January 24, 2014

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends,

It felt like a high adrenalin week in the school.  The ES students had their sports day events yesterday and today.  Thanks to all the parents who helped out during these two days.

Earlier this week, it was the MS parent coffee with the Principal.  The topic for discussion centered on homework.  We as parents have an important role to play in making our kids responsible--for their work, for their tasks and to the world.  Mr Brian Hirsch had some useful mechanisms that he presented. Please do visit the MS Moodle page.  The younger the kids are, the better and faster they are to adapt.  A few tips are also available for those of us who tend to procrastinate!

We would love your help to plan our big fundraiser, the PTA Ball on Saturday, April 12.  We could use your help with planning the event itself, fundraising with organizations and businesses you know, helping with the silent auction and country baskets, or any specific task that interests you.  Contact us at pta@aisch.org if you would like to volunteer.

Please note that our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, February 4 at 8:45 a.m. in the Black Box Theatre.  We hope to see you there!

The PTA Executive Committee


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Chennai Chapter Update


Dear AISC Community,

A group of AISC parents are taking on the challenge of updating the Chennai Chapter book.

We would appreciate it if you would take some time to answer the questionnaire and return it to us.

You can either:

1. Take one already printed from the Elementary or Main offices and drop it in the box.
2. Complete the online form at Chennai Chapter Data Collection Form. 

If you want to submit more than one store/ place, please use a separate form for each. 

We ask for your feedback by Friday, February 21. 

 Chennai Chapter has been of great help for many new families coming to live in 

Chennai,. We are looking forward to benefit many more!!!

Thank you very much for your kind help.

 Chennai Chapter Update Committee

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Dance Classes

Addicted2Dance is opening its next batch of dance classes for registrations so that you can start the new year off in good spirits. It's not too late to join!

*****REVISED AISCH TIMINGS*****

LEVEL 1 JIVE/SALSA     MONDAYS 3:30 - 4:30  RM 3206

LEVEL 2 JIVE/SALSA     MONDAYS 4:30 - 5:30  RM 3206

For one course (ie - only salsa), the fee is RS 2000 for 7 weeks. For two courses, the fee is RS 3000.

January 17, 2014

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends,

A very quiet week as far as the roads of Chennai was concerned.  It seems like a quiet week in the school as well. Don't forget we have the Jan Jamboree this weekend.  

There are lots of activities happening in the school next week--from MS spirit week to coffee mornings and the ASA registrations.  Do check out the calendar for the details.  

If you are good at planning and executing events, we need you for the PTA ball.  Please do contact either us at pta@aisch.org or Sam Datta at somlikadatta@yahoo.com.

Until next week!

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Dance Classes

Dance classes will be offered on campus and in the community and we would like to invite parents as well.  If you are interested please contact Shauna Derrickson at  <dshauna@aisch.org> for further information. 

January 10, 2014

From the desk of your team....

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! Welcome back to all returning families from the break. Welcome to the new families that have come in to AISC. We look forward to making you a part of our community.  

This week has been a busy week for all getting back into their "normal routine" from the holidays.  As we being the week next week, look forward to the Jan Jamboree. An event which is planned and executed by our students to raise funds for charities that they feel strongly about.  

On Monday, there will be a New Parent Orientation. We welcome 20+ new families into the AISC family this year.  As a PTA Executive Team, we hope that the transition to India will be of ease.  We urge the new families to contact any of us in the PTA should they require any assistance. 

To the second week of the second term... and a wonderful 2014 to you all!

Cheer

PTA Executive Team

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New Parent Orientation

Please kindly join us on Monday, January 13th, at 8:45 am for a brief New Parent Orientation session. Attending New Parent Orientation is the perfect time for you to gain insight about campus services, learn more about "how things are done", get a feel for the campus community and discover how to become involved in the AISC family.  

New parent Orientation session will be held at 'The Hall of Lights'  which is on the second floor above the Reception Area.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 13th, at 8:45 am.

Warm Regards

Sanja Ilic

Admissions Director

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Visiting Author

John Coy, author of ten books for students ranging from elementary to high school, will be visiting AISC January 20-24to do a variety of reading and writing workshops with our students and teachers.  He has delivered workshops at numerous schools around the world.  For more information, please visit johncoy.com.

Please join us for a special parent coffee with John Coy on Wednesday, January 22 from 8:45-9:30 in the Black Box Theater.

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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.