Dear Parents,
Important Dates:
Math Mornings
Please join Elliot Fijman, Elementary School instructional coach, for our yearly Family Math Mornings. We will delve into the foundational beliefs of the math program at AISC and experience some instructional strategies together. Participants will see what a virtual, synchronous math class may feel like and learn about possible resources available to support students at home. There will be time allotted at the end of the session for questions and answers. We look forward to seeing you!
Arts, Sports & Activities (ASA) - Virtual Fall Camp '21
If you are interested in having your child(ren) engage in FREE virtual activities for Virtual Fall Camp, please fill out the Registration Form before Friday, September 25. Virtual Fall Camp will be a 5-day program that begins on Monday, September 27, and continues through Friday, October 1, 2021.
For more information, please email Monicka (dmonicka@aischennai.org).
What is Sacred? - a Portal Project Conversation - Thursday, September 23rd
The first Portal Project dialogue will take place on Thursday, September 23rd at 4:30 pm on Zoom. Students, parents and faculty are invited to attend and explore "What is sacred" at AISC now and into the future! Not only will the dialogue be enjoyable in its own right, but participants will help generate data used in our ongoing futures planning process!
Click here to add the link directly to your google calendar or here for the Zoom link if you use a different calendar service.
From the Counselors
Most of us only have a few ways to manage emotions so coming up with additional strategies to help regulate emotions is helpful for children. You and your child can make a "first aid kit" for feelings. When your child is having a difficult time, they can go to the "first aid box". Inside the box or envelope put some objects, words, or drawings with different strategies to help them regulate emotions. A good way to get ideas is to think of the senses and what makes your child feel good. For example, think about a sound that is calming to them. What smells make them calm? Children love naming things as well as finding new ideas. Here is a blog with more ideas. Try using this approach when your child is not so emotional so they can understand how the kit provides strategies for regulating themselves. This is good for all ages!
Enjoy the weekend.