Friday, January 18, 2019

Friday, January 18, 2019


Dear Parents,

Happy New Year and Welcome Back to school! It is always wonderful being out and about the first morning after a break to see our students excitement at being back with their friends and teachers. We hope everyone had a wonderful break and we look forward to hearing more stories about all the adventures that were had.

Vacation Postcard Challenge
At last count today, we have already received over 40 postcards from all around the world! Postcards have come in from Chennai, Japan, NZ, Australia, Dubai, Italy, Germany and Greece to name a few places.  These are all posted in the ES office - you’re welcome to come inside and read the great writing our students have included too.  Thank you to all the parents who supported this. We’ll keep counting until the end of January, and then the class with the most postcards will win a fun recess with Ms Calley, Mr Dave and myself.
Green and Blue Shoe Prints in the ES Hallways and Stairs
To increase safety when students are walking in the hallways and on the stairs, we have placed green and blue shoe prints throughout the elementary section. The shoe prints serve as a visual aid for students so they know to walk on the left side of the hallway.  Thank you for reinforcing this when you’re walking around campus with your children.

Yearbook Photo Make Up Session
Students who are new to AISC, or who missed the opportunity to take a Yearbook photo earlier this year due to an absence, will do so from Monday January 21 - Wednesday January 23 between 8:30 - 10:30 am.

Field Days Coming Up
All students will participate in a field day with their grade.  Students should wear their class t-shirt on their day.

Grades 3, 4 & 5: Thursday, January 31st 10:50 - 12:20
Early Years 3 & 4: Friday, February 1st 8:45 - 10:00
Early Years 5 and Grades 1 & 2: Friday, February 1st 10:50 -12:20

These days will include games, water activities, teacher relay races, face painting, and more! Parents are highly encouraged to come watch the students participate in Field Day.  

February 2019 Lunch Menu & Order Links   
To order a school lunch for your child, please use this Payonline link.  
Elementary Lunch Menus: (Grades EY- 3 Pre-order) and (Grades 4 & 5 - No Preorder)

Arts, Sports & Activities - Season 3. Starts February 25th until May 17th, 2019.

Please note this important information regarding the upcoming ASAs including Swimming & Choir.

Swimming Pre-Registration information:
The Sign-up form  will open on Friday, January 18th and will close on Friday, February 1st (5 pm)
For more information please visit our Swimming website and check the schedule. If you have questions please contact Mr. Gio. (bgiovanni@aischennai.org)

ASA Pre-Registration may be done by filling out this Sign-up form. This form will be open until January 30, 2019. Submit only one form for each child. If enrolled in swim lessons or Raptor Swim Club, please check your schedule for conflicts before signing up for other ASAs.  

Click these grade level links for information about what is available to those students for ASA Season Three.
EY 5 / Gr 1 / Gr 2 / Gr 3 / Gr 4 / Gr 5

The Singing Raptors (Elementary Choir)
Come and join the choir. Please RE-REGISTER in this Sign-up form if you wish to continue for season 2! We want to keep our membership roster up to date!
Any questions, kindly email Ms.Sarah at hsarah@aischennai.org

Payment: Parents will receive information with regard to payments after the first week of season 3. You can pay through the school pay online portal or by cash or card at the school cashier from March 11 to 20, 2019.  If you have any queries, please write to vsripriya@aischennai.org or stop by the ASA office.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley Connelly