The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee

Friday

March 21, 2014

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Friday

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 K 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

Pajama Day

8-9:30am ISD PTA Volunteer Fair, Café

Band Lessons

-->K Registration

7:45am Adv. Orch.

Afters Begin Date Postponed until

April 21st

7:45am Beg. Orch.

7:55am,

Chorus Part 1

7:45am Adv. Orch.

10-11 Superintendent Reads to K & Grade 3 Classes

7:55am,

Chorus Part 2

Band Lessons

7:45am Adv Band Rehearsal

No Band Rehearsals

Dear ISD Parents,

Report cards are going home this week. Please take the time to review it carefully and if appropriate, given the age of your child, sit down and review it with them. I like to suggest that parents encourage their children to work on a goal they can focus on in the new trimester, based on the information from the report card. It is an important first step in taking ownership for self-improvement and self-monitoring, an important skill in a child's development.

As a reminder, the numerical grade of 3 on the report card reflects successful performance with grade level expectations of that standard. Embedded in each standard are specific objectives that were taught during this second trimester. Your child's grade indicates their accomplishment of those objectives taught during this period. Students who receive a 2 on a standard indicate some work needs to be done with them to bring about more progress. Contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or request a conference if there are issues that require a lengthier discussion. If there are 1's on the report card, you should have already had some contact with the teacher or school and steps put in place to address the situation.

Our fifth graders took the Science CMT this week. Results will likely be sent from the middle school in the fall. They will be taking the grade 5 Transition Math test on April 1 and 2 which will help determine their math class placement in sixth grade. The test will be completed on the computer. We have already begun the communication process with Eastern Middle School so the staff there can begin to plan accordingly for our students' arrival as we transition them to sixth grade.

This week our second graders went to the Botanical Gardens as part of their partnership with that institution. It was their second trip there which supports their IB unit on plants. In addition to hearing a lot of information from the experts there, they had the opportunity to visit the native plant gardens. The district's Science Instructional Coach joined them for a part of their trip as she is working closely with our grade two teachers on refining the goals and objectives of this science unit. All exciting work! Have a good week.

Sincerely, Terry Ricci

NEWS

SPRING AFTERS UPDATE

Due to a scheduling conflict, the

