Dear Parents,
Everything is warming up in the Elementary School, and also in Chennai! Please know that we are very mindful of these hot temperatures and we monitor this closely every day. Should the temperature reach 40C/104F we will not be sending our children out for recess or PE. Currently, our younger PE classes are in the pool and our older students in the gym or covered area. However, regardless of limiting sun exposure, please ensure your child remains adequately hydrated in this heat by ensuring they have a named water bottle with them every day. For time outside, sunscreen and a hat are also highly encouraged.
Yesterday afternoon as well as all day today, we had our Student Led Conferences and I wandered around with pride observing even our youngest students lead their parents through many learning stations, as well as share learning growth and future focus areas. Many parents dropped in to tell Ms Newman or myself how proud they were of our children, who are very knowledgeable and reflective about their own learning! This is another great piece of AISC where we are continuing to encourage students to share their own successes and goals with independence; further empowering them as learners.
Re-locating from Chennai
If you know that you will be leaving Chennai and your child will not returning to AISC for the next academic year, please remember to fill out the attached Withdrawal Notification Form and submit through email or handover to the Elementary Office. Completing this in advance of your child’s last day helps us prepare any documentation required (email: bhazel@aischennai.org or fcheryl@aischennai.org)
Class placements (final announcement - link closes next week)
We are in the process of placing students into new classes in their new grade level groups. Much consideration is done to ensure balances of gender, nationality, as well as learning and social needs.
All class and teacher placement is done by the teaching faculty as well as the counselors with final decisions being made by the principals.
All class and teacher placement is done by the teaching faculty as well as the counselors with final decisions being made by the principals.
Whilst we are not taking requests for specific teachers, if you feel there are any particular needs your child has that may help us when considering their class placements, please complete the link below. This link is the only official format for submitting such requests. Please do not approach the class teachers or counselors directly as they will redirect you to fill out this link. Thank you for your understanding. This link will close next Wednesday 25 April, so please ensure your input is complete before then.
DESIGN SATURDAY – May 6, 2017
Timing: 9 am -12 noon
Facility: ES Discovery Studios (Rooms 2602/2603)
Eligibility: Grade 1 - 5
This session is very special as it is the last one of the 2016-2017 school year.
We are offering two design challenges. 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.
Tool Bag
The first challenge is to make a tool box. Do you struggle to find places to store your toys, dolls, or even tools? This could be your solution. You will build your very own toolbox using recycled wood complete with a carrying handle.
Mystery Grab Bag
The second challenge is the Mystery Grab Bag Challenge. You will randomly choose a challenge from the grab bag. What will your challenge be? You will have to pick to find out! Be prepared to be creative for this one.
This Design Saturday is limited to 20 student participants (Maximum of 10 per activity). Parents must accompany their child to Design Saturday and stay with them the entire time of the activity. The activities are designed for Grade 1 and up; children in Kindergarten or younger may not attend due to safety reasons, even as an observer. Thank you for your understanding.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
The cost of the activity is INR 750 per student.
Registration dates: April 24 – May 3, 2017
Mode of payment:
- In-person registration by cash at the ASA office (MC-1B) from 9.00 am – 11.00 am
May 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).
AISC SUMMER CAMP 2017
Have a great weekend!
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling