separate assemblies with student performances - one by the lower elementary and the other by the upper elementary. You are welcome to attend both. Performances will be in the FAC auditorium. Students are encouraged to wear Indian clothes on the day of their performance; it is not mandatory. Students are welcome to wear Indian clothes throughout the week.
Student Performances:
Pre-School-Grade 2: Tuesday, February 18 at 8:45
Grades 3-5: Thursday, February 20 at 8:45
During this week, students will attend demonstrations on dance, musical instruments and participate in yoga activity. They will also have the opportunity to decorate their hands with Mehendi (henna).
Incredible India Photo Gallery:
Elementary photographers, this is your last chance to submit a picture to the Incredible India Photo Gallery that will be on display in the FAC Art Gallery during India Week. We would love to see pictures from all elementary school students. Please turn in your photo of India (with name and class on the back) to the Elementary or Main Reception by Wednesday, February 12th. Thank you for participating.
Indian Lunch
Students will be served an Indian Lunch catered by our Taj Madras Flight Kitchen on Thursday, February 20th. The lunch served will be Poori, Corn Pulao, Nutri & Peas Khorma, Aloo Bonda (potato snack), Chicken Tikka and Jalebi (Indian sweet). Spices in the food will be minimal. Parents who do not want their children to have this meal may kindly send a packed lunch from home.
Parent Coffee with the ES Administration: Please join us at 8:45 in the FAC Cafeteria on Tuesday, February 11. Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator, Ms. Karen Sumaryono, and there members from her team, Ms. Deepa, Ms. Kaye and Ms. Kathryn, will lead a discussion about our EAL program. They will also talk about our co-teaching model. This session will be of particular interest to parents, who joined our community in January, who have children in our EAL program.
Looking ahead to our March parent coffee, Ms. Megan will lead a presentation on early childhood literacy. This session will be of interest to parents who have children in our 3 and 4 year old classes.
Girl Scout News: The Girl Scout Brownie Troop at AISC will be sponsoring a Valentine's Bake Sale next Friday, February 14th to support the Sisters of Charity by Mother Theresa. This organization helps people with mental disabilities. All proceeds will go to provide needed supplies to this charity. The Scouts will be purchasing, packing and delivering these goods as part of their Community Service Activities.
The sale will take place in the Elementary Cafeteria 3:30-4:30. All items will be sold at Rs. 50 or Rs.100. Come prepared to treat yourself or your "sweetie" to some delicious goods. The troop sends a big thank you to several Chennai hotels and restaurants for their generous donations which make the sale possible. The Scouts and Mother Theresa appreciate your contributions!
Raptorthon 2014
Attention all 4th and 5th Grade students!!!! Are you looking for a fun and challenging activity that you can do alone or with a friend? Are you a good runner? Is your friend a good swimmer? Are you a good runner and swimmer? Then sign up for the first AISC Raptorthon!!! Swim 150m! Run 1 mile! Swim 150m, again!
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2014
Time: 7:15AM-10AM
Where: AISC Pool and Field
Cost: Rs.300 for individuals, Rs.600 for a team of two (one swimmer and one runner)
Registration: Click the link below! There is more information on the registration form.
Your parents can sign up, too!!!! Make it a family event!!! Bring something to share for the potluck breakfast afterwards.
See Coach Donna if you have any questions!
Student-Led Conferences: We will host our second round of student-led conferences on Thursday, February 27th from 3:45 to 5:30 pm and all-day Friday, February 28th from 8:30 to 4:15. Please note that we will not have conferences on Monday, March 3rd. This is a school-day for children.
Reading and Homework After School Activity – 4th and 5th Grade:
This semester, will continue our Reading and Homework ASA in the Elementary Library, every day from 3:45-4:30 pm. This ASA will give students an opportunity to work independently in a quiet area. This is flexible in that students can come on the day(s) they choose between Monday –Friday.
Logistical information:
• Pick up and drop: Elementary Cafeteria.
• Parents are requested to pick up at 4.30 pm.
• There will not be any formal sign up for this ASA.
• Teachers in charge : Ms.Jyothi Unni & Mr.LalPaul.
Reading and Homework After School Activity – 4th and 5th Grade:
This semester, will continue our Reading and Homework ASA in the Elementary Library, every day from 3:45-4:30 pm. This ASA will give students an opportunity to work independently in a quiet area. This is flexible in that students can come on the day(s) they choose between Monday –Friday.
Logistical information:
• Pick up and drop: Elementary Cafeteria.
• Parents are requested to pick up at 4.30 pm.
• There will not be any formal sign up for this ASA.
• Teachers in charge : Ms.Jyothi Unni & Mr.LalPaul.
Have a great weekend!
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal