Dear Parents,
Spring growth conferences are just around the corner. The spring conference is a time for students to reflect on their growth as a learner during the year. It is also a time for parents to recognize their child’s growth and celebrate successes and it is a time for teachers and parents to discuss student progress and next steps. You will have time to celebrate the progress your child has made across all subject areas the week of March 29th. Your child’s teacher will reach out to you to schedule a time to meet and provide details about what to expect before and during the conference.
On Thursday, April 1st, there will be no school for Elementary School students as most conferences will happen on this day. However, teachers cannot schedule all conferences on April 1st so we are using the week of March 29th for teachers to meet with parents.
Important Dates
Early Years Parent Coffee - March 09th
Please join us for an Early Years Parent Coffee on Tuesday, March 9th at 3:30 p.m. We will be talking about ways to increase your child’s participation in the virtual learning activities and live sessions. We will also take a look at the Early Years Parent Resource Room.
Growth Conferences
Please look for an email from your child’s teacher about how to sign up for a conference.
Schedule a Growth Conference with Specialists
If you would like to talk with a specialist teacher to discuss your child’s growth, please email the individual specialist teacher to set up a time to meet.
Withdrawing from AISC
If you are relocating and your child is leaving AISC at the end of this school year in June or earlier, please complete this Withdrawal Form and email it back to esoffice@aischennai.org.
ASA Season 4
If you are interested in having your child(ren) of all ages engage in FREE virtual activities for Season 4, please check out the Athletics & Activities Blog for more information and complete the Registration Form. ASA Season 4 will begin Monday, March 22nd and will run through May 29th.
Spring Break Camp
If you are interested in having your child(ren) of all ages engage in FREE virtual activities for Spring Camp, please check out the Athletics & Activities Blog for more information and fill out the Registration Form. Spring Break Camp will begin Monday, March 15th and run through Friday, March 19th.
Wellbeing Resources
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From the CounselorsTips for parents to encourage your child’s effort:
Praise children’s efforts and the process, not their achievement or ability.
Instead of saying “What a smart child!”, say “I can see that you are working really hard on ______.”
Praise what is happening now not what could be.
Instead of saying, “I am sure you will want to do better next time”, say “You have worked really hard on this every day and look how you have created______.”
Avoid comparison praise.
Instead of saying, “You are so good, just like your sister,” say “You are skilled at playing this game.”
Encouraging words for children
Congratulations! You worked really hard for this.
Be proud of yourself.
Your effort makes a difference.
That is a very creative answer.
You have come up with a lovely solution.
You were so careful when you stacked the blocks and see how tall it is.
You had amazing focus when you were working on this project.
That is very thoughtful of you.
Thank you for thinking of your sister/brother/mom/dad.
Family Use of the AISC Libraries - Note the new pick up times
AISC families are able to request books every week from our libraries using this Google form. Books can be ordered through the form from Friday until Monday at 10:00am and can be picked up curbside at the Elementary School entrance on Wednesdays between 8:30am - 3:30pm. Bags with the child's name clearly marked on the front will be located inside the white cubbies. Patrons are invited to take the bag that belongs to them without touching any other materials.
In addition, a book drop is positioned curbside at the Elementary School entrance, as well as the main entrance, for returned books. We encourage families to return the books after two weeks, although if a specific title is needed for a longer period, please contact Babs to implement an extension.
Library staff will practice all health and safety protocols while gathering your books. Upon return, books and the canvas bags that are distributed will be sanitized.
We encourage families to check the library catalog before requesting specific titles to ensure that they are available. Please let Babs know on bbarbara@aischennai.org know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Lynn Schneider, Dave Allen, and Elliot FijmanElementary School Leadership Team