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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Beg. Band Lessons
7:45-8:30 News Team
12-3 New Canaan Nature Center / 3rd Grade
3:15-4:15 News Team |
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7:45-8:30 Beg. Orchestra - 1st Rehearsal
7:55 Chorus Pt.1
6:15-7:30 4th Grade Art Show |
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7:55 Chorus Pt.2
2:10 Safe Schools Climate Norms Assembly / Gr5 |
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7:45-8:30 Adv. Orchestra Rehearsal
MATH NIGHT
6-7:30p
9:00 ISD Magnet Informational Meeting/ Cafe |
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NO Morning Band
Band Lessons Only
9:00 ISD Magnet Informational Meeting - Snow Date | |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
NO SCHOOL |
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7:45-8:30 Beg. Orchestra
7:55 Chorus Pt.1
7:00p ISD Magnet Meeting / Cafe |
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7:55 Chorus Pt. 2
7:00p ISD Magnet Mtg. - Snow Date |
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7:45-8:30 Adv. Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00p BoE Meeting / Glenville School |
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No Morning Band
Band Lessons Only
MOVIE NIGHT
6:00p |
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Dear ISD Parents,
Our lockdown drill went smoothly this week and all of us learned from the activity. Hopefully, we will never have to put this knowledge to use. The police, both uniformed and non-uniformed, continue to be present in the mornings at school and I have noticed increased police patrolling around the campus throughout the day. Going forward, members of the police dept. will conduct visits to the school to become familiar with the building and our routines.
On Wed. afternoon, the staff participated in a professional development session with me on the subject of the Common Core Standards, specifically those related to literacy. These standards are to be fully implemented by the 2014-15 school year. Although the Greenwich Public Schools' academic curriculum already includes many of these standards, the actual teaching of them will constitute dramatic changes in how they are delivered. It is a learning process for all of us and we are well on our way toward being prepared.
On Tues., 1/15, the fourth grade will hold their annual art show where individual works of art will be on display. The students and teachers are proud of what they will be displaying and all are invited. Math Night is scheduled for 6:00 Thurs., 1/17. All families are invited to come and participate in the various games used in class to support and reinforce math concepts and skills. Teachers will be on hand to instruct and guide everyone along.
The week also includes a magnet school information session I will hold for prospective students and families. If you know of someone who is interested in applying to our school, please let them know of this session which will be held Thursday morning, 1/17, at 9:00. Applications will be available on line starting Mon., Jan. 14th. If you are currently a magnet family and have an incoming kindergartner or a child in another grade level, you will need to fill out an application for that child. (Siblings have first priority in the lottery process.) As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Terry Ricci |
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MEDIA CENTER - FEATURED RESOURCE | |
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Click on the image and try an online book today for ISD's "2013" reading challenge!
(username: isdundee password: trueflix) |
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AFTERS INFORMATION | |
Registration is open for Winter Afters.
Just a few short clicks away. Log on to: www.isdptaonline.com/afters
Key Dates:
Friday, 1/11 - Registration closes (evening)
Tuesday, 1/15 - Class lists will be distributed and registration will reopen at that time so that students may register for classes with open spaces.
Friday, 1/18 - Registration for the Winter session will close. No registrations or changes will be accepted after this date. Monday, 1/28 - Classes begin. |
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DISTRICT EVENTS - Open To All Parents | |
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Monday, 1/14
10:00a-Noon |
Communication/Relationship between PTA and Principal |
Open to all parents - Deputy Superintendent will facilitate |
Havemeyer Staff Development Room | |
Monday, 1/14
12-1:30p |
Maximizing Students' Access to Their Own Potential-Executive Function:impact of stress on cognitive function and what we can do
(flyer attached) | Open to all parents - Speaker Amy Gaesser | Byram Shubert Library | |
Tuesday, 3/12
10:00a-Noon |
Common Core |
Open to all parents -Superintendent or his designee will facilitate |
Havemeyer Staff Development Room |
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4th Grade Art Show! | |
Tuesday, January 15 - 6:15-7:30p @ ISD
Dear Fourth Grade Parents:
The children have worked very hard to complete five connecting art projects with the Picasso Black and White exhibit that we visited in October at the Guggenheim Museum as part of the IB cultural art partnership. We hope you will join us as your child will guide you through each part of the exhibit and explain the process and thoughts behind each creative expression.
Please mark your calendars!
Creatively Yours,
Melissa Verdier |
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ISD CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCEES ON DVD! | |
ISD's Media Technical Assistant, Chris Harris, has available for purchase this 2012 school year the following school events:
- 3rd Grade Ballet
- Holiday Concert
Please contact Chris Harris at at chris_harris@greenwich.k12.ct.us if you are interested in a DVD or would like more information. |
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MATH NIGHT |
Thursday, January 17
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Everyday Math and board games will be played!
Teachers and volunteers will be there to guide you.
All students must be accompanied & supervised by an adult.
This is not a drop off event. |
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ISD MOVIE NIGHT | |
Friday, January 25
6:00 pm
(Rated PG - some scary action & rude humor,93 min)
Gym doors open @ 6pm. Pizza and snacks served at this time, and the movie will start at 6:30pm.
Low beach chairs around perimeter of gym is allowed.
Bring a water bottle! Water stations will be provide!
All students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This is not a drop off event.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Posters - wk of 1/14
Gym Setup - 5p on Fri. 1/25
Serve Pizza - 6p
Clean up
If you are coming we could really use your help! Please email either Kim Costello (kimhcostello@gmail.com) or Kathy Kriskey (kathy.kriskey@gmail.com) |
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JOIN TODAY! | |
It is not too late to join the PTA and make a difference in additional resources for our teachers, students, and the school!
Take a tax write-off and donate to an organization that directly effects your family.
Click on the "directory" above to download a membership form & join today! Forms can be left in the main office. |
Classical Cafe Reminder
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Held during your child's regularly scheduled lunch period. Parents are invited to bring their own lunch and join in the fun. Remaining dates:
February 21
March 21
April 11
May 9
June 13 |
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Save your Box Tops! Deadline is February! |
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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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