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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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7:45a Adv Orchestra
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5
Election Day
School Closed
for Students
Prof. Dev.
for Teachers
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7:45a Adv Orchestra
Extra Help
CHAMPS Gr. 5
Media Center 11a
Feeling Safe
Discussion 4S 2p
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7:55a Chorus Pt. 2
Gr. 4 Band Lessons
Feeling Safe
Discussion 4D 2:30p
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7:45a Gr. 5 Band Rehearsal
Feeling Safe
Discussion 4W 2p
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Veteran's Day
School Closed
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7:55a Chorus Pt. 1
Veteran's Day Ceremony 9:15a
Feeling Safe
Discussion 4S 1:30p
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7:45a Adv Orchestra
Extra Help
Young People's Concert Gr. 4 and 5
12:45p at GHS
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7:55a Chorus Pt. 2
Gr. 4 Band Lessons
Classical Café
Feeling Safe
Discussion 4D 1:30p
Math Night
6-7:30p
Café & Media Ctr.
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7:45a Gr. 5 Band
Rehearsal
Feeling Safe
Discussion 4W 2p
First Marking Period Closes
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Dear ISD Parents,
Based on the students still talking about it, Monster Mash was once again a huge success. Thank you to the PTA, Margaret Mullen and her crew for putting together a fun celebration for everyone.
The pumpkin theme permeated many school activities this week, as expected. Fifth grade students took the theme and integrated math, science, as well as entertainment,
all in one class activity that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. There was also pumpkin decorating, estimating and counting seeds, pumpkin stories, etc.
The kindergartners immensely enjoyed the High Touch, High Tech presentations in their respective classrooms earlier this week. The presentations centered around science concepts and topics and provided the students with hands-on exploration of those concepts. The event reinforces our science curriculum in a fun and engaging manner, while making the concepts more concrete for the students.
This past Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent, Irene Parisi, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Coordinator for the district, Sheila Civale, spent the morning here at ISD for the purpose of observing the math program in action. We spent time in grades one, three, four and five during their scheduled math blocks and were impressed with the teaching we observed, along with the high level of student engagement and active participation.
On Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day, there is no school for students but it is a full day of professional development for teachers.
Sincerely, Terry Ricci
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NEWS
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THANK YOU MONSTER MASH VOLUNTEERS!
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Last Friday, the PTA hosted the always anticipated and exciting Monster Mash! Everyone had a great time with the crafts, games and dancing! Thank you to John McDonnell, Margaret Mullen, Annie Luo and Kysa Englund for organizing and coordinating the whole event! Their time and dedication made this event so successful. Thank you as well to all the volunteers who helped at Monster Mash as well as Mr. Harris for being our DJ.
Thank you Monster Mash Volunteers!
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Please donate any unwanted Halloween candy to our sixth annual
Halloween Candy Drive benefiting Inspirica
(formerlly known as Pacific House and St. Luke's)
November 1 - November 15, 2013
Please bring any donations to Ms. Shane's classroom.
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 Thursday, November 14 6pm - 7:30pm Café & Media Center Join us for a family fun evening of math games on Thursday, November 14. Teachers will be on hand to facilitate the games. 
Students, make sure you stop at the candy jars to make your best estimates of how many are inside.
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ELECTION DAY!! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
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Vote and make an impact! This year we have the opportunity to vote for four people to the Board of Education ("BOE") and they will be instrumental in determining the direction our public schools take on many issues of vital importance to our children and our town. When voting, note that only the top two Democrats and top two Republicans will be elected to the BOE so casting three or four ballots for candidates of the same party is effectively nullifying one or two of your votes.
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We have two exciting PTA events this month. To make these events successful, we need your help. It has never been easier to sign up, just use the links below.
MATH NIGHT
November 14th
A wonderful, family fun enrichment evening playing a variety of math games.
Sign up for Math Night!
BOOK FAIR
November 19th & 20th
Annual Fall Book Fair for our ISD families.
Sign up for Book Fair!
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Coming to 5th Grade!
CHAMPS (Children Against Land Mines Program)
Wednesday, November 6th
The 5th grade will learn about the global issue of land mines and how they can be a part of the solution to this devastating problem, a very IB concept!
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Traveling Art Program - Docents Needed
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This town-wide program and its volunteer docents present portfolios of well-known art reproductions to the students. The K-5 program encourages the children to think deeper thoughts, verbalize what they see, and share how they feel about the art. The program is looking for more volunteer docents who will be trained and present during the school year at different elementary schools. Although helpful, no prior art or teaching background is necessary. The schedule is flexible. Please contact the program facilitator, Patrice Anibal: pdanibal@gmail.com
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PTA MEMBERSHIP
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Click here for a membership form.
Membership contributions of $15 or higher receive a complimentary ISD directory.
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BOOK FAIR
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Save this date!
November 19th and 20th.
ISD Gym
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CLASSICAL CAFE
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Join your student(s) in the café during their lunch period for our monthly musical offering.
November 14th is our next event.
Lunch Schedule:
11:00-11:30 - Grade 1
11:30-12:00 - Grade 4
12:00-12:30 - Grade 3
12:30-1:00 - Grade 5
1:00-1:30 - Grade 2 & K
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AFTERS
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Remaining Classes:
Monday - Nov 4,18
Tuesday - Nov 12
Wednesday -
Wake up and Run: Nov 6
Holiday Crafts and Wilderness Survival: Nov 6,13
Thursday - Nov 7
Friday - Nov 8
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ARTSONIA
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Check out ISD's
Virtual Museum
on Artsonia!
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PARENT WORKSHOPS
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Following workshops are open to all parents. Please save these dates.
Tuesdays 10a-12p
@ Havemeyer Staff Development Room:
November 12
"Digital Learning &
SBAC Test"
January 14
March 11
May 20
More Workshop Topics:
"SEED / TEPL"
"Curriculum Mapping"
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Smart Parenting For Smart Kids
November 14
7:00p
Stanwich School
Presentation by author Eileen Kennedy-Moore
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centered on current research on attention, learning & ADHD
Darien, CT
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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: Thursday by 10am
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