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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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June 3
No Band Lessons
Origami -- ESOL
9-11a, Café
Book Drive
Thru June 5
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Electronic Waste Drive
Thru June 7
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No Chorus
Gr. 2 HIV Parent
Presentation,
Cafe 9a
Gr. 3 ALP Archaeology Trip to Audubon
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5
No Chorus
Gr. 5 Exhibition
9:30a-12p & 1-2:30p
Media Center
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Gr. 5 Exhibition
9:30a-12p & 1-2p
Media Center
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No AM Band
Adv. Band Lessons
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10
Beg. Band Lessons
Gr. 2 Student Led Conf.
Thru June 17
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Gr. 5 Chorus Only 8a
K SMNC visit at ISD
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12
8:15a PTA Volunteer Breakfast, Café
K F Student Led Conferences, 9-9:30a
Gr. 1 Bruce Museum at ISD -- Butterflies
9a-1:30p
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Gr. 5 Boston Trip
Classical Café
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Gr. 5 Boston Trip
K S Student Led Conferences
8:45-9:15a
No AM Band
Adv. Band Lessons
Gr. 2 Botanical Garden
9:30a-2:45p
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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
Deadline to sign up is 5pm TODAY, Friday!
Click on the picture to join the fun!
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Message from our Principal
Dear ISD Parents,
The onset of summer (although it feels like it is already here) usually brings a more carefree lifestyle with fewer time commitments, but there is a series of meetings that I would encourage you to either attend or be kept informed of. The school district is tackling the topics of Racial Imbalance and Facility Utilization and hopes to make a decision about them in the fall. In the meantime, meetings have begun and will continue that will focus on a slate of options to address these issues. These options and ultimately, a decision (to be made in the fall) will impact all schools and may impact your children. It is vital that parents participate in this process. Refer to this issue or the GPS website for details regarding meeting dates and locations.
Both Mrs. Finnegan and I are in the throes of meeting individually with each teacher for their end of year conference. This is just one requirement of the teacher evaluation process where they share their accomplishments of the year, along with the progress they have achieved on their two goals, one being a personal professional goal, and the second one aligned with one of the school's improvement goals. Suffice it to say, our teaching staff not only works hard at planning and delivering lessons from the district's curriculum for our students everyday, attend to individual learning needs, but also expands their own learning by adding to their professional skill set. This is a significant commitment in terms of time and effort but rewarding, as it benefits not only all of the students, but the school as well.
One of the many highlights and events held this week had to be the kindergarten performance. Our kindergartners showcased their learning from one of their science-based IB units, entitled Living vs. Non-Living, through poetry, song and dance. It was impressive to see how much material they had to memorize and perform before a very large "picture-taking" audience. It would be daunting for anyone, let alone, our six year olds. Congratulations to all their teachers for preparing them so well.
In closing, I want to extend an invitation to the entire ISD community to attend our gr. 5 Exhibition which will be held this coming week on Wednesday (6/5) and Thursday (6/6) from 9:30 to 2:30 with a lunch break in between. Our fifth graders, under the guidance of their teachers and mentors, have been working through the various stages of this process in small groups and are ready to demonstrate what they have learned. The IB program requires our fifth graders to participate in this process at the end of their elementary school experience by integrating the academic (reading, writing, speaking, research, etc.) skills they have acquired throughout the years. Based on what I have witnessed throughout this process, the presentations promise to be enlightening to all who attend. If you are available and can observe even a few of the groups, I assure you it will be worthwhile. Have a good week. See you at the beach party.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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ISD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
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School Supplies & Summer Skills
Review Books Coordinator
Work with teachers & vendor to provide supplies for parents to purchase for their child's desk next school year as well as distribute information on great learning books to stay current on all subjects over the summer.
If you can help ISD provide this resource to parents please
email isdpta.ct@gmail.com today!
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For the First Grade Book Drive, please check your shelves and donate books for children of all ages through 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.
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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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CLASSICAL CAFE REMINDER
LAST DATE: JUNE 13
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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. 
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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 - outgoing | Bina Srinivasan | |
VP Fundraising - incoming
| 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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Election of the PTA Executive Board will occur at the Volunteer Breakfast on June 12 at 8:15am in the Cafe.
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Our ISD staff will host their annual Volunteer Breakfast to say thank you for all that is done to help them during the year.
Wednesday, June 12
8:15 am in the Cafe
Enjoy breakfast prepared by the staff, 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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FACILITY UTILIZATION & RACIAL BALANCE: DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS
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Although ISD does not have concerns with either of these issues, this is a District-wide issue that may impact all elementary schools.
The Board of Education will be getting its first presentation of options related to addressing school utilization and racial balance on Thursday, June 6 at 7pm at North Street School. There will be an opportunity for public comment at this meeting.
If you cannot attend but would like to see the presentation, the materials will be available sometime on June 6 here.
A video of the meeting will also be available on June 7 here.
Two public forums are scheduled to discuss the options:
Tuesday, June 11, 7:30pm at Western Middle School
Wednesday, June 19, 7pm at Eastern Middle School
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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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GREEN DRAGON
UPDATE
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The season for green markets is finally here. Buy fruits, veggies, and other yummy treats at your local green market. Produce grown locally costs less to transport, is super fresh, uses little or no packaging, and supports community farms.
The Green Schools Committee
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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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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.
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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AFTERS UPDATE
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Monday: June 3
Cartooning, Mini Sports, Around the World
Wednesday: June 5, 12
Yoga, Kids in the Kitchen, Fencing
Friday: June 7
Zumba
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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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