December 13, 2013

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends,

Final exams, holiday parties, winter concerts...this has been a busy week for all of us as we prepare for our winter break.  Before we scatter to all parts of the globe for the holidays, we would like to give you a preview of upcoming PTA activities in the new year:

• The team updating the Chennai Chapter will be asking for your recommendations, so please think of your favorite places in Chennai, dig out those business cards, and be ready to share your wisdom!
• Andrew Hoover, Head of School, will be forming a PTA Task Force to review the PTA structure and bylaws, and realign with the school's overall strategic vision.  Look for more information beginning in January.
• Planning for the PTA Ball, our major fundraiser, will be in full swing in the new year.  We welcome your input and energy on the planning team!

We wish you all a very happy new year, and look forward to seeing everyone back at AISC on January 6.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday to you all.  Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year to you all. 

PTA Executive Team

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PTA Task Force

As part of the strategic planning process last year, our Community Action Team suggested that the purpose and structure of the PTA be reviewed, aligned to our Mission and Values, and perhaps revised. Following the New Year’s Holiday, we will be forming a PTA Task Force to assure that our PTA is designed to do the best work possible on behalf of our students – Pre-K-12 – and in partnership with the school’s teachers and leadership. Interested? Look for more information in January.

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Christmas Celebration News

Winter Break is just around the corner and many families are leaving to enjoy the must deserved break in school and work schedules. Before we all travel off in different directions, let’s ring in the Christmas holiday season together with a Community Christmas Celebration. The Westin on Velachery Road will be the location for our festive event. Activities will begin on Saturday, December 14th at 4:30 pm, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner at 7:00 pm. Some of the planned activities include decorating gingerbread men and houses, singing Christmas Carols, Christmas cooking demonstrations, and more. There will be an attended activities room for children.  This will be a ticketed event and tickets will be on sale before and after school outside the main reception beginning on Tues December 10th.

Special Buffet Offer (inclusive of all taxes):

Adult ticket including all beverages –2200 Rs.

Adult ticket with limited beverages –1800 Rs.

Child ticket ages 6 – 12 years – 900 Rs.

Children 5 years and under are free

Please contact Kris Bridges idemo22@gmail.com with any questions.

December 6, 2013

From the desk of your team....


Dear friends

Hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving break.  Thanks you to all who made it to the PTA meeting, Tuesday, December 3rd.  We are fast approaching the end of first semester and another holiday season is around the corner.  In this season of benevolence wanted to share something that came up while browsing the internet.  "The internet has become a weapon and schools have become the battleground.  We need to teach our children how to be kind and not to be critical.  We can do that only by our actions. Do not let our self worth be determined by a few cool words."

The community was treated to a musical afternoon by the MS band and choir.  Thank you the faculty and administration for this show.  The parent curriculum coffee was about the common core standards being implemented in language arts and Mathematics in the school.   Please refer to Kim Bane's presentation in the HOS notes for further details.

Have a nice weekend.

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Diwali Mela News

Dear all 

On behalf of the the PTA Executive Team, Viraj and I would like to express our gratitude to all the Diwali Mela planning and execution team in making the Diwali Mela a grand success.  You have all been responsible in bringing about magic in spite of the very short time frame that was available to us.  The magic of the Mela was felt by each person who was inside the auditorium on Saturday evening.

A big congratulation go out to each team, the coordinators and above all to the children who performed. 

Our big thanks goes out to the administration, the facilities staff, the sound engineer, the personnel department and the purchasing officer.  We would not have been able to accomplish any of this without their support.  Like a string of pearls every aspect was meticulously done.  

We ask the community please do share your thoughts / make suggestions for better handling of any aspect of the event for future years.  

Hats off to you all.

Many Thanks,

Shanti and Viraj 

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SAISA News

THANKS to all the ASIAC Middle School Soccer Tournament Volunteers!   Your volunteer spirit is so appreciated!  We applaud all our TEAM MOMS, our HOSPITALITY SNACK Makers AND POPCORN Ladies!    

Hugs,

Tammy & Marcela

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Christmas Celebration News

Winter Break is just around the corner and many families are leaving to enjoy the must deserved break in school and work schedules. Before we all travel off in different directions, let’s ring in the Christmas holiday season together with a Community Christmas Celebration. The Westin on Velachery Road will be the location for our festive event. Activities will begin on Saturday, December 14th at 4:30 pm, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner at 7:00 pm. Some of the planned activities include decorating gingerbread men and houses, singing Christmas Carols, Christmas cooking demonstrations, and more. There will be an attended activities room for children.  This will be a ticketed event and tickets will be on sale before and after school outside the main reception beginning on Tues December 10th.

Special Buffet Offer (inclusive of all taxes):

Adult ticket including all beverages –2200 Rs.

Adult ticket with limited beverages –1800 Rs.

Child ticket ages 6 – 12 years – 900 Rs.

Children 5 years and under are free

Please contact Kris Bridges idemo22@gmail.com with any questions.

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Christmas Giving Tree

The PTA Elementary Grade Level Representatives, Elementary Student Council, and ASA Girl Scouts are sponsoring a Giving Tree to support 180+ students in 5 area orphanages. We are asking for the parent community to support this project and participate with our kids as we move into the holiday season and bring year 2013 to a successful and helpful close. The 5 orphanages our Giving tree will support are Home Of Hope for Boys by the World of Life Church – 49 Kids Assisi Ilam Orphanage – 24 Kids St. Joseph Social Service Center – 40 Kids Seva Samajam Girls Home – 57 Kids Mizpah orphanage – 18 Kids The Gifting tree will be set up on November 20th in the Elementary Cafeteria. 1. Children/parents can take a star off the tree and purchase a small item useful to them. We have included name, age, and gender of recipient on the stars. We are asking for new, non-perishable items only such as a water bottle, a snack box, towels and grooming kits, or toys if the child is very young. The needs are listed on each individual star. A nice gift can be purchased for around 200 Rs. 2. We would like the present to be returned wrapped and with the star attached to the gift (stars will be color coded to indicate which orphanage gift will go to). The gift drop off box will be in the Elementary Library. Thank you to Mr. Jet and the library staff for helping us set up the drop off area in the library. 3. The last day to drop off gifts will be December 11. 4. Gifts will be dropped off to the orphanages roughly between December 15-19, by Parent Gina Makawana and any other interested individuals who would like to help out. Gina will be happy to share delivery date information as time gets closer for anyone still in Chennai at this time who would like to help deliver gifts directly to the children. Please feel free to discuss using this service opportunity with your child's teacher if you would like to incorporate this into your year end celebration or as a class project. For any specific questions, please feel free to contact teacher Pam Thompson, parent Gina Makawana (gina_makawana@yahoo.com), or parent Margaret Rajan (mrprice1@yahoo.com).
Thanks everyone and we look forward to all you support on this project. Also, pls feel free to take as much stars as you want,

Each Orphanage also has items that are "needed" that they have not put into the stars into the Giving Tree. These are items that are necessary items, which were not listed on the Giving Tree. The list, per each Orphanage is listed below. If any family can assist in purchasing these items, please bring them to the ES Library. Collections for these items are being done there.

1. Seva Samajam Girls Home (56 Girls)

  An all girls home with ages from 11 yrs old to 17 yrs old

  They prefer to get school bags or any personal kits for girls (towels, grooming kit)

  The tiffin not needed because their school is near their home, so they come home to eat.

  Also asking for donations for sanitary pads and sanitary kit

 Address is 29 Casa Major Road, Egmore

 Delivery of present Dec 14 at 2:30 pm

2. Assisi Ilam Orpnage (24 kids)

  19 girls and 5 boys ages 7 yrs old to 15 yrs old

  They prefer to get water bottle, tiffin box, school bag and some toys

  Also asking for A4 paper, pens and pencils and chart papers

  Address is at 15 Nethaji Nagar, St.Thomas Mount

  Delivery of presents Dec 15 at 11 am

3. St. Joseph Social Service Center (40 kids)

 25 girls and 15 boys from ages 3 yrs old to 17

 They prefer school bag, tiffin, water bottle and toys for the little ones

 Also asking for A4 paper and sanitary kit (bath soap, toothpaste and tooth brush)

 Address is at 4/92-62 Magazine Road, St. Thomas Mount

 Delivery of presents on Dec 18 at 4 pm

4. Home of Hope for Boys by World of Life Church (49 kids)

  They prefer school bags, tiffin set, cricket bats and sweet treats

  Also asking for stationary supplies

  Address is at Mahabalipuram

  Delivery of presents Dec 15 at 5 pm

5. Mizpah Orphanage (19 kids)

   Boys and girls ages 6 yrs old to 18 yrs old

   They prefer towels, blanket, school bag and tiffin bags

   Also asking for recreational games for orphanage like board games and cricket set

   Address is after Mahabalipuram before Pondicherry

  Delivery of presents Dec 16 

November 22, 2013

From the desk of your team....


This week has been one of the quietest that we had in school since the beginning of the school year.  We hope  many of you were able to enjoy it.  We all are used to sharing but the joy is all the more when we can bring smiles to the faces of really unknown people.  Parents from the Elementary School are participating in an initiative called "Giving Tree" which has been put up in the ES cafeteria.  Further information about the Giving Tree is below.  There are certain items that cant be really gift wrapped but would still warm the hearts of a lot of people.  We are sharing the email from one of the parent volunteers.  Please refer to the ES Principal Notes for information on this project.

Right after the Thanksgiving holidays we have the PTA meeting on, Tuesday, December 3rd where we showcase our ASA Team and our Theater Team.  We look forward to seeing you all at this last meeting before the Christmas Holidays. 

A Happy Thanksgiving to the community.

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Christmas Giving Tree

The PTA Elementary Grade Level Representatives, Elementary Student Council, and ASA Girl Scouts are sponsoring a Giving Tree to support 180+ students in 5 area orphanages. We are asking for the parent community to support this project and participate with our kids as we move into the holiday season and bring year 2013 to a successful and helpful close. The 5 orphanages our Giving tree will support are Home Of Hope for Boys by the World of Life Church – 49 Kids Assisi Ilam Orphanage – 24 Kids St. Joseph Social Service Center – 40 Kids Seva Samajam Girls Home – 57 Kids Mizpah orphanage – 18 Kids The Gifting tree will be set up on November 20th in the Elementary Cafeteria. 1. Children/parents can take a star off the tree and purchase a small item useful to them. We have included name, age, and gender of recipient on the stars. We are asking for new, non-perishable items only such as a water bottle, a snack box, towels and grooming kits, or toys if the child is very young. The needs are listed on each individual star. A nice gift can be purchased for around 200 Rs. 2. We would like the present to be returned wrapped and with the star attached to the gift (stars will be color coded to indicate which orphanage gift will go to). The gift drop off box will be in the Elementary Library. Thank you to Mr. Jet and the library staff for helping us set up the drop off area in the library. 3. The last day to drop off gifts will be December 11. 4. Gifts will be dropped off to the orphanages roughly between December 15-19, by Parent Gina Makawana and any other interested individuals who would like to help out. Gina will be happy to share delivery date information as time gets closer for anyone still in Chennai at this time who would like to help deliver gifts directly to the children. Please feel free to discuss using this service opportunity with your child's teacher if you would like to incorporate this into your year end celebration or as a class project. For any specific questions, please feel free to contact teacher Pam Thompson, parent Gina Makawana (gina_makawana@yahoo.com), or parent Margaret Rajan (mrprice1@yahoo.com).
Thanks everyone and we look forward to all you support on this project. Also, pls feel free to take as much stars as you want,

Each Orphanage also has items that are "needed" that they have not put into the stars into the Giving Tree. These are items that are necessary items, which were not listed on the Giving Tree. The list, per each Orphanage is listed below. If any family can assist in purchasing these items, please bring them to the ES Library. Collections for these items are being done there.

1. Seva Samajam Girls Home (56 Girls)

  An all girls home with ages from 11 yrs old to 17 yrs old

  They prefer to get school bags or any personal kits for girls (towels, grooming kit)

  The tiffin not needed because their school is near their home, so they come home to eat.

  Also asking for donations for sanitary pads and sanitary kit

 Address is 29 Casa Major Road, Egmore

 Delivery of present Dec 14 at 2:30 pm

2. Assisi Ilam Orpnage (24 kids)

  19 girls and 5 boys ages 7 yrs old to 15 yrs old

  They prefer to get water bottle, tiffin box, school bag and some toys

  Also asking for A4 paper, pens and pencils and chart papers

  Address is at 15 Nethaji Nagar, St.Thomas Mount

  Delivery of presents Dec 15 at 11 am

3. St. Joseph Social Service Center (40 kids)

 25 girls and 15 boys from ages 3 yrs old to 17

 They prefer school bag, tiffin, water bottle and toys for the little ones

 Also asking for A4 paper and sanitary kit (bath soap, toothpaste and tooth brush)

 Address is at 4/92-62 Magazine Road, St. Thomas Mount

 Delivery of presents on Dec 18 at 4 pm

4. Home of Hope for Boys by World of Life Church (49 kids)

  They prefer school bags, tiffin set, cricket bats and sweet treats

  Also asking for stationary supplies

  Address is at Mahabalipuram

  Delivery of presents Dec 15 at 5 pm

5. Mizpah Orphanage (19 kids)

   Boys and girls ages 6 yrs old to 18 yrs old

   They prefer towels, blanket, school bag and tiffin bags

   Also asking for recreational games for orphanage like board games and cricket set

   Address is after Mahabalipuram before Pondicherry

  Delivery of presents Dec 16 

November 15, 2013

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends,

A big thank you to all the student volunteers who put on the show for the Diwali Mela, all the parents who worked behind the scenes to bring out such a fun-filled event for the community, and to the innumerable hands that came to our assistance in various ways.  It was a true display of how when we work as a team anything is possible. 

After all that hectic activity, we had a quieter week till Wednesday.  O fcourse, there is always something going on at school and we were treated to a wonderful display of theatrical talents by the MS Theater Production -- in fact, their first, and a hilarious show which even 5 and 6 year olds enjoyed.  Some parents were pleasantly surprised when their little ones did not mind the time!!!

During the Town Hall meeting on Thursday, the Head pf School gave us an insight into the Emergency drills conducted in the school regularly as well as Admissions and Recruitment process.  We would highly recommend you to refer to the HOS notes on additional information and get to know what we as parents need to do if we are on campus.  We also had the Middle School and High school student-led conferences these past two days.  The school was really very colorful this week!!  Thanksgiving is approaching very fast and if you are planning a "staycation in Chennai,"  please do refer to the Community Events of this blog for information on a special lunch. 

Until next week!!

PTA Executive Committee

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Counselor News

In the life of international schools it is that time of year when we recognize that some families will be moving on from our school community. For kids as well as moms and dads it is a transition that is both exciting, and one of challenges and fears. Please join our Elementary Counselors Ms. Geetha and Mr. George as they share a presentation specifically designed for families on the move. All parents are welcome whether you are leaving this semester or you just want to be aware of issues surrounding moving with your family.

What: Families On The Move

When: Monday 18 November 2013, 8.45am

Where: Hall of Light

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"1 Ladakh 'one heart' - 10 lenses"

I have the pleasure to invite you all to my next photo exhibition in the Hilton.

Opening is this Saturday November 16th at 11 am.

This time I am exhibiting together with 9 other photographers from around the world including India. We met during a photo trip in Ladakh organized by Traveling Lens (a Chennai based photo-organisation). You probably know some of them.

Proceeds to go to charity.

More detailed information in the attachment.

Upon showing of the invitation you will receive 10% discount in Vasco restaurant during the exhibition.

