Dear parents,
We have reached the first of our holidays at AISC and I wish each and every one of you a safe,relaxing and enjoyable time together with your families, whether you are travelling to new destinations or having a ‘staycation’ here in Chennai or India.
It was wonderful seeing so many families at school this week for our Goal Setting Conferences, and we look forward to seeing everyone return on Monday 10th October.
We have reached the first of our holidays at AISC and I wish each and every one of you a safe,relaxing and enjoyable time together with your families, whether you are travelling to new destinations or having a ‘staycation’ here in Chennai or India.
It was wonderful seeing so many families at school this week for our Goal Setting Conferences, and we look forward to seeing everyone return on Monday 10th October.
Supervision After School - Important!
School finishes each day at 3.30pm. After this time all children must be directly supervised by a parent, unless they are in an After School Activity. Any child on the playground or soccer field must have a parent with them outside, and not in the cafeteria. Children found unsupervised will be taken to the ES Reception and parents called to collect them.
Early Reading Parent Coffee
On Tuesday 11th October (9.45 - 10.45am) we will host our parent coffee, beginning in the BBT. This parent coffee will focus on ‘Early Readers’ and how reading is taught and learned at AISC as well as ways parent can help at home. The audience for this is KG - Grade 2 parents, although anyone is welcome to attend.
We enter into ‘Celebrate India’ month (10th October - 4th November) when we return from fall break. Below is the information about different activities that will happen during this month.
India Month Assemblies (in the FAC Theater)
We enter into ‘Celebrate India’ month (10th October - 4th November) when we return from fall break. Below is the information about different activities that will happen during this month.
India Month Assemblies (in the FAC Theater)
Wednesday, 12th October at 8.45am: India Month Opening Assembly - (performance by professional dance group).
- Thursday, 3rd November at 8.45am: Grades PreK-2 India Month Assembly (Student Performances).
- Friday, 4th November at 2.15pm*(time changed): Grades 3-5 India Month Assembly (Student Performances).
Students are encouraged to wear Indian clothes on each of these Assembly days.
Indian Meal (Friday 4th November)
Students will be served an Indian Lunch catered by our Taj Madras Flight Kitchen on Friday, 4th
November. This is provided by the school at no charge. Spices in the food will be minimal. The
menu is: Vegetable Pulao (Rice with Carrot, Peas, Beans), Poori (fried whole wheat bread), Potato Gravy, Sundal (chickpeas with coconut, raw mango), Chicken tikka (boneless), Laddu (Sweet, No Cardamon), Poppadom (wafers), and Tropicana juice.
There are no other hot lunch options available on this day, so please send a packed lunch from home if you do not want your child to have this school provided meal.
Other Activities for Elementary Students
There are no other hot lunch options available on this day, so please send a packed lunch from home if you do not want your child to have this school provided meal.
Other Activities for Elementary Students
Mehendi (optional)
Leaves of the henna plant is made into paste and filled in a cone. We use this for decorating the palms. This can be called a temporary tattoo that will last about a week. Students will have the opportunity to decorate their hands with Mehendi(Henna). This is an optional activity.
Glass blowing demonstration
Glass blowing demonstration
Students from each grade level will watch a demonstration by a glass blower during Indian Studies class time in the week of 17th October. If you would like to purchase artifacts made by the glass blower kindly pre-order in the document posted on Edmodo by the Indian Studies Teachers.
Grade specific Activities
Grade specific Activities
Music Demonstration: Grade 5 will watch a demonstration of Indian musical instruments.
Yoga: Grades 3-5 will participate in a yoga activity in the week of October 24-27.
Stations: Grade 2 will participate in jewel making, candle pot painting and Kolam activities during art time.
Tie and Dye: Grade 1 will learn tie and dye during art time.
Storytelling: Kindergarten students will paint clay diyas and see how it is lit in the traditional way using oil and cotton thread.
We look forward to seeing you at the student performances.
October Lunch Menu & Order Links
We look forward to seeing you at the student performances.
October Lunch Menu & Order Links
If you wish to order a school lunch for your child, you can access the elementary lunch menu here. You may use either the Payonline or the Lunch Pre-order system to order lunch for your child(ren).
Upcoming Dates For Calendar
Tuesday 11 October ES Parent Coffee on ‘Supporting Early Readers’ (KG - Grade 2)
Wednesday 12 October ES India Month Opening Assembly (8.45am - 9:45 am)
Wednesday 19 October Early Release Wednesday (2.00pm pick up)
Friday 28 October ES Halloween Parade (1.30pm - 3:00 pm)
Wednesday 2 November Early Release Wednesday (2.00pm pick up)
Thursday 3 November Grade PK - 2 India Month Assembly (8.45am - 9:45 am)
Friday 4 November Grade 3 - 5 India Month Assembly (*Time changed 2.15pm - 3.15 pm)
Have a safe and relaxing break!
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling
Upcoming Dates For Calendar
Tuesday 11 October ES Parent Coffee on ‘Supporting Early Readers’ (KG - Grade 2)
Wednesday 12 October ES India Month Opening Assembly (8.45am - 9:45 am)
Wednesday 19 October Early Release Wednesday (2.00pm pick up)
Friday 28 October ES Halloween Parade (1.30pm - 3:00 pm)
Wednesday 2 November Early Release Wednesday (2.00pm pick up)
Thursday 3 November Grade PK - 2 India Month Assembly (8.45am - 9:45 am)
Friday 4 November Grade 3 - 5 India Month Assembly (*Time changed 2.15pm - 3.15 pm)
Have a safe and relaxing break!
Warmly,
Keryn Dowling