Friday, September 27, 2019

What's Coming Up

KPA Meeting , Tuesday, October 8, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Early Release, Wednesday, October 9, 2:00 p.m.

Inspiration Conversation, Thursday, October 10, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Board of Directors' Meeting, Saturday, October 12, 9:00 a.m.

PCA Diwali Mela, Saturday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

We hope you will join us on Saturday, October 12 for the PCA Diwali Mela. The performances this year have some wonderful groups that include students, parents, and faculty. You won't want to miss them. We also have a ton of activities this year including diya painting, flower tying, mahendi, face painting, games, embroidery, wire crafts, bangle decorating, interactive dancing, kolum making, and much more. Come enjoy some fabulous food, performances, and activities.

How to use the QR code with your phone:

 iPhone - Use the camera to scan the QR code and it will open the registration form.

Android Phone - Use any of the QR code reader/scanner apps to scan the QR code and it will open the registration form. 

Based on popular demand for a photo archive that our community contributes to, we are piloting a Community Photo Archive for Spirit Week and UN/International Day pictures. Please drag and drop your pictures here:

Spirit Week - Community Photo Archive

UN/International Day - Community Photo Archive

What you should know:

• This is part of the Communication Team's initiative to empower our community to contribute to the story we share through our Social Media Channels, Marketing Platforms, and Internal Publications.
• Once the uploaded pictures are approved by the Communication Team it will go up on our AISC SmugMug page.
• Note that any pictures uploaded on here may be used on AISC's Social Media Channels, Marketing Platforms, and Internal Publications. 
• Photo credits will be given in the format of (examples): Photo by AISC Faculty; This Photo was sourced from the AISC Community Archive.
• This pilot for Spirit Week and International Day archives will help inform how we move forward with the Community Photo Archives for the rest of the year.

Thank you for your contribution.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

OWC Happenings 28th September – 11th October

8th October – Charity visit to Asha Niketan 10.30 -11.30 am. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Molly Jung at mollyjung@me.com if interested.

9th October – Diwali morning tea at Tryst ECR 10.30-12.30, Rs 600 for OWC members and Rs 1000 for non members. Please contact Sharon Sivalenka at sharon.sivalenka@gmail.com if you would like to attend

We Want to Hear from You!

If you have questions, ideas for programs or outings, or want to join a committee, please email us at pca@aischennai.org.

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, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org

Friday, September 20, 2019

What's Coming Up

Discover India, Saturday, September 21 - Friday, September 27
MS Week Without Walls, Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27
PCA Meeting, Monday, September 23, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the BBT
G2 Family Math Morning, Monday, September 23, 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
G5 Family Math Morning, Tuesday, September 24, 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
G1 Family Math Morning, Wednesday, September 25, 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
EY-G2 India Month Opening Ceremony, Thursday, September 26, 2:30 p.m.
G3-5 India Month Opening Ceremony, Friday, September 27, 2:30 p.m.

Please note: Our next Parent Community Association Meeting will be on  Monday, September 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the BBT.

How to use the QR code with your phone:

 iPhone - Use the camera to scan the QR code and it will open the registration form.

Android Phone - Use any of the QR code reader/scanner apps to scan the QR code and it will open the registration form. 

Based on popular demand for a photo archive that our community contributes to, we are piloting a Community Photo Archive for Spirit Week and UN/International Day pictures. Please drag and drop your pictures here:

Spirit Week - Community Photo Archive

UN/International Day - Community Photo Archive

What you should know:

• This is part of the Communication Team's initiative to empower our community to contribute to the story we share through our Social Media Channels, Marketing Platforms, and Internal Publications.
• Once the uploaded pictures are approved by the Communication Team it will go up on our AISC SmugMug page.
• Note that any pictures uploaded on here may be used on AISC's Social Media Channels, Marketing Platforms, and Internal Publications. 
• Photo credits will be given in the format of (examples): Photo by AISC Faculty; This Photo was sourced from the AISC Community Archive.
• This pilot for Spirit Week and International Day archives will help inform how we move forward with the Community Photo Archives for the rest of the year.

Thank you for your contribution.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

OWC Happenings 21st September – 27th September

Monday 23rd September – Charity visit to Nirmal Hriday and Jeevodaya Hospice 9am – 1.30pm. If you are interested in joining us for this visit please email Marie-Therese marietheresetrent@gmail.com

Wednesday 25th September – Flea market at Tryst ECR 10am – 5pm. Everyone is welcome. Please advise your Drivers and Staff as there will be bargains for everyone.

Friday 27th September – Book Group – for more information please contact Erin Weller peweller@gmail.com

We Want to Hear from You!

If you have questions, ideas for programs or outings, or want to join a committee, please email us at pca@aischennai.org.

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, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org

Friday, September 13, 2019

What's Coming Up

International Day, Saturday, September 14, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

G5 Classroom Without Walls, Tuesday, September 17 - Friday, September 20

G4 Family Math Morning, Thursday, September 19

Director of Technologies and Innovation Coffee, Thursday, September 19, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

G3 Family Math Morning, Friday, September 20

EY5 - G2 Learning Celebration, Friday, September 20, 2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Diwali Mela Performance Registration

Diwali Mela performance registrations are now open until the 16th of September. If you or your child wants to put on a colorful show, please fill out the forms as soon as possible. Gentle reminder, acts must be Indian themed. All media for performances must be submitted to the theater department by September 16th via email to factheater@aischennai.org. We kindly ask that all media be high-quality mp3 please and not YouTube links. We will have a preliminary rehearsal on September 16th after school in the FAC Theater. To get your act lined up for the show, we ask that all performers attend the rehearsals. Please see registration forms for additional details. Sign up to be a part of the performances here.

Please note: Our next Parent Community Association Meeting will be on  Monday, September 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the BBT.

