Happy Saturday! Such great appreciative feedback has come our way from Monday’s controlled release after the roads being blocked. Thank you again all for following extraordinary instructions and protocols; this certainly allowed our children to feel safe and well cared for. Thank you to those who have shared ideas for how to further streamline the systems and structures we had in place - please keep these coming, they are well appreciated!
More “thanks” to
More “thanks” to
- Jonathan, Rosario, Sohba, James and Nushrath for all of their hard work on the preK-KG and grades 1-2 Field Day activities!
- All of the teachers and TAs who ran stations and encouraged participation and good sportsmanship on the field days.
- Gareth and the Middle Schoolers for welcoming our grades 3-5 students to a MS assembly where we saw a preview of the Hunchback.
Newest member of the AISC Family
Congratulations to Kristina and Leon for welcoming a baby boy into their lives. The little fellow was born at 6:37am on Republic Day weighing almost 3kg/6lbs. He is soon to be named but already loved. Congrats Kristina and Leon!
Faculty meeting this week - dedicated to writing report card narratives.
Faculty meeting this week - dedicated to writing report card narratives.
The schedule for the remainder of February can be found here:
February
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SEC
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Report Card Writing (ES)
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Assessment Practices (MS)
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Regis Expl, Peer Obs 1 (HS)
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8
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ER
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Tom Schimmer (G2-5)
Early Years Philosophy (PK - G1)
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Tom Schimmer
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15
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ALL HOS
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All School with Andrew
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22
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ER
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Concurent PD - planned by coaches (rescheduled from Jan. 25)
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Discovery Day: requesting elementary classroom experiences for high school volunteers!
Message from Correne Larsen
Please let us know if you would like some high school volunteers to work with students on Friday, February 17th for our Semester 2 Discovery Day experience. All teachers are welcome to request volunteers in your classrooms, whether it is 3+, 5th grade, PE, Music or anywhere in between. Thanks so much for accommodating this type of experience for our high school students. I'll be in touch with those interested in the coming weeks to plan out the details. With questions, please email me at lcorrene@aischennai.org. Thank you!
Sign up with this link: Discovery Day HS Student Volunteer Request
Message from Correne Larsen
Please let us know if you would like some high school volunteers to work with students on Friday, February 17th for our Semester 2 Discovery Day experience. All teachers are welcome to request volunteers in your classrooms, whether it is 3+, 5th grade, PE, Music or anywhere in between. Thanks so much for accommodating this type of experience for our high school students. I'll be in touch with those interested in the coming weeks to plan out the details. With questions, please email me at lcorrene@aischennai.org. Thank you!
Sign up with this link: Discovery Day HS Student Volunteer Request
Middle School Theatre students proudly bring you a new, exciting and spectacular adaptation of the novel by Victor Hugo.
The young man Quasimodo has been locked up in the cathedral of Notre Dame for twenty years. When he sneaks out to look at the Festival of Fools, he is suddenly thrust into a world which he does not understand. And so begins this tale of love, courage, and comprehending the value of true inner strength.
With stunning costumes, music, lighting and a breathtaking set, this original production promises to bring to life this classic tale.
Tickets are on sale before school in the Middle and High School Entrance, and after school at Elementary School. Tickets are Rs 200. Performances are on the 2nd and 3rd of February, at 5pm. Tickets go on sale next week. We have a hunch you’ll love it!
ES Spirit Week - February 20 - February 24th. More information to follow from Student Council.
Check out the winter offerings for technology professional learning from your EdTech Team. Each session will be offered at least 3 times between now and Spring Break, likely more and we will release the schedule in two-week chunks to make the sign up process friendlier and minimize confusion. When you sign up for a session, you will get an appointment added to your Google Calendar. You will also get a confirmation email. Well, what are you waiting for? Sign up HERE from some great technology professional learning.
Report Cards - Repeat Announcement; Report timeline and information
Style guide for writing narrative comments can be found here
For students who left AISC during the second trimester, please write a report card comment indicating that they have moved. It is fine to leave the indicators blank but receiving schools often look for confirmation of attendance. Also, if you have a new student who has recently joined, mark “N/A” and write a brief comment welcoming them to AISC and commenting on their transition to date.
