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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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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
Return All Music
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
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June 3
No Band Lessons
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4
No Chorus
Gr. 2 HIV Parent Presentation,
Cafe 9a
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5
No Chorus
Gr. 5 Exhibition
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6
Gr. 5 Exhibition
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7
No AM Band
Adv. Band Lessons
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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 rescheduled for next Friday, May 31st. Let's hope the sun will be shining so we can proceed with this day which the students look forward to all year.
Besides announcing it at school prior to dismissal that Field Day was postponed, a Parent Link email was sent to the parent community. Unfortunately, some of them bounced back because the email addresses were no longer valid. It signaled to me to remind all of you that when contact information changes, it is really important for you to contact the school office. This includes if you moved to a new address, a change in cell phone, etc. Thank you.
This week the PTA sponsored Animal Embassy as our Book Fair evening event. The students and parents not only got to hear about different animals, but in some cases, touched and held them as well. This activity supports best practices in science education by having students explore the natural world in a hands on manner, while engaging them through questioning and thinking.
Those are just some of the same techniques teachers use when delivering science instruction. Much of our science instruction occurs through IB units. Of the six IB units teachers deliver each year, there are two or three in each grade level that are science based but integrated with other subject areas. When teachers write IB units, they write them using the Greenwich Public School curriculum standards and content. For those parts of the curriculum that do not get included in IB units, they are taught as stand alone units. If you have questions about how science instruction gets delivered, please contact your child's teacher.
In closing, I want to remind everyone that school ends on Monday, June 24th, making for a substantial amount of time for instruction and learning to occur. Although tempted by thoughts of summer, we will proceed with "business as usual," which means following our regular routines. I am not certain if the cause is due to these same thoughts, but there has been a tremendous spike of students arriving late to school. This translates into lost instructional time, which when cumulative, impacts achievement. Let's work together to sustain educational momentum for the remainder of the year.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Please take a little time to reflect on the significance of the day and if appropriate, share its meaning with your children.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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FIELD DAY 2013: Friday, May 31
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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.
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Bring your reusable water bottles! Water
stations will be available for constant refills.
Hope to see you there!
Mr. Boland & Mr. Bragdon
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FIELD DAY SCHEDULE: Friday, May 31
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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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NEWS FROM THE MEDIA CENTER
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The last day for checking out books for this school year is Friday, May 31. All books are due back to the ISD Media Center by Friday, June 7.
Overdue notices have already begun to go home.
If a book has been lost, you are obligated to replace it. If you cannot replace the book,
you can pay $10 cash. We will send home a receipt. Please stop by the Media Center to see Mrs. Madoff or Mrs. Robbins if you have any questions. Thank you.
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ISD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
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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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NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT:
SAMPLE LUNCH TASTING
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The District Food Service in conjunction with the PTA Wellness
Committee is excited to offer the ISD community a sample of
the pilot Lunch Food Program offerings!
Your child will have the opportunity to try several of the new
offerings on May 28, 29 and 30 during lunch period.
Parents are invited to stop by during lunch and sample the offerings, too!
We hope the menu will be adopted across all the schools next fall but we
will need the support of our families to make this a reality.
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Lunch Schedule:
- 11am: 3rd grade
- 11:30am: 4th grade
- 12pm: 1st grade
- 12:30pm: 5th grade
- 1pm: Kindergarten & 2nd grade
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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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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
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 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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DROP OFF YOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE!
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Electronic waste is poisoning our air and water supplies. Please drop off your used and unwanted electronics, and Lilly H. for her 5th grade exhibition project will take them to be recycled. Items can include: cell phones, computers, printers, laptops, cords, and keyboards. Let's clean up the environment together! There will be a collection bin in the main hallway across from the office through June 7.
Thanks for
your help.
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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 EVENT
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Beach Boys Concert
to Benefit DART
Saturday, June 1
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AFTERS UPDATE
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Monday: June 3
Cartooning, Mini Sports, Around the World
Tuesday: May 28
Chess, Pottery, Kids in the Kitchen, Dodgeball/Soccer
Wednesday: May 29
Wake Up Run & Fit;
Yoga, Kids in the Kitchen, Fencing (also June 5, 12)
Thursday: May 30
Improv, Kids in the Kitchen
Friday: May 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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