Dear Community,
2020, this unusual and special year, is coming to an end. We can all be proud of ourselves and our accomplishments in our new roles. As we look back, we at the PCA executive committee wants to thank you all for your commitment and support to each other.
Let's be ready for 2021 and a new start!
After the break, with your help, we hope to connect in new ways as we come together in our beautiful community.
Let's be creative and innovative for this coming year.
Enjoy your winter break and stay safe!
PCA Giving Tree - ending December 24th
It's that time of the year again! Christmas is coming - the New Year will soon be upon us.
It is also a time to think of the less privileged members of our community and we give you the opportunity to give, in the spirit of the holiday.
This year the PCA Giving Tree will be online. In collaboration with the organizations, we have created Amazon wish lists, which enable you to purchase books, craft materials, food, blankets, feeding bowls etc. and it will be delivered directly to the organization.
We have collaborated with organizations that work with children, senior citizens, and animals.
The organizations we hope you will help us support are
- Aathmaalayam Senior citizens Homes - in need of basic food and lights
Link to Amazon wish list - HOPE Foundation Matriculation High School - a local school in need of books and educational materials
Link to Amazon wish list - Annai Charitable Trust (Namma Beach Namma Chennai) - in need of blankets and food
Link to Amazon wish list - ARK INDIA Service Society - Orphanage for HIV+ girls in need of educational materials and basic supplies
Link to Amazon wish list - Blue Cross of India - an animal welfare in need of pet food, collars, feeding/water bowls
Link to Amazon wish list
New Parent Orientation, Monday, January 25th 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Please save the date if you are a new family to AISC.
There will be an online orientation to velcome you to our school and community.
More will be shared with you closer to the event.
Look out for more of Storytrails
Thank you to all participants to the exciting social experience with Storytrails exploring the history of Christianity in India on Tuesday.
We are already planning the next event:
Amazing archaeological finds in India
We always hear about the British taking away so many things from Colonial India. But there were many Englishmen who loved India, and badly wanted to study its ancient past. And some of their discoveries here have actually allowed us to know more about this country. Have you heard about the Englishman who accidentally discovered the oldest known collection of Buddhist art? Or of the Englishman who helped Indians decode the ancient Brahmi script? Join us as we explore stories of archaeological finds that solved some of India’s ancient mysteries.
Stay tuned for more details…
ASIAC Music Collaboration (AES, AISC, and ASB): Connection
Watch the entire video here.
Inspired by Panem Nostrum from “Concerto for You” by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, students explored, discussed and reflected on the meaning of connection. They created visual artifacts and recorded their music-making from various locations around the world.
The students’ audio files have been combined into one, but it was not intended that the sounds be perfectly aligned and synchronous. Rather, it is arranged with the intent of everyone having their own voice and for all voices to be heard in an asynchronous yet connected way. This audio and visual presentation that we share and celebrate with you includes recordings and visual artifacts from over 240 students and is the result of their work, collaboration, and connection.
Thank you to Mr. Jason Kennedy and Mr. Bob Krebs for leading our AISC musicians. And a special thanks to AES Delhi for mixing and mastering the audio and putting the video together!
NESA Parents as Partners webinar series - recordings
The NESA Parents as Partners webinar series has come to an end, but it is still possible to watch the recordings from the webinars. In the links below you will hear from distinguished specialists about new strategies on support of your child as a learner.
Learn more about NESA here.
Recordings from webinars:
Webinar 1: Parenting in the Time of COVID-19; Presented by Michael Thomson
Webinar 2: Growing Stronger Together: Parents as partners supporting learning and well-being in the home; Presented by Joy Marchese
Webinar 3: Collaborating Effectively: The Parent-Teacher Partnership; Presented by Jennifer Abrams
Webinar 4: Mental Health Risk and Living as an Expat: Thinking Beyond COVID; Presented by Sean Truman
Webinar 5: Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children; Presented by Michael Thomson
Webinar 6: Building Racial Literacy and Building Human Empathy; Presented by Homa Tavangar & Eric Dozier
Webinar 7: Partnering with Parents to improve student achievement; Presented by Erma Anderson Slides
Webinar 8: Raising children to thrive amidst change and uncertainty; Presented by Homa Tavangar
Winter Break
Monday, January 11
ASA Season 3 begins
Thursday, January 14
Pongal Holiday
Friday, January 15
Family Information Update
HS History Day Celebration
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
Charity Calendar Reservation
Please feel free to contact us pca@aischennai.org
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President |
Karine Delalande |
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Vice President |
Anitta Abildgaard Clausen |
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Secretary |
Hanne Noergaard |
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Treasurer |
Sachiko Clark |
