Dear Parents,
Thank you to everyone who attended the UN Day of Peace Assembly this week. The highlight for us was seeing the well-spoken elementary students tell us how they spread compassion, kindness, and hope. Thank you to all of the students who submitted a video. Let us keep the message of Peace alive.
(images from the UN Day Assembly)
Important Dates
Arts, Sports & Activities
As ASA Season 1 is coming to an end on October 9th, please check the Athletics & Activities Blog for information on the ASA Showcase (Oct. 5-9) and to find the Virtual ASA Parent Feedback Survey. Registration for ASA Season 2 will be sent out on Friday, October 9th and the activities will begin Monday, October 19th. Email bjack@aischennai.org or dmonicka@aischennai.org with any questions.
Math Morning Parent Coffee
Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about our virtual math instruction and ways to support at home! We had over 80 attendees at the two days of presentations for K-2 and for 3-5. We appreciate your questions and your dedication to supporting your children in mathematics. Linked below are the slideshows from each day plus the recording of the grades 3-5 session. Additionally, here is a link - Family Math Meeting Survey to provide feedback on the sessions. We are always trying to learn how to best support your experience at home as parents so your feedback is greatly appreciated. The survey should take 1-2 mins to complete. We will take all your comments around math from the earlier family survey as well as from this survey and continue to make improvements to the virtual learning experience in math.
From the Counselors
School breaks are important because it gives us time to rest, be off screens, go outside if you can, be active, and more time to play.
Some children might be excited about Fall break next week and others sad or worried because it is a different routine and also because they may not be able to go anywhere. Some children might feel lonely during the break. Loneliness is a normal feeling during this time. Acknowledging how your child feels and helping them name the feelings helps them feel better. Ask them what is making them feel lonely and what they think they could do to make it better. Help them write a list that they can tape up on their wall when they need ideas. Teach them about ways they can take care of themselves by doing things like yoga, breathing exercises, art activities, or making a journal. Here are some ideas about what children can do during the holiday.
Happy Fall break everyone!
Regards,
Lynn Schneider, Dave Allen, and Elliot Fijman
Elementary School Leadership Team