Dear all,
Yesterday - our Student led conferences
- was such an impressive day. The classrooms and specialist learning spaces all
looked fabulous and we thank each and every one of you for all the attention to
detail that went into preparing the physical space and the students to be such
eloquent sharers of their learning and of their learning growth. We have
had a lot of parent feedback already and our favourite comment so far was,
“These were utterly amazing. Best conferences by far I’ve ever had with my
child.”
Thank Yous
- From Kristina to my team for
being so collaborative. We have worked so hard to make sure our parents
and students can have a successful SLC this week.
- Thank you to Mary Kelly and
Jack for leading the first vision projects launch session
- Thank you to Sarah Sahr for
exploring some EAL strategies with the EY-2 teachers
- To Scott, Elliot and Becky
for helping prepare Koshiro, Bianca, Johanna and Wonyoung for their high
level board presentations. Our students were amazing!
- Thank you to Padma Priya,
the Facilities Team and Maintenance Team members for setting up and taking
down the SL Conference Art area at the FAC, from the Art Team.
- Grade 5JD would like to
thank EY5, Grade 1, and Grade 2, for giving us part of your morning
meetings to collect data for our advocacy unit. Your thoughts were very
meaningful to our learning. And 5JD
would like to thank grades 3, 4, and 5 for taking time to complete our
digital survey. We value your input and time!
- Thank you to Anita, Priya, Clinton and all the helpers who prepared for the amazing G3-5 Art Exhibition. Inspirational!
Upcoming Week at a Glance
Saturday 16th March
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Maker Saturday
Blue and White Swim Meet
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Monday 18th March
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Field Trip Grade 1 (all classes) - 8:45 - 12:00 - Tree Foundation
Field Trip 2UK and 2FL 8:30 am - 1:30 pm to the Farm
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Tuesday 19th March
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Field Trip 2DJ and 2BW 8:30 am - 1:30 pm to the Farm
Scholastic Book Fair
MSIS Training
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Wednesday 20th March
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Early Release 2 pm / Professional Learning 2:30
pm
Scholastic Book Fair
MSIS Training
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Thursday 21st March
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Field Trip EY3 DF and EY4 SP to The Elliot’s
Beach 8:45 - 10:30 am
Scholastic Book Fair
MSIS Training
Grades 3-5 Spring Concert 2:30 - 3:15 pm
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Friday 22nd March
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Field Trip EY3 JS and EY4 JR to The Elliot’s
Beach 8:45 - 10:30 am
AISC Staff Recognition Event - see details below
Last day of the third quarter
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Covering Recess & Lunch Duties
When there is unexpected absence such
as when someone is sick, we are asking everyone’s support in covering recess
and lunch duties. We are always striving to balance out coverage across the Elementary
Section, but this is not a straight swap as we all support each other when
unexpected situations arise.
If you have a known absence such a
planned personal day or upcoming PD, then please swap your duty with a
colleague prior to the day you will be absent.
Dismissing and Transitioning from Specials
In clarifying dismissal procedures, students who have a specialist
lesson during 7th period should be taken by that specialist teacher to the
assigned area in which students are typically dismissed. Also, students
should only begin transitioning to the next period at the end the period
before. When students are moving to and from specials, they have 5 minutes in
which to transition.
Gathering Feedback
Dave is seeking feedback about how to better support teachers,
specialists, and TAs in our elementary section. If you would like to provide
Dave with some feedback, please click here to respond to
this very brief survey. The survey will close at the end of the day on Friday,
March 22nd.
Teacher Resources
There is a new Teacher Resources link on our faculty
blog. This link includes
resources on testing, teaching and ELL strategies, and responsive
classroom/management strategies. We will continue to update and add to the is
page.
Scholastic Book Fair
We are holding our second book fair of the year,
the Scholastic Book Fair, Tuesday-Thursday during this coming week in the Unity
Courtyard! All classes will visit during their library blocks with Jet and
Teena next week. Please invite them to come with money on those days if
they are interested in purchasing books.
If you are also interested in sending flyers home with your students, we
have some from Scholastic. Please come and help yourselves to them. Please also
see Jet if you have any questions.
Grades 3-5 Spring Concert (repeat
announcement)
Rehearsal Schedule Below
Notes to Teaching Assistants: If a specials class is “skipped” for
rehearsal, homeroom TAs are responsible to walk the students to their
rehearsal. The Specials teacher is not responsible to accompany students
or go to rehearsal. For ALL rehearsals,
TAs should stay and learn their role in facilitation, since they will be
helping on the day. Thank you for your understanding!
DATE
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GRADE
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TIME
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CLASSES IMPACTED
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DANCE TROUPE
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4,5
[7 students]
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12:20-1:15
Lunchtime practices
|
None
|
March
Monday 18
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3
|
2-2:40
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TG - reg music
JM - Homeroom
MR - PE - Jack
SS - ART - Anita
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Tuesday 19
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5
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2:00-2:40
2 classes only BT-VL
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BT/VL - reg music
|
Wednesday 20
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5
|
9:05-9:45
2 classes only JD-EF
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JD/EF - reg music
|
Thursday 21 (DAY OF)
|
4
|
9:50-10:30
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MG/JH - reg music
RC - ART
JN - Homeroom
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Staff Recognition Event - Friday, 22 March at 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. (repeat
announcement)
Elementary School
|
Our second annual staff recognition event is scheduled on Friday, March
22nd. This is the event when all students and faculty get together to celebrate
our staff by forming a gauntlet from the FAC cafeteria, across the field,
through level 1 corridors ending at the Unity Fountain Courtyard, for staff to
parade through. Keeley and Priya will make a short presentation on this at the
Section Meeting on Wednesday, 13th March. Below are the schedule and maps.
Schedule
- 2:30 p.m. - All ES student council members to
be wearing SC t-shirt; head to the FAC cafeteria with Dee and Fer
- 2:40 p.m. - Rest of ES start to move; head to
form gauntlet walkway
- EY3/4 - meet Dave in covered area to join end
of HS line on field (Dave will direct)
- Grade 5 - head to covered area (where gauntlet
will split) - form the line that crosses covered area, into the plaza
towards amphitheatre (Keryn and Sherriden will direct)
- Grade 2 - join end of Grade 5 line; continuing
from amphitheatre towards outside Grade 1 classrooms
- Grade 1 join end of Grade 2 line, outside
1MW/1KG and past health centre towards unity courtyard
- Grade 4 - head to covered area (where gauntlet
will split) - form the line that goes from covered area down ES cafeteria
side (Keryn and Sherriden will direct)
- Grade 3 - join end Grade 4 line, outside ES
cafeteria passing EY5 classes
- EY5 - join where Grade 3 ends; outside of CIC
and towards unity courtyard
- Parade should start at 2:50pm sharp.
- Once staff parade passes by, students may return to classes
Map
Operation Appreciation Treat Day: Reminder &
Request for Volunteers (repeat announcement)
On the morning of Friday, March 22nd, Operation
Appreciation is organizing a Treat Day to show our appreciation to all of the
staff here at AISC. If you are interested in volunteering by bringing in some
treats to share, please sign up on this Google Form or email Keeley or Priya with any
questions (tkeeley@aischennai.org or vpriya@aischennai.org). Thank you for your
consideration of helping out by baking or bringing some yummy treats!
From Sarah Sahr: TC Reading &
Writing Project, ELL Edition (repeat announcement)
As you may remember, I attended a
wonderful TCRWP workshop this past January in NYC. I'd love to share some of
the things I learned and that might fit into your instructional planning. For
information in advance, here are my abridged notes.
If you are also interested, join me
on Tuesday, 19 March, 3:45-4:30 p.m. in the SHED for a quick share (RSVP by 17 March).
Outdoor Learning Center Fun!
Finally, enjoy a little bit of Early Years fun in this pic of our
students exploring their new auto rickshaw, safely tidied up and installed in
the Outdoor Learning Center. Who’s driving this crazy ride?
Have a great weekend!
Keryn, Dave and Calley
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