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Thanksgiving Day Celebration

Thanksgiving is a special American holiday that is traditionally spent with family and friends, thinking about and sharing the things we are thankful for. Most of us here in Chennai are away from our extended families, but we are not without a close community of friends with much to be thankful for. 

With that in mind, I am excited to offer a special time to share in a Thanksgiving Day celebration.

The Westin on Velachery Road is hosting a traditional American Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, November 28th and has agreed to provide a special offer and buffet time for members of AISC. Please plan on arriving between 12:30 and 1:00 to enjoy a welcome drink and visit with friends. We will proceed with the “Carving of the Turkey” at 1:00 pm and open the buffet at that time. This will be a ticketed event and tickets will be on sale before and after school outside the main reception Monday, November 11th through Wednesday, November 20th.

Special Buffet Offer (inclusive of all taxes):

Adult ticket including alcohol – 2200 Rs.

Adult ticket without alcohol – 1800 Rs.

Child ticket ages 6 – 12 years – 900 Rs.

Children 5 years and under are free

Please note the following are included in your ticket price:

1.              Lucky draw with gifts from the hotel including a) Free Room night stay at the Westin for 2 people b) Brunch for 2 adults and 2 kids at Seasonal Tastes c) Dinner for 2 adults and 2 kids at Seasonal Tastes d) Spa Treatments, and more

2.              Kids arts and crafts session, Sony play station, kids play zone, etc.

3.              Complimentary use of the swimming pool from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day for those that wish to come early or stay late

4.              Pre-Packaged “left-over” box including turkey meat with cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy at a very nominal price. (This is my favorite part as I LOVE Thanksgiving Day leftovers!)

Menu highlights include: Roast Turkey, Festive Corn Bread Stuffing, Yams, Fork Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Roast Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Minted Peas, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, and the buffet will also have American regional specialties.

In addition to their white, red and sparkling wines, the beverage list includes a few Thanksgiving special beverages like Holiday Punch, Hot Buttered Rum, and a Hot Spiced Cranberry/Apple drink.

There are a limited number of tickets available, so please purchase your tickets early.

Kris Bridges

USA Country Coordinator 

October 25, 2013

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends

Last friday was the Halloween Party of the middle schoolers. The festivities continued this week with the UN day celebrations mid week and ends with the Elementary School Halloween Parade. We as the parent community by our action demonstrated a little bit of what United Nations stands for to our children. Thanks to all the parents who worked in every way to bring this spirit into school. Great teamwork!!!!

We are off for a week and when we get back another major event for the community awaits us. The Diwali Mela. So many people are working behind the scenes to make this a fun filled event. Please be part of it - every drop counts. To know how you can contribute please go through the update below.

If you are travelling during this fall break, have a safe journey. If you are in Chennai enjoy the rainy mornings with a cup of tea and friends. Have fun. To all, a very Happy Diwali.

Diwali Mela news

A call for performers for the Diwali Mela

If you or a group are interested in participating in the Diwali Mela program, we request you please click on the following link and fill out the form of the program.

First, we want to thank all the teams and individuals in advance for all of their hard work. For the Diwali Program, the Diwali Planning Team is requesting that all teams or individuals sign up for the Program.

Our team is excited to have you do the performance. We do have some logistics that we need to get from each of the teams. We will require this information by the 25th of October. For planning the program, we need to have the information from all on time. We want to show off all of our kids and our teams who will participate, to do that well, we do need to adhere to our timelines. We thank you again for your participation!

Please click on the Registration Form below, and register yourself or your team.

The Registration Form

As we come back from the break, the campus will be in an uproar gearing up the the Diwali Mela.

There will be Rangoli workshop conducted during the week, locations and time to be determined. Do look for having your kids take part in that.

There will be a Diwali Bazar on Friday afternoon. Come and take part in that.

Diwali Mela Ticket Sales!!

Cumulation will be the Diwali Mela on Saturday nite. For the Diwali Mela, we do want to let you know. Tickets will be sold starting Monday the 4th to Friday the 9th. Please purchase your ticket early, as we will not have sales on the day of. We need to let our caterers of the order the evening before. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in this matter.

Regards,

Diwali Planning Team

October 18, 2013

From the desk of your team....

Dear friends

The countdown has begun for the UN day celebrations.  The UN day T shirts are on sale now near the main reception during drop off times.  They are available in the spirit store in the ihub during the day if you miss the timings.  The Diwali Mela preparations are in full swing as well and thank you to all those who are working industriously to make it a fun filled day for the community.

The parent coffee provided a glimpse into the homework pattern of the middle school students.  Homework is a common topic for all kids across the school.  The discussion centered on the ways we as parents can be constructive in this process.  Please refer to the MS principal notes for more information.

We are in for a sprint next week with so many activities.  Be part of it and have fun.

Until next week!!!!!

Diwali Mela news

A call for performers for the Diwali Mela 

From All community members

If you or a group are interested in participating in the Diwali Mela program, we request you please click on the following link and fill out the form of the program. 

First, we want to thank all the teams and individuals in advance for all of their hard work. For the Diwali Program, the Diwali Planning Team is requesting that all teams or individuals sign up for the Program.

Our team is excited to have you do the performance. We do have some logistics that we need to get from each of the teams. We will require this information by the 25th of October. For planning the program, we need to have the information from all on time. We want to show off all of our kids and our teams who will participate, to do that well, we do need to adhere to our timelines. We thank you again for your participation!

Please click on the Registration Form below, and register yourself or your team.

The Registration Form.

Thank you again from the Diwali Planning Team! 

October 11, 2013

From the desk of your team....


Dear Friends

A week that just zoomed past us.  We had the first SAISA event of the year in our campus.  Thanks to all parents who helped out and to the SAISA coordinators. Great teamwork.

We had an interesting presentation on "Third Culture Kids -TCK" during the Elementary School Parent Coffee.  This is not someone else we are talking about - its our own kids.  Please refer to the ES principal notes for the details on this presentation.

The school is gearing for UN day celebrations in about 10 days.  Please do refer to the HOS notes for details.  And if you want to help out, please check with your country coordinators.

Lots of activities coming up - diwali mela right after the fall break.  Do check this blog next week for additional information.  Be part of the celebrations in whatever way you want to - aim is for all the enjoy.

Have a great weekend.

Diwali Mela news

A call for performers for the Diwali Mela 

From All community members

If you or a group are interested in participating in the Diwali Mela program, we request you please click on the following link and fill out the form of the program. 

First, we want to thank all the teams and individuals in advance for all of their hard work. For the Diwali Program, the Diwali Planning Team is requesting that all teams or individuals sign up for the Program.

Our team is excited to have you do the performance. We do have some logistics that we need to get from each of the teams. We will require this information by the 25th of October. For planning the program, we need to have the information from all on time. We want to show off all of our kids and our teams who will participate, to do that well, we do need to adhere to our timelines. We thank you again for your participation!

Please click on the Registration Form below, and register yourself or your team.

The Registration Form.

Thank you again from the Diwali Planning Team! 

October 4, 2013

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends,

First of all, thank you for making it to the PTA meeting this week in spite of the change in the timings.  Elementary school parents were treated to a colorful display of artwork and theater on Tuesday.  The little ones dressed up and presented a beautiful assembly on Mahatma Gandhi, Father of this nation.  The highlight was a skit done by the kids to show how they can use the great teachings of Gandhi in their day-to-day activities.

Thanks to all those who participated in the Diwali Mela Survey.  We will get back to you as early as possible with the outcome.

We are in the last quarter of the year, which usually has a lot of activities globally.  In India, October ushers in a spate of festivals.  One such festival is Navaratri, literally meaning nine nights.  It is a salutation to "the source of Energy" worshiped in the form of Goddess Durga.  The first three days and nights are dedicated to thanking the energy created from inner strength (Durga), the next three the energy of spiritual wealth (Lakshmi) which is everlasting, and last three nights and days are dedicated to the energy of wisdom (Saraswati).  While different parts of India celebrate it in different ways, the culmination is the same principle— triumph of good over evil.  Enjoy the local culture and festivities.  Our Pre K-8 library has books on festivals of India as well as an Indian Section.  You may want to check out some for light reading.

