The first grade is working on a service learning project to help protect the Olive Ridley turtles found in Chennai. Next week, the students will have handmade items for sale to raise funds for the TREE Foundation. From 12:20 - 12:45, the students will have a table at the FAC. From 8:00 - 8:30 and 3:30 - 4:00, they will have their tables in the grade 1 hallway. This will be a donation-only sale, and all proceeds will go to the TREE Foundation.
Students are also collecting old towels and bed sheets. These are used by the TREE Foundation to transport and clean the rehabilitating turtles. You can drop off these items in the boxes located at both the ES and Main reception areas.
Pictured below are three 1st grade students who spoke to 65 elementary school teachers about their service learning project. That took courage, and they spoke with confidence!
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| bottom picture, left to right: Louis, Arthur and Hannah |
Third Culture Kids and the Leaving Transition Process
Over the last 3 weeks, elementary school counselors Ms. Geetha and Mr. George have met with grade 1 through 5 students who are leaving our school and Chennai in the next few weeks. These groups honor the significant transition our Third Culture Kids (TCKs) have started as they move back home or to their new destination. Students have shared the excitement of the new place and also shared their concerns of leaving friends behind. All discussions give students clarity that TCK's learn to honor friendships by staying in touch, and that they transfer their skills to make new friends in the new place. Group and individual sessions have taken place. Notice the quotation painted on the wall. It is hard to read, but it says:
A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who has spent a significant part of his/her developmental years outside the parent’s culture. The TCK frequently builds relationships to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Although elements from each culture may be assimilated into the TCKs life experience, the sense of belonging is in relationship to the others of similar background. David Pollack
Edmodo Sign-Up Letter
On Monday, you will receive one email for each of your children in grades PK3+ to Grade 4. This letter will have instructions on how to create an Edmodo parent account and add your children to that account. If you have any difficulties completing the steps in the instructions, you may come to one of the Edmodo parent sign-up help sessions on Thursday May 28th and 29th from 8:45 - 9:45 in the MS CIC Meeting Area next to the IT Office.
Grades 3 & 4 Optional BYOT
Bring-Your-Own-Technology is optional for students in grades 3 and 4. As with this year, we strongly encourage students to bring a personal technology device with them to promote a connection to learning with technology both inside and outside the classroom. AISC provides technology support and digital citizenship learning support for your child on his or her device. Another benefit is that students can complete projects and access apps at home that they are working on in class.
Though AISC provides some technology in the classroom, this shared technology will remain in the class. Our experience has shown that personalized technology promotes greater ownership, creativity, and overall productivity.
To learn more about this program, please plan to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 26th from 9:45 - 10:45 in the MS CIC (Library) Meeting Area next to the IT office. This meeting is for current and returning grade 2 and 3 parents. If you cannot attend this session, we will repeat this meeting on Wednesday, May 27th from 3:45 - 4:45 in the MS CIC (Library) Meeting Area.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found items are stored near the MC rooms. Sonia David in the main reception holds the valuable items. Kindly visit these areas if your child has lost something.
These items that have been found will be displayed on tables in the main entrance from Wednesday, June 3rd through Friday, June 5th. Please stop by to see if any of these belong to your family. Those items not claimed by Friday, June 5th will be donated to local orphanages.
End of School Year Notice
As we are approaching the end of the school year, there are a few things parents need to keep in mind. Students will need to return all textbooks, library books, musical instruments and any other items issued by the school. All payables, such as lunch fees, must be cleared before we can release report cards. Report cards will be available in Skyward on June 5th.
For students who are leaving AISC, report cards and school leaving documents will be given to parents on June 5th at the Admissions Office. Please inform the elementary office if your child is not returning for the next school year.
ASA - FUNSHINE CAMP 2015
Summer camp registrations are in full swing. Those who are yet to register, kindly do so at the earliest.
Please see details of the Camp below:
• Grade level: Pre-K - 5
• Camp Dates: June 8 - 19 (Monday – Friday)
• Camp Timing: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
• Activities designed for the Camp: Theatre / Dance / Swimming pool games / Origami / Painting / Cooking / Story-telling / Art & Craft / Reading / Indoor & Outdoor Sports
• Fees: Rs. 18000
You may register at the ASA office (MC-1B) any time from 8.30 am - 3.00 pm. We are extending registrations up to May 20, 2015.
*Limited seats only.
Have a great weekend,
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal