Friday, March 20, 2015

Dear Parents,

This Wednesday is our Virtual Learning Drill day. On this date, all students will remain home from school for a full schedule of learning using both digital and traditional materials.  This is what you should expect in the days leading up to this drill and on the day of the drill.

1. You will receive an emergency SMS message from AISC on Tuesday, March 24th notifying the community of our plans to close school the following day.

2. You will receive an email shortly after the sms from the Head of School explaining the situation. These communications are part of the drill and are not meant to cause concern.

3. You and your child will then receive an email from me further explaining what teaching and learning will look like the following day for your children.

4. On the morning of March 25th at 8:30 am you will receive an email indicating that school has begun for that day. 

5. Your child, possibly with your help depending the age and independence of your children, will log into Moodle to find instructions for learning.  You can login as a guest by following these instructions.

6. Elementary School students and/or parents will access the homeroom teacher's Moodle page where they will find further instructions and links for the subjects the child would normally have on that day. Specialist teachers will link to their lessons through the homeroom teachers' page.  

7. Students will have opportunities to interact with teachers via both chat or video conference to have their questions answered. 

8. In the event of technical issues, please call our direct tech support line at (44) 2254-9029 or (44) 3357-9029.

News from the Elementary Student Council

The Elementary Student Council would like to announce that Spirit Week for the Elementary School will be held during the week of April 13 - 17. This is the week we return from Spring Break. We will ease into our first week back by wearing pajamas on the Monday we return.

The order of activities for all elementary students who choose to participates is:

Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Mismatch Day
Wednesday  - Career Day
Thursday - Twins OR Multiples Day
Friday - 80’s Day

So…...roll out of bed and come ready to have a fun week of school spirit!

Kathryn Claire Returns to AISC

AISC welcomes singer-songwriter, Kathryn Claire as our Spring 2015 Artist in Residence! After a successful residency last year, Kathryn will return for two weeks of teaching and performance.  Part of a new generation of traditionally-inspired musicians, Kathryn’s guitar and fiddle-playing exhibit a technical grace which is matched only by her truly captivating voice and her rare ability to move seamlessly across genres. She will be working in elementary, middle, and high school music classes and will conduct afterschool song writing workshops with MS/HS students.

Beginning April 13th, Kathryn’s residency will culminate in a Friday@5 concert in association with R.I.S.E. on the 24th of April. Her charismatic presence and infectious smile have made her a favorite at venues and festivals around the world- and we are thrilled to welcome her back to our campus.

Lunch Menu and Order Link for April 2015

This is the Lunch menu for April.

You may order and pay online by accessing this website.

You may also order using this googleform  and make a cash payment at the counter before April 17th.


Parents of 5th Grade Students

It is that time of year again when we look ahead to next year and ready ourselves for the transition. The 5th grade students will begin this process by having to choose their elective courses for 6th grade, such as band, strings, choir, theatre, and art. To help the students and parents in this course selection,  the middle school will be holding a meeting for students and parents where they will receive information from the specialist teachers.

Please note the timings for these meetings:

• 5th grade Student Meeting: Monday, March 23rd 10:00-10:30 in the FAC cafeteria

• 5th grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, March 24th 8:45-9:15 in the BBT

A course selection form will then go home to be signed by the parents. This form needs to be back to the students 5th grade teacher by March 27th.

We look forward to meeting with you.

International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) Art Exhibition

AISC high school art teacher, Mr. Ed Doherty, is extending an invitation to community members to visit the IB and AP Art Exhibition. There is an opening reception on Monday at 5:00 pm in the FAC Foyer. You can view the students work up to April 17th, also in the FAC foyer.

Have a great weekend,

Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal