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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Class Parent
Orientation
8:45am Café
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11
Chorus Pt 1
7:55am
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12
Chorus Pt 2
7:55am
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13
Adv. Orchestra
7:45am
Classical Café
(Including parents in Grades 1-5)
Open House 6:30pm
Parent Social
@ MacKenzies OG
immediately following
Open House
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NO SCHOOL
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18
Chorus Pt 1
7:55 am
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Chorus Pt 2
7:55am
Early Release
1:15pm
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20
Adv. Orchestra
7:45am
Board of Ed Mtg. 7pm Hamilton Avenue
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Dear ISD Families,
Please join the staff and me on Thursday evening, September 13th for our annual Open House. Teachers are preparing to bring you an informative evening that will help you support your child's education. Below is the schedule for classroom visits, as well as a time period to visit the specialists. Each classroom session will include a presentation that will include information related to the following areas:
- The GPS curriculum objectives and assessments
- IB Primary Years Program, Transdisciplinary Units and Learner Profiles
SCHEDULE:
- 6:30 - 7:00 Principal Presentation - Café
- 7:00 - 7:45 Classroom Visits for Grades K, 2 and 4, ALP Gr. 3 and Gr. 5
- 7:15 - 8:15 Visits with Art, Music, Physical Education, ESL, Media,Psychologist Reading, Spanish*, Resource Room, and Speech in their classrooms or offices
- 8:00 - 8:45 Classroom Visits for Grades 1, 3 and 5 and ALP Gr. 2 and Gr. 4
We planned a staggered schedule for this evening to: help families with children in multiple grades, reduce the large number of people needing parking** at one time and provide you time to meet with support and special area teachers who are vital to the school's overall program.
I look forward to seeing you on the 13th.
*Spanish teachers will be located in the media center for this evening presentation
**Please walk or carpool. Also, please ask your friends who live near the school if you can park in their driveway.
Sincerely, Terry Ricci |
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Volunteers Needed!
1pm to 8pm Friday September 28th
8am to 6pm Saturday September 29th
Please email Amy McCooe amymccooe@yahoo.com and
Emma Eschricht eteam@sbcglobal.net with your availability.
Use these FLYERS to encourage donations from friends and neighbors.
Seize this opportunity for a fabulous Fall cleaning!
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NEWS
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AFTERS COMMITTEE
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED!!
CLOSES TONIGHT 8PM FRIDAY 9/7
Please visit www.isdptaonline.com/Afters to view class descriptions. All classes have room except Around the World Cooking on Wednesdays.
Tuesday 9/11 Class Lists/Open Registration for available spots.
Thursday 9/13 Close Registration 8pm
Wednesday 9/19 Final Class Lists Distributed
Monday 9/24 Classes Begin!
Additional Afters information and FAQs can be found on the PTA Afters web pages.
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WEST NILE VIRUS ALERT
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The Greenwich Health Department issued an important news release regarding the West Nile Virus.
Be informed. Click here to read the full press release and how to reduce your level of risk.
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FAMILY EVENTS
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL
THIS SUNDAY!!
2 - 4pm ISD Playground
Remember to apply sunscreen and mosquito repellant as this is an outdoor event.
Candid photographers needed for local paper PR! Contact Cathy Steel for instructions.
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ORCHESTRA NEWS
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Orchestra lessons will begin the week of September 10. Beginner lessons are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and advanced orchestra lessons are on Thursdays. A detailed schedule will be mailed out at the end of this week. Also, Advanced Orchestra rehearsal will begin on Thursday, September 13 at 7:45 a.m.
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FAMILY FUN RUN |
Before the tag sale come for a fun run around ISD.
Includes obstacles, music, dance and fun!
Parents are encouraged to run too!
See flyer below for more details |
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BAND NEWS
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- Lessons begin week of 9/10
- 4th gr lessons on Mondays beginning 9/10
- 5th gr lessons & 4th gr percussion on Fridays beginning 9/14
- Before school Advanced Band 5th gr rehearsal on Fridays 7:45am beginning 9/28
Beginning Band rehearsals will start after the winter break.
Schedules are being sent home in personalized folders. In addition, please be sure to review the expectations for the ISD Band program with your child, and sign & return the responsibility contract included in your folder. I will be communicating via email as much as possible this year; if I do not have your email address (new sign-ups), please send me an email michael_strange@greenwich.k12.ct.us
I'm looking forward to another wonderful year of making music with your children!
- Mr. Strange
ISD Band
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PTA Membership Drive
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The 2012-2013 Membership Drive is officially underway!
The membership drive is our biggest fundraiser of the year and our goal is participation by 100% of ISD families! Your contribution will directly fund PTA sponsored enrichment programs and special events including Classical Café, grade level partnerships, family events, writing specialists and scholarships - to name just a few.
Please make a donation of any amount by completing a Membership Form and returning it at your earliest convenience to the main office.
Please remember that membership contributions of $15 or higher will receive a complimentary ISD school directory (to be distributed in October.)
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Capital Improvement Committee
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The goal of the committee is to build on the successes of our many PTA Fundraising endeavors and to earmark reserves for larger capital enhancements that will benefit our school community both today and in years to come.
Share your ideas for ISD capital enhancements!
Email Emma Eschricht eteam@sbcglobal.net
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Save the Date!
Parent Social
Thursday, Sept. 13
Right after Open House at MacKenzies in Old Greenwich
Tag Sale / Fun Run
Saturday, Sept. 29
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CLASSICAL CAFE
Parents of 1st-5th Grade Students
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THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 13
During your child's regularly scheduled lunch period.
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH and join in the Fun for a mid-day concert experience. We'll see you there!
* Kindergarten Parents, PLEASE join us for the rest of our Season:
October 11
November 8
December 3
January 10
February 21
March 21
April 11
May 9
June 13
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 Welcome to The Green Dragon!
There is nothing quite like the scent of fresh squeezed lemons to remind us of a refreshing drink on a hot Summer day. But lemon juice can be a powerful cleaning agent, as well. It can dissolve stains, shine copper, clean windows and mirrors, polish hardwood furniture, and freshen cutting boards, garbage disposals, and drains. Lemon juice has natural bleaching properties, too. So skip the harsh chemicals and try creating your own household cleaning solution combining other natural ingredients like baking soda or vinegar.
The Green Schools Committee
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Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is located in the hall across from the music room and can be checked during school hours.
Always remember to label your things...lunch boxes, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc!
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Quick Links
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Community Info. |
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Contact Information | | |
The International School at Dundee
55 Florence Road
Riverside, CT 06878
Office: 203-637-3800
OGRCC Child Care: 203-637-3659 |
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Deadline for Submission: Wednesday by 4pm
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