Dear Community Members,
I hope that you had the opportunity to come to at least one of our winter concerts this week! The children performed so well! I would like to extend a special thank you to our music teachers and everyone who helped to make the shows successful. Click on the links below to view concert pictures. You will need a password to enter each site. The password is raptors15. Enjoy!
Grade Pre K - 2 Grades 3 - 5
I wish everyone a happy holiday season. Sadly, this is the time of year that a few of our community members who are moving to a new location. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish you all the best.
I hope that you had the opportunity to come to at least one of our winter concerts this week! The children performed so well! I would like to extend a special thank you to our music teachers and everyone who helped to make the shows successful. Click on the links below to view concert pictures. You will need a password to enter each site. The password is raptors15. Enjoy!
Grade Pre K - 2 Grades 3 - 5
I wish everyone a happy holiday season. Sadly, this is the time of year that a few of our community members who are moving to a new location. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish you all the best.
Holiday Reading
With the holiday break right around the corner, many parents wonder how to support their young readers at home. Here are some tips on promoting literacy at home through interactive read alouds:
1) Pick a book that interests your child
2) Stop every so often to share your thinking with your child
I think Piggie must be scared because her legs are shaking.
3) Take time to ask your child what he/she is thinking
Why do you think Gerald did that? Why do you think so?
4) When it’s over, ask questions:
What was your favorite part? Why?
What did you think about the main character? Why?
What would you change if you were the author?
5) Talking with the reader before reading, during reading and after reading
Here is a video of an interactive read aloud using the book, "Should I Share My Ice Cream?" by Mo Willems.
After School Activities
The semester 2 dates are: January 25 - May 27, 2016. (16 week program).
How can you register for an ASA?
Pay Online: Online registration runs from the morning of January 14th to the afternoon of January 17th. Please go to (https://payonline.aisch.org/), login and register. We encourage parents to register through Pay online. Kindly note that payments made through credit card will carry service charges. This charge is levied by the bank, not the School or ASA department.
In-Person Registrations: If you have missed registering online, you can register in person on January 18 & 19 at the Elementary Cafeteria from 8.00 am – 9.30 am. If you are unable to connect to the internet from your home, please know that you may use a computer in the Elementary CIC.
Please click here to access list of after school activities for Semester 2. Please note that:
• All activities are priced at Rs. 4000/- (for one day of activity).
• We encourage all parents to register online.
• Swim programs is listed below separately. Once again registration is on a first come first served basis for all swim programs.
ASA - Swim Programs (From the desk of the Aquatic Director - Ms. Donna Fava)
For Swimming Lesson Dates: click here.
All elementary parents need to check their child's swim level before signing up for Level 1, 2 or 3 for semester 2. You may get this information from the Aquatics Office (by the Pool side), either from Coach Donna or Mr. Velin Prabhu. You can also email Coach Donna.
Further Information:
• Please only sign up for one swim lesson per child per session so everyone has a chance to join in. If there are open spaces after sign-ups are finished, then you can add another lesson.
• Raptors Swim Club information: Try-outs: Jan. 13 & 14 (3:30 - 4:30 pm). There is a likelihood that there will be two sessions of this ASA program. Session 1 will be from 3:30-4:30 for beginner and intermediate Club members and Session 2 will be from 4:30-5:30, for more advanced swimmers. If numbers are high, group division will be determined after the first week.
• Signups for swim programs can be done online and is preferable. If for some reason, you are unable to sign up online, please note that spaces cannot be blocked at the ASA office through a phone call. You can register in-person on the specified dates. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Coach Donna or the ASA Office.
January Parent Coffee
On Tuesday, January 12th, our counselors will host another meeting. The focus of this presentation will be on transitioning into a new country and school. Our target audience is new families (although everyone is welcome) and we will extend a personal invitation to all new families. We will meet in the ES Cafeteria beginning at 8:45.
January Early Release Day
Our next early release day will be on January 20th. Students will be dismissed at 1:30.
January Lunch Orders
Ms. Hazel will send a link to the January menu and order form the week of January 4th.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday. See you in January!
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal