December 19, 2014

Dear Friends,

Thank you

to all families who participated in the ES Giving Tree or HS National Honor Society Food Drive. Your generosity is appreciated!

Calendar reminders:

• The January PCA meeting will be held after the New Parent Coffee on Monday, January 19 from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the FAC Cafeteria
• The January KPA Meeting  is also moved to Monday, January 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the BBT
• PCA City Trip - Wednesday, 14 January
• PCA Introductory Tech Training - Wednesday, 21 January, 9am
• The PCA Ball will be held on Saturday, April 18

Country baskets for the Ball

As you travel, think about bringing back something for your country's basket for the PCA ball - or something to add to the international tea, coffee, or wines baskets.  

Mother Tongue book collection

Cleaning out your book shelves or shifting house?  Donate children's books, especially books in languages other than English. Bring them to either of the school libraries.

Head Librarian Jet says:  "Nothing brings a smile to new students' faces more than finding a book in their home language! We also want to make sure that students develop literacy and content knowledge in their home language so that they will be caught up with their classmates when they return to their countries."

A wonderful, relaxing holiday to you.  Travel safely.  If you are moving to another location, we wish you the best.  If you are returning to Chennai, come back refreshed and ready for the second half of the year.  

Yours sincerely,

The PCA Executive Team

Enjoy this video wishing you a Happy Christmas:

December 12, 2014

Dear Community friends,

Christmas atmosphere definitely made its big entrance in our lives last Monday at the Hyatt Regency: it was an amazing evening of caroling, and the lightening of the very big decorated Christmas Tree made dreams of a white Christmas.

We thank so much the Administration of the School for organizing a big and fun Event like this, where amazing food and drinks, together with the effort of our Community Choir and Student Choir gave us all a good feeling of coming festivities!

Here we share now some very important info regarding our school: 

Dates for your Diary

Raptorthon - Sunday, 14 December, 6:56am - 10am
PCA City Trip - Wednesday, 14 January, time to be announced later

Next PCA Monthly Meeting - Monday, 19 December, 9:45 FAC cafeteria

PCA Tech Connection - Wednesday, 21 January, 9am

Continue having an eye on the PCA Boards, in the Main Entrance and in the Elementary Section opposite to the cash machine - this one will be soon moved closer to the exit to be more visible.

from the AISC Head Librarian

Dear Parents,

We would like to expand our mother tongue library collection in the CIC and are seeking books from different countries and in different languages.

Why do we do this?

We want to promote a love for learning and reading, be it in any language, because we work hard to make sure that all students feel welcome in the CIC. We would like our book collection to represent students' various interests, backgrounds, and who they are as individuals. Nothing brings a smile to new students' faces more than finding a book in their home language! We also want to make sure that students develop literacy and content knowledge in their home language so that they will be caught up with their classmates when they return to their countries.

How can parents take part?

We have a drop box in the ES CIC for any language books that you may have (you can drop off any books in preschool to grade twelve and we distribute them to the appropriate CIC). If you are sadly moving away from Chennai or your kids have outgrown the books you have at home, please consider donating them to the CIC!  ALL LANGUAGES are welcome! Even if you are the only family in school who speaks your language, we still welcome any books that you would like to donate. These will be put to good use for families moving to AISC.

If you have any questions, please stop by the CIC or contact me via email (wjeremy@aisch.org).

As part of this project: The ES/MS CIC is hosting its first ever Italian read aloud for students on Tuesday, December 16 from 3:45-4:15 (aimed at students in preschool to grade two). 

This will be a fun event for children to hear stories in Italian. This is an optional activity. Please note that if a child comes, it is also necessary for a parent to come for supervision.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jet (wjeremy@aisch.org).

Thank you,

Mr. Jet

AISC Head Librarian

Giving Thanks

Thank you for your donations for the Giving Tree and the food drive for Little Sisters of the Poor.

Evacuation Drill

We participated in an evacuation drill on Thursday morning.  If you have not been part of an emergency drill, please do find where the parent safe spots are located.  For an evacuation drill, there's a sign in the gym where parents should congregate, and also a sign on the field, depending on where we are told to gather.  
Please see the link to the  Head of School Presentation – November 13  at the end of Head of School's notes for more information.

Have a lovely week end and for the ones who are leaving the School this week to begin the Winter Vacation...have a safe, restful and peaceful time with Family and Friends.

For the ones who are leaving the School to go back to their lives in home Countries or changing destination, we all wish you to bring the your Courage, Confidence, Creativity and Compassion for the next step of your life. Thank you for everything you did to support our mission.

Your PCA Team

December 5, 2014

Dear Friends,

Thank you to all of you who attended our Monthly Meeting in the BBT on Tuesday. It was good to talk about so many things that are happening in school!
If you were unable to attend the meeting, please click on the link below of Kim Bane Distinguished Authors' Visit Program sponsored by the PCA:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/186mLJkk7TxQ_2NJJiC_qpu625GZTzN2yDd4efws-9vU/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=3000

Please note that the next PCA Meeting will take place on Monday 19th January in the FAC Cafeteria at 9.45am. This meeting will take place after the NEW Parent Orientation at 8.45am.

Please remember to keep updated with our PCA Boards located at the Main Entrance and Elementary entrance in front of cash machine to know what's going on! 

December has now begun and Charity seems to be the word this month: we would like to share with you a lot of beautiful information about great initiatives around the School and Chennai.

From the Head of School, Andrew Hoover: 

Charles Dickens once said, “No one is useless in the world who lightens the burdens of others.” In the nature of the giving season, the National Honor Society is hoping that we can embody Dickens’ words by hosting our second annual Food Drive. The donations will go to a local non-profit organization called Little Sisters of the Poor. As an organization, the Little Sisters receives elderly people of all, aged 65 and above, regardless of religious or caste background. Those who live with the Sisters usually have been abandoned or have families that can no longer care for them. Therefore the organization relies on donations to feed and keep its inhabitants healthy and happy.

You may show your support by sending in food donations (rice, flour, curry powder, dhal, oil) and sanitary items (ex. soap, shampoo) from December 8th- 12th. There will be collection tables next to the Main Office on the first floor after the security gate and at the security gate of the Elementary School where NHS members will be at tables collecting donations from 8:00 / 8:20 am every morning that week. 

Through this Food Drive, we hope to “lighten the burden” of the elderly living with the Sisters and ensure that they have the essential to care for those in need. We also hope to involve as many members of the community as possible to make a greater impact and support for the Little Sisters of the Poor.  

For any further questions, please contact Chaitra Subramaniam (schaitra@aisch.org) or Sofia Nicholas (nsofia@aisch.org).

Giving Tree

Did You already take a star from the trees in the Elementary Cafeteria? 

There ares till some left: if you think that making a child in an Orphanage happy for Christmas is a simple but important sign, please pick up a tag. 

Bring the finished wrapped present with the tag on it to the Elementary School Library, before the 10th of December.

All presents will be delivered by parents in charge of this charity from December 14th.
You will contribute bringing Love and Smiles in these kids' life...but also in our kids who will learn to donate! Thank you for your support!

Green Bazaar

After a very successful first outing in the city, the Chennai Green Bazaar is back! Themed around the ideas of conservation, the weekend carnival will take place on Sunday 7th December, from 9 am to 7 pm, at SPACES, Elliot's Beach, Besant Nagar.

Can we inspire the next generation to preserve over 2,467 heritage buildings that dot the city? Can we do something to entice the sparrows back to our windowsills? Could we revive recipes that have stayed in our families for generations but are undocumented? A quick look around shows us that there is a need to protect, conserve, and hold on to what we know, and rediscover it, all over again. The Chennai Green Bazaar - II - Renew, Restore, Repeat edition, hopes to spark just such conversations, actions and projects around conservation in the city.

Venue: SPACES, # 1 Elliots Beach Road (off 5th Avenue Besant Nagar. Landmark is Dindigul Thalapakatti)

Date: Decembre 7th, 2014 - Sunday. Time: 9 am to 7 pm9 AM to 7 PM

What the Bazaar has in store

Find a range of sustainable, natural, hand-made products, from farm fresh produce to heirloom seeds, millets, rice and other essential food, preservative-free jams and sauces, coir based garden products, handspun garments, waste and water management solutions, upcycled accessories, products for sustainable menstruation and Indian children's books -  there is something for everyone.

Workshops, Demos and Talks

Dig Right In: A starter workshop on kitchen gardening by Magic Bean (above 15)

Black Gold: A 101 session on composting by Magic Bean (above 15)

Healing with Herbs: Talk on traditional food and plant based medicine by Dr. Thirunarayanan (above 15)

Turtle Nesting: An awareness session by the The Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network to save the endangered Olive Ridley Turtle (all ages)

We ♥ Trees: A nature walk and talk inside campus by 15-year-old Vikas Madhav, Sanctuary Magazine’s Young Naturalist of the year 2014 (all ages)

Surviving Chennai Streets! A theatre-based interactive session for teenagers and adults on street harassment by Schools of Equality. (above 15)

All day fun activities for all ages!

Kreative Kreeda: A gaming corner with traditional games organized by Kreeda Games

Tales Everywhere: World Storytelling Institute organizes a daylong story telling marathon for children of all ages to come tell their stories, listen to stories, discover conservation and more!

Art and Conservation: A special competition and drawing session by Pencils RockEntry fee for the Bazaar only:
Adults - Rs. 50/-
Children - FREE

Entry fee for the Bazaaar + Day pass for workshops:

Adults - Rs. 100/-

Children - Rs. 50/-

Register HERE for the workshops. Click here for more details and a schedule for each workshop. For regular updates about this edition of The Green Bazaar Chennai, Join our Facebook event page here.

Check out our entire, updated list of events here on Facebook or on The Alternative.

See you there!

The Lighting of the School Christmas Tree

Monday 8th December at 6pm AISC welcome both children and parents to join them at the Hyatt Regency for carol singing and the lighting of the Christmas tree. We look forward to seeing you there.

PCA Introductory Tech Training

This will be held on Wednesday 10th December at 9am in the Hall of Light.

Raptorthon 2

Looking for a GREAT family activity? Raptorthon 2 Is Coming!!! 
Ready to participate in a fun community event? Need a reason to get in shape? 

AISC's SECOND ANNUAL RAPTORTHON - Swim 150m/Run 1600m/Swim 150m - will take place on Sunday 14th December in the early morning. Great for the whole family! Participate as an individual or as a team (one swimmer, one runner).  The event will be followed by a potluck breakfast and the awarding of certificates. See the poster for more details.  

Click this link to sign up online: lly Raptorthon 2 Contact Donna Fava at: fdonna@aisch.org if you have any questions! 

Many thanks for your support,

Please click here to register and for more detailed information. 

Hour of Code

Dear Friends,

You are invited to an unique experience at AISC - An "Hour of Code." This is a global movement to interest all ages to enjoy learning about programming.  The mission of the movement is:

"The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 30 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104."

As a group of educators and parents who have been past educators, we find that igniting young minds with the support of their parents, is the best way for a child to gain and retain knowledge. In this changing world, technology is a key driver. In the Hour of Code, you and your child will learn some basics of programming and try it out yourselves.  The aim for the Hour of Code, is to create awareness for both parents and their kids about how simple programming and the in the end the arena of computers is really. We do not fantom that children will become programmers, but they should be aware of the changing technological tides.  This experience gives them some awareness, that is needed for them. 

We have brought the movement to our school on:

Tuesday 9th December at 3:45 to 4:45 in the HS Library
Wednesday 10th December at 3:45 to 4:45 in the MS Library - CIC

We look forward to our parents and kids attending the sessions.  Let us ignite minds for awareness as well as interest in this arena.  

Click on the following link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vh6a15-AnPbbK-4jptFBsRbbCX-AROi0DFtGJYdexaU/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

We look forward to seeing you there!

From http://hourofcode.com/in/en

No Prior Experience Necessary! Come and Have some Fun!

Hope you will enjoy your weekend,

Your PCA Team

PCA Monthly Meeting - December 2, 2014

November 21, 2014

Dear Friends,

Can you believe it's almost the end of November? Where is the time going? However, there are still many things happening at AISC before we head off in December.

LAPATHON AT SCHOOL:          

Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 

Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Main Field 

Global Issues Network (GIN) is hosting a Cancer Lap-A-Thon at our school on November 22nd to raise money for the Cancer Institute in Chennai. There will be a breakfast potluck afterwards in the cafeteria. To participate, you must get sponsors to pay you for the amount of laps that you will run around the field. You can walk, run, jog, crawl, whatever, as long as you complete as many laps as you please to raise money for cancer research. Pick up a form from the High School, Middle School, and Elementary School office to start getting sponsors. If you have any questions please contact: slovishniakri@aisch.org or dmanasvi@aisch.org 

Also as part of this event we are asking all participants to bring in a food item for 6 people so that we can have “potluck” or shared breakfast after the end of the final event.

NAMMA BEACH NAMMA CHENNAI:

Because our Community likes to make the difference regarding the cure for the environment, that we all believe it's a bit neglected from the Indian Culture, we suggest you to take part of the beautiful initiative to clean the beach together!
NAMMA BEACH NAMMA CHENNAI, is organising a beach clean up on Sunday November 30th from 6am till 9am together with The Nature Trust and the schoolchildren of the ADVENT Christian School of Injambakkam.
JOIN US

THANK YOU!

We would also like to aware you about a similar initiative that saw the Korean Community at work on Marina Beach: our best THANK YOU for trying to give our kids a better world!  

   

Thank you also to Vraj Thakore, who was leading our curious parents in a City Trip through the complicated streets of T-Nagar, ending the tour with a typical indian lunch! Hope you all had fun!

PCA Meeting Dated: Tuesday December 2nd

We look forward to seeing you all in the Black Box Theatre on the 2nd December. This monthly meeting is an opportunity for you to hear information regarding the schoo, your PCA and also we will be talking about fundraising and charities for this accademic year.

PCA BALL 2015

We already mentioned that the PCA Ball will no longer take place on the 7th March.  The new date is Saturday 18th April. If you have not already done so please mark this date in your diary. It is a fun and sociable fundraising evening which you will be hearing more about in the New Year.

Country Baskets at the PCA Ball

The PCA Ball as well as a social event is also a fundraising evening and ONE of the ways of raising money is through the auctioning of COUNTRY BASKETS. Your Country Representative will be in contact with you about this in more detail. Please do bare in mind that if you are returning to your home country or having relatives visiting over the festive period perhaps you could ask them to bring a souvenir from your country for your Country Basket. Items such as food, tea, coffee, wine, chocolate, tea towels, books and other such items make up a fabulous and creative basket.


2015 PCA CHARITY BALL VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

To make this fabulous evening possible we do need to ask for your help, without it none of this is possible!. If you would like to join us too make this event one to remember please go the attached link where you find a signing up sheet to give your availability on 5 different Committees. 
Choose one or more than one!! 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MIpksKMus_JSehQk4YbHNZDYH10M_phtZv9wg5KTa_U/edit?usp=sharing

We wish you all a happy Thanksgiving break. The blog will be next updated by Friday 5th December.

Wishing you a wonderful week-end.

Your PCA Team

November 14, 2014

Dear Friends,

Monsoon season is high in Chennai,  we can save some energy in air conditioning at home, and for the ones who love rain, it will be a cool period!

Looks like a pretty quite moment for the PCA...after a lot of hectic activity we can take it easier, with more time to plan the organization of the PCA Ball: we already started looking for Hotels who can offer the best prices for the happening. At the beginning of next week we will have a meeting with the Country Coordinators and Grade Representatives in order to collect fresh ideas and as many inputs as possible to be able to give you the best Party ever!
The members of the PCA set a very optimistic target of participation and we expect to involve the highest number of parents ....so don't let us down, as we are booking a huge party hall!

This is going to be the top social event in ( and out of) the school community and we believe the Ball must be an appointment to aim to and to remember in the years to come.
You will hear much more about it!

You can help us:
1 - saving the Date - 18th of April 2015
2 - bring back something good and characteristic from your home country, if you plan to go home for Winter break - we will ask to each Country Coordinator one baskets of goods to sell on Silent Auction
3 - Be ready to dress glamourously and to shake a leg!

