Thursday, November 26, 2020

Dear Community,

Happy Thanksgiving!

PCA Diwali Mela 2020 - Thank you for visiting!

Thank you for celebrating with us. More than 650 visitors have been to the PCA Diwali Mela.

A special thanks goes to the Advancement office for teaming up with the PCA.

We hope to see you all on campus next year.

Tell us what you like - Survey

The PCA is always looking for more ways to engage parents and thus bringing the community together.

We encourages you to fill out this form to share with us your preferences of recreational interests. 

Please note this is only a survey to help the PCA focus on areas of interest to the community, not a list of currently scheduled events. 

This survey should take no more than 5 minutes.

 

PCA Monthly meeting, December 7, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Join us at the PCA meeting December 7, where we again have invited School Counselors Linda Gerberich and Michele Ness to a conversation inspired by the NESA webinars and how to support your child, family, and yourself. You can join us no matter if you have watched the webinars or not!

Hope to see you there.

PCA Monthly Meeting (zoom link)

Meeting ID: 922 8473 8830
Passcode: 4EFuiW

NESA Parents as Partners webinar series

AISC invites you to participate in NESA’s Webinar Series Parents as Partners. You will hear from distinguished specialists about new strategies on support of your child as a learner.

The last webinar will take place Tuesday, December 8, 7:30-8:30 pm IST

Webinar 8: Raising children to thrive amidst change and uncertainty; Presented by Homa Tavangar

If you already registered you will receive a reminder with link, a few days before.
If you want to register for this last webinar, you can do it here 

Recordings from previous webinars:

Webinar 7: Partnering with Parents to improve student achievement; Presented by Erma Anderson    Slides

Webinar 6: Building Racial Literacy and Building Human Empathy; Presented by Homa Tavangar & Eric Dozier

Webinar 5: Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children; Presented by Michael Thomson

Webinar 4: Mental Health Risk and Living as an Expat: Thinking Beyond COVID; Presented by Sean Truman

Webinar 3: Collaborating Effectively: The Parent-Teacher Partnership; Presented by Jennifer Abrams

Webinar 2: Growing Stronger Together: Parents as partners supporting learning and well-being in the home; Presented by Joy Marchese

Webinar 1: Parenting in the Time of COVID-19; Presented by Michael Thomson

Friday, November 27
Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, November 30 through Wednesday, December 2
MSA Team Virtual Visit

Wednesday, December 2
MSA Virtual Accreditation Webinar Meeting: Final Report Presentation 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 3
EAL Program Director Coffee 8:45-9:45 a.m.

Friday, December 4
ES R.I.S.E
Singing raptors 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 5
HS SAT

Community News

2021 Charity calendar

CHARITY CALENDAR 2021 - STREET LIFE
Project driven by the French association Chennai Accueil

Unit price : 800 INR
All profits go for the Indian association we support.
FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY & RELATIVES, YOUR MAID, DRIVERS...

This year you can make an online reservation
https://forms.gle/oKnhahyJzeNVDSjT7 

Please feel free to contact us pca@aischennai.org

President	Karine Delalande	dkarinepca@aischennai.org
Vice President	Anitta Abildgaard Clausen	canittapca@aischennai.org
Secretary	Hanne Noergaard	nhannepca@aischennai.org
Treasurer	Sachiko Clark	csachikopca@aischennai.org

Friday, November 20, 2020

Dear Community,

Diwali Mela Celebration - available through November 22nd 

By now there has been more than 550 visitors to the PCA Diwali Mela.

You still have time to celebrate Diwali Mela at AISC. As you move around on the virtual map of our campus, you will find activities for everyone. There is storytelling, yoga, music, DIY, cooking classes, coloring pages and lots of performances.

And don't forget to visit the specially designed Diwali-themed photobooth!

This event is made possible because of all the contributions from students, families, outside community partners and AISC faculty and staff. The PCA is grateful of every single one.

A special thanks goes to the Advancement team, who have worked tireless to make this happen.

You have received a special welcome to enter the map in your inbox on November 12th, or you can use this link (best experienced on a Chrome web browser)

Tell us about your interests

The PCA is always looking for more ways to engage parents and thus bringing the community together.

We encourages you to fill out this form to share with us your preferences of recreational interests. 

Please note this is only a survey to help the PCA focus on areas of interest to the community, not a list of currently scheduled events. 

This survey should take no more than 5 minutes.

PCA Monthly meeting, November 9 - follow up

On Monday Ms. Bindu joined us to talk about the Diwali Festival, we learned about the traditions surrounding these celebrations, different customs and practices and we got a chance to understand some of the background as well. 

A recording from the meeting is available here

And as promised Ms. Bindu has returned with more answers to your questions:

- Yes, Diwali is considered new year for some communities. 

- Why is Rama represented in blue? Perhaps because of this: Sky appears blue. It's all pervasive. Ocean appears blue. It's also infinite. So Lord Krishna and Rama who represent the infinity are in blue color. Also blue represents the Cosmic Region.

At the end of the session Ms. Bindu is sharing a short meditation; she has been practicing Heartfulness meditation for close to 15 years and is happy to share this precious practice with anyone.

Here is the link to the website for more information.

If you are interested in learning more, you are welcome to contact Ms. Bindu at kbindu@aischennai.org

The December PCA Monthly meeting is scheduled December 7, hope to see you there.

NESA Parents as Partners webinar series

 

AISC invites you to participate in NESA’s Webinar Series Parents as Partners. You will hear from distinguished specialists about new strategies on support of your child as a learner.

The next webinar will take place Tuesday, November 24, 7:30-8:30 pm IST

Webinar 7: Partnering with Parents to improve student achievement; Presented by Erma Anderson

If you already registered you will receive a reminder with link, a few days before.
If you want to register for the upcoming webinars, you can do it here

Recordings from previous webinars:

Webinar 6: Building Racial Literacy and Building Human Empathy; Presented by Homa Tavangar & Eric Dozier

Webinar 5: Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children; Presented by Michael Thomson

Webinar 4: Mental Health Risk and Living as an Expat: Thinking Beyond COVID; Presented by Sean Truman

Webinar 3: Collaborating Effectively: The Parent-Teacher Partnership; Presented by Jennifer Abrams

Webinar 2: Growing Stronger Together: Parents as partners supporting learning and well-being in the home; Presented by Joy Marchese

Webinar 1: Parenting in the Time of COVID-19; Presented by Michael Thomson

Tuesday, November 24
HS Parent Coffee 8:45 a.m. - zoom link in High School Principal’s News
Parents as Partners Webinar #7, 7:30-8:30 p.m. - see above

Wednesday, November 25
MS Celebration of Learning - for more information go to Middle School Principal’s News

Thursday, November 26
HS Progress Update

Friday, November 27
Thanksgiving Holiday

Community News

Charity calendar 2021

CHARITY CALENDAR 2021 - STREET LIFE
Project driven by the French association Chennai Accueil

Unit price : 800 INR
All profits go for the Indian association we support.
FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY & RELATIVES, YOUR MAID, DRIVERS...

This year you can make an online reservation
https://forms.gle/oKnhahyJzeNVDSjT7 

Please feel free to contact us pca@aischennai.org

President	Karine Delalande	dkarinepca@aischennai.org
Vice President	Anitta Abildgaard Clausen	canittapca@aischennai.org
Secretary	Hanne Noergaard	nhannepca@aischennai.org
Treasurer	Sachiko Clark	csachikopca@aischennai.org

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Dear Community,

Diwali Mela Celebration launching November 12, 3:30 p.m.

Come join us for 10 days of celebrating Diwali Mela at AISC.

As you move around on the virtual map of our campus, you will find activities for everyone. There will be storytelling, yoga, music, DIY, cooking classes, coloring pages, lots of performances and so much more.

This event is made possible because of all the contributions from students, families, outside community partners and AISC faculty and staff.
The PCA are grateful to each and every one.

A special thanks goes to the Advancement office, who have worked tireless to make all this happen.

You receive a special invitation to enter the Mela in your inbox on November 12th

PCA November Meeting - recording

On Monday Ms. Bindu joined us to talk about the Diwali Festival, we learned about the traditions surrounding these celebrations, different customs and practices and we got a chance to understand some of the background.

A recording from the meeting is available here

At the end of the meeting Ms. Bindu shared a short meditation; she has been practicing Heartfulness meditation for close to 15 years and is happy to share this precious practice.

Here is the link to the website for more information.

If you are interested in learning more, you are welcome to contact Ms. Bindu at kbindu@aischennai.org

If you would like to discuss a specific topic at one of our monthly PCA meetings, please share your ideas with us at pca@aischennai.org

The December meeting is scheduled December 7. 

NESA Parents as Partners webinar series

AISC invites you to participate in NESA’s Webinar Series Parents as Partners. You will hear from distinguished specialists about new strategies on support of your child as a learner.

