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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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22
Beg. Band Lessons
News Team 7:45 am
& 3:15 pm
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23
Chorus Pt 1
7:55 am
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24
Chorus Pt 2
7:55 am
Fluoride Rinse
Meeting for Parent
Volunteers
8:30 am Café
EARLY DISMISSAL
1:15 PM
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25
Adv. Orchestra
7:45 am
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26
Adv Band & Lessons
7:45 am
Wrapping Orders
Extended Deadline
Spirit Day!
Wear a crazy hat.
MONSTER MASH
5:30 - 8 PM @ Gym
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29
Beg. Band Lessons
News Team 7:45 am
& 3:15 pm
Mr. D'Albis
Writing Consultant
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30
Chorus Pt 1
7:55 am
Mr. D'Aibis
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31
Chorus Pt 2
7:55 am
Mr. D'Albis
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1
Adv. Orchestra
7:45 am
K Fieldtrip 10 am
Stamford Nature Ctr.
Mr. D'Albis
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2
Adv. Band & Lessons
7:45 am
Mr. D'Albis
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Dear ISD Parents and Guardians,
I want to begin by thanking the PTA for supporting the partnerships we have in place for each of the grade levels. This week we saw the culminating event our third graders experienced through their partnership with the CT Ballet Company. Since mid-September, our third graders have been working under the guidance of Mr. Brett Raphael, Artistic Director of CT Ballet and Ms. Jessica Davila, Professional Dancer. Combined with their music, artistic representations of the story fables and their costumes, the audience witnessed a real celebration of their learning. The learning occurred throughout the process for them as they learned about dance, working together, timing while applying their creative juices. Congratulations to the students, their teachers, parents and everyone who made the event so special.
The teachers and I have finalized the School's Improvement Plan which includes two goals. The academic goal will continue to focus on literacy instruction and the use of non-fiction materials. We saw a positive response in the spring CMT reading scores and hope to build on that trend. The emphasis will be on professional development for the teachers in refining educational practices such as small group instruction. The non-academic goal will focus on the integration of the district's Safe School Norms with the IB Learner Profiles. The norms (Be Here, Be Safe, Be Honest, Care for Self and Others and Let Go and Move On) complement our Learner Profiles. The district developed these norms in response to the state's law on bullying which looks to develop safer school climates in a proactive stance to diminish bullying. Please look for the entire School Improvement Plan on the school's website shortly.
Throughout this school year, please look for information regarding the Common Core Standards which our state, along with 45 others, have adopted. The Greenwich Public Schools curriculum areas already reflect many of these new standards which represent a basic foundational skill level. Of course, our district always looks to aim for the "ceiling" when learning and instruction are involved so we will be approaching the standards as starting points and not final destinations. In addition, there will be information forthcoming about the new state test, which aligns with the Common Core Standards. The test, named the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium assessment, SBAC for short, will replace the CMT in the spring of 2015. Although that sounds far away, in fact, we have already begun the transition process as the test will be very different. For example, the students will take the test completely on the computer. Because the test will be administered to third graders, we have to ensure that we begin to plan keyboarding instruction now so they are fluent enough to take the test. We do not want the results to reflect a student's inability to navigate the keyboard rather than what they actually know. There will be new learning for all of us as we enter this new era. I look forward to sharing it with you.
Sincerely, Terry Ricci
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NEWS
WRAPPING PAPER FUNDRAISER
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Deadline extended to Friday, October 26th.
Try online marketing and ordering.
Easy to email busy family and friends!
Please contact us if you have any questions:
Jackie Mendive 917-208-3590
Silvia MacLean 646-283-5938
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PTA SCHOOL DIRECTORY
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We are pleased to announce that school directories will be sent home Friday, October 26th to PTA member families.*
It's never too late to join the PTA! *Membership contributions of $25 or higher will receive a complimentary ISD directory.
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MONSTER MASH
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Friday, October 26th
5:30 - 8 pm ISD Gym
Costume Contest with
prizes for:
Funniest
Scariest
Most Creative
Group Theme
DJ & Dancing.....Games.....Crafts For volunteer opportunities email Margaret Mullen. All ISD PTA Sponsored Events are Parent Participation Activities. Parents and guardians are expected to remain at the event and appropriately supervise their children to ensure their safety and foster a safe environment for everyone in attendance. We appreciate your cooperation and support. STUDENTS MUST ENTER & EXIT WITH A PARENT Re-entry and field play is strongly discouraged.
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ISD NEWS SHOW
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With guidance from Mrs. Madoff and assistance from Mr. Harris, a rotating group of 5th graders research, record and produce their own 'ISDy Channel' news show. Check it out!
October 15th ISD News Show
Enjoy this ARCHIVE of previously aired shows.
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NOTECARDS FOR CHARITY
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Your student(s) has designed his/her own note card.
