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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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19
7:55a Chorus Pt. 1
Books & Bagels
Gr. K-2
7:45-8:45a
Media Center
BOOK FAIR
7:45a-4p
Gym
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7:45a Adv Orchestra
Extra Help
BOOK FAIR
8a-3:30p
Gym
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21
7:55a All Chorus
(Pt. 1 & Pt 2)
Gr. 4 Band Lessons
BOE 7pm
Old Greenwich
School
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22
7:45a Gr. 5 Band Rehearsal
Rotary Club
Dictionary
Distribution
Gr. 3 Media
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25
7:45a Adv
Orchestra
K to Quick Center
for Arts
9a-1p
ESOL Thanksgiving
2pm
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26
7:55a All Chorus
( Pt. 1 & Pt. 2)
SBAC Test
Presentation
for Parents
2p Computer Lab
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27
7:45a Adv Orchestra
Extra Help
Early Dismissal
1:15p
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28
School Closed
Thanksgiving
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29
School Closed
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Dear ISD Parents,
Last night we held our annual Math Night and it was a huge success! We had 155 students participate - a record number! While many students (and their parents) were engaging in the math games that support math concepts and skills, some were exploring math websites in our computer lab. (Math website information will be posted on our website for all to access.) There was a contagious excitement watching students shift from one math station to the next to tackle the next number challenge. Thank you to Mrs. Cleary, Mrs. Bruning-Wulff and Mrs. Aysseh who worked with our own Mrs. Macri in setting the evening up. Also, thank you to the other teachers who helped manage the grade level stations and computer lab. They included Mrs. Freeda, Mrs. Garofalo,
Mrs. McAuley, Ms. Assarpour, Mrs. Murray and Mr. Harris.
It won't exactly be Black Friday shopping but our school store is scheduled to open on Monday under Mr. Stewart's supervision. There will be a variety of school-related items for sale and purchases will be managed by our older students who will get to apply and practice their math skills. Look for more details about hours in the near future as we finalize the schedule.
Parents are invited to come in and take a form of the state test our grade 3-5 students will be taking in the spring. A version of the test, known as the SBAC, is available and we have scheduled a session on Tuesday, November 26th at 2:00 in the computer lab for parents to come in and experience the kind of test questions your children will be asked to complete. You may bring your own laptop if you wish to. Mrs. Madoff and I will facilitate the session. The teachers and I have taken this version, which suffice to say, is eye-opening and very different than the CMT.
Lastly, our Fall Book Fair will be held next week for two days. Please come do some holiday shopping and support our school.
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NEWS
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FALL BOOK FAIR 2013
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Tuesday, November 19th, 7:45 am-4 pm
Wednesday, November 20th, 8 am-3:30 pm
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Books and Bagels:
K-2 families please join us in the Media Center on
Tuesday, November 19th, 7:45-8:45 am
Use the Media Room door in the front
of the school for entrance.
Please remember that this is
NOT a drop off event. Parents must attend &
supervise their children. Kindly remember to take care when enjoying your bagels & drinks in the media center.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BOOK FAIR
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To make the book fair successful, we need your help. It has never been easier to sign up, just use the link below.
BOOK FAIR
November 19th & 20th
Annual Fall Book Fair for our ISD families.
Sign up for Book Fair!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLUORIDE RINSE
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 The Fluoride Rinse Program has begun. We are in need of Parent Volunteers. If you are able to give about half an hour of your time in the morning one day a month, please contact Jeannie Schnakenberg at the office of Dental Health at 203-622-3779 or jschnakenberg@greenwichct.org
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Join the ISD Team!
5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, November 30th
For more information on this
wonderful event and to sign up
use this link. Turkey Trot 2013
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NEWS FROM ISD VP EDUCATION
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The VP of Education oversees PTA committees that work closely with the administration, staff and teachers in all grades to compliment the work done in the classroom and coordinates PTA sponsored extracurricular programs at ISD. The VP of Education also directs efforts to support the school's physical and technological needs.
Committees that fall under VP Education are:
2E (Twice Exceptional Learners)
Afters
ALP (Advanced Learning Program)
IB
Safe Schools
School Improvement
School Supplies
Special Education
SIP (Strategic Improvement Plan)
Student Publication
Summer Skills Books
Technology and facilities
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Jackie Mendive at isdpta.education@gmail.com
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THE DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!
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Have you received your Directory? Members that have joined the PTA this year with a minimum $15 donation received their Directory this week. If you would still like to join, click here for a membership form.
Additional directories can be purchased for the same amount by check payable to ISD PTA in an envelope with your child's name/class.
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BAKE SALE FOR THE PHILIPPINES
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 Dear ISD Community, several former ISD students will be hosting a bake sale this Saturday in the front of the Starbucks on the Avenue between 10:30am and 12:30pm benefitting the victims of those impacted by the storms in the Philippines. Luis Quisumbing (an ISD Alumni) and family come from the Philippines and their family fortunately had escaped any harm. However, they wish to support their homeland and hope to see as many of you at this bake sale as possible. So please try to stop by not only for the Quisumbings, but for all the families impacted by the storm. Thank you!
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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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SAVE THE DATE
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General PTA Meeting and Bullying Awareness Speaker
Wednesday December 4
ISD Café
6:30p - General Meeting
7:00p - Alina Agiurgioaei Boie, Speaker
See the flyer below for more information
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AFTERS
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Remaining Class:
Monday - Nov 18
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ARTSONIA
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Visit ISD's Online Student Art Gallery!
Browse & Shop art exhibits from the comfort of your home!
Click to Browse
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DISTRICT NEWS
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The Greenwich Public School District has been placed on College Board's 4th Annual AP Honor Roll!
Click for Article
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BOX TOPS
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The school house collection box is located in the hall outside of the Main Office. Please put appropriately trimmed box tops in plastic baggies or envelopes in groups of 50 with your child's name and class clearly labeled.
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Quick Links
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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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