Dear Parents,
Specialist Zoom Links
We appreciate your patience as we worked out the issues with the specialist Zoom links. Everything was fixed last weekend. If your child is still having trouble accessing a specialist class, please have him/her refresh their virtual classroom page. If you still have trouble, please let the specialist teacher know and we will work with you to make sure your child can connect.
Back to School Events
Please join your child’s teacher for the Back to School event this week to learn more about the grade level curriculum, grade level expectations, and how you can support your child at home. Your child’s teacher will be sending you the Zoom meeting link before the event.
Back to School - Meet the Specialists
The specialist teachers have each recorded a short introduction and course overview for parents. You can find the videos by clicking the link below and adding the guest password when prompted.
1). https://flipgrid.com/cd5d45e0
2). Guest Password: Bts2021!
Welcome Back to School Supply Bags
On Wednesday, August 25th, we will have welcome back to school supply bags ready for on campus pick up. You may come to campus between 8:30 - 4:00 to pick up your child’s bag Monday - Saturday. The bags will include a welcome back to school gift for each student, some school supplies, and a yearbook for returning students. Bags can be picked up outside the Elementary School gate.
Yearbook Photos
IMPORTANT: Submitting Student Yearbook Portraits
Last day to submit: Friday, September 3, 2021
The Yearbook Team will be collecting student portraits virtually. You can read the instructions and upload the photo by visiting this website.
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. Make sure you use a plain background with no pictures or decor.
You can also consider taking your photo professionally at a studio if you have access to one in your area; make sure to request for a grey background.
IMPORTANT! Please rename your child’s photo accordingly. We will not be able to accept submissions if you do not rename the photo.
Homeroom_First Name_Last Name
E.g. 2DJ_Harry_Potter
Last Day to Submit: Friday, September 3, 11:59 p.m. IST
Thank you for your support! Please write to media@aischennai.org if you have any questions.
From the Counselors
We have weekly or bi-weekly lessons with each class during morning meeting times or designated counselor times. These lessons are focused on social and emotional learning (SEL) designed to help students better understand their thoughts and emotions, become more self-aware and confident, and develop empathy for others. Counselors will lead interactive, fun activities during these times.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps students work through challenges - which is so important because of the pandemic and students not being able to share and build relationships in a physical classroom space. Our lessons will help students continue to grow as confident, caring, and successful learners.
Linda glinda@aischennai.org
Michele nmichele@aischennai.org
Stay safe and be well.
Lynn Schneider and Dave Allen
Elementary School Leadership Team