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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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Beg. Band Lessons
Full Band Party 7:45a
Sarah Bush to Grade 3
1-3p
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Pt. 1 Chorus
Return All Music
Book Fair
Through May 23
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Pt. 2 Chorus
Return All Music
Grade 3 to Bush-Holley House
Grade 5 ALP LA Shakespeare Performance 6:30p
Media Center
Book Fair Family Night Presents:
Animal Embassy!
6:30-7:30p, Art Room
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23
Board of Ed. Meeting
@CMS 7p
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No AM Band
Adv. Band Lessons
Field Day
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27
No School
Memorial Day
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28
5th Gr. Chorus Only 8a
Gr. 3-5 Perrot Librarian Summer Reading Book Talks
Gr. 5 Parent Mtg.
@EMS, 7-9p
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29
No Chorus
Reading Champions Graduation
1:30-2:30p,
Media Center
Book Drive
Through June 5
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K Performance
9-9:40a Gym; Reception 10-10:45a Cafe
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31
No AM Band
Adv. Band Lessons
Field Day Rain Date
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
ISD Annual Beach Picnic - Saturday, June 1 - 4-7pm
Tod's Point Clambake Area
Live Music - Games - Food - Silent Auction - Raffle
No beach sticker or passes necessary
Click on picture to sign up today!
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Message from our Principal
Dear ISD Parents,
Field Day is scheduled for next Friday, May 24th. There are more details in this issue about this day, which students look forward to all year. The rain date is scheduled for Friday, May 31st.
A Parent Link message through email will go out on the 24th only IF the decision is made to postpone it. If not, I hope to see you in the front circle for the opening ceremony at 9:00 next Friday.
Although the weather doesn't yet reflect it, summer is fast approaching. If you received a letter from the Board of Education suggesting your child attend summer school and you have not registered for the program, please consider doing so. "Invitations" were computer generated based on benchmark data. There are two locations this summer, Cos Cob School and Hamilton Avenue School. Summer school runs for six weeks with two three-week sessions. You may register for one or both. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or Mrs. Finnegan.
The Book Fair is scheduled for next week. It is a good time to stock up on books to read over the summer. Please look for details in this issue.
This past Wednesday, teachers used the released time in the afternoon to be introduced to the first math unit that will launch our new program in the fall. The launching unit will run through the first two weeks of school, when students will be introduced to math vocabulary and the math workshop instructional framework. The core math program that will support the math units is Math in Focus, which aligns closely with the Common Core Standards. Teachers will soon be receiving Math in Focus materials to begin to familiarize themselves with over the summer. Formal training in using these materials is scheduled for the days after school has ended in June.
Lastly, the district has been working on the issue of racial imbalance, in conjunction with state officials, along with projected enrollment and facility utilization. At the next Board of Education meeting on Thursday, May 23rd, the Board will hear an analysis of conditions related to these topics, as prepared by central office staff and an independent consulting firm. The meeting will be held at Central Middle School beginning at 7pm. Have a good week.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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FIELD DAY 2013: Friday, May 24
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Get your red, white and blue ISD Spirit Wear
ready as Field Day is approaching fast! The
day promises to be full of fun, more time for
physical activity, sportsmanship and good cheer.
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This year grade levels will display ISD spirit by having classes choose red, white or blue T-shirts to wear as their team color. Also, each class will be performing cheers from the sidelines while their classmates, as well as members of other grade levels, are competing throughout the day. The enthusiasm, variety and spirit of these cheers will be a strong factor in determining which class earns the coveted Sportsmanship Award, the highest achievement of the day.
Bring your reusable water bottles! Water stations will be available for constant refills.
Hope to see you there!
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FIELD DAY SCHEDULE
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9:00-9:20 Opening Ceremony, Front Circle
Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Ricci
"We are ISD" - Dr. Rogers
Balloon Launch
K, 1st, 2nd Parade to Field
9:30-10:30 K, 1st, 2nd Game Stations
rotate stations every 20 minutes
10:30-10:40 Water, bathroom break
10:40 Report to Oval for Races
10:45-11:30 K, 1st, 2nd Relay Races
11:30-12:10 Picnic Lunch - K-5 in Field
12:10-12:20 Clean-up Time
K, 1st, 2nd go inside
3rd, 4th, 5th Find Position on Oval
12:25-2:15 3rd, 4th, 5th Relay Races
2:15-2:45 Closing Ceremony
K, 1st, 2nd Find Spot in Field
Trophy/Ribbon Presentation
Popsicles
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ISD PROPOSED PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD
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The ISD PTA Nominating Committee has completed the nominating process for the 2013-14 Executive Board. The proposed Executive Board
is as follows:
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President - outgoing
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Vera Merrill
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President - incoming
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Patricia Carey
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Secretary
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Debra Hess
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Treasurer
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Susan Decker
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VP Education
| Jackie Mendive | |
VP Enrichment
| Suzanne Aysseh | |
VP Events
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Margaret Mullen
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VP Events
| Kysa Englund | | VP Fundraising - out going | Bina Srinivasan | |
VP Fundraising - in coming
| Jennifer Lowitt | |
VP Outreach
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Maria Merrill
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VP Volunteers
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Carisa Sykes
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We hope you will join us at our end of the year Volunteer Breakfast Wednesday, June 12 at 8:15am in the Café. Come mingle with friends, reflect on all the positive work accomplished throughout the year, and vote on revised bylaws as well as proposed candidates for another great year for our children at ISD!
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LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 VOLUNTEERS
TO CHAIR ISD'S AFTERS COMMITTEE
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Join the Afters Committee and help provide students with the opportunity to explore special interests by arranging classes that meet after (or before) the regular school day. The committee arranges the instructors and supervisors for the programs, classroom space, prepares the course catalog and registers students for fall, winter and spring programs. Grab a friend and together help lead this great committee through another exciting and enriching school year!
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IMPORTANT ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED
AT UPCOMING BoE MEETING
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Racial balance, space utilization and projected enrollment across all Greenwich Public Schools will be discussed at the next Board of Education meeting: Thursday, May 23, 7pm at Central Middle School. This is the start of the discussion that may impact where your children go to school in 2014-15.
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PILOT LUNCH PROGRAM
SAMPLING FOR PARENTS
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Parents, come show your support for the pilot lunch program! Did you know that the PTAC Wellness Committee has been working this year with the GPS Food Services Director to launch a pilot lunch program at North Mianus School featuring healthy, cooked-from-scratch meals?
Samplings will be available May 28, 29 and 30. We NEED your support of these new lunch items so that next year we can offer this pilot menu in full to ALL elementary schools!
Look for flyers in backpacks with more information & how you
can participate. For questions or to volunteer please email isdpta.ct@gmail.com
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BAND NEWS FOR 3RD GRADE PARENTS
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Recently, I met with all 3rd grade students to discuss the ISD band program, and to demonstrate the various band instruments. Every student received a band sign-up form (please email me if you did not receive one). If your child is interested in participating in the band program in 4th grade, please carefully review the form with them, and return it by May 31. Please be sure to list three instrument choices. Thank you!!
- Mr. Strange
ISD Band Director
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YOUR
CALENDAR
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Beach Picnic
Saturday, June 1
4-7pm
Tod's Point Clambake
5th Grade Exhibition
June 5-6
PTA General Membership
Meeting & Volunteer
Breakfast
Wednesday, June 12
8:15am in the Cafe
Last Day of School
Monday, June 24
Dismissal 1:15pm
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Review PTA Bylaws
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ISD's PTA Bylaws have been updated and in accordance with CT PTSA are submitted every 3 years for review. The PTA Membership will be voting on the changes/updates at our June 12 General membership meeting. Copies of the Bylaws are available in the school office for PTA members for review through June 12. If you have questions regarding the Proposed Bylaws please contact PTA Secretary Liz Kirkpatrick.
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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 and join the fun.
Last date: June 13
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BOOK DRIVE
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For the First Grade Book Drive, please check your shelves and donate books
for children of all ages May 29-June 5. We also need a small amount of adult books.
Tables will be set up on the main floor across from the Computer Lab on May 28 for your donations, which will be distributed to needy preschools, elementary schools, day care centers and shelters in the surrounding communities.
THANK YOU in advance for helping us help others.
The First Grade Team
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ISD TAG SALE
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3rd Annual
Tag Sale
coming this
fall! Save all your excess
treasures for our Tag Sale
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in September.
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Lost & Found
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Take me home!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Cos Cob School May Fair
This weekend: Friday 4-9p
and Saturday 12-9p. Bring
the whole family for food, rides, games and music.
Beach Boys Concert
to Benefit DART
Saturday, June 1
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AFTERS UPDATE
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Monday: May 20, June 3
Cartooning, Mini Sports, Around the World
Tuesday: May 21, 28
Chess, Pottery, Kids in the Kitchen, Dodgeball/Soccer
Wednesday: May 22, 29
Wake Up Run & Fit;
Yoga, Kids in the Kitchen, Fencing (also June 5, 12)
Thursday: May 23, 30
Improv, Kids in the Kitchen
Friday: May 24, 31
Kickball/Tag
Zumba (also June 7)
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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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