AISC Elementary Principal's Notes

Dear Parents,

Thank you all for coming to our back to school presentations this week. Your children loved you being at school learning about their day. If you missed it, or would like to refer to the presentations, please find them attached below.

Lower Elementary BTSA Presentation

Upper Elementary BTSA Presentation

Today was our first learning celebration led by classes in 4 and 5, student council and the music team. It was wonderful to have so many parents attend!

Parent Feedback Welcomed

If you have any comments or suggestions to improve Back to School Afternoons or the Snapshot Conferences, please provide us with your feedback via this form.

Early Release – Wednesday, 5 September

Next Wednesday, 5 September is our first early release day. Please remember that school finishes at 2:00 pm and children need to be off campus by 2:30 p.m. We appreciate you being prompt with this pick up.

MAP Testing

Next week, Grade 5 students will take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test. During the week of September 17th, Grades 2, 3, and 4 will take the take the MAP test. Students will be assessed in Reading, Math, Language and Science. This is a computerized adaptive test. As a student answers questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down in difficulty. There is no preparation required for MAP testing. Results from the MAP tests are used by teachers make instructional decisions for increased student growth and achievement. Please remind your child to charge their laptop or tablet each night. We recommend that students have adequate sleep and a good breakfast before they come to school for the MAP Test. Make up tests are available for students who miss tests due to absence.

New Book Party in the CIC!

Please come and view our new books on Monday, September 3 from 8:00-9:30! Our library is usually open to parents only before and after school, but this is a special viewing time so that you can see what is new this year in the library. If you are unable to come Monday morning, please know that you can also come after school that day (3:30-5:00 p.m.) to view the books as well. There is a PCA meeting beforehand that afternoon and this might make a great opportunity to visit the library after. We have over ONE THOUSAND new books!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our parent book ordering teams. Thank you for helping us create a wonderful collection of books for our students!

Spirit Day is Coming! Monday 10 - Friday 14 September

· Monday 10 - Pajama Day

· Tuesday 11 - Crazy Day

· Wednesday 12 - Multiples Day

· Thursday 13 - Book Character Day

· Friday 14 - UN Day