The International School of Florence
PARENT LINK
 The 
Fall 2012
LINKS

 
Preschool
 
Class
Carol Hampton
 
Class Reps 

Sandra Perrone

Katarina Legan

   
Kindergarten
 
Class 
Nancy Loschiavo

Class Reps 

Nicola Simmonds

 
GRADE 1

 
GRADE 2

GRADE 3
 
Class   
Christine Wentzell


Class Rep 
 

   Class  
 

John Male


Class Rep
Mary Louise Culpepper  
 
GRADE 4
 
   Class   
Mary Rose


Class Rep
TBA

This position is open
to volunteers! 


    Class    
Nectaria Tsigenopoulos


Class Reps
Erin Lima
Lori Ramirez 

GRADE 5
 
Class  
Evita Flock

Class Rep
 

Class
Dustin Fairchild

Class Reps
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Grades 6-8)
 
 Class Reps
TBA
These positions are open
to volunteers! 


 
HIGH SCHOOL
(Grades 9-12)
 
Class Reps
TBA
These positions are open
to volunteers! 


 
Please contact
Rachel Gilbert for additions or corrections to the ISF Parent Link. 
 
Upcoming Events
 
JS = Junior School: Preschool - Grade 5
US= Upper School: Grade 6 - Grade 12
 
Oct.  1, Picture Day (Upper School)
Oct.  2, Picture Day (Junior School)
Oct. 10, 8:30 Coffee Morning (US)
Oct. 10, 9:45 PTA Art Tour & Lunch (Palazzo Pitti)

Oct. 17, Junior School Parent Teacher Conference Day (JS)

Oct. 24, United Nations Day (US)

Oct. 24, 12:30-3:30 US Parent Teacher Conferences - Day 1

Oct. 25, 8:00-3:30 US Parent Teacher Conferences - Day 2

Oct. 26, 8:00-11:00PM, Middle School Halloween Dance (US)

Oct. 31, 3:00  Halloween Parade (JS)

 

Event Details
uspicturedayOct. 1, Picture Day at the Upper School
 
Ordering and payment information will be sent home with the Upper School students.


jspicturedayOct. 2, Picture Day at the Junior School
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Say "Cheese!" 
and make sure your kids are ready for picture day. Ordering and payment information will be sent home with Jr. School students.

isfsportstourneyOct. 3, 9:00am Parent Meeting for ISF Sports Tournament
(Grade 4 and 5) 
 
There will be an informational meeting at the Junior School with Ms. Iannone for parents of children who have already signed up for the tournament. 


ptameeting1Oct. 3, 2:00 Join the PTA!  October Meeting (Option 1)
   
Calling all parents who live near the Junior School! 
Come PTA logo to the JS and join the fun at our first PTA meeting of the year! PTA is a great way to meet new people and help make our school a better place! Contact Daniela Signorelli to sign up for PTA now. For those of you who live closer to the Upper School Campus, join us there for a repeat of this meeting on Oct. 4. 

 

ptameeting2Oct. 4, 8:45am  Join the PTA! October Meeting (Option 2)
 
PTA logo Calling all parents who live near the Upper School -- come to the US Terrace and join the fun at our first PTA meeting of the year! PTA is a great way to meet new people and help make our school a better place! Contact Daniela Signorelli to sign up now. 
This session will be a repeat of the Oct. 3 PTA meeting for people near the Upper School. 

 

uscoffeemeetingOct. 10, 8:30am Coffee Morning (US)
Enjoy a personal discussion with the Upper School Principal, 
Debra Williams Gualandi,
 about student progress and report cards.
 
artlunchOct. 10, 9:45am - PTA Social - Art Tour and Lunch (Palazzo Pitti, Villa Bardini, & Pizzeria Tarocchi)
 
Don't miss our first PTA Social Event! All parents are welcome to join us for an artistic excursion and lunch. Meet at the Palazzo Pitti Ticket Office. Our private tour guide will lead us on a fantastic journey. First we will visit "Firenze negli ochi dell'artista. Da Signorini a Rosai", an exhibition of 49 paintings depicting the magnificence of Florence from multiple perspectives. Next, we will take in "Da Fattori al Novecento" at Villa Bardini (Costa S. Giorgio, 2), featuring a large and valuable collection of paintings. Although lunch can host an unlimited number of people, the art tour is limited to 20 guests.  
 
Contact Daniela Signorelli to sign up before October 5.

Prices:
Museum entrances are free with "amici deli Uffizi cards" www.amicidegliuffizi.it

Palazzo Pitti: 13 euro monalisa
Villa Bardini: 8 euro
Tour Guide: 20 euro
Lunch: 20: euro

Oct. 10, 1:00pm PTA Luncheon 
Pizzeria I Tarocchi  (via dei Renai, 12)
If you cannot make it to the tour, please join us for lunch at Pizzeria I Tarocchi. The cost for lunch will be 20 euro.

isfismtourneyOct. 15 & 16 ISF vs. ISM (International School of Milan) Grade 4 & 5 Sports Tournament
 
The Junior School will be taking 20 students from grades 4 and 5 to the International School of Milan to participate in the 6th Annual ISF vs. ISM Sports Tournament. This competition features a variety of sports and games such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, athletics, and capture the flag. If your 4th or 5th grader is ready for this challenge, please contact Gemma Iannone. 
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Go Wild Boars!!!

jsisfconfdayOct. 17 Junior School Parent Teacher Conference Day
 
There is no school for JS students on this day. Teachers will contact parents to set up conference times. 
 
Oct.  Pre Conference Report Release
 
Student Pre-Conference Reports will be available for viewing on the ISf ePortal. Please contact Sharon Allen via email for ePortal login information if you don't already have it. 
 
Oct.  US Conference Sign Up
 
Schedule your Upper School Parent Teacher Conferences using the conference booking website. Dr. Hobdell will contact parents with instructions for accessing and using the site. 
 
undayusjsOct. 24 United Nations Day (US)
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This multicultural event commemorates the founding of the United Nations on October 24, 1945. It celebrates the many countries and cultures represented by the UN. 

Upper School Contact: Debra Williams
Junior School Contact: Michael Colaianni
 
ptconfday1Oct. 24, 12:30-3:30 US Parent Teacher Conference Day - 1 
 
Upper school students are dismissed at 12:30 on this day. 
Lower school students have a regular day.
 
ePortal Support Contact: Sharon Allen 
Upper School Contact: Debra Williams
Junior School Contact: Michael Colaianni
 
ptconfday2Oct. 25, 8:30-3:30 US Parent Teacher Conference Day - 2 
 
Upper school students do not attend classes on this day. 
Lower school students have a regular day.
 
ePortal Support Contact: Sharon Allen 
Upper School Contact: Debra Williams
Junior School Contact: Michael Colaianni
 
halloweendancemsOct. 26, 8:00-11:00pm

Middle School Halloween Dance
Grade 6 - Grade 8
 
MS dance  
 
Middle School Students will not want to miss this fantastic event! 

PTA Volunteers are needed to help the MS Student Council set up and clean up the activity. 
 
Contact Joshua Federwisch to help. 
 
jshalloweenparadeOct. 31, 3:00 Junior School Halloween Parade

Bring your camera and watch the Junior School students show off their creative Halloween costumes. Please have your child wear his or her uniform to school and send the costumes separately. (nothing too scary, please!)
 
Contact Daniela Signorelli to help decorate and set up the tricks and treats. 
 
On the Horizon
 
Mark you calendar now, so you do not miss these exciting events! Check out the next Parent Link for upcoming details.
  • Nov. 1-4     Fall Break (US & JS)
  • Nov. 5-9     International Week (JS)
  • Nov.     6    International Banquet (JS)
  • Nov.     7    Coffee Meeting (US)
  • Nov.    15   Meet the Board 
  • Nov.    22   Thanksgiving Lunch (for Students Only) (US & JS)