Dear Parents,
Please note: Virtual Learning & Student Absences
Nearly all AISC students -- 98% -- are now attending our On-Campus Program.
For students attending our On-Campus Program, please note our attendance procedure:
If a student is sick or needs to stay at home for personal reasons, they will not attend class virtually. Please complete the ParentLocker survey and notify the section office.
If a student is in quarantine/isolation by COVID-19 Protocol, complete the ParentLocker survey and notify the section office and homeroom teacher if your child will attend virtually.
Important Dates:
Save the Date
We are so thrilled to announce that Student Led Conferences will take place on campus on Tuesday, March 29th. More details will follow about what parents need to do to enter campus. Teachers will also be sending out information. Note: there is no school for elementary students on this day. Students only need to attend the conference.
LitWeek 2022
The libraries at AISC are happy to present LitWeek 2022 from February 28th-March 4th! Your children will be invited to take part in several booky events throughout the week and families should also be aware of two extra special events - the virtual book fair and character dress up day! You can find the links to the book fair below and we hope that you enjoy creating a bookish costume with your child(ren) to wear on Friday, March 4th. If you have any questions, please let Ms. Babs know on bbarbara@aischennai.org.
Tara Books: Use code AISCVF20 for 20% discount
Karadi Tales: Use code KTAISC20 for 20% discount
Odyssey Bookstore: Use code AIS10 for an additional 10% discount
MUN (Model United Nations) Impact HS Club
Please have your child bring empty tetra paks to school for recycling. The tetra paks will be recycled and turned into furniture for government schools. There is a collection bin set up at the Elementary Gate.
Field Days
From the Counselors
It is so great to see children playing during recess. Despite being away from the AISC playground for nearly 2 years, here are some of the things we see developing socially and emotionally in students:
Learning empathy by slowing down to let a classmate catch up and join a game.
Creating games, listening to one another, asking questions, and following rules for the game.
Developing patience by taking turns.
Understanding one another through social cues despite the masks.
Building confidence climbing on or swinging from playground equipment. Day by day they overcome fears and master new skills like going the entire length of the monkey bars.
Developing skills like humor and spontaneity.
Expanding feeling vocabulary – they have many words to describe how they feel.
Negotiating and compromising during games.
Playing together as a part of a team of kids who work together in a game.
Observing others play and learning how games work - stimulating creativity and imaginations.
Becoming more independent - following routines and taking care of their belongings.
Leadership skills arising - explaining rules of the game, organizing groups, or developing new parts to the games.
Getting to know one another and respecting differences.
Spending time in nature.
So many good things are happening. Each child is moving at his/her own pace and in their own time. We are excited to support and encourage the social and emotional development of all of our students.
Enjoy the weekend.
Regards,
Lynn Schneider and Dave Allen
Elementary School Leadership Team