Dear Parents,
A wonderful calm week in the Elementary School was culminated today with our PreKindergarten to Grade 2 Celebration of Learning. The children are becoming so confident communicating to an audience and sharing their learning with their peers. It is wonderful to observe.
Kindergarten - Grade 2 Art Exhibition
Our K-2 students have put up some fabulous art works of their creation on display at the FAC Atrium.
Please do visit our K-2 art exhibition and encourage our students. This display will be up from Monday February 13 through until Friday February 24. We look forward to welcoming you there.
Our K-2 students have put up some fabulous art works of their creation on display at the FAC Atrium.
Please do visit our K-2 art exhibition and encourage our students. This display will be up from Monday February 13 through until Friday February 24. We look forward to welcoming you there.
Parent Coffee - Tuesday 14 February - 8.45 am - 9.45 am
Our next parent coffee is rescheduled from January, 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 and home learning. There will be time for questions at the end. We look forward to welcoming you in the Elementary Cafeteria.
Our next parent coffee is rescheduled from January, 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 and home learning. There will be time for questions at the end. We look forward to welcoming you in the Elementary Cafeteria.
Matt Holm - Visiting Author
Each year AISC brings an author to work with students and share his or her passion for reading and writing. This year, we have the honor of welcoming author and illustrator, Mr. Matthew Holm. Matthew Holm (http://www.matthewholm.net) will be visiting AISC from February 20-24. In addition to many other books, he is the co-author and illustrator of two popular series, Baby Mouse and Squish! During his stay he will be sharing some of his books with students and even do some special sessions for teachers. There will be an opportunity to meet Matthew Holm for parents on Tuesday, February 21 during the Parent Coffee from 8:45-9:45. Please email Mr. Jet in the ES/MS CIC if you have any questions (wjeremy@aischennai.org).
Each year AISC brings an author to work with students and share his or her passion for reading and writing. This year, we have the honor of welcoming author and illustrator, Mr. Matthew Holm. Matthew Holm (http://www.matthewholm.net) will be visiting AISC from February 20-24. In addition to many other books, he is the co-author and illustrator of two popular series, Baby Mouse and Squish! During his stay he will be sharing some of his books with students and even do some special sessions for teachers. There will be an opportunity to meet Matthew Holm for parents on Tuesday, February 21 during the Parent Coffee from 8:45-9:45. Please email Mr. Jet in the ES/MS CIC if you have any questions (wjeremy@aischennai.org).
DESIGN SATURDAY - February 25, 2017
Timing: 9 am -12 noon
Facility: ES Discovery Studios (Rooms 2602/2603)
Timing: 9 am -12 noon
Facility: ES Discovery Studios (Rooms 2602/2603)
We will have 3 different activities for you to choose from. Please choose one activity from the choices to challenge yourself and your child on Saturday. The time is designed that one activity will take up most of the entire three hours. If you have children doing different activities, you must have one parent at each activity.
A. PING PONG BALL ROLLER COASTER
The first challenge will be to create a Ping Pong Ball Roller Coaster. Participants will have to make roller coaster tracks for a ping pong ball using only straws. Be prepared to design tracks for different obstacles and challenges.
The first challenge will be to create a Ping Pong Ball Roller Coaster. Participants will have to make roller coaster tracks for a ping pong ball using only straws. Be prepared to design tracks for different obstacles and challenges.
B. BOTTLE ROCKET
For the second challenge, you will have to design and build a bottle rocket out of recycled materials and use baking soda and vinegar to launch it. You can test how high the rocket goes and how long it stays in the air. This activity is open for kids in 2nd grade and above.
For the second challenge, you will have to design and build a bottle rocket out of recycled materials and use baking soda and vinegar to launch it. You can test how high the rocket goes and how long it stays in the air. This activity is open for kids in 2nd grade and above.
C. PAPER AIRPLANE
Can you create a paper airplane that can hold the most cargo value and still fly at least ten feet? Our third challenge is to design and make a paper airplane the will be able to carry the most amount of weight (cargo) for a distance of 10 feet.
Can you create a paper airplane that can hold the most cargo value and still fly at least ten feet? Our third challenge is to design and make a paper airplane the will be able to carry the most amount of weight (cargo) for a distance of 10 feet.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Cost of the activity is 1000 INR per student.
Registration dates: February 11 – February 22
Mode of payment:
Cost of the activity is 1000 INR per student.
Registration dates: February 11 – February 22
Mode of payment:
- In-person registration by cash at the ASA office (MC-1B) from 9.00 am – 11.00 am
Each activity will be limited to 10 student participants. Parents must accompany their child to Design Saturday and stay with them the entire time of the activity. Thank you for your understanding.
Greetings from Elementary Student Council!
Student Council members have been busy preparing for the ES Spirit Week. It will take place February 20th through February 24th. All elementary students Kindergarten - Grade 5 are invited to participate in showing their spirit for AISC by dressing in different ways each day during that week. This is not a requirement but simply for fun and community building.
Student Council members have been busy preparing for the ES Spirit Week. It will take place February 20th through February 24th. All elementary students Kindergarten - Grade 5 are invited to participate in showing their spirit for AISC by dressing in different ways each day during that week. This is not a requirement but simply for fun and community building.
See the schedule below as well as the fliers posted around the elementary school.
Elementary Spirit Week Days!
Elementary Spirit Week Days!
Monday 20 February
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Mismatch Day! Wear clothes that do not go together
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Tuesday 21 February
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Multiples day! Find friends and dress alike.
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Wednesday 22 February
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Crazy hair day - style up your hair in fun and crazy ways!
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Thursday 23 February
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Costume Day - wear a costume of your choice
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Friday 24 February
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Pyjama Day - wear your favorite pyjamas to school
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AISC SUMMER CAMP 2017
AISC will offer a two-week Summer Camp for Elementary school students (Pre KG 3+ to Grade 5) from June 5 – 16, 2017. Stay tuned to the Principal’s blog for more details about activities offered and registration.
AISC will offer a two-week Summer Camp for Elementary school students (Pre KG 3+ to Grade 5) from June 5 – 16, 2017. Stay tuned to the Principal’s blog for more details about activities offered and registration.
Have a nice weekend!
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling