Dear Parents,
Another long weekend coming up, please enjoy this extra time together as a family. We are heading down for our first visit to Pondicherry as a family and we are looking forward to exploring more of this region together. Wherever each of you are going, or just relaxing at home, have a great weekend.
Early Release Wednesday
A reminder that next Wednesday, 7th September is another Early Release day. Students will be dismissed at 2pm, with an expectation that they would be off campus by 2.30pm. Thank you for your support in helping us exit students in a safe and timely manner.
Early Release Wednesday
A reminder that next Wednesday, 7th September is another Early Release day. Students will be dismissed at 2pm, with an expectation that they would be off campus by 2.30pm. Thank you for your support in helping us exit students in a safe and timely manner.
Edmodo Notifications
All teachers will be sending event reminders, homework assignments, class celebrations and information via Edmodo only this year. Emailing will only happen on a one-to-one basis.
If you are not receiving notifications from Edmodo to your personal email account, please use this simple troubleshooting guide to help you resolve it. If you are unable to resolve it, please stop by the IT Office and we will help you troubleshoot further.
All teachers will be sending event reminders, homework assignments, class celebrations and information via Edmodo only this year. Emailing will only happen on a one-to-one basis.
If you are not receiving notifications from Edmodo to your personal email account, please use this simple troubleshooting guide to help you resolve it. If you are unable to resolve it, please stop by the IT Office and we will help you troubleshoot further.
In addition, the IT office will be hosting a parent tech morning on Thursday September 15 from 8.45 - 9.45am if you still require further assistance with this. They are happy to help!
Design Saturday - 17 September, 9 - 12 noon
Our first Design Saturday will be on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon in the ES Discovery Studios (Rooms 2602/2603). Please note that this start time is different than what is in the Community Calendar.
There will be 3 different activities to choose one from and try out. Attendees will only be able to select one activity from the list below as each is designed to take up most of the time available. Each is limited to 10 participants.
Challenges are listed below and you can click on each for more information.
- Marble Ramp
- Suspension Bridge
- Wooden Birdhouse
Parents must accompany their child to Design Saturday and stay with them the entire time of the activity. Students must be in Kindergarten or above to participate. Children in Preschool or younger may not attend due to safety reasons.
- Suspension Bridge
- Wooden Birdhouse
Parents must accompany their child to Design Saturday and stay with them the entire time of the activity. Students must be in Kindergarten or above to participate. Children in Preschool or younger may not attend due to safety reasons.
Because of the amount of supplies needed and the wear and tear on the facility and equipment, there is a fee per child this year. Please pay 1000 INR per child to the school cashier. You will receive a receipt. Please bring this receipt of payment when you come to the ES Discovery Studios on Saturday, September 17th.
Please sign up HERE.
Please sign up HERE.
UN International Peace Day Celebration, Friday, September 23
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. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
This year, we continue to celebrate UN International Peace, but differently than in the past, we will begin with the parade and end with a special assembly. In preparation for flag parade, K-12 students will gather in the gymnasium and, once assembled under their respective national flag, will proceed to the auditorium for the beginning of the parade. The PK students will gather in the auditorium lobby and, upon arrival of K-12 students, will lead the school into the parade. PK students will exit the auditorium when they finish their role in the parade.
Once our Grade 1-5 students finish their role in the parade, each of them will be seated in the auditorium for this event. Kindergarten will walk with their county, but return to their classrooms after the parade.
Once our 6-12 students complete the parade, they will proceed downstairs and be seated in the cafeteria with live streaming of the assembly in the auditorium.
After the parade, we will perform a short assembly where will have student speakers from Elementary, Middle and High school. This assembly will end at approximately 10:15, with the PCA UN Day Country Pavilions opening for students at 10:30am in the Gym.
Students come to school in their native dress on this day, especially for the parade. This promises to be a fun day for all and a chance to celebrate the international community!
After the parade, we will perform a short assembly where will have student speakers from Elementary, Middle and High school. This assembly will end at approximately 10:15, with the PCA UN Day Country Pavilions opening for students at 10:30am in the Gym.
Students come to school in their native dress on this day, especially for the parade. This promises to be a fun day for all and a chance to celebrate the international community!
After School Activities (ASA)
To avoid congestion in our Cafeteria, many Grade 3 -5 ASA groups will no longer assemble in the ES Cafeteria for ASA. Please see below for assembly points.
- Soccer - Thursday; assemble under the trees close to the ES covered area
- Basketball - Tuesday; assemble at the bleachers close to the ES cafeteria
- Raptor's Swim Club; go directly to the poolside.
- K-2 Raptors Swimmers meet inside the ES cafeteria to be escorted over
- Students (Gr.3-5) different arts/crafts/academic classes, go directly to their designated classroom
- After completion of ASA, all students will come back to the ES Cafeteria/covered area to meet their parents.
- Raptors swim club can be collected directly at the pool
- Driver / Bus students will be escorted to the ES turnstiles or chaperone.
Chicken pox
We have had several confirmed cases of chickenpox in the ES. It is a highly contagious disease which is easily communicable through the air, even before the rash or spots are visible. Some children experience a fever or feel tired before the rash is visible, although with some children there is no warning that they have chicken pox. Therefore, we ask parents to be vigilant in monitoring for fever and/or rash and if any chickenpox is suspected, please keep students at home. Vaccination against chickenpox is highly recommended for all students at AISC.
We have had several confirmed cases of chickenpox in the ES. It is a highly contagious disease which is easily communicable through the air, even before the rash or spots are visible. Some children experience a fever or feel tired before the rash is visible, although with some children there is no warning that they have chicken pox. Therefore, we ask parents to be vigilant in monitoring for fever and/or rash and if any chickenpox is suspected, please keep students at home. Vaccination against chickenpox is highly recommended for all students at AISC.
Have a wonderful long weekend - see you all next Tuesday.
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling