Dear Parents,
Enjoy the three day weekend together with your families - we hope you are finding ways to enjoy new and old activities together. Some things our faculty are doing at home include puzzles, playing board games, playing long-forgotten instruments, drawing, painting and cooking together.
Thank you to the 12 parents who attended our parent coffee on Tuesday. We appreciate your positive feedback and thoughtful questions. We agree, our teachers are doing an excellent job providing virtual lessons, and we too thank them for all the hours they are spending doing this!
Elementary School Virtual Learning Celebration
Coming soon next Friday - our first virtual learning celebration! Your child’s class teacher will start viewing the wonderful video snippets celebrating all the learning happening since Spring Break, and then we will share the link with you all next week to continue watching together at home!From the Elementary School Counselors
As we head wrap up Week 6 of virtual learning and head into Week 7, we Elementary School counselors wanted to share with you a few wellbeing suggestions and ways you could continue to support your family. In our presentation, we also cover ways you could speak to children and support children who might be anxious. If you might not have time to watch this video, here are a few takeaways:
- You are not alone
- Get sufficient sleep
- Find a routine and try to stick to it
- Talk about your feelings
- Stay connected
Principal’s Challenge Participants
We love to be able to share these pics of students learning to lend a helping hand at home. Keep looking for more principal’s challenges that encourage kids to develop life skills in a family setting, and keep sharing your pics!
Engaging in Learning for All Classes (repeat announcement)
We have noticed some students are not engaging in certain aspects of learning. Teachers are emailing families directly to see how we can support families in these situations.
Our report cards will reflect the learning completed during this time, so please reach out to us if you find you require help or strategies to support your children remaining engaged.
Our report cards will reflect the learning completed during this time, so please reach out to us if you find you require help or strategies to support your children remaining engaged.
Students Leaving Chennai (repeat announcement)
If your family is leaving Chennai, or has already left, please ensure you inform your child’s class teacher and Ms Hazel or Ms Padma in the Elementary School office. This is very important for our records. bhazel@aischennai.org or ppadma@aischennai.org.
Elementary coaches help desk/office hours. (repeat announcement)
Thank you to the parents who engaged with a coach below to seek support for helping their child at home.
Thank you to the parents who engaged with a coach below to seek support for helping their child at home.
Parents, is there a lesson that you need help explaining to your child? Reach out to one of our coaches below so they can support you through the lesson.
Coaches are here and available to help you so you can better help your child!
Coaches are here and available to help you so you can better help your child!
From the ASA department
We would love to learn more about your perspectives on our Arts, Sports and Activities (ASA) programs. If your child(ren) participated in any ASA programs during the 2019-20 school year, please fill out the ASA Parent Feedback Survey and let us know if you have any questions. You can find the survey link on the Athletics & Activities Blog.
Have a relaxing screen free long weekend!
Keryn Dowling, Dave Allen, and Calley Connelly
Elementary School Leadership Team
Elementary School Leadership Team