Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! It has been a smooth start back into school with a lot of energy and smiles from teachers and students alike. I spent the break travelling northern India with my parents, who came out visiting from New Zealand. Our highlight was visiting the ghats of Varanasi and witnessing the cycle of life unfolding in their ancient traditions!
Pongal - air quality today
We spent today closely monitoring the air quality and at each recess assessed whether it was safe for our children to play outside. Unfortunately they had to spend all of their recess breaks inside today, so there may be a lot of unspent energy at home tonight!
We spent today closely monitoring the air quality and at each recess assessed whether it was safe for our children to play outside. Unfortunately they had to spend all of their recess breaks inside today, so there may be a lot of unspent energy at home tonight!
Parent Coffee - Tuesday, January 17, 8.45 am - 9.45 am
Our next parent coffee is rescheduled from late December, and will be on Understanding Elementary Education in the 21st century, with a particular focus on understanding the Inquiry pedagogy as well as the role of co-teaching. There will be time for questions at the end. We look forward to welcoming you in the ES Cafeteria.
New Parent Coffee / Orientation Session - Rescheduled to Friday, January 20, 9:15-10:15
The New Parent Coffee/Orientation Session originally scheduled for Friday, January 13, is being moved to Friday, January 20th in order to include more new families. The venue will stay the same, in the BBT.
The New Parent Coffee/Orientation Session originally scheduled for Friday, January 13, is being moved to Friday, January 20th in order to include more new families. The venue will stay the same, in the BBT.
Yearbook Photos
New students and students who missed the first round will have their Yearbook photos taken on January 17 and 18 between 8:30 - 10:00 am.
Early Release Wednesdays & Make - up Saturdays
A reminder that the Early Release day on Wednesday 25th will be a normal, full school day, finishing at 3:30 pm.
New students and students who missed the first round will have their Yearbook photos taken on January 17 and 18 between 8:30 - 10:00 am.
Early Release Wednesdays & Make - up Saturdays
A reminder that the Early Release day on Wednesday 25th will be a normal, full school day, finishing at 3:30 pm.
We also have two 'Make Up Saturdays', scheduled for Saturday, January 21st, and Saturday, January 28th. Saturday 21st will be a Monday schedule, so students with PE should come prepared for this. Saturday 28th will be a Thursday schedule.
Field Days
Field Days
Thursday, January 19th
- Grades 3, 4 and 5; 9:00am - 10:30am
Friday, January 27th
- Preschool 3+, 4+ and KG; 9:00a.m - 10:00am
Grades 1 & 2; 10:30am - 11:45am
The ES Physical Education team are excited to once again invite you to our annual Field Days. The Field Day is a celebration of physical activity where the students participate in a range of competitive and participatory challenges that highlight the enjoyment they receive in engaging their bodies in a variety of physically fun tasks.
We have divided the days into three separate events that will involve a cohort of 2 or 3 adjacent grade levels at the same time. The reason for this is to keep it safe, age relevant and maximise the community building between grade levels.
On the day your child will be issued an AISC Field Day T-shirt, but please ensure on the day you pack with your child
- Hat and sunscreen
- Change of clothes (children may get wet as some of the fun activities involve water)
If you wish to volunteer your assistance in the running of the day, please contact your child’s teacher or the parent representative for the class. Parent spectators are of course also welcome. Please come and cheer to students on and be part of this fun event.
Raptor's Swim Club Swim-A-Thon Rescheduled
The Raptor's Swim Club Swim-A-Thon fund-raising project has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 3:45-5:00pm. Raptor's Swim Club Swimmers have collected pledges to raise money for the non-profit organization Lead Nepal. The money collected will be used to begin the rebuilding of a village in Nepal that was devastated by the April 25th, 2015 earthquake. Please contact Ms. Donna Fava if you have any questions.
After School Activities
Raptor's Swim Club Swim-A-Thon Rescheduled
The Raptor's Swim Club Swim-A-Thon fund-raising project has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 3:45-5:00pm. Raptor's Swim Club Swimmers have collected pledges to raise money for the non-profit organization Lead Nepal. The money collected will be used to begin the rebuilding of a village in Nepal that was devastated by the April 25th, 2015 earthquake. Please contact Ms. Donna Fava if you have any questions.
After School Activities
IN-PERSON (CASH) REGISTRATION :
- The cash registration for after school activities is on January 17 (Elementary Covered Area) & 18 (Elementary Cafeteria) from 8.00 am – 9.30 am
- We do not accept payments by cheque.
- Payments cannot be dropped off at Receptions or Section Offices.
- The ASA handbook & Registration forms will be available on school website, click here for quick link After School Activities
Looking forward to another great semester ahead.
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling
Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar
Monday 16 January Pongal Holiday (no school)
Tuesday 17 January ES Parent Coffee 8:45am - 9:45am
Thursday 19 January Grade 3-5 Field Day
Saturday 21 January Make Up Work Day
Tuesday 24 January Korean Food Festival
Monday 23 January ASA Semester 2 Begins
Wednesday 25 January No early release
Thursday 26 January Indian Republic Day Holiday (no school)
Friday 27 January Preschool - Grade 2 Field Day
Saturday 28 January Make Up Work Day
February 6-10 Consultant: Tom Schimmer visits AISC
Monday 16 January Pongal Holiday (no school)
Tuesday 17 January ES Parent Coffee 8:45am - 9:45am
Thursday 19 January Grade 3-5 Field Day
Saturday 21 January Make Up Work Day
Tuesday 24 January Korean Food Festival
Monday 23 January ASA Semester 2 Begins
Wednesday 25 January No early release
Thursday 26 January Indian Republic Day Holiday (no school)
Friday 27 January Preschool - Grade 2 Field Day
Saturday 28 January Make Up Work Day
February 6-10 Consultant: Tom Schimmer visits AISC