Dear Parents,
Another great week down at the ES with classes in full swing. This week I’ve had the chance to begin visiting many classrooms and observe the great learning that is happening. If you are feeling a little lost now the ‘kids are back at school’ we still have a couple of grade level rep positions open - particularly in PS3, KG, Grade 3 & Grade 5. This is a great opportunity to get involved - contact Laurinda Porter on Laurinda Porter on plaurindapca@aischennai.org
Next week we have Tania Latanzio, an International Inquiry-learning consultant in working with all our teachers. She will be working with each grade on how to create inquiry based teaching and learning programs around our standards.
We had our first Emergency Drill on Thursday where we were proud to see all of our students remembering to remain quiet and focused.
Below are a lot of important dates for your reminder. Please read carefully!
Welcome back picnic - this Saturday 20 August
We look forward to seeing many of you at our welcome back picnic tomorrow from 1-4pm tomorrow. Please stop and introduce yourself and your family to me if you haven’t already done so!
We look forward to seeing many of you at our welcome back picnic tomorrow from 1-4pm tomorrow. Please stop and introduce yourself and your family to me if you haven’t already done so!
After School Activities (ASAs)
Our ASAs begin on Monday 22nd, and run Mon-Fri from 3.45 - 4.45pm. There are no ASAs on Wednesdays.
Our ASAs begin on Monday 22nd, and run Mon-Fri from 3.45 - 4.45pm. There are no ASAs on Wednesdays.
All instructors/teachers of each activity will be meeting their group in the ES cafeteria for the first week only. To avoid huge congestion in our ES Cafeteria, for the following weeks, your instructor will let you and your child know where the meeting spot will be.
Daily ASA routines
- Students attending ASAs will be accompanied to their ASA pick up spot by 3.30pm
- Students attending ASAs will be accompanied to their ASA pick up spot by 3.30pm
- Students should have a drink and snack with them to eat before their ASA
- Students can be collected from their meeting point by 4.45pm (first week this is the ES cafeteria)
- Driver/Maid handover will be done by the ASA instructor at the Elementary Reception turnstiles
- Parents must contact the ASA department if a child will miss an ASA, or needs to leave early
Back to School Afternoon - next Tuesday 23 August
We encourage both parents to attend our back to school afternoon to receive vital information about your child’s class curriculum and specific routines and systems. Playground supervision will be in place from 3.30 - 5.15pm
Each class teacher will run two sessions for accommodating parents with more than one child in our ES.
Session 1: 4pm - 4.30pm
Transition 4.30 - 4.40pm
Session 2: 4:45 - 5.15pm
Please look to your Edmodo account for specific information pertaining to your child’s class.
Each class teacher will run two sessions for accommodating parents with more than one child in our ES.
Session 1: 4pm - 4.30pm
Transition 4.30 - 4.40pm
Session 2: 4:45 - 5.15pm
Please look to your Edmodo account for specific information pertaining to your child’s class.
AISC UN International Peace Day Celebration, September 23, 2016
One of AISC’s amazing traditions is the celebration of UN Day. This celebration will be held on Friday, September 23, as part of United Nations International Day of Peace.
One of AISC’s amazing traditions is the celebration of UN Day. This celebration will be held on Friday, September 23, as part of United Nations International Day of Peace.
Parent Action Needed
During the UN day parade, students will be marching, under their citizenship of record as listed in Skyward, our student information system. We would like to seek information about your children’s nationality representation interest if different from what is on our records. If you would like to make a change and have your child(ren) march under a flag different from their citizenship, kindly send this information directly to Sanja Ilić, Director of Admissions, (admissionsdirector@aischennai.org). Admissions office will be accommodating the aforementioned requests until September 2, 2016, in order to be able to prepare additional flags in a timely manner.
During the UN day parade, students will be marching, under their citizenship of record as listed in Skyward, our student information system. We would like to seek information about your children’s nationality representation interest if different from what is on our records. If you would like to make a change and have your child(ren) march under a flag different from their citizenship, kindly send this information directly to Sanja Ilić, Director of Admissions, (admissionsdirector@aischennai.org). Admissions office will be accommodating the aforementioned requests until September 2, 2016, in order to be able to prepare additional flags in a timely manner.
Yearbook photos
Your child's Yearbook Class group photos and Individual student photos will be taken from 29th - 31st August during school hours. Your child's teacher will send you the date for their individual classes. If your child is not in school on these dates there will be a make-up photo session on Friday 2nd Sept., and later in January 2017.
Your child's Yearbook Class group photos and Individual student photos will be taken from 29th - 31st August during school hours. Your child's teacher will send you the date for their individual classes. If your child is not in school on these dates there will be a make-up photo session on Friday 2nd Sept., and later in January 2017.
Fever Reminder
If your child has a fever, sore throat, stomach upset/pain, or respiratory complaint, please keep your child home until they feel better. This will help them recover faster and prevent any contagious diseases from spreading to other students. Please inform the sectional administrative assistants in the Principal’s Office if your child is absent.
No child with a temperature equal to or above 99.6F/37.5C should be sent to school. A child who has a temperature equal to or above 99.6F/37.5C will be sent home from school. A child needs to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
September Lunch menu & Order links
If you wish to order a school lunch for your child, you can access the elementary lunch menu here. You may use either the Payonline or the Lunch Pre-order system to order lunch for your child(ren).
If you wish to order a school lunch for your child, you can access the elementary lunch menu here. You may use either the Payonline or the Lunch Pre-order system to order lunch for your child(ren).
Lunch Pre-Order System for Cash Payments
This system allows parents to pre-order lunches for the month and pay with cash at the cash counter. Login using just the email address we have on file at AISC. Please see the user guide here. You may access the Lunch Pre-Order System here.
The Payonline System
Payonline allows parents to charge their child’s smart cards online, order and pay for lunches, and register and pay for after school activities. Payment is completed online using a credit or debit card. You need a username and password to access this system. Please see the user guide here for help using the system. You can access the Payonline link here.
If you have any difficulties logging in or ordering, please notify itsupport@aischennai.org
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Welcome Back Picnic,
Keryn