Weds 1 Feb
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faculty meeting dedicated to reports; time could be used for entering proficiency levels (B, D, A, E) or for proofing a colleague’s narratives
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By Tuesday 7 Feb
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Narratives written on google doc and given to proofing buddy
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Thursday 16 Feb 4pm
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report card narratives (google doc) due to admin for final proofing
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Friday 17- Tues 21 Feb
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Admin proof reports (will return as completed)
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By Tuesday 21 Feb 4pm -
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Reports returned to teachers, can begin entering narratives into skyward
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By Thursday 23 Feb 8am
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All report information entered into Skyward
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Friday 24th 3pm
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Reports go live to parents
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Consultant News: Additional Assessment Learning Opportunities
Standards-based assessment guru Tom Schimmer will be joining us from February 6 to 10 for a week of school-wide assessment learning opportunities. You can find his calendar here; click the + button on the bottom righthand side to add it.
Tom will engage with each MS team, many subject areas, and some other small groups. He will also lead the all-faculty professional learning early release on February. In addition to these group sessions, we have three opportunities for all teachers, K-12, to participate in additional sessions.
* Tuesday/Thursday afternoon session: Constructing an Assessment Plan
Join one of these two sessions to learn how to develop an assessment plan for a future unit. This session will include some learning activities around the Big Ideas in unit assessment planning and unpacking a unit progression. Then, teachers will engage in supported work time with Tom. This is a great opportunity to bring forward a unit plan set in the future and develop it ahead of time.
Join one of these two sessions to learn how to develop an assessment plan for a future unit. This session will include some learning activities around the Big Ideas in unit assessment planning and unpacking a unit progression. Then, teachers will engage in supported work time with Tom. This is a great opportunity to bring forward a unit plan set in the future and develop it ahead of time.
Teachers should bring: documents, assessments, topics, or standards from a unit that is in need of revision. Teams or co-teachers are invited to attend together or separately.
Note that the same topic is covered both Tuesday and Thursday.
* Drop-in time: Individual needs
After attending Tom's Wednesday session, do you have any questions to follow up on, for your own personal situation? Do you have a nagging question or issue about standards-based assessment or reporting? Would you like someone to provide more strategies about formative assessment, feedback, and sound assessment practices? We are happy to provide drop-in time with Tom at the following times. These times will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please meet Tom in the SHED. Sign up sheet will be available on February 6 for drop-in visits.
Thursday, Feb 9, 8:30 to 10:20
Friday, Feb 10, 11:00 to 12:20
Friday, Feb 10, 2:00 to 2:50
Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar
2 Feb-5 Feb SAISA (Boys Soccer); Field will not be available during recesses
Friday 3 February Whole School Learning Celebration (1, 3, 5 presenting)
Feb 6-10 Consultant: Tom Schimmer visits AISC
Wed Feb 8 Early Release
Thursday 9 Feb Emergency Drill at 1:45
Saturday 11 Feb Feb Fling
Tuesday 14 Feb ES Parent Coffee 8:45am - 9:45am
Mon 13 - Fri 24 Feb K-2 Art Exhibition
Saturday 25 Feb Design Saturday
Have a restful Sunday!
Note that the same topic is covered both Tuesday and Thursday.
* Drop-in time: Individual needs
After attending Tom's Wednesday session, do you have any questions to follow up on, for your own personal situation? Do you have a nagging question or issue about standards-based assessment or reporting? Would you like someone to provide more strategies about formative assessment, feedback, and sound assessment practices? We are happy to provide drop-in time with Tom at the following times. These times will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please meet Tom in the SHED. Sign up sheet will be available on February 6 for drop-in visits.
Thursday, Feb 9, 8:30 to 10:20
Friday, Feb 10, 11:00 to 12:20
Friday, Feb 10, 2:00 to 2:50
Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar
2 Feb-5 Feb SAISA (Boys Soccer); Field will not be available during recesses
Friday 3 February Whole School Learning Celebration (1, 3, 5 presenting)
Feb 6-10 Consultant: Tom Schimmer visits AISC
Wed Feb 8 Early Release
Thursday 9 Feb Emergency Drill at 1:45
Saturday 11 Feb Feb Fling
Tuesday 14 Feb ES Parent Coffee 8:45am - 9:45am
Mon 13 - Fri 24 Feb K-2 Art Exhibition
Saturday 25 Feb Design Saturday
Have a restful Sunday!
Keryn and Lori
