Dear Parents,
What a truly spectacular week we had to culminate our first semester in the Elementary school. Hats off to Ms Jane, Mr Finny, Ms Fiona and Ms Sarah for the two fabulous circus extravaganza performances! I am sure you will all agree that these were an exceptionally high level, and we can all feel proud of all the children for their effort towards preparing for these!
Resources Needed for Our Elementary Reception Area
We would like you to send us some old board games that you do not play with or new board games you would like to share with others. If you do not have some, you could just recommend to us your favorite board games or good games that are appropriate in school. (From Yeonu - Grade 4).
Reading Over the Holiday
The Elementary and Middle School Library is encouraging your child(ren) to read over the holiday break! Each child in grades Kindergarten - Grade 5 has received a Reading Bingo game that they can play over the break. Please help them to mark off as many boxes as they can, then return the sheet to the library by Friday, January 24th. All participants will be invited to a Raptors Read Celebration at the start of the year!
Families are also encouraged to take photos of your child(ren) reading over the break! Please forward any photos to bbarbara@aischennai.org. Some examples are below.
Happy reading and if you have any questions, please direct them to our librarian, Ms. Babs, at bbarbara@aischennai.org.
Additional Class in Grade Three
We will be welcoming new Grade three students into an additional Grade three class in January! This class will be taught by Ms Rebecca Semrick and Ms Leontheen Briggs. I am sure you will join us in welcoming new students and families.
Jan Jamboree - 25 January 2020
Jan Jamboree is a fundraiser event led by the high school student council to raise money for service clubs. Jan Jamboree is on January 25 from 12:00-3:00 pm. High school students will set up numerous booths and activities targeted toward elementary school students. Activities range from Bouncy Castle to a Slip n Slide. Tickets are 500 rupees for students and 300 for parents and will be on sale from January 20-24 by the elementary school reception and main reception. Lunch is included with the tickets.
Parenting Book Group Starting in February -
Nigel Holdsworth, School Psychologist, and Jen Gold, MS Counselor.
Join us in discussing The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish by Lea Waters. The ideas in this book apply to parenting children of all ages, Elementary, Middle and High School, so this is open to all parents.
Here is a brief description from Dr Waters' website: This game-changing book shows us the extraordinary results of focusing on our children’s strengths rather than always trying to correct their weaknesses. By showing us how to flick the “strengths switch,” Lea Waters demonstrates how we can not only help our children build resilience, optimism, and achievement but we can also help inoculate them against today’s pandemic of depression and anxiety.
Dr Waters' book is available in English on amazon.in and has been translated into 8 additional languages (Korean, Japanese, French, and others)! Check here to purchase a book in your home language over the winter break. All English language levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you on Mondays on the following dates and times:
- February 10th at 2:00 (Chapters 1 and 2) in the BBT
- February 17th at 2:00 (Chapters 3 and 4) in the BBT
- February 24th at 2:00 (Chapters, 5, 6,7) in the BBT
- March 2nd at 1:00 (Chapters 8, 9, 10) in the Hall of Light (will end in time to attend the PCA meeting)
We have a limited number of spaces open for this book club as we want to ensure that we are able to make it a truly useful learning experience. Please sign up on this website if you are interested in attending.
Pongal Holiday
A reminder that school is closed on Wednesday 15th of January for Pongal.
January Lunch Menu & Order Links
Enjoy your holidays!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen and Calley Connelly