Dear Parents,
Today we had our first learning celebration in the Elementary School, with wonderful performances by 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support this.
Our next Early Release is on Wednesday, 11th September. School finishes at 2 pm. This means we will close the playgrounds and football fields at this time too. We ask all students and parents to leave campus promptly so that faculty can begin their professional learning.
Big Bad Blue - Tomorrow (Saturday 7th)
Tomorrow will be our first swim event for the school year. Come support our Raptor swimmers on Saturday 7th from 9 a.m. in our AISC pool. Teams from Mumbai, New Delhi, and Chennai will be competing against each other to try to improve their personal best.
Spirit Week - September 9th - 13th (repeat announcement)
Please help your children to dress to enhance school spirit!
ES Principal Finalist Visit
Mark your calendars for two opportunities to interact with the finalists for the ES Principal position during their visit in September.
First, there will be a Meet and Greet in the Elementary Courtyard on the morning of Tuesday, September 17 for parents and students.
Second, Tuesday after the Meet and Greet, you are invited to please come to a panel in the BBT. You will have the opportunity to meet the candidates, listen to their responses to questions and provide feedback at the end digitally.
We look forward to welcoming the candidates to our school and learning more about them during their visit.
Supervision Reminders - please read carefully!
Supervision Reminders - please read carefully!
All children from 3:30 p.m must be directly supervised by parents. If you wish your child to play on the playground or soccer field, parents must be also in these areas. It is unsafe for parents to sit in the cafeteria and send children outside. If your child is alone in one of these areas, they will be sent back to be with you again. For safety reasons, we need your support with this.
From the Library
Parents and children are welcome in the ES/MS library after school from 3:30-5:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please remember that this should be a quiet time together and that parents are required to stay with their children for the duration of the visit. If children would prefer to run, play, or shout, parents are invited to take them outside. Parents are also welcome to use the Madras Cafe for socializing purposes.
AISC UN International Peace Day, Parade of Nations - September 13, 2019 (repeat announcement)
This year's UN International Peace Day celebration will be held on Friday, September 13! The Parade of Nations will be held in the FAC Theater and students are encouraged to dress in their national attire.
Upon arrival, class teachers will bring Grade 1 through Grade 12 students to gather in the gymnasium. Once assembled by their respective national flag, students will proceed to the FAC Theater stage for the beginning of the parade.
Teachers will gather Early Years and Kindergarten in the FAC Theater lobby. Upon arrival of Grade 1 to Grade 12 students, Early Years and Kindergarten students will lead the school into the parade. Early Years and Kindergarten students will exit the auditorium upon parading across the FAC Theater stage.
Once they finish the parade, Grade 1 to Grade 5 students will be seated in the FAC Theater for a short program. Grade 6 to Grade 12 students will proceed to the cafeteria for live streaming of the program.
The Parade of Nations will be followed by a regular school day.
India Month Opening Assemblies
You are welcome to attend the India Month Opening Assemblies on:
- September 26th, Thursday for Early Years - Grade 2 at 2:30 p.m.
- September 27th, Friday for Grades 3 - 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Students are encouraged to wear Indian clothes on the day of their performance. If you wish to purchase Indian traditional clothes, here is a list of shops:
- Nalli (T.Nagar or other branches)
- Chennai Silks (T.Nagar or other branches)
- RMKV (In Phoenix Mall)
- Pothys (T.Nagar)
- BIBA (In Express Avenue Mall or Phoenix Mall)
Will you and your family be in Chennai for Fall Break? If so, check out the Jump Off program! Within this program, there are on-campus activities for all family members. For elementary students, you may register for Jump Off Camp on this Registration Form. Activities and the camp will be available on Monday Sept 30th - Saturday October 5th, excluding Wednesday, October 2nd, for observation of Gandhi Jayanthi.
Change of Math Morning Dates
Please note the following changes made to Math Mornings to accommodate for specialist classes.
Sept 19, 8:45 - 10:15: Grade 3
Sept 20, 8:45 - 10:15: Grade 4
Sept 23, 8:45 - 10:15: Grade 2 (same date)
Sept 24, 8:45 - 10:15: Grade 5
Sept 25, 8:45 - 10:15: Grade 1
Dec 10, 8:45 - 10:15: Kindergarten
Grade 2-5 MAP Tests - September 3rd - 13th (repeat announcement)
Grades 2-5 will continue MAP testing during the week of September 9th. Students are assessed in Reading, Math, and Language. Grade 3, 4, and 5 will also be assessed in 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 to 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.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley ConnellyElementary School Leadership Team