Thursday, 27 February 2020

Friday, February 28, 2020

What's Coming Up
Board of Directors' Town Hall Meeting, Monday, March 2, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
PCA Meeting, Monday, Match 2, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MS Activities Season 4 Begins, Monday, March 2
ES Art Exhibition Begins, Monday, March 2
KPA Meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MS Celebration of Learning, Wednesday, March 4
ES Student-Led Conferences and Progress Reports (No Classes), Thursday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National History Day, Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7
NHS Induction, Friday, March 6
CABARET, Friday, March 6
Maker Carnival, Saturday, March 7





A big thank you to everyone that brought in a food item and volunteered for Faculty Appreciation! You are the reason this event was a huge success. We thank your for your continued support of PCA events! It was an amazing day filled with laughter, warmth, and great food. Your contributions of food and time were truly appreciated by all.

*Please note, if you haven't picked up your empty dish, all dishes have been cleaned and are in the PCA room. You can stop by any time to collect.



PCA Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the BBT



Hanbok, the traditional attire of the Korean people, has a history as colorful as the garments themselves. Worn daily up until about a century ago, the Hanbok remains an important icon of Korea. While today the traditional dress is largely worn for ceremonial occasions, modern versions allow for more regular use. Yet, the Hanbok, goes beyond being merely a piece of traditional clothing. Its design element is centered around the Korean fondness for naturalness, desire for supernatural protection and blessings, and the Confucian style dress code. The ladies of the Korean Parents Association will introduce us to  this fascinating piece of their sartorial history that remains an integral part of  Korean society even today.

Do join us at the March PCA Meeting, as the KPA unfold the Hanbok!






SPEEDtrust Tour

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Our next outing with be on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. 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.  We will be visiting various temples on this outing so conservative dress is a must. Knees and shoulders will need to be covered. Also, please carry a scarf or dupatta in case extra coverage is needed. You will have to remove shoes at the temples so a pair of socks is also a good idea. The ground can be very hot on bare feet at the Kapalashwarar Temple. Please bring money for lunch and shopping. There will be a chance to purchase items at the Mylapore Market and at the SPEEDtrust facilities.

If you are interested in joining us for this outing, please email ssossitypca@aischennai.org




Join us on Friday, March 6th for this year's edition of Cabaret.

Cabaret is a very special event as it features largely student-led performances that have been conceptualized and designed by the students performing on stage. Do come to join us in celebrating this fantastic student talent on display!






Maker Carnival AISC is free to attend, AISC community event, which will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 - 3:00.  Maker Carnival takes the form of a “Show, Tell, and Do” experience where makers will have the opportunity to showcase their craft and participants can enjoy learning new skills. It is a family-friendly event full of invention and creativity as well as a celebration of the maker movement.  It’s a place where people can show what they are making and share what they are learning.

For those who have participated in the past, Maker Carnival will look different this year as we invite more students and parents to participate in different ways.  From school clubs to middle school students working on STEAM projects to students of all ages trying different activities, the AISC community will be involved in new and exciting ways this year.

Are you an artist, tinkerer, crafter, or maker of any kind? Maker Carnival is all-new this year so if you are a maker who would like to come to share your talent or craft, please sign up to join us at this fun event. We also need volunteers to run pre-planned activities.  Or just come with your family and participate in this fun event!



Other Community Events

For Your Information

Makers Mornings 

Next date: 11 March


If you like to make things (knit, embroider, bead, crochet, sew, carve, weave, etc.), please join us every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 
Place: Neelankarai next to Madras Square. Bring your own project or get inspiration from others!
if you can teach something at the makers day at school on the 7th, please sign up!

Contact Caroline 


*Please note this is an adults only event

for expatriots.





Here is the link for the registration.





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
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Thursday, 20 February 2020

Friday, February 21, 2020

What's Coming Up
All School Spirit Week, Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28
ES WrAP, Monday, February 24 - Thursday, February 27
ES ASA Season 3 Begins, Monday, February 24
PCA Faculty Appreciation Day, Tuesday, February 25
HS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, February 25, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Early Release, Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m.
ASIAC Season 3 Tennis/Volleyball (AISC), Thursday, February 27-Sunday, March 1
MS Activities Season 3 Ends, Friday, February 28
ES Movie Night, Friday, February 28
G3-5 Learning Celebration, Friday, February 28, 2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
MS Spring Party, Friday, February 28, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.




PCA Faculty Appreciation Day

 Tuesday, February 25

“The smallest thanks is always worth more than the effort it takes to give it”

As we are coming to the second half of this academic year, we would like to take the time to show our appreciation to all the teachers, office administrators, and all support staff. On Tuesday, February 25 PCA will be hosting its annual Faculty Appreciation Day lunch to show our appreciation to the AISC teachers and support staff.

Last year, we hosted the event by providing home cooked food for the teaching and administrative staff. This was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by them. We would like to follow the same approach this year. We will be serving a total of 250 teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative support staff. 
Additionally, the PCA will be serving 180 support staff at AISC a Biriyani lunch and traditional Indian sweets.

We request our parent community to support us for the event with a dish(s) to serve 8-10 servings. For example, a bowl of pasta salad, pan of lasagna, batch of cookies, and so on.

Lunch will be served for teachers from 11:30am - 1:30pm. The venue will be Madras Hall.

Please work with your country group to ensure we have enough food to go around for all. Once you have decided what you want to bring please sign up here.

Please help us provide a balanced amount of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts and adjust your plans if a category is already full. 

Schedule
8:30 am - 11:00 am drop of food in Madras Hall
11:00 am serving team arrives
11:30 am - 1:30 pm teachers and admin staff come for lunch
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Cleanup and collect dishes

Support Staff Lunch 1:30-3:00pm (FAC Cafeteria)


Our teachers hold our children by the hand, open their minds and touch their hearts. Let us come together to thank them from the bottom of our hearts!











PCA Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the BBT

Hanbok, the traditional attire of the Korean people, has a history as colorful as the garments themselves. Worn daily up until about a century ago, the Hanbok remains an important icon of Korea. While today the traditional dress is largely worn for ceremonial occasions, modern versions allow for more regular use. Yet, the Hanbok, goes beyond being merely a piece of traditional clothing. Its design element is centered around the Korean fondness for naturalness, desire for supernatural protection and blessings, and the Confucian style dress code. The ladies of the Korean Parents Association will introduce us to  this fascinating piece of their sartorial history that remains an integral part of  Korean society even today.

Do join us at the March PCA Meeting, as the KPA unfold the Hanbok!




 SPEEDtrust Tour

 Wednesday, March 4, 2020

 Our next outing with be on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. 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.  We will be visiting various temples on this outing so conservative dress is a must. Knees and shoulders will need to be covered. Also, please carry a scarf or dupatta in case extra coverage is needed. You will have to remove shoes at the temples so a pair of socks is also a good idea. The ground can be very hot on bare feet at the Kapalashwarar Temple. Please bring money for lunch and shopping. There will be a chance to purchase items at the Mylapore Market and at the SPEEDtrust facilities.

 If you are interested in joining us for this outing, please register here.




Maker Carnival AISC is free to attend, AISC community event, which will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 - 3:00.  Maker Carnival takes the form of a “Show, Tell, and Do” experience where makers will have the opportunity to showcase their craft and participants can enjoy learning new skills. It is a family-friendly event full of invention and creativity as well as a celebration of the maker movement.  It’s a place where people can show what they are making and share what they are learning.

For those who have participated in the past, Maker Carnival will look different this year as we invite more students and parents to participate in different ways.  From school clubs to middle school students working on STEAM projects to students of all ages trying different activities, the AISC community will be involved in new and exciting ways this year.

Are you an artist, tinkerer, crafter, or maker of any kind? Maker Carnival is all-new this year so if you are a maker who would like to come to share your talent or craft, please sign up to join us at this fun event. We also need volunteers to run pre-planned activities.  Or just come with your family and participate in this fun event!

Other Community Events

For Your Information



Makers Mornings 

Next date: 26th February

If you like to make things (knit, embroider, bead, crochet, sew, carve, weave, etc.), please join us every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 
Place: Neelankarai next to Madras Square. Bring your own project or get inspiration from others!
if you can teach something at the makers day at school on the 7th, please sign up!

Contact Caroline 


*Please note this is an adults only event

for expatriots.





Here is the link for the registration.



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
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Thursday, 13 February 2020

Friday, February 14, 2020

What's Coming Up
ES ASA Showcase, Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18
MS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, February 18, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
All School Music Concert, Tuesday, February 18, 4:30 p.m.
SAISA Season 2 Track and Field (AISC), Girls Soccer (Muscat), Boys Basketball (Amman), Wednesday, February 19 - Sunday, February 23
New Parent Tech Orientation, Thursday, February 20, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
ES ASA Season 2 ends, Friday, February 21
EY5-G2 Learning Celebration, Friday, February 21, 2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.




PCA Faculty Appreciation Day
Tuesday, February 25

“The smallest thanks is always worth more than the effort it takes to give it”

As we are coming to the second half of this academic year, we would like to take the time to show our appreciation to all the teachers, office administrators, and all support staff. On Tuesday, February 25 PCA will be hosting its annual Faculty Appreciation Day lunch to show our appreciation to the AISC teachers and support staff.

Last year, we hosted the event by providing home cooked food for the teaching and administrative staff. This was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by them. We would like to follow the same approach this year. We will be serving a total of 250 teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative support staff. 
Additionally, the PCA will be serving 180 support staff at AISC a Biriyani lunch and traditional Indian sweets.

We request our parent community to support us for the event with a dish(s) to serve 8-10 servings. For example, a bowl of pasta salad, pan of lasagna, batch of cookies, and so on.

Lunch will be served for teachers from 11:30am - 1:30pm. The venue will be Madras Hall.

Please work with your country group to ensure we have enough food to go around for all. Once you have decided what you want to bring please sign up here.

Please help us provide a balanced amount of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts and adjust your plans if a category is already full. 

Schedule
8:30 am - 11:00 am drop of food in Madras Hall
11:00 am serving team arrives
11:30 am - 1:30 pm teachers and admin staff come for lunch
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Cleanup and collect dishes

Support Staff Lunch 1:30-3:00pm (FAC Cafeteria)


Our teachers hold our children by the hand, open their minds and touch their hearts. Let us come together to thank them from the bottom of our hearts!














Maker Carnival AISC is free to attend, AISC community event, which will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 - 3:00.  Maker Carnival takes the form of a “Show, Tell, and Do” experience where makers will have the opportunity to showcase their craft and participants can enjoy learning new skills. It is a family-friendly event full of invention and creativity as well as a celebration of the maker movement.  It’s a place where people can show what they are making and share what they are learning.

For those who have participated in the past, Maker Carnival will look different this year as we invite more students and parents to participate in different ways.  From school clubs to middle school students working on STEAM projects to students of all ages trying different activities, the AISC community will be involved in new and exciting ways this year.

Are you an artist, tinkerer, crafter, or maker of any kind? Maker Carnival is all-new this year so if you are a maker who would like to come to share your talent or craft, please sign up to join us at this fun event. We also need volunteers to run pre-planned activities.  Or just come with your family and participate in this fun event!

Other Community Events

For Your Information

The OnePlus RIO Carnival inspired by the iconic festival in Brazil is all set to take Chennai by storm at the gorgeous lawns of Sheraton Grand Chennai with unobstructed views of the sea. With an impressive line up for all ages, this is one event you don't want to miss! We have brought together the best of Chennai in terms of food and entertainment. Highlights include- parade of Samba dancers, Wild Warrior's obstacle race, Puffalope’s themed treasure hunt & escape room, Mini Golf, kids zone, face painting, tarot reader, caricature artist, niche gourmet curated food stalls, beach bar, live BBQ, VIP sundowner packages, live band, & much more. All profits from this carnival go towards the Clarke School for the Deaf.

Check out the awesome lineup and book your tickets now!


OWC Goings On

Calendar for Coffee Mornings
Wednesday 26th February: Holiday Inn, 10:30am-Noon
Calendar for Charity Visits
Every Friday: St Thomas’ Orphanage, St Thomas Mount, 10-11:30am
Sunday 16th February: Asha Niketan Grand Carnival, 3-8pm
Calendar for Partners Nights
Saturday 22nd February: at the Hilton, 7-11pm. 3,000 INR per person inclusive of beverages & snacks.
OWC AGM 25th March 2020
The OWC will be looking for new board members for 2020/21. If you are interested & would like to find out more about the roles available, please contact 

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
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