Friday, November 1, 2019

What's Coming Up

ES ASA Showcase, Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5

Early Release, Wednesday, November 6, 2:00 p.m.

HS Conferences (Drop - In), Thursday, November 7, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

HS Conferences (By Appointment), Thursday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CHEMUN, Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10

ES ASA Season 1 Ends, Friday, November 8

Our next PCA Monthly Meeting will be on Monday, November 11 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.

Don't Forget to Register! We Are Looking Forward to Seeing You at the Mela on November 16th!

The PCA Diwali Mela has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 16th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

We look forward to having the opportunity to share with the community this wonderful event we have been planning, and hope that you will join us on this new date. At this year's event there will be a variety of engaging activities, such as games, bangle decorating, drumming, flower tying, mehendi, block printing, fortune telling, and more; as well as the option to watch professional and community performances and enjoy some traditional Indian cuisine. 

Please register for the event by scanning the QRcode or using this link: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pcadiwalimela-2019-20registrationform to let us know that you and your family will be attending. Registration is required. Please note: former registrations for the 12 October date have been removed; please re-register for the new date.

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.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

OWC Happenings

Future Charity visits:

Asha Niketan

Nov 4th at 10:30am
Nirmal and Jeevodaya: November 11
St. George’s: November 25,

Coffee Mornings 1030am-12pm
Nov 13th Holiday Inn 
Nov 27th Westin 

Partners night
Nov 23rd
8pm-midnight 
Novotel Chamiers Road

OWC Ball 
Dec 7th
ITC Grand Chola
Ball tickets are now on sale, please come along to coffee mornings or message Molly for details: mollyjung@me.com

Makers mornings 

Next date: 7th November 

If you like to make things (knit, embroider, bead, crochet, sew, carve, weave, etc.) please join us every second Thursday in Neelankarai, next to Madras Square. Bring your own project.

Contact Caroline for details: c.j.sato@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, 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

Thursday, October 24, 2019

What's Coming Up

HS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, October 29, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

ES Parent Coffee, Tuesday, October 29, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
MS Celebration of Learning, Wednesday, October 30
Director of Teaching and Learning Coffee, Thursday, October 31, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
ES Halloween Parade, Thursday, October 31, 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
MS Play, Thursday, October 31, 5:15 p.m. and Friday, November 1, 6:15 p.m.
New Parent Tech Orientation, Friday, November 1, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
G3-5 Learning Celebration, Friday, November 1, 2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
MS Halloween Party, Friday, November 1
ES Movie Night, Friday, November 1, 3:45 p.m.

The PCA Diwali Mela has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 16th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

We look forward to having the opportunity to share with the community this wonderful event we have been planning, and hope that you will join us on this new date. At this year's event there will be a variety of engaging activities, such as games, bangle decorating, drumming, flower tying, mehendi, block printing, fortune telling, and more; as well as the option to watch professional and community performances and enjoy some traditional Indian cuisine. 

Please register for the event by scanning the QRcode or using this link: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pcadiwalimela-2019-20registrationform to let us know that you and your family will be attending. Registration is required. Please note: former registrations for the 12 October date have been removed; please re-register for the new date.

"Seven-year-old Natanaël still doesn't know how to read and he has been bequeathed his eccentric old aunt's book collection to the young boy. Nat soon discovers that the characters of the books are counting on him for protection - they mustn't leave the library." Join us for ES Movie Night and follow Nat's adventure.

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, October 18, 2019

What's Coming Up

India Celebration Week, Monday, October 21 - Thursday, October 24
MS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, October 22, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Early Release, Wednesday, October 23, 2:00 p.m.
Diwali Holiday (No School), Friday, October 25

The PCA Diwali Mela has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 16th, 5:30 - 8:30p.m. 

We look forward to having the opportunity to share with the community this wonderful event we have been planning, and hope that you will join us on this new date. At this year's event there will be a variety of engaging activities, such as games, bangle decorating, drumming, flower tying, mehendi, block printing, fortune telling, and more; as well as the option to watch professional and community performances and enjoy some traditional Indian cuisine. 

Please register for the event by scanning the QRcode or using this link: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pcadiwalimela-2019-20registrationform to let us know that you and your family will be attending. Registration is required. Please note: former registrations for the 12 October date have been removed; please re-register for the new date.

"Seven-year-old Natanaël still doesn't know how to read and he has been bequeathed his eccentric old aunt's book collection to the young boy. Nat soon discovers that the characters of the books are counting on him for protection - they mustn't leave the library." Join us for ES Movie Night and follow Nat's adventure.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

Makers Mornings 

Next date: 24th October 

If you like to make things (knit, embroider, bead, crochet, sew, carve, weave etc) please join us every second Thursday in Neelankarai next to Madras Square. Bring your own project.

Contact Caroline for details: c.j.sato@gmail.com

OWC Happenings

19th October
Partners night at the ITC Grand Chola, Tranquebar.  8pm-midnight

If you are interested in joining us for this please email Denyse Miller denysemiller@hotmail.co.uk 

21st October
Social Welfare Visit to St. George
Meet at St.George cathedral trust
10:30-11:30am

If you are interested in joining us for this visit please email Molly Jung  mollyjung@me.com 

23rd October
Coffee morning at ITC Grand Chola
Residence lounge.
10:30am-12pm

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, October 11, 2019

What's Coming Up

India Book Fair, Monday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 16

ES Student Growth Conferences and Progress Report, Monday, October 14 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (No classes)

SAISA Season 1, Boys and Girls Volleyball and Swimming, Wednesday, October 16 - Sunday, October 20

MS Progress Reports, Wednesday, October 16

EAL Program Director Coffee, Thursday, October 17, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

MS Conferences, Thursday, October 17, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 18 (No classes)

HS Progress Update, Friday, October 18

The PCA Diwali Mela has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 16th, 5:30 - 8:30p.m. 

We look forward to having the opportunity to share with the community this wonderful event we have been planning, and hope that you will join us on this new date. At this year's event there will be a variety of engaging activities, such as games, bangle decorating, drumming, flower tying, mehendi, block printing, fortune telling, and more; as well as the option to watch professional and community performances and enjoy some traditional Indian cuisine. 

Please register for the event by scanning the QRcode or using this link: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pcadiwalimela-2019-20registrationform to let us know that you and your family will be attending. Registration is required. Please note: former registrations for the 12 October date have been removed; please re-register for the new date.

SPEEDtrust Tour

Monday, October 121

Our next outing with be on Monday, October 21. We will visit the SPEEDtrust Slum and take a city tour with the female tuk tuk drivers. Highlights of the tour will include the Kapalashwarar Temple and Mylapore Market. 

The cost for this tour is Rs 1200 and payment can be made to the cashier. If you are interested in joining us on this tour, please sign up here. There is a limited number of spots and registrations will close on Friday, October 18.

Other Community Events

For Your Information

Makers Mornings 

Next date: 24th October 

If you like to make things (knit, embroider, bead, crochet, sew, carve, weave etc) please join us every second Thursday in Neelankarai next to Madras Square. Bring your own project.

Contact Caroline for details: c.j.sato@gmail.com

OWC Happenings 12th October – 18th October

Monday 14th October – Charity visit to Nirmal Hriday and Jeevodaya Hospice 9am – 1.30pm. If you are interested in joining us for this visit please email Molly Jung  mollyjung@me.com 

Friday 18th October – 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