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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Beg. Band Lessons
News Team 7:45 am and 3:15 pm
Kindergarten Fairfield University
9:00-12:00
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Chorus Pt 1
7:55 am
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Chorus Pt 2
7:55 am
Early Dismissal
1:15 pm |
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NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Day
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Beg. Band Lessons
News Team 7:45 am
& 3:15 pm
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All Chorus
7:55 am
Bus Safety Drill
9:30-11:00
Safe School Climate
Committee 3:30 pm |
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All Chorus
7:55 am
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Advanced Orchestra
7:45 am
Evening Conferences
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Adv Band Rehearsal
& Lessons 7:45 am
Dr. McKersie Reading
K & 1 9:00-11:00 am
School Spirit Pajama Day!
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Dear ISD Parents and Guardians,
It is safe to say that we have returned to our "normal routine", here at school and hope the same for you at home. In fact, we are as busy as ever. Yesterday, we had a literacy consultant, Ginny Lockwood, who has worked in many of the schools in Greenwich, spend the day working with our teachers in kindergarten and grades one and two. Her work with the teachers included professional development on the topic of small group instruction, which is the crux of our academic school improvement goal. (Please see the school's website for our goals.) Mrs. Lockwood worked with students demonstrating two kinds of instructional practices within small group instruction while the teachers observed her. Prior to the observations, they discussed the features to look for and afterwards, they debriefed on what they observed during a Q and A session. I also had the opportunity to sit in on some of those sessions and was impressed with the amount of new learning that was occurring. She will return again in January to work with teachers in grades three, four and five.
We had a moving Veteran's Day Ceremony on Monday. Our fifth graders presented
a variety of tributes, which served as a reminder for all of us the significance of the day. Along with the music and coming together as a school, it was a wonderful event.
If you have dropped your children off and/or picked them up at school, then you may have seen our new landscaping. Members of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation completed the planting of new shrubs, grasses, etc. Wendy Dye, one of own parents, helped in the design process. I want to thank Wendy for sharing her expertise and time toward this project. In addition, you may have also seen our new benches. The benches are courtesy of a class gift by last year's fifth graders. Emma Eschricht, an ISD parent, worked hard at researching and purchasing them. Thank you to Emma for doing the legwork.
I have received some comments lately that traffic around the school has increased significantly. I want to remind parents when dropping off, to pull in as far up as the mid point of the front circle and be sure your children are ready to exit the car with their belongings. (They can exit anywhere along a green cone.) Conversely, in the afternoon, we remind students to be looking for their cars so they can proceed to their car if it is along a green cone. If you are picking up, it is best to arrive between 3:20-3:25. Remember the buses need to exit the circle first before cars can start picking up students.
I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, as we take the time to give thanks and be grateful for what we have.
Sincerely, Terry Ricci |
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HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF |
The ISD PTA would like to help our community during
this time of need resulting from super-storm Sandy. 
Neighbor to Neighbor, right in our back yard, is providing us a channel to collect items, and through their network of charitable organizations reach the NY/NJ areas which desperately need help.
We will be collecting at ISD starting:
Thursday, November 15 - Friday, November 30
Blankets & Winter Coats are top on the list of needs!
Please find a few minutes during the day, weekend or over the Thanksgiving Holiday to make a contribution!
Collection table will be located across from the main office next to the mural.
For questions, please contact the Outreach Committee, Maria Merrill mariamerrill@optonline.net
Together we can make a difference! |
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FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE
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If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for disaster aid.
You can call to Apply: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585
For 711 or Video Relay Service, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
For more info or to Apply: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Or Apply on your smartphone at: m.fema.gov
When you apply for disaster assistance please have the following available:
* Social Security Number (including your spouse's)
* Private insurance information, if available
* Address and zip code of the damaged property
* Directions to the damaged home or property
* Daytime telephone number
* A telephone number where we can reach you or leave a message
* An address where you can get mail
* If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type (savings/checking), account number and routing number
Disaster recovery assistance for eligible recipients is
available without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.
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WRAPPING PAPER FUNDRAISER - Thank you! |
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Wrapping Paper drive this year!
Orders have been submitted and we should expect delivery after Thanksgiving. We will notify you for pick up of the items that will be shipped to school as soon as they arrive.
Keep in mind that purchases can still be done online. Internet orders are paid to Meadow Farms Fundraiser directly online with a credit card and 40% of your order supports ISD through December 2012!
Thanks again for your support to our fundraising efforts!
If you have any questions please contact:
Silvia Maclean silviamaclean@yahoo.com
Jackie Mendive jskrac@yahoo.com |
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Thank you from Riverside PTA |
We came together as a community and the generosity and enthusiasm of the entire town surpassed our high expectations. With just a day's notice and a
one-day window for collecting, we were able to donate as follows:
8 carloads of food and clothing to Neighbor 2 Neighbor
6 large bags of coats to a local coat drive
2 U-Haul trucks full of cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies, and coats that we delivered to two points of relief in Long Beach, Long Island
$3500 to the Red Cross, directed to areas of greatest need
The Riverside School PTA proudly made these donations on behalf of the Town of Greenwich. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this effort a success. |
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PTA MEMBERSHIP & SCHOOL DIRECTORY |
Please complete the membership form with a minimum donation of $15 to receive a directory and support the ISD PTA. Thank you to the 70% of ISD families that have already contributed to the PTA. Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
We are asking for your support for a former ISD family currently at Eastern Middle School who is going through a difficult time. The mother is undergoing cancer treatment. One way that we can come together to support this family is to provide meals and groceries. Please see the attached link if you would like to sign up to help.
http://www.mealtrain.com/?id=msb0bpr750dt  Our hearts and prayers are with Nicole Graham and her family as sheundergoes treatment for Leukemia. Nicole is a Junior at GHS and a former ISD student. In a show of support from our caring community, we will be collecting restaurant gift card/certificate of any denomination in an envelope with your child for our collection basket in the office. If you have any questions please contact Stacy Loveless. |
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 HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE |
Attention Parents & Children! Last day to bring in your Halloween candy to benefit the shelters in NY & NJ is Monday,November 19.
We have so much to be thankful for ... let's show others our kindness by sharing the treats we have received.
Please bring candy to Ms. Shane's Classroom. |
AFTERS UPDATE
Please note the following make-up dates for missed Afters Classes:
Monday: 11/19 & 11/26
Tuesday: 11/20
Wednesday "Befores": 11/21
Wednesday "Afters": 11/28, 12/5 & 12/12
Thursday: Done
Friday: Done |
Welcome to The Green Dragon
Lighting accounts for about 20 percent of the average home's electric bill. With all of us "falling back" for Daylight Savings Time, here are some tips to help control our lighting costs and save money on our electricity bills.
Replace incandescent lightbulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), which use 75% less energy.
Open your shades and let the sun provide free lighting instead of automatically turning lights on during the day.
Adopt a family rule to turn off lights when not in use. |
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The Holidays are here! Order ISD Spirit Wear Today!
Look for a our Spirit Wear table at Parent Teacher Conferences: Nov. 29, Dec. 4 & Dec. 6.
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Classical Cafe Reminder
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Held during your child's regularly scheduled lunch period. Parents are invited to bring their own lunch & join in the fun. Remaining dates:
December 3
January 10
February 21
March 21
April 11
May 9
June 13 |
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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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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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DRAGON TALES
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Deadline for Submission: Wednesday by 4pm
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