Friday, March 30, 2018

What's Coming Up 

HS IB Art/HS Art Exhibition, Monday, April 2

Grade 2 Craft Fair, Monday, April 2

ES Parent Coffee,Tuesday, April 3, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Early Release, Wednesday, April 4, 2:00 p.m.

Director of Teaching and Learning Coffee, Thursday, April 5, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

ES Learning Celebration EY-G2, Friday, April 6, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

HS Celebration of Learning, Friday, April 5, 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PCA Ball, Saturday, April 7, 7:00 p.m.

Last Chance to Get Your Tickets for 
The Roaring 20s Ball! 

Regular price tickets are 4000 rs. Once we reach capacity, sales will be closed.

 We will be selling tickets every day next week  

at both the Main and Elementary Entrances. Come join us for an exciting night that includes appetizers, dinner, raffles, and a silent auction. There will also be a photo booth at the event. Come make some memories!

Special Room Rate

We are pleased to announce that the Taj Coromandel is offering a special room rate for the night of the Roaring 20s Ball. You can book your room now for 8,000 RS all inclusive, including breakfast. Email Raghav.Markanda@tajhotels.com and ask for the AISC special Rate for April 7, 2018. 

Premium Beverage Tickets for 

the Roaring 20s Ball

Premium Beverage Tickets for the Roaring 20s Ball will be on sale every day next week at the main entrance and the elementary entrance. These tickets are needed to get your premium drinks the night of the ball. Tickets will be 400 rupees or 700 rupees depending on your choice of beverage. Save yourself some time and get your tickets before the event.

The Ayyanar Courtyard Is Coming!

This summer, AISC is also renovating the courtyard outside the FAC where the large Ayyanar horse stands. This renovation gives us the opportunity to create a new space and allows the AISC community to leave their mark!

Parents, alumni, students, faculty and community partners are welcome to customize a message or an image that they would like to have engraved on a stone tile that will be placed in the courtyard.

The walkways and center picnic table areas will be paved with non-engraved stone tiles.

Please note that faculty, alumni, families and communities can create their message or image collaboratively.

We will be accepting submissions and payment through April 15. With verification of stone tiles occurring between then and June 1. The stone tiles will be laid in the ground over the summer.

The excess funds generated from this project will go to create an Annual Fund, which will support student opportunities, facilities improvements and distinguished visitors.

These stone tiles are forever. This is a great opportunity to leave your and your family's mark at AISC!

Sign up to reserve your stone tile today!

OWC Happenings 

1^st April – 6^th April

Tuesday 3^rd April– Craft 11-3

Suitable for all skill levels.

Contact: Sossity Smith

sossitysmith3@gmail.com

Tuesday 3^rd April– Golf 6.45am

Location is Gymkhana Club at the racecourse in Guindy. If you would like to play, please contact Jenny Niezen to confirm date and time.
jjniezen@gmail.com

Thursday 5^th April - Mums and Babies, 10am -12pm

Contact: Emma Hovingh

hovinkie@gmail.com

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President Sossity Smith ssossitypca@aischennai.org Vice President Marcela Bustamante bmarcelapca@aischennai.org Secretary Kala Kumar kkalapca@aischennail.org Treasurer Suzanne Harrison hsuzannepca@aischennai.org

Friday, March 16, 2018

What's Coming Up 

Spring Break, March 17 - March 25
HS Parent Coffee, March 27,  8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Head of School Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, March 29, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
MS Movie Night, Friday, March 30, 3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

It's that Time! 

Ball Tickets Are on Sale!

Regular price tickets are 4000 rs. We are limited on seats this year, so get your ticket early. Once we reach capacity, sales will be closed. We will be selling tickets on Monday and Friday afternoons and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at both the Main and Elementary Entrances. 



Special Room Rate

We are pleased to announce that the Taj Coromandel is offering a special room rate for the night of the Roaring 20s Ball. You can book your room now for 8,000 RS all inclusive, including breakfast. Give them a call today. 



Premium Beverage Tickets for 
the Roaring 20s Ball

Premium Beverage Tickets For the Roaring 20s Ball will go on sale the week of March 26th. These tickets are needed to get your premium drinks the night of the ball. Tickets will be 400 rupees or 700 rupees depending on your choice of beverage. Get your tickets before the event.

