Saturday, January 21, 2017

Dear everyone,

As always, a lot of reminders to read below.  Some questions have prompted us to think many of you may have missed reading these the last few weeks - please ensure you set aside time before Monday so you can stay well informed.

PDs, Meeting Release and Time away from School

Please remember to inform Hazel / Cheryl and also ensure you have filled in your leave cards whenever you are away on Personal, Sick Leave, PDs, Coaching etc.  Thank you!

Thank you’s

• The PE team, including James, who hosted a fabulous Grade 3-5 Field Day on Thursday
• Grade 3-5 teachers who were out leading activities and supporting kids at said field day
• PK-Grade 1 teachers who spent time meeting with the architects today and yesterday
• Rachael, Anna and Lauren for connecting with potential new hires
• All those who volunteered (or who were volun’told’) for Grade Team Leader positions - all Team Leaders will be shared as soon as we confirm all our grade team placements

TGIF at Andrew and Kay’s tonight - 5pm - see you all there.

Update on Chandra - she is back at home; the surgery went well and she will be resting at home for the next few weeks.  We have sent flowers and email messages are welcome too, but please no visitors for now.  

Prekindergarten - Grade 2 Field Day

A LOT of important information and schedules/game overviews are found at this link
Important read for PK - Grade 2 teachers.  T-shirts can be collected from the ES Office.

Make Up Saturday Schedules - reminder

Saturday 28th - we will run a Thursday schedule (make up Indian Republic Day)

Repeat Announcement - TA Evaluations due next Friday, January 27th

If you have not already done so, TA evaluations need to be completed next week so that contracts for the 2017-18 school year can be distributed in early February. TA standards and the feedback form can be found here. The form can be printed and completed by hand, or an electronic copy can be made, completed, then printed so that appropriate signatures can be added. Either way, a signed and completed paper version should be turned in to Lori.

Recruiting Update

As mentioned, we are so close!  Kery is heading to the Cambridge Search Fair next Tuesday evening (24th) and will return to school Tuesday 31st Jan.

Report Cards - Repeat Announcement; Report timeline and information

Style guide for writing narrative comments can be found here

Weds 1 Feb	faculty meeting dedicated to reports; time could be used for entering proficiency levels (B, D, A, E) or for proofing a colleague’s narratives
By Tuesday 7 Feb	Narratives written on google doc and given to proofing buddy
Thursday 16 Feb 4pm	report card narratives (google doc) due to admin for final proofing
Friday 17- Tues 21 Feb	Admin proof reports  (will return as completed)
By Tuesday 21 Feb 4pm -	Reports returned to teachers, can begin entering narratives into skyward
By Thursday 23 Feb 8am	All report information entered into Skyward
Friday 24th 3pm	Reports go live to parents

Proof Readers (after a colleague has already proofed)

PK	Lori
KG	Lori
Grade 1	Rachael
Grade 2 A B	Rachael
Grade 2 C D	Karen
Grade 3	Karen
Grade 4	Keryn
Grade 5	Keryn

Wellness Coordinator Position Posted

If you are interested in 2017-2018 Wellness Coordinator, please take a look at the job description HERE.  Email me by January 31 with your statement of interest, intended vision for wellness at AISC, and qualifications for the position.  Final selection will be completed by the end of February.

Global Online Academy

A head’s up that Global Online Academy, one of our partner online providers, has opened applications for online teachers in the 2017/18 school year. For next year GOA is looking for teachers interested in teaching abnormal psychology, architecture, bioethics, introduction to psychology, medical problem solving and neuropsychology. With that said, GOA will accept proposals for new courses as well.  Should you be interested in applying to teach for GOA, please look at their online application and submit the same information to me no later than January 31st.  AISC vets all applications before teachers apply to GOA as we have to endorse applicants and our release time in support of new GOA teachers is limited. Selected teachers will have to commit to online learning with GOA throughout this semester as well as to attend an in person workshop in the US in late July.  Walter has taught for GOA for the past two years and is a good resource should you wish to learn more about what the experience is like.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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 200 rupees.  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!

****Special Invite for Grade 3-5 classes; preview a few scenes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame next Friday 27th January at 10:00 - 10:30am in the FAC Theatre

Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar

Monday 23 January ASA Semester 2 begins

Tuesday 24 January Korean Food Festival

Wednesday 25 January No early release; test of Emergency Tree

Thursday 26 January Indian Republic Day Holiday (no school)

Friday 27 January PK - Grade 2 Field Day

Friday 27 January TA Evaluations due

Saturday 28 January Make Up Day

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

Thursday 9 Feb Emergency Drill at 1:45