The next webinar will take place Tuesday, November 24, 7:30-8:30 pm IST

Webinar 7: Partnering with Parents to improve student achievement; Presented by Erma Anderson

If you already registered you will receive a reminder with a link, a few days before.
If you want to register for the upcoming webinars, you can do it here 

Recordings from previous Webinars:

Webinar 6: Building Racial Literacy and Building Human Empathy; Presented by Homa Tavangar & Eric Dozier

Webinar 5: Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children; Presented by Michael Thomson

Webinar 4: Mental Health Risk and Living as an Expat: Thinking Beyond COVID; Presented by Sean Truman

Webinar 3: Collaborating Effectively: The Parent-Teacher Partnership; Presented by Jennifer Abrams

Webinar 2: Growing Stronger Together: Parents as partners supporting learning and well-being in the home; Presented by Joy Marchese

Webinar 1: Parenting in the Time of COVID-19; Presented by Michael Thomson

 

Friday, November 13
Diwali Holiday

Tuesday, November 17
MS Parent Coffee 8:45-9:45 a.m. - zoom link in Middle School Principal’s News

Wednesday, November 18
ES Vision Day G3-5
HS Discovery Day
Board of Directors’ Meeting 5:00 p.m. - zoom link in Head of School News

Thursday, November 19
HS Celebration of Learning
Technologies & Innovation Coffee 8:45-9:45 a.m. - zoom link in Head of School News

Saturday, November 21
HS U-Lead Virtual Conference

Please feel free to contact us at pca@aischennai.org

President	Karine Delalande	dkarinepca@aischennai.org
Vice President	Anitta Abildgaard Clausen	canittapca@aischennai.org
Secretary	Hanne Noergaard	nhannepca@aischennai.org
Treasurer	Sachiko Clark	csachikopca@aischennai.org

Friday, November 6, 2020

Dear Community,

Diwali Mela 

The PCA in partnership with the Advancement Office will be launching a Diwali Mela Celebration webpage up to our Diwali break. This will be a virtual version of the Diwali Mela we usually celebrate at our wonderfully decorated campus. You will find lots of stories, activities and entertainment for families to enjoy when celebrating this big Indian festival.

Come join us for the 10 days of Diwali Mela at AISC.

You will receive a special invitation in your inbox on November 12th

PCA Monthly meeting, Monday, November 9, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

We invite you to an elaborate talk about the upcoming Diwali Festival, join in and learn more about the traditions surrounding these celebrations. Ms Bindu will lead us through different customs and practices and give us a chance to understand some of the background as well.

If you are curious then be sure to mark your calendar.

PCA Monthly Meeting (zoom link)

Meeting ID: 949 4547 7464 Passcode: 8fAK68

If you would like to discuss a specific topic at one of our monthly PCA meetings, please share your ideas with us at pca@aischennai.org. The December meeting is scheduled December 7. 

NESA Parents as Partners webinar series

AISC invites you to participate in NESA’s Webinar Series Parents as Partners. You will hear from distinguished specialists about new strategies on support of your child as a learner. The next webinar will take place Tuesday, November 10, 7:30-8:30 pm IST

Webinar 6: Building Racial Literacy and Building Human Empathy; Presented by Homa Tavangar & Eric Dozier

If you already registered you will receive a reminder with link, a few days before.
If you want to register for the upcoming webinars, you can do it here 

Recordings from previous Webinars:

Webinar 5: Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children; Presented by Michael Thomson

Webinar 4: Mental Health Risk and Living as an Expat: Thinking Beyond COVID; Presented by Sean Truman

Webinar 3: Collaborating Effectively: The Parent-Teacher Partnership; Presented by Jennifer Abrams

Webinar 2: Growing Stronger Together: Parents as partners supporting learning and well-being in the home; Presented by Joy Marchese

Webinar 1: Parenting in the Time of COVID-19; Presented by Michael Thomson

Monday, November 9
PCA Meeting 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 10
EY Parent Coffee 3:30 p.m. - zoom link in Elementary School Principal’s News
Parents as Partners Webinar #6 7:30-8:30 p.m. - see above

Thursday, November 12
Head of School Coffee 4:30 p.m. - zoom link in Head of School News
PCA Diwali Mela kick off

Friday, November 13
Diwali Holiday

Please feel free to contact us pca@aischennai.org

President	Karine Delalande	dkarinepca@aischennai.org
Vice President	Anitta Abildgaard Clausen	canittapca@aischennai.org
Secretary	Hanne Noergaard	nhannepca@aischennai.org
Treasurer	Sachiko Clark	csachikopca@aischennai.org