PCA Ball Silent Auction

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7! We will celebrate the PCA Ball starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Taj Coromandel. This year's theme is Roaring 20s, so start looking around for some fun clothing. One of the key components of the evening is the silent auction. Such hits from last year was the American Craft Beer cooler, A Good Earth basket, a French food and champagne basket, Owl Lanterns, and much, much more.

We also feature at the silent auction faculty art, experiences and trips. Here is a selection of what parents and companies have offered in PAST years:

• Garden Consultation
• A variety of food and baked goods
• Items for their country basket
• Art work
• Massage
• Furniture
• Hotel stays 

We are looking for parents to help us connect with local business to offer a unique experience or items.

• Behind the scenes of a movie set
• Tour of a manufacturing plant
• Airline tickets
• Other high-end items that our community might enjoy 

We also ask faculty to offer experiences, which are always well-received and enjoyed.

Please let Kirsten Welbes at wkirsten@aischennai.org know if you are interested in offering an item or experience at the PCA Ball. Email me the:

• title
• description
• the "cost" of the item or experience
• photo or prop to accompany the bid sheet 

Tickets can be purchased at the Main and Elementary Entrances. Tickets are 4000 rupees, and tables have seats for 10. Please reserve your table today!

If you have any questions about the silent auction or the ball, don't hesitate to ask Kirsten or the PCA Team.

Proceeds from the PCA Ball Silent Auction go towards the PCA Distinguished Visitors Fund, which supports bringing in a range of experts to inspire our students. This year it helps fund: Missoula Children's Theater, Bill Harley and Dr. Kofi, a musician who will be coming in April.

Silent Auction Update

Come check out the five foot Ayyanar horse that is being created for the silent auction, You can view the artist creating his masterpiece, right here on campus, in the space between the High School library and the field. Come check it out!

The Ayyanar Courtyard Is Coming!

This summer, AISC is also renovating the courtyard outside the FAC where the large Ayyanar horse stands. This renovation gives us the opportunity to create a new space and allows the AISC community to leave their mark!

Parents, alumni, students, faculty and community partners are welcome to customize a message or an image that they would like to have engraved on a stone tile that will be placed in the courtyard.

The walkways and center picnic table areas will be paved with non-engraved stone tiles.

Please note that faculty, alumni, families and communities can create their message or image collaboratively.

We will be accepting submissions and payment through April 15. With verification of stone tiles occurring between then and June 1. The stone tiles will be laid in the ground over the summer.

The excess funds generated from this project will go to create an Annual Fund, which will support student opportunities, facilities improvements and distinguished visitors.

These stone tiles are forever. This is a great opportunity to leave your and your family's mark at AISC!

Sign up to reserve your stone tile today!

Easter Brunch at the Westin Hotel

Dear Parents and Teachers:

I am pleased to announce an Easter Brunch at the Westin Hotel Velachery.

When:   Sunday, April 1, 2018

12:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Pricing options: (all nett, no hidden costs)

Adult Buffet Rs. 1800

Kids Buffet (5 yrs to 12yrs) Rs. 900

Adult Buffet (domestic premium beverages) Rs. 2200

Adult Buffet (sparkling and imported premium beverages) Rs. 2850

The hotel has arranged an Easter Egg hunt around 3:00 pm for the little kids.

I have negotiated for swimming pool access at the Westin 

after the brunch for all brunch ticket holders.

Please email  pcausa@aischennai.org if you are interested.

And let me know how many persons etc.

Payment procedure will be similar to the Thanksgiving Brunch:

1. Please pay at the AISC cashier and inform him of the options you want.

2. Email a photo/copy of the receipt to pcausa@aischennai.org

3. Pickup the ticket from the school after the spring break.

--

​Regards,

Srini​

*********

USA Country Coordinator 2017-2018

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President Sossity Smith ssossitypca@aischennai.org Vice President Marcela Bustamante bmarcelapca@aischennai.org Secretary Kala Kumar kkalapca@aischennail.org Treasurer Suzanne Harrison hsuzannepca@aischennai.org

Friday, March 9, 2018

What's Coming Up Next Week

Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, March 12th - Friday, March 16th
MS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, March 13, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
HS Student Parent Teacher Conferences (No Classes), Wednesday, March 14, 
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
MS Steam, Thursday, March 15
HS Spring Fest, Friday, March 16
ES Learning Celebration G3-5, Friday, March 16, 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

It's that Time! 