What’s on the AISC Preschool Horizon?

If you are interested in the future planning and programming of our Preschools, we invite you to join us on Monday, November 17, 2014 for a World Cafe conversation. We are seeking input and ideas as we move ahead in revisiting our Early Childhood programs. There are two sessions planned, so pick the time that works best for you:

Timings: Nov 17  8:45 - 10:15 or 1:45 - 3:15

Location: Hall of Light

PCA City Tour - T-Nagar

We will meet in front of the Main Office. We will leave from the school at 9:00 sharp!

Further informations here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S8XFHUddYCOdirMRxYQGFkZR2XSCpfmP9CRYwYjKquU/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

Have a great weekend

Your PCA Team

November 7, 2014

Dear all,

We have the PCA Notice-board by the main entrance finally on service: it will be monthly and weekly updated and we will have soon the one by the elementary entrance also running. Have a look on them now and then.

It was nice to see everyone who attended the monthly PCA meeting on Tuesday.  We had a wrap up of Diwali Mela (thanks went out earlier) and the SAISA swim meet.  
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this huge event:  those who hosted, those who organized (baskets, swimmers, medals, volunteers), those who brought food, those who took photos or delivered results, and those who came out and cheered on all of the teams.

We also started talking about the PCA Ball, planned for 18^th April, 2015.  We’ll be asking for donations for the silent auction, and for corporate sponsors – more details shortly.

We heard from Kim Bane, Director of Teaching and Learning (Kim Bane), on Thursday.  She arranged updates from coordinators for Service Learning, EAL, Literacy, Math, and the library’s “Mother Tongue” project.  If you missed this session and would like to see the slides, please contact Kim.

And best wishes to the cast and crew (and advisors) on their final performance of the

first-ever Middle School musical, “Once on This Island”!

Tickets for the today's performance are still available, also at the door...if you forgot to buy the tickets and would like to come, please do so.
Doors will close at 7:00pm, today.

See you at the Head of School’s Town Hall meeting on Thursday the 13^th.

Your PCA Executive Team

PCA Monthly Meeting - November 4, 2014

October 31, 2014

HaPpY HaLlOwEen! Today is a busy day in the school filled with parties and treats and parades. We look forward to seeing the photos.

SAISA is now underway! Thank you again to everyone who is offering to help with this school event over the next few days. We welcome 150 children to our school for the first of many sporting fixtures in the school calendar. Please do come and support the swimmers over the weekend. 

GoOoOoOo RaPToRs!!!! 

PCA Ball. The date of our annual PCA Ball has been changed. The new date is Saturday 18th April 2015. This is a great social evening that is held by the PCA and community in a Hotel in Chennai and is a fun filled evening of diner, silent auction, country baskets and dancing. Mark your calendar and hold the date! 

The PCA will be asking the school community for help in the near future to join the PCA Ball committees to help us organise this event. More information to be sent out in the next few weeks. 

Middle School Play: Tickets are already on sale for the school production of 

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND 

Music by: Stephen Flaherty Book end Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens

Bring your kids to have some fun and appreciate these enthusiastic kids, who with the leadership of their amazing Theatre teacher Ms Diane, worked hard during the last months: tickets are available from the main reception and elementary school entrances every drop off and pick up time. Dates are: 

Thursday 6th November at 5pm - Auditorium

Friday 7th November at 7pm - Auditorium

Tickets cost 250,00 rps

PCA Meeting: This is to be held on Tuesday 4th November at 8.45am. Please come and join us for some more info about what is going on in our school and the Principals of the school. This will be held in the BBT - Black Box Theatre.

Conjunctivitus: There have been several cases of ‘sticky eyes’ at school over the last week. Please see the school nurse or doctor if you have any concerns or questions.

The PCA wish you a spooky and enjoyable weekend!

October 17, 2014

Thank you, AISC, for a lovely evening on Saturday the 11th!  We hope you enjoyed Diwali Mela as much as we did.

So many people contributed to the event and we have many thank-yous:

First, the performers.  There were 91 of you who signed up and practiced diligently to reward us with some great entertainment.

Second, the volunteers.  You offered your time, your organizing, baking, and buying skills and everyone benefitted.

Third, the AISC Administration and Staff.  We had such good support from Ms. Angeline and Ms. Sonia, and all of the behind-the-scenes department heads.  Special thanks to Mr. Hoover for suggesting that School would sponsor performers' tickets for this educational experience and provide them snacks.

Fourth, exceptional vendors. Goldline Catering fed us well, and Chennai Crafters (and Megha) kept us busy.  Saran made us smile.

And finally, you, the community.

We look forward to celebrating the rest of India month with you.

Now we also wish you a restful,relaxing and deserved Fall break, looking forward seeing you again on Campus to cheer our SAISA Swimming Team.

Participate in any manner and any day, giving some of your time, welcoming & making our young guest feeling like at home, bake some delicious recipes from your country or buy some fruit to give them energy to swim... just stay with us helping in making the school proud of another successful event.
If you feel to help take contact with the Athletic department or with any of us 4!

Ciao and stay tuned for more to come.

Your PCA team

October 10, 2014

Dear all,

Here we are, at the final days before Diwali Mela!
The tickets are sold out: that means that all our splendid volunteers did an amazing job and we will never end in thanking them!
A very special thanks goes also to the Administration, who sponsored the tickets for all performers, to recognize their hard effort in performing for our Community.
Saturday there will be a lot of beautiful people who gave us confidence, coming to school happy to celebrate Incredible India once again.
Everybody for sure is aware how important this festivity is for Indians and this is why we had so much help from parents and school personnel to put together the best celebration was in our possibility to organize...for you all!
The theatre will be full, please be there at 5:00 sharp doors open, at 5:30 the performers are ready to share their happiness in exhibiting and the food and activities will make the rest!
Please come, enjoy the event and make it memorable with us!

The BIG BAD BLUE of last week gave our RAPTORS swimming team a glance on the end of the months' important and challenging Swimming SAISA.
We have to remind you all parents once again about this big event, that will bring to our school 150 swimming kids from all over Asia: we still need a lot of help from our Community.
Please consider hosting and make the decision as soon as possible: we want to give all the coming kid's families the assurance of having a house ready for them and we need to give Ron Thomson and his staff a relief on this big concern!
Presto, presto, it will be...bellissimo!

We wait for you on Saturday, from 5 to 9 pm, starting the festivity in the Auditorium.

Have a wonderful week-end.
Your PCA Team

PCA Monthly Meeting - October 7, 2014

October 3, 2014

We hope you had a good day yesterday celebrating Gandhi.

DIWALI MELA

Diwali Mela is almost here!  Many volunteers have been planning a very nice evening.  Please join us Saturday, 11^th October, from 5pm in the Fine Arts Center for a celebration of family and light.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, at the ES courtyard and Main Reception from 8-9am and 3-4pm every day next week.  If this timing is not convenient, please email us to request your tickets:  PCA@aisch.org.

You are encouraged to wear a sari, kurta, lungi, other festive Indian clothing, or festive clothes from your country.

The schedule is as follows:

5pm  doors open – please hand over your ticket and find a seat in the auditorium.

5:30pm  auditorium doors.  Enjoy the performances by student, parent & teacher groups.

6:30 – 9pm  when the show is over, come downstairs, to the… 

                Atrium to lean crafts from Chennai Crafters 

(small fee for each activity to cover the artisan’s time & materials)

                Cafeteria and outside gym to partake of a light dinner 

                        (North and South Indian, very low spice)

Any questions, or if you would like to help with the planning or doing of this big event (from ushering, to assisting with stage performances, or helping oversee set up), please send email to PCA@aisch.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please do let us know if you are able to help us during the event on the 11th October. We always need helping hands!

Tickets:
adults: 550 RS
Children: 400 RS (children under 3 are free)
Please bring extra pocket money for the craft activities


SAISA

Volunteer Opportunity – SAISA Swim Meet   30 Oct – 1 Nov

We will host the regional swim meet, with teams invited from Mumbai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Colombo, and Dhaka.  Part of AISC’s hospitality includes our families hosting these visiting students, as they host our students when they travel for sports.  Please consider taking two or more students into your home; school makes it easy to host.   For questions or to sign up, please email Sally Victor  vsally@aisch.org

PCA GENERAL MEETING 7^th October

At the October PCA Meeting, we will discuss Diwali Mela, upcoming swimming meets, and we’ll present the budget for the PCA’s events and activities this year, answer questions, and have a vote of the membership to accept the budget.

FOR SALE AT THE iHub

AISC blue, International Minded T-shirts, as seen at UN Day. 

Chennai Chapter directories of goods and services recommended by AISC parents.

We wish you a restful weekend!

We remain Yours sincerely,

The PCA Executive Team

September 26, 2014

Dear all,

The “Festival of Lights” is just around the corner and we will soon be busy preparing our homes and school for the festivities to come!  Please join us for an evening of family, crafts, food, song & dance, and friends.  The AISC Diwali Mela will be Saturday, 11 October, from 5pm, in our School’s own Fine Arts Center.

Tickets are available from next Wednesday, the 1st of October.  They will include food & soft drinks (menu from North & South India) and performances by student and parents groups.  Cultural and folk arts are the highlights this year:  there will be a craft mela with artisans from Chennai Crafters, offering block printing of cards, clay miniature food, diya painting, terracotta jewellery decorating, paper lantern making, mehendi and others.  To compensate these professional artisans for their time and materials, craft activities will be offered for a small fee (less than 100 Rs each).

Please come!  You are encouraged to wear a sari, kurta, lungi, other festive Indian clothing, or festive clothing from your country.

Any questions, or if you would like to help with the planning or doing of this big event (from ushering, to assisting with stage performances, or helping oversee set up), please send email to PCA@aisch.org.  We would also like to include a few more performances.

Signing up for performances are closed - THANK YOU  everyone who has signed up for this fantastic event. We very much look forward to seeing the performances on the 11th October. 

New for sale at the iHub : AISC blue, International Minded T-shirts, as seen at UN Day. If you missed it during first sale, you can purchase it at I-Hub now!

Swimming Saisa update: our super swimmer children are practicing 4/5 days a week to get best timing for the swimming competition that will take place on our campus from 29 October to 2 November 2014.

As you probably know we will have to find housing to the visiting athletes, that will be 210: WE NEED YOU!

Check the announcement below if you want to assist us in any way and do attend the next PCA meeting on Tuesday 7th October at 8:45 in BBT, to have detailed information from Ron Thomson about that, please.

At the October Meeting we will also present the budget for the PCA’s events and activities this year, answer questions, and have a vote of the membership to accept the budget.

Wishing you a beautiful and restful long weekend, we thank you for all the support you would provide us!

Sincerely

Your PCA team

  

September 19, 2014

Dear all,

this was another fun and busy week for most of us, a challenge against time, weather and traffic, to be ready for a Friday celebration of our beautiful countries!

Our huge thank you goes to all of you that made it possible: being so many different people gathering under a big hosting country how India is, receiving daily "gifts" from each others is a sensation that needs to be celebrated in the proper way!

The best way is to show our kids that we care and that we are lucky to be in this diverse and creative environment; we believe we are giving the right message.

We are sure you could feel the passion and the good intentions if you had a chance to go around the Pavillion today!
Surely all the kids had a lot of fun today, as well did the grown up parents.

Last but not least we wish to send a hearty thank you to the staff supporting us everyday: from Sanja, Angeline, Sonia, Kim Bane and all technicians.

The Candle Light Ceremony in the Auditorium on Thursday afternoon was amazing: all parents and children dressed in white with a candle in the hand singing “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine…”

We hope that the Spirit of Peace and Union that accompanied us during this week will guide our path through the whole year.

Wishing you a restful weekend,

Sincerely

Your PCA Executive Team

P.S. We leave you with a couple of interesting announcements regarding your curiosity of discovering INDIA:  

• Survival Tamil lessons

Starts on 24th sep 2014 - every Wed and Fri from 2.30 to 3.30pm.

Free of cost for AISC parents.

Contact Usha at 9940084516

Usharanikannan@gmail.com

Thank you and best regards

Usha kannan

• PCA City Tour - Parry’s Corner