All note cards are being professionally printed in classic black-on-ivory and are offered to parents at an extremely attractive price.
A substantial portion of the profit from every sale will benefit two worthwhile causes; Juvenile Diabetes Organization and The Leukemia Foundation in honor of a current and a former student.
See flyer below for further details and order form.
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CHARACTER CORNER
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We are pleased to announce that Character Corner is back up and running we are looking forward to sharing the many WONDERFUL random acts of kindness that our children fulfill throughout the year.
If you are new to ISD, the Character Corner is a place where we celebrate our children who are exemplifying the IB Learner Profiles by doing good deeds both in and out of school. Good deeds vary in magnitude, BUT no good deed is too small to celebrate!
We would like to say "JOB WELL DONE!" to:
- John R and family for recycling cans and bottles and then donating the money earned to the children of the St. Luz y Vida Orphanage. Your continuous support and generous donations are truly heartwarming. Thank you, John and family!
- John R and family for donating soda tabs benefiting The Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House recycles the tabs and then uses the money earned toward operating the many temporary homes that they provide to families who wish to be near their child who is hospitalized or being treated for pediatric cancer.
- Nicole and Michele M. for donating cans and bottles benefiting the children of the St. Luz y Vida Orphanage. We are so proud of both of you and thankful for your continuous support.
- Nicole and Michele M. for walking in the Juvenile Diabetes Walk in NYC in support of a very close friend earlier in the month. Way to go girls. You are both amazing!
- Zoe & Noah S., Piper, Darby, Sloane & Britney L., Elle & RJ S., Marcella, Ainsleigh & Russell W., Jack E., Elliot C. and Kelly M. for walking in the Juvenile Diabetes Walk this past weekend. Way to go, everyone. We couldn't be more proud of all of you for supporting this worthy cause!
- Thomas S. for being an incredibly kind and considerate individual for offering your coat to a very cold teacher on the playground. Your thoughtfulness was truly touching and we couldn't be more proud of your kind offer. Thank you, Thomas! Your offer warmed our hearts.
- All our wonderful former and present students who helped setup, monitor stands, and breakdown this years Fun Run/Tag Sale. Your support helped to make this event so incredible and ISD couldn't have done it without your support. Job well done!
It goes without saying, that we are anticipating another amazing year of acknowledging all those who are making a positive difference in our world. Please look for us on a monthly basis via the Dragon Tales, and of course on a daily basis via the Character Corner board located in the main hallway of our school.
With great thanks,
The Character Committee
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ATTENTION FLUORIDE VOLUNTEERS
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There will be a fluoride volunteer meeting on Wednesday, October 24th at 8:30 am in the cafeteria. It will last approximately 15 minutes.
We are still looking for Parent Volunteers to help with the fluoride rinse program. If you are interested in helping, please come to the meeting or contact school Dental Hygienist, Jeannie Schnakenberg at 203.622-3779.
Only a small amount of time on Wednesday mornings is necessary to help with the program.
If you can not attend, please call Jeannie Schnakenberg, RDH, @ 203.622-3779 .
Thank you. Jeannie Schnakenberg, RDH, BS.
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PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
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ISD Families are Inquirers...
Do you have a question that we have not addressed? Would you like to have a conversation about a school issue that is important to you?
We advocate on behalf of all ISD families.
Let us hear from you!
Your membership enters you for a chance to win a Vineyard Vines ISD bag full of cool stuff.
The final drawing will take place 10/31.
Membership contributions of $25 or higher will receive a complimentary ISD directory.
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SAVE THE DATES
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Monday, October 22
9 - 11 am
Meeting with
Superintendent
Bill McKersie &
ALP Facilitator
Bonnie O'Regan
The meeting will be at the Police Station / Public Safety Complex at
11 Bruce Place.
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Friday, October 26
Spirit Day!
Wear a crazy hat to school.
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Wednesday,
November 14
Parent Social
 7 - 9 pm
Location to be announced...
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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!
November 8
December 3
January 10
February 21
March 21
April 11
May 9
June 13
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The PTA will host 3 general meetings. We invite the school community to join us in the café for an informative morning.
November 9
February 5
June 14
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 Welcome to The Green Dragon!
Halloween is just around the corner and with it the spooky image of a dark, eerie night lit only by a full yellow moon, bats swooping through the air and spiders lurking, waiting for their prey. Bats and spiders definitely add to the spooktacular ambiance on Halloween, but they also play an important roll in nature. Fruit bats spread the seeds of the fruit they eat and are responsible for scattering up to 95% of the seeds needed for new trees in tropical rain forests. Spiders are beneficial predators and serve a significant role in keeping the populations of many insect pests in check. Have a happy, bat and spider filled Halloween!
The Green Schools Committee
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Lost and Found
Recognize something?
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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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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DRAGON TALES
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Deadline for Submission: Wednesday by 4pm
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