Ball Tickets Are on Sale!


Regular price tickets are 4000 rs. We are limited on seats this year, so get your ticket early. Once we reach capacity, sales will be closed. We will be selling tickets on Monday and Friday afternoons and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at both the Main and Elementary Entrances. 


Special Room Rate
We are pleased to announce that the Taj Coromandel is offering a special room rate for the night of the Roaring 20s Ball. You can book your room now for 8,000 RS all inclusive, including breakfast. Give them a call today.

PCA Ball Silent Auction

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7! We will celebrate the PCA Ball starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Taj Coromandel. This year's theme is Roaring 20s, so start looking around for some fun clothing. One of the key components of the evening is the silent auction. Such hits from last year was the American Craft Beer cooler, A Good Earth basket, a French food and champagne basket, Owl Lanterns, and much, much more.

We also feature at the silent auction faculty art, experiences and trips. Here is a selection of what parents and companies have offered in PAST years:

• Garden Consultation
• A variety of food and baked goods
• Items for their country basket
• Art work
• Massage
• Furniture
• Hotel stays 

We are looking for parents to help us connect with local business to offer a unique experience or items.

• Behind the scenes of a movie set
• Tour of a manufacturing plant
• Airline tickets
• Other high-end items that our community might enjoy 

We also ask faculty to offer experiences, which are always well-received and enjoyed.

Please let Kirsten Welbes at wkirsten@aischennai.org know if you are interested in offering an item or experience at the PCA Ball. Email me the:

• title
• description
• the "cost" of the item or experience
• photo or prop to accompany the bid sheet 

Tickets can be purchased at the Main and Elementary Entrances. Tickets are 4000 rupees, and tables have seats for 10. Please reserve your table today!

If you have any questions about the silent auction or the ball, don't hesitate to ask Kirsten or the PCA Team.

Proceeds from the PCA Ball Silent Auction go towards the PCA Distinguished Visitors Fund, which supports bringing in a range of experts to inspire our students. This year it helps fund: Missoula Children's Theater, Bill Harley and Dr. Kofi, a musician who will be coming in April.

Silent Auction Update

Come check out the five foot Ayyanar horse that is being created for the silent auction, You can view the artist creating his masterpiece, right here on campus, in the space between the High School library and the field. Come check it out!

The Ayyanar Courtyard Is Coming!

This summer, AISC is also renovating the courtyard outside the FAC where the large Ayyanar horse stands. This renovation gives us the opportunity to create a new space and allows the AISC community to leave their mark!

Parents, alumni, students, faculty and community partners are welcome to customize a message or an image that they would like to have engraved on a stone tile that will be placed in the courtyard.

The walkways and center picnic table areas will be paved with non-engraved stone tiles.

Please note that faculty, alumni, families and communities can create their message or image collaboratively.

We will be accepting submissions and payment through April 15. With verification of stone tiles occurring between then and June 1. The stone tiles will be laid in the ground over the summer.

The excess funds generated from this project will go to create an Annual Fund, which will support student opportunities, facilities improvements and distinguished visitors.

These stone tiles are forever. This is a great opportunity to leave your and your family's mark at AISC!

Sign up to reserve your stone tile today!

OWC Happenings 10th March – 17th March

Tuesday 13th March– Craft 11-3

Suitable for all skill levels.

Contact: Sossity Smith

sossitysmith3@gmail.com

Tuesday 13th March– Golf 6.45am

Location is Gymkhana Club at the racecourse in Guindy. If you would like to play, please contact Karen Wignall to confirm date and time.
kewignall@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 14th February– Lunch at Broken Bridge Café, Somerset Hotel

11 am –2pm. Rs 1800/ all inc cash only, includes alcohol and food. For more information please contact Anita.

Contact:Anita Mistry

anita.mistry@yahoo.co.uk

Thursday 15th March - Mums and Babies, 10am -12pm

Contact: Sunaina Rao
Sunaina.rao@gmail.com

Saturday 17th March – Partners night at Westin Hotel

7pm – 11pm. RS 3000 all inc per person, includes alcohol and food.

