April 30, 2015

Dear Friends,

This week started with a very sad news: the Earthquake in Nepal, a catastrophic disaster that continue to count victims every day.
The School, trough teachers and parents is collecting money and the following information will be in Andrew Hoover's Newsletter this week:

"The Lincoln School in Kathmandu have set up a Relief Fund. This is a mission-aligned vehicle to help rebuild lives and homes, get resources to those who need them, and provide medical help to people in Kathmandu.

From their website:

We appreciate the outpouring of support for Lincoln and the people of Nepal. As a school we are planning to support our local community and beyond. We have received numerous questions regarding donations. A PayPal account has been created: Lincoln School Kathmandu Earthquake Relief Fund.

Money collected will go through a process of thorough vetting of needs to rebuild homes, provide medical and supporting the communities. No administrative costs will be incurred. We will share how the funds were distributed through our website and our Facebook page later. 

You can contribute directly to their fund. Here, we have set up an AISC-LS Connection Relief Fund to support Lincoln’s School’s efforts. Cash donations will be accepted by our cashier (just mention to him that you want to donate to the Relief Fund) and all donations made at AISC will go to the Lincoln School fund. I will update you on Lincoln’s progress as they share out."  

****BAKE SALE at school ****

We want to take the chance to make a small difference for the people of Nepal who are suffering as a result of the earthquake.
We are planning to have a HUGE bake sale with your help to raise money for this cause!
We are asking EVERYONE to bake or buy baked goods to sell at school on Friday, 8 May from 3:00 until everything is sold!! The Event will be in the area in front of the Administration Offices...where the fountain is!
We need you to BAKE BAKE BAKE and then to BUY BUY and BUY!!

Please help to make a small difference for the people of Nepal.....and spread the news among all your friends.

Thank you!

Please get in touch with Betsy Elad, who's in charge of the Event, or just bring your goods at school on Friday the 8th May anytime from 8:30 to 2:30 and leave them with Sonia at the Main Reception.
further informations: betsyelad@gmail.com - tel. 9600072403

ASIAC Basketball and Swimming - 8/9 May 2015

This is the last opportunity you have, for this year, to show your wonderful support to AISC Athletic Dept.

96 Athletes from Delhi and Mumbai Schools will be on campus, together with our Raptors Students, on 8 and 9 May, competing in Swimming and Basketball.

We are asking, as it is well known habits from our school, 12 Welcome baskets (6 for 14 kids each; 6 for 10 kids each) to be collected and delivered on the 8 of May.

ADOPT A TEAM and give it a nice treat! 

Sally will send her request for the hosting by the end of this week.

Feel free to share this request to all your friends and let us know, pca@aisch.org if you like to sponsor a Welcome Basket!

PCA Ball - Professional pictures from Photographer 

The Photographers were on campus during the last 2 days trying to find the guests who didn't pick up their payed pics during the evening...and at the same time they took orders for the photos that were displayed in the Main Entrance.

If you still miss some pictures, please contact siddarthfilmz@gmail.com or call him at +919840928495.

The Last PCA Monthly Meeting will be Tuesday MAY 5, in the FAC, at 8:45 till 9:45.

On this day we will announce the New PCA Executive Team and just after that meet we will celebrate all the Volunteers, who helped us finishing with so much appreciation this year, offering a brunch to all of them.

Please join us! We really want to thank you! 

So, enjoy this already started long weekend and think about helping once again! 

Your PCA Team.

April 24, 2015

Dear parents,

What a quick rise of temperature!
This is the hottest season for Chennai, for those who experience India for the first time, and it will be every day warmer, so I wish none of your A/C will ever break in these months!

The PCA Ball: what a great night we had at the Leela Palace with all our colourful masks and glamorous dresses.
The DJ with great music helped us a lot in moving feet and getting smily faces for the photographer who has wonderful pictures to show us: they are ready at the Main Reception by the PCA notice board by the way.
Look for them and choose your favorite pose to have it printed!
You will be able to order from the photographer directly; if you did not pick up your personal photos we will let you know when they will be ready.

A HUGE

goes to all of you who attended and to all the Country Coordinators who contributed donating delicious baskets for the Silent Auction and to all different and generous sponsors.

THANK YOU again from the PCA Team.





Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch
That was another big hit: we had so many positive feedbacks from teachers and security and custodians who were smiling at us all day long...that we can be very proud of what we organized.
Dear Country Coordinators,

THANK YOU so much for the wonderful job you helped us in assembling for our wonderful Faculty and staff.

The Lunch was a success and the appreciation messages made all the efforts worth while!!! 

APPRECIATION was the word!

PCA Executive Team Election & Volunteers Appreciation Brunch
This will be next: on May 5, from 8:45am in the FAC: first will be our VERY important meeting regarding the ELECTION of the New PCA Executive Team and right after that we will have a yummy brunch together.

On 22 April during the PCA Monthly Meeting we officially opened the PCA Executive Team Elections weeks: the Volunteer Signing up Forms are ready to be picked up at the Main Reception from Sonia.

We presented a Video (check it in the Monthly Presentation that you will find in the previous post) to sensitize parents stepping forward and being part of the big Community as we are, giving time and efforts choosing to help, through the PCA Committee or just together with them - Country Coordinators, Grade Representatives, SAISA/ASIAC Coordinator and Fine Arts Coordinator - if you think you can do it...and for sure you can...just email us, possibly before May 5, that is the day when the Nominees will be announced.

Just after that a big Volunteers Appreciation Brunch will be set in honour of all parents who were always happy to reply to our many calls.

We asked people to sign up to give us also a rough idea how many people to expect. Please see Sonia to sign up if you have not already.


The Middle and High School choirs have prepared a showcase of all their favorite songs! Join us at our Pops Concert after school on Monday April 27, in the FAC Cafeteria to hear some great music. This informal performance will feature solos, duets and small groups singing a wide range of popular music. See you there!









THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

Have a relaxing and HOT weekend and....we hope to see many of you at the Brunch.

YOUR PCA TEAM.

PCA Monthly Meeting - April 22, 2015

April 17, 2015

Dear all parents,

Welcome back to a busy start to the final term of the school year. 

We would also like to say a warm welcome to the new families who have joined AISC and we hope to meet you soon.

Dates for your diary:

Scholastic Book Fair, from Monday 20th April until Wednesday 22nd April (inclusive)

This will be held in the Black Box Theatre, located opposite the Main Reception. For 

more information please refer to the library.

PCA Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, Tuesday 21st April

This is a day where the PCA, with help from parents take the time to show our 

appreciation for all the work that goes on by members of the school community. 

This includes teachers, administration staff, security staff, maintenance staff and 

house keeping.

On Tuesday the PCA and the Country Coordinators will invite the faculty to come to 

the FAC for a lunch made in their honour. Food will be made by parents and brought 

into school and served to this hard working team. Entertainment will be provided 

by the Bollywood dance club and the Community Choir. 

We look forward to this day. Photos to follow.

PCA Monthly Meeting, Wednesday 22nd April

This is the penultimate meeting of the academic year and we hope you will be able 

to attend the PCA monthly meeting.

This month the agenda is:

Feedback from Kevin Crouch regarding the Virtual Learning Drill

Feedback from the PCA Ball

Feedback after the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch
PCA Elections - it is time to choose the new PCA Team for 2015/2016 - consider volunteering and be a big part of our wonderful Community! 

And other items.

The PCA Ball will be on tomorrow, at the Leela Palace from 7:00pm, hope you have your tickets and are ready to shaking your legs as well as to having a chance to bid on fantastic Item at the Silent Auction, as well as posing for a gorgeous picture with the Professional Photographer who will be at the party!

We are very much looking forward to seeing so many of you.

This is the time of the year when many AISC parent are leaving to change destination or going back home: there is a Moving Sale occasion for the lucky ones staying  in Chennai.






The PCA Team wishes you a BRILLIANT week-end!