Dear Parents,
Please Note:
Thursday, January 28 has been declared a state-wide public holiday for the Thaipoosam Festival by the honourable Chief Minister. AISC’s Virtual Learning program and all campus activities are cancelled for that day.
Important Dates
Student Survey starting January 27th
On Wednesday, we will email all students in grades 3-5 a survey to complete by Friday, January 29th. The purpose of the survey is to gather feedback to help your child’s homeroom teacher become more effective in the classroom. Your child will reflect on their current homeroom class. Honest, thoughtful, and careful feedback on all questions is important to us.
Specialist Live Classes - 1:00 p.m. Session Option
We have noticed that some of the morning specialist classes are quite full. This is a reminder that for grades 1-5, specials are offered in the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. each day. Feel free to have your child attend the afternoon session to balance out the number of students in each session.
From Greg Clinton, Director of Technology
We are ready and eager to launch our hybrid program in the high school. If you would like more detail on the purpose and setup of the hybrid systems, here is the video of a recent parent coffee on the subject:
Parent Coffee, Jan. 21, 2021, Hybrid Learning at AISC
We discussed what hybrid classrooms look like, how they function, and what students can do to be ready for hybrid classroom learning. Questions? Feel free to email me: cgreg@aischennai.org
Math Resources
Great news! Are you looking for additional math practice that aligns to what your child is learning in class? Bridges has released a practice book as an addition to the helpful resources shared earlier in the year on the Math at Home webpage. On this page, you will find activities and games to use to support learning at each grade level for each unit. When you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find more resources including the “Practice Book” that provides extra activities to grow and extend learning.
This link will take you to the Math at Home site where you can pick the grade level and start to explore!
From the Counselors
We know that children aged 6-17 should get 60 minutes of exercise each day, according to CDC recommendations. How can we encourage our children to move their bodies and get some healthy movement, inside or outside the house? And what is good for kids is good for adults too!
Here are a few ideas to try, depending on where you live. If you are in a warm climate such as Chennai, you might try some of these outside, perhaps in the morning before the day heats up too much. If you are in a cold climate, bundle up your kids and head outside!
-Start a small running club with friends near your home. Have children stay a safe distance apart, and run a minimal distance together. You can bring music to run to! They will have fun running together and having the company of others. It will get you out as well! If running seems too much, start a walking club with nearby families. Bring the dogs and get out into your neighborhood!
-Start a small yoga club with kids! This is easy to set up outside in your courtyard or rooftop! You can find great children’s yoga videos. Space mats out 6 feet apart, and stream a fun yoga video. Find friends that want to join you once a week. This will also give your child time with other children outside their household.
-A jump rope is inexpensive and can be used indoors or outdoors on a rooftop or patio or yard! Find some fun jump rope challenges to do with your kids! It is good for adults too.
-Go for a bike ride in your community! Biking is a great way for kids to see their neighborhood in a slow, leisurely way. Bundle up if you are in Europe or East Asia and find a bike path! In Chennai, head to Elliot’s Beach or another promenade, or just explore your neighborhood.
-Play badminton! You can buy free standing badminton nets that can be used on a rooftop or courtyard area. You don’t need much space. Take a break with your child and head outside for 20 minutes of playing together. You’ll be surprised at how much fun it is!
- Have you ever wanted to try a new sport? Tennis is a great outdoor pursuit with good physical distancing. Find an outdoor court where you can take lessons along with your child. If you live in Chennai, surfing is another great activity.
Have fun, get creative and get your bodies moving along with your children!
Elementary School Photos for the Yearbook
The Yearbook Team will be collecting student headshots virtually using Google Forms. You can read the instructions and see the forms by clicking here.
For Elementary School families who do not have a Google account, please email the photo according to the instructions to media@aischennai.org with the subject "Yearbook Submission ES."
At-A-Glance Details
Please read the instructions carefully.
You can use the back camera of a mobile phone to take your child’s photo. The Google Form has detailed info on taking a good photo.
Make sure you use a plain background with no pictures or decor.
[IMPORTANT]: Rename your child’s photo accordingly. We will not be able to accept submissions if you do not rename the photo.
Grade_First Name_Last Name_ID No. (e.g. 10_Hermione_Granger_AISC618_)
Last Day to Submit: Extended till January 24, 2021
Jan Jamboree
Are you looking to have some fun on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you! On January 30th, AISC will be hosting our annual Jan Jamboree. From arts & crafts to trivia, we have prepared a ton of fun activities for you to play with your friends! Sign up HERE today to make sure you get a spot! The form will close this Friday (January 22) at 6pm.
Come join us!
From: The High School Student Council
Have a wonderful weekend.
Regards,
Lynn Schneider, Dave Allen, and Elliot FijmanElementary School Leadership Team