Dear Parents,
There is great news to share. Families may now request books for on campus pick-up from our library! See the details below.
Important Dates
Family Use of the AISC Libraries
Beginning today, AISC families will be able to request books every week from our libraries using this Google form. Books can be ordered through the form until Mondays at 9:00 a.m. and can be picked up curbside at the Elementary School entrance on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. In addition, a book drop for returning books is positioned curbside at the Elementary School entrance as well as at the main entrance.We encourage families to return the books after two weeks, although if a specific title is needed for a longer period, please contact Ms. Babs for 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 Ms. Babs know at bbarbara@aischennai.org if you have any questions.
Elementary School Field Day is Coming!
From the Counselors
This week NESA’s parent webinar featured Joy Marchese, founder of Positive Discipline UK. She offered several tools to manage kids who want your attention. Here is a great idea…...Scheduled special time with one child at a time. Give children ages 2-6 years old 10 minutes a day from each parent. Children ages 6-12 should get at least 30 minutes a week from each parent if possible.
Here’s how….
No phones present, no distractions, and no interruptions.
Be completely focused on your child. Keep the same time daily or weekly.
Make a list with your child of fun things they want to do together. Put ideas on sticks or pieces of paper in a jar and randomly choose them during your special time with your child.
Be consistent with your schedule. When a child asks you to do something when you are working or busy you can say ….I'm looking forward to doing that during our special time together. Then your child knows that time is coming and you can get your work done.
Regards,
Lynn Schneider, Dave Allen, and Elliot Fijman
Elementary School Leadership Team