Contact: Viraj Thakore

thakoreinc@gmail.com

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President Sossity Smith ssossitypca@aischennai.org Vice President Marcela Bustamante bmarcelapca@aischennai.org Secretary Kala Kumar kkalapca@aischennail.org Treasurer Suzanne Harrison hsuzannepca@aischennai.org

Friday, March 2, 2018

What's Coming Up Next Week

Grades 3-5 Art Exhibition, April 5 - 9
Board of Director's Town Hall Meeting, Monday, March 5, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
PCA Monthly Meeting, Monday, March 5, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
KPA Meeting, Tuesday, April 6, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Vertical Music Concert, Tuesday April 6, 4:30 p.m.
Early Release, Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 p.m.
Board of Directors' Meeting, Wednesday, April 7, 5:00 p.m.
HS Progress Reports, Friday, April 9
MS Trimester 2 Reports, Friday, April 9

It's that Time! 

Ball Tickets Are on Sale!

Regular price tickets are 4000 rs. We are limited on seats this year, so get your ticket early. Once we reach capacity, sales will be closed. We will be selling tickets on Monday and Friday afternoons and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at both the Main and Elementary Entrances. 

Maker Carnival Chennai 2018

Maker Carnival Chennai is a free to attend, community focused event, which will be held on Saturday March 10th, 2018 on the AISC Campus at Taramani. Maker Carnival Chennai takes the form of a “Show Tell and Do” experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations in a fairground atmosphere, and invite the participants to have a go too. It is a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making and share what they are learning.

Further information and details will follow, but if you are interested in participating as a corporate vendor, a guest maker, or as an attendee, we would love to hear from you. Please visit the event website, get involved, and inspire the next generation of India’s makers and inventors.

PCA Ball Silent Auction

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7! We will celebrate the PCA Ball starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Taj Coromandel. This year's theme is Roaring 20s, so start looking around for some fun clothing. One of the key components of the evening is the silent auction. Such hits from last year was the American Craft Beer cooler, A Good Earth basket, a French food and champagne basket, Owl Lanterns, and much, much more.

We also feature at the silent auction faculty art, experiences and trips. Here is a selection of what parents and companies have offered in PAST years:

• Garden Consultation
• A variety of food and baked goods
• Items for their country basket
• Art work
• Massage
• Furniture
• Hotel stays 

We are looking for parents to help us connect with local business to offer a unique experience or items.

• Behind the scenes of a movie set
• Tour of a manufacturing plant
• Airline tickets
• Other high-end items that our community might enjoy 

We also ask faculty to offer experiences, which are always well-received and enjoyed.

Please let Kirsten Welbes at wkirsten@aischennai.org know if you are interested in offering an item or experience at the PCA Ball. Email me the:

• title
• description
• the "cost" of the item or experience
• photo or prop to accompany the bid sheet 

Tickets can be purchased at the Main and Elementary Entrances. Tickets are 4000 rupees, and tables have seats for 10. Please reserve your table today!

If you have any questions about the silent auction or the ball, don't hesitate to ask Kirsten or the PCA Team.

Proceeds from the PCA Ball Silent Auction go towards the PCA Distinguished Visitors Fund, which supports bringing in a range of experts to inspire our students. This year it helps fund: Missoula Children's Theater, Bill Harley and Dr. Kofi, a musician who will be coming in April.

The Ayyanar Courtyard Is Coming!

This summer, AISC is also renovating the courtyard outside the FAC where the large Ayyanar horse stands. This renovation gives us the opportunity to create a new space and allows the AISC community to leave their mark!

Parents, alumni, students, faculty and community partners are welcome to customize a message or an image that they would like to have engraved on a stone tile that will be placed in the courtyard.

The walkways and center picnic table areas will be paved with non-engraved stone tiles.

Please note that faculty, alumni, families and communities can create their message or image collaboratively.

We will be accepting submissions and payment through April 15. With verification of stone tiles occurring between then and June 1. The stone tiles will be laid in the ground over the summer.

The excess funds generated from this project will go to create an Annual Fund, which will support student opportunities, facilities improvements and distinguished visitors.

These stone tiles are forever. This is a great opportunity to leave your and your family's mark at AISC!

Sign up to reserve your stone tile today!

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President Sossity Smith ssossitypca@aischennai.org Vice President Marcela Bustamante bmarcelapca@aischennai.org Secretary Kala Kumar kkalapca@aischennail.org Treasurer Suzanne Harrison hsuzannepca@aischennai.org