The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee

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March 14, 2014

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Friday

7:45am Adv. Orch.

7:45am Beg. Orch.

7:55am,

Chorus Part 1

ALP Nomination Deadline

7:45am Adv. Orch.

9:15am-2:15pm, Gr.2 NY Botanical Garden

12-2 SBAC Info Session, BoE

Spring Afters Final Registration (thru 3/22)

7:55am,

Chorus Part 2

Band Lessons

7 p.m., BoE Meeting, North Mianus

7:45am Band

Band Lessons

Report Cards Sent Home

7:45am Adv. Orch.

9am-2pm

Gr.4 High Touch, High Tech Visit

Incoming K Registration

thru 3/28

7:45am Beg. Orch.

7:55am,

Chorus Part 1

CT. Science Center Visits Gr.5

-->K Registration

5pm Community Service Awards, O.G.

7:45am Adv. Orch.

10-11 Superintendent Reads to Gr.2 Classes

-->K Registration

7:55am,

Chorus Part 2

Band Lessons

-->K Registration

7pm Parents as Partners Forum, GHS

7:45am Combined Band Rehearsal

Gr.4 & 5

8-9:30am ISD PTA Volunteer Fair, Caf�

Band Lessons

-->K Registration

Dear ISD Parents,

Although I wasn't able to attend Skate Night, it sounds like it was a big hit once again. Students were sharing a variety of stories about it on Monday morning. It sounds like the large group who turned out for the event had a grand time.

Skate Night was a great way to start Wellness Week at ISD. I am certain students came home sharing experiences of eating and maybe even trying a variety of fruits and vegetables, each day at lunch from a rainbow of colors. Students probably also shared the fun they had during our daily morning exercise routine. Each morning after morning announcements, the school engaged in an exercise segment delivered over the intercom that was created by Mr. Boland and carried out in the hallways with their teachers. Fun was had by all and hopefully, the message of how valuable (and fun) exercise can be will carry home. Also, the parents who attended the parent session on making healthier lunches by ISD parent, Teresa Fellows, found it to be extremely informative. It was obvious Mrs. Fellows has a wealth of knowledge about healthy eating and everyone left with new learning. Lastly, ISD parent Courtney Kane is offering a spinning class to the ISD community tomorrow morning (Saturday, March 15th, 10:00 at Sportsplex.) If you are interested, please email Mr. Boland at jeremy_boland@greenwich.k12.ct.us. Otherwise, just show up tomorrow morning. Thank you to all our parent volunteers who contributed to a successful Wellness Week. Our goal was to reinforce the message of how important it is for everyone to take control of their own wellness. It is never too early to communicate that to our students.

Next week our fifth graders will be taking the CMT Science test. It is the only test that we are continuing to take from the CMT battery. The test is scheduled for Thursday, March 20.

Traffic approaching school has increased in recent weeks for a variety of reasons. Please follow all traffic and driving rules to ensure safety for all. When dropping off in the morning, please make sure your child is ready to exit the car with their belongings as soon as you come to a full stop. Also, please consider making a right turn at the end of the circle, especially if there is a school bus waiting to turn left. If more people turn right, the traffic would flow more smoothly and minimize your time waiting.

Have a good week,

Terry Ricci

NEWS

SPRING AFTERS IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

A variety of classes are offered such as mini sports, mystery madness, wild drumbeats, floor hockey, Mandarin, and much, much more!

Visit www.isdptaonline.com/afters to see the entire list of class offerings.

Dates to remember:

Sat. 3/15 (evening) - Registration closes for the 1st time
Wed. 3/19 -Preliminary class lists distributed AND registration opens one more time to help fill classes
Sat. 3/22 (evening) - Registration closes for spring
Fri. 3/28 - Final class lists distributed
Mon. 3/31 - Spring Afters classes start!

REMAINING DATES FOR WINTER AFTERS

Mondays - March 17, 24

Golf, Kids in the Kitchen, Chess, Crafts

Tuesday - March 18

Dodgeball, Mini Sports, Kids in the Kitchen, Yoga, Physics

Wednesday - March 19

Wake Up and Run, Garage Band, Kids in the Kitchen, All Star Sports Scrimmaging

WELLNESS WEEK SPIN CLASS IS TOMORROW!

spin clip art bike

ISD parents and staff: Here is your chance to get moving and get fit during Wellness Week! Come to Sportsplex Fitness Center in Stamford to take part in a special, free, ISD-only, Video Spin Class led by an ISD parent and spin instructor, Courtney Kane. This special class is a great opportunity to take part in a low impact, calorie burning, fun exercise session. This event will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at Sportsplex, 49 Brown House Rd, Stamford. Childcare will be available! Please contact Mr. Boland to sign up and reserve your spot.

CO-HOSTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED FOR TRAVEL THE WORLD SOCIAL

travel world social

Saturday, April 5, is our annual Travel the World Social, a fun evening for parents and teachers. See the flyer at the end of this email for updated details.

If you are able to help our host families, please contact Anne-Caroline van der Ham.

PTA VOLUNTEER FAIR: MARCH 28

ISD Globe Logo

PTA Volunteer Fair

March 28, 8-9:30 a.m.

Join the ISD PTA Executive Board and PTA Committee Members to learn about different volunteer opportunities at ISD for 2014-2015. Have some coffee, socialize, browse volunteer initiatives, and consider which volunteer roles suit you!

There are volunteer opportunities for all types of parents: working/non-working, big picture/detail oriented, creative/fiscal. Roles range in commitment from one-off to small, medium, and large responsibilities. There's a role for every parent!

We need YOU... your voice, your talent, your commitment! Parent volunteers are an important part of our unique ISD community. Please join us and learn how YOU can be involved.

ISD DOG WALK FOR CHAMPS: MARCH 30

Sunday, March 30,

9-11 am at Tod's Point!
Suggested donation- $10
No dog necessary!

Games, bake sale, dog treats.
The fifth grade class is fundraising to benefit CHAMPS, a charity that sponsors dogs that seek out land mines around the world. Please join us to walk together and aid in this worthwhile cause.

SAVE THE DATE FOR ISD'S BEACH PARTY: JUNE 1

Back by popular demand!

ISD's Community Beach Party

Sunday, June 1 from 3pm to 6pm

Food, Live Music, Games, and Activities

We are looking for volunteers to help with auction and raffle items. No item is too small or big (restaurants, sporting events, toys, tickets to events, etc.)

If you have an item(s) or can assist in reaching out to vendors, please contact: Kysa Englund

THE ALP STUDENT ID PROCESS

Parents of children who have been recommended for the Advanced Learning Placement evaluation phase were notified by March 10. Parents must sign and return a consent form allowing their student to continue in the evaluation process by March 18.

Parent Nominations

Children may also be nominated for additional testing by their parents. The Parent Nomination Form will be available at your school office and on the ALP website after March 10 and must be returned to your school office by March 18.

The remaining informational meeting will be held Monday, March 17 at 1pm at the Cos Cob Library.

You may also contact Bonnie O'Regan, Program Facilitator at the ALP office (625-7462, 625-7422).

SAVE THE DATE

"Positive Parenting" Presentation and General PTA Meeting

April 8 at ISD

6:45 PTA Meeting

7 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Julia Trebing

ISD PTA BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

The ISD PTA Executive Board has approved proposed by-law amendments that will be voted on by the PTA General Membership at the April 8 PTA Meeting. Proposed by-laws are available for viewing in the office. If you would like a copy of the proposed by-laws, please contact the PTA Secretary, Debra Hess, to arrange for a copy.

CLASSICAL CAFE

The next

Classical Caf�

is April 10.

You are welcome to join your child during his/her lunch and enjoy a musical performance.

REMINDER

The ISD Directory is produced by the PTA for the exclusive use of members of the school community.

It is not intended for public or commercial use. Thank you.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SBAC WORKSHOP

March 19

12-2pm

BoE, 290 Greenwich Ave., Havemeyer Bldg.,

Staff Development Rm.

Bring your lunch for a parent information session on the 2014 Smarter Balanced Field Test. The workshop is open to all parents.

No RSVP or registration

is needed.

Click for more info.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS FORUM

March 27

7-9pm, GHS

Topics include "Gifted Students with ADHD," "iPad - The Power of Apps at Home," "Understanding the Social and Emotional World of Gifted Students," and "Transitioning to Middle School." Childcare is available but parents must pre-register to reserve a spot.
Click to register.

Click for the flyer (PDF).

"OUR TOWN GOVERNMENT"

April 1

7-9 p.m.

Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room

Come for an overview of Greenwich government functions.

W.M.S. PTA TAG SALE

April 5

9am-3pm

The Western Middle School PTA is holding an enormous tag sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 5 in the school cafeteria to help cover expenses for school field trips and events. It will officially open at 9am; early birds may enter at 8am for $10. The sale will end at 3pm.

WMS is accepting saleable donations--anything in good condition, including: clothing, jewelry, toys, tools, art, books and media, and small kitchen appliances.

Items can be dropped off on the following days from 3 to 5:30pm in the side parking lot next to the cafeteria at WMS: Tues. 3/25, Thurs. 3/27, Mon. 3/31, Wed. 4/2. Questions? Contact the sale chairperson at 203-570-8527.

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