Friday, March 25, 2022

Friday, March 25, 2022

This week there are a lot of announcements, reminders, links, and banners. Please take the time to read to the bottom. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the TGIF this afternoon!


Upcoming Week at a Glance:

Day

Event

Monday, March 28 

Well Week

Tuesday, March 29

Student Led Conferences

Faculty lunch in the FAC atrium from 12:30-1:30

Wednesday, March 30

RISE - See schedule below

Strand 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Faculty Appreciation Snacks 2:30 p.m.Madras Hall

Thursday, March 31

RISE - see schedule below

Friday, April 1


Student-Led Conferences

Ryan needs to know which parents have signed up for conferences and the approximate time they’ll be on campus. Please name your SLC schedule document with your HR initials (2LK, for example) and add your schedule to this shared folder by Friday at 4:00 p.m. or as soon as possible. 


A few reminders:

  • If you haven’t done so in the last day, reach out to any families who haven’t signed up 

  • Enrolled sibling supervision is on the playground if you need to direct parents 

  • The library is closed for ES students/parents during SLCs

  • Faculty lunch will be in the FAC Atrium

  • Coffee/Tea/Snacks will be in the usual EY room 

  • Specialists - please have a sign with your capacity and a note to please wait outside if the room is full. Please keep students moving through the room to let others in as appropriate.

  • If you need assistance on this day, please call contact Hazel, Padma, Lynn or Dave. 

RISE - March 30th & 31st

Here is the schedule for RISE. Please bring your students to the ES cafeteria at your scheduled time. Sara will do a brief introduction with all of the students before heading outside to explore our campus in homeroom groups. Teachers should accompany their class on the campus exploration. 

Staff Book Study 2022-2023

Are you interested in joining your colleagues in a book study featuring Steeped in Stories, written by next year's visiting author, Mitali Perkins? If so, please let us know by filling out this form by next Friday, April 1st. Participants will meet once per semester, then again with Mitali during her visit to AISC to discuss the book and share a delicious breakfast together. If you have any questions, please let Babs know. 

Pilot Program Opportunity - Math Workshop - Free book included!

Are you interested in exploring different ways to meet the math learning needs of every student in our classrooms? Come join other eager volunteers as we delve into the book, Math Workshop written by Jennifer Lempp and published by Marilyn Burns’ Math Solutions. Over the course of next year (dates and times to be determined), we will read about the five steps to successfully implementing the transformational math workshop model of instruction including guided math and learning stations. Additionally, we will put our learning into practice and reflect on our application together. If interested, please fill out this Google form by Monday,  March 28th so that we can order the books needed in time for the beginning of next year. (Option available to purchase the book over the summer on your own and get reimbursed for those eager to get a jump start. Note: the book may be difficult to source in India). Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you! Elliot and Lynn  

Well Week March 28th - April 1st

Well Week is next week! Please sign up for some activities!! Thank you for your participation. 

Since we have SLCs on Tuesday, remember to remind parents and students via Seesaw to wear their cultural dress on Wednesday. Students can also bring a change of clothes in case they get too hot. Feel free to put a reminder on your classroom door too. 

 

MONDAY 28th

Healthy Habits: Healthy habits are choices that help you and others have a healthy body, mind, and good feelings.

Monday we will be focusing on moving our body and what better way than to get outside and walk. Please join the AISC community in reaching our 42km goal in our WALKATHORN. Get your teachers to sign up here!!. How many laps of the field can your class complete in 10 mins? 

TUESDAY 29th  

ES STUDENT CONFERENCES

WEDNESDAY 30th

Self Awareness: is knowing about your feelings, your likes and dislikes and what you are good at. When we understand the different parts of our identity and how we think and feel right now, we are self-aware.

Wednesday is SHOW YOUR CULTURE day! Wear an outfit that expresses your culture or nationality. Also think about bringing some food or items that celebrate your culture as well.

THURSDAY 31st

Self management means being in control of your mind and body so that you can think before you act. 


Why not start your Thursday with some MINDFULNESS? Sign up for an in person session at the unity fountain 8:30 -8.45am( limited spots available), or join a live stream of the practice or watch a pre-recorded mindfulness anytime. Please find all links to mindfulness here . Inspired to bring more mindfulness? We are trying to hit our 200 minutes goal of mindfulness by the end of the week! Please log your mindfulness minutes here. 

FRIDAY 1st

Positive Relationships: When we have positive relationships we are kind, we share, make new friends and respect everyone. We are happy with ourselves and others. 


During Morning Meeting on Friday, have your class write the name of one person they are grateful for on their GRATITUDE LEAF. Leaves will be delivered to your classroom prior to Friday morning. Please have your TA bring the completed leaves to Hazel by 2:00 on Friday


Please advertise this on Seesaw for parents and students. 

 

Portal Project

ARE WE WELL?: Stretching at Our Edges to be Healthy, for Ourself And Others Register Here

Recess Clubs

As the weather gets warmer, some students might be seeking indoor opportunities during lunch recess. Please remind your students of the recess clubs occurring during lunch recess for KG-G2 and G3-G5. Many fun opportunities for all students. 

PCA Faculty Appreciation Event - Wednesday, March 30th 2:30pm

The Parent Community Association cordially invites you to our Faculty Appreciation Event to be held on Wednesday, March 30th at 2.30 pm. This year the parent community is providing a selection of snacks, including cookies, brownies, savory, and Indian snacks for you to enjoy. Takeaway containers will be available, so you can select your preference before heading off to your afternoon meetings.

 

As the year 2021-22 winds down, we feel grateful and blessed to have surmounted one of the greatest challenges humanity have had to face  in recent times with "grace". We would like to show our appreciation and thank you for all that you have done and continue to do, to support students and parents.

 

Please join us at the following locations to pick up snacks and treats prepared for you by the parent community:

 

ES & Admin Staff - Madras Hall

MS - SHED

HS - Hall of Lights

 

We look forward to seeing you.

 

Parent Community Association Executive Committee 

Francesca Hammond, Anitha Viswanathan, Grace Kim, Salima Velasco

 

Book Swap


 


From the Counselors


Wellbeing Blog


Have a wonderful weekend.

Lynn and Dave


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