And of course we have a lot of activities coming up in the school as well—UN Day, Halloween, Diwali, Thanksgiving, and more.  Take part in any of these and enjoy, learn and grow.

Have fun!!!!

SAISA NEWS….    

Girls Volleyball Oct. 9^th  through 11^th

Our FIRST SAISA event is just days away!  Mark your calendars.

PLAN TO ATTEND & PLAN TO VOLUNTEER (Please!!!)

                       

COME CHEER ON OUR LADY RAPTORs Volley Ball Team!!

Teams play 3 games on the 1^st day of the tournament.

10:50am                      AISC VS OSC  (Court 2)           

12:25pm                      AISC VS KAS   (Court 1)                      

3:20pm                        AISC VS ASB  (Court 2)

The Raptors’ game schedule on 2^nd & 3^rd day of the tournament will be posted at event.

Schools Participating in this Year’s Tournament:

Lahore American School          (LAS)              Lincoln School-Nepal   (LS)

Karachi American School        (KAS)              The American International School of Muscat (TAISM)

Overseas School of Colombo (OSC)              American School of Bombay (ASB)

American International School –Dhaka (AISD)

3 Days - Many Ways...  You can MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

1.  Volunteer to be a Visiting Team MOM for the day!  Bring a Yummy Treat for that team!

     If you can, cheer them on during one of their games that day!

 (7 Visiting schools Need Team Moms AND you can pick the day that works best for you!)

It’s easy!! Just let us know which team & what day!!

2.  Donate a plate of Sweet Treats OR Savory Treats to the Coaches Hospitality Room.

    Tournament Hospitality Room (Madras Cottages E & F) will be open throughout this 3 day   

    event for Coaches ( & out of town parents) to take a break.    

   It’s easy! Just let us know what day/time you want to drop off a plate of snacks!

3.  Volunteer to help us MAKE POPCORN!

  We have a new popcorn machine and we are ready to use it!!

Popcorn Booth will be up and running during the tournament..

THREE TIME-SLOTS:   10:45 till 12:15,    1:30 till 3:15    AND 3:30 till 5:00

It’s easy!   Let us know which time-slot & day works best! 

TO VOLUNTEER  PLEASE CONTACT Tammy at   ncdeano@yahoo.com

OR Marcella  at   marcelacge@gmail.com

2nd Korean Cooking Class 

Instructor          Ms. Taehee Kwon

Food         Japchae (jabchae, chapchae) 

                        Japchae (jabchae, chapchae) is a Korean dish 

                        made from sweet potato noodles (called 

                        dangmyeon), stir fried in sesame oil with various

                        vegetables (typically thinly sliced carrots, 

                        onion, spinach, and mushrooms), sometimes served

                        with beef, and flavoured with soy sauce, 

                        and sweetened with sugar. It is usually served 

                        garnished with sesame seeds and slivers of 

                        chili. It may be served either hot or cold.

Where              Instructor's house (MRC Nagar, RA Puram)

When               Wednesdays 11:00am ~ 2:00pm

Date/ people       Nov 6  (Wed) :  5 people

                             Nov 13 (Wed) :  5 people

                              Nov 20 (Wed) :  5 people

                              Dec 4  (Wed)    :  5 people

* First-come-first-served. 

* Please send an e-mail to Christina Ma for apply.  (Please indicate the date you want to attend, mobile number and kids' grade) 

Fee & preparation            RS 500 per class, please bring your Apron.

Contact point Christina Ma  (Korea country coordinator) christinama72@gmail.com

Mobile : 90030-36957

Notice               "Due to limited space at home, only 5 people are allowed per class.  All ingredients will be

                         prepared by instructor"

As for 3rd class information for food and dates will be given in Dec 2013

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