Based on popular demand for a photo archive that our community contributes to, we are piloting a Community Photo Archive for Spirit Week and UN/International Day pictures. Please drag and drop your pictures here:

Spirit Week - Community Photo Archive

UN/International Day - Community Photo Archive

What you should know:

• This is part of the Communication Team's initiative to empower our community to contribute to the story we share through our Social Media Channels, Marketing Platforms, and Internal Publications.
• Once the uploaded pictures are approved by the Communication Team it will go up on our AISC SmugMug page.
• Note that any pictures uploaded on here may be used on AISC's Social Media Channels, Marketing Platforms, and Internal Publications. 
• Photo credits will be given in the format of (examples): Photo by AISC Faculty; This Photo was sourced from the AISC Community Archive.
• This pilot for Spirit Week and International Day archives will help inform how we move forward with the Community Photo Archives for the rest of the year.

Thank you for your contribution.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

Overseas Women of Chennai Happenings: September 14th – 20th

Tuesday 17th September – Visit to Asha Niketan Fellowship for Mentally Retarded – 10.30 am – 11.30 am . Everyone is welcome, If you would like to join the visit please email

Marie-Therese marietheresetrent@gmail.com

Wednesday 18th Sep – Visit to St George’s Home for The Elderly – 10.30 -11.30.

Everyone is welcome, If you would like to join the visit please email

Marie-Therese marietheresetrent@gmail.com

We Want to Hear from You!

If you have questions, ideas for programs or outings, or want to join a committee, please email us at pca@aischennai.org.

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, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org

Friday, September 6, 2019

What's Coming Up

All School Spirit Week, Monday, September 9 - Friday, September 13

MS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, September 10, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Biannual General Meeting of the Association, Wednesday, September 11, 8:45 a.m.

Early Release, Wednesday, September 11, 2:00 p.m.

New Parent Tech Orientation, Thursday, September 12, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Emergency Drill, Thursday, September 12, 1:45 p.m.

UN International Peace Day - Parade of Nations, Friday, September 13

International Day, Saturday, September 14, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PCA Social Outing

Saree and Jewelry Shopping 

Monday, September 16th, 9:00 a.m.

We are entering the busiest time in India, quaintly referred to as “festival season.” Many major holidays are celebrated during this time, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, and culminating in Diwali. A tradition for Diwali is to buy a new outfit for the celebration. So if you are looking for a new saree, salwar, or lehenga for our Diwali Mela, join us for a shopping trip to Parry’s Corner on Monday, September 16. We will leave from the school at 9:00 a.m. There is no fee for this trip, but you will need to bring money with you for your purchases and for lunch. If you would like to register for the trip, please sign up here. we will be limiting it to 15 people.

AISC UN International Peace Day, Parade of Nations - September 13, 2019

This year's UN International Peace Day celebration will be held on Friday, September 13! The Parade of Nations will be held in the FAC Theater and students are encouraged to dress in their national attire.

Upon arrival, class teachers will bring Grade 1 through Grade 12 students to gather in the gymnasium. Once assembled by their respective national flag, students will proceed to the FAC Theater stage for the beginning of the parade.

Teachers will gather Early Years and Kindergarten in the FAC Theater lobby. Upon arrival of Grade 1 to Grade 12 students, Early Years and Kindergarten students will lead the school into the parade. Early Years and Kindergarten students will exit the auditorium upon parading across the FAC Theater stage.

Once they finish the parade, Grade 1 to Grade 5 students will be seated in the FAC Theater for a short program. Grade 6 to Grade 12 students will proceed to the cafeteria for live streaming of the program.

The Parade of Nations will be followed by a regular school day.

Diwali Mela Performance Registration

Diwali Mela performance registrations are now open until the 9th of September. If you or your child wants to put on a colorful show, please fill out the forms as soon as possible. Gentle reminder, acts must be Indian themed. All media for performances must be submitted to the theater department by September 12th via email to factheater@aischennai.org. We kindly ask that all media be high-quality mp3 please and not YouTube links. We will have a preliminary rehearsal on September 16th after school in the FAC Theater. To get your act lined up for the show, we ask that all performers attend the rehearsals. Please see registration forms for additional details. Sign up to be a part of the performances here.

Diwali Mela Committee

If you are interested in joining the Diwali Mela Committee, please message Cathy at tcathypca@aischennai.org or gnanditapca@aischennai.org. We will be having our next Diwali Mela Planning Meeting on Wednesday, September 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the PCA Room (MC 02). We would love for you to join us in making this an event to remember!

If you want to get information about activities, events, and support resources from a country other than your child's citizenship, please contact the country coordinators of the country you are interested in hearing from. 

The country emails are pcaaustralia@aischennai.org, pcadenmark@aischennai.org, pcafrance@aischennai.org, pcagermany@aischennai.org, pcaindia@aischennai.org, pcaitaly@aischennai.org, pcajapan@aischennai.org, pcakorea@aischennai.org, pcamalaysia@aischennai.org, pcanewzealand@aischennai.org, pcasingapore@aischennai.org, pcaturkey@aischennai.org, pcauk@aischennai.org, pcausa@aischennai.org.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

Overseas Women of Chennai Happenings: September 7th – 13th

Saturday 7th September – Partners Fun Night at The Hyatt Regency 7.30pm -11.30pm

RS 2500 per head all-inclusive of drinks and hot canapés. For more information please contact : Denyse Miller denysemiller@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 11th Sep – Coffee morning at The Hilton Hotel 10.30am – 12pm

For more information please contact: Sharon Sivalenka sharon.sivalenka@gmail.com

We Want to Hear from You!

If you have questions, ideas for programs or outings, or want to join a committee, please email us at pca@aischennai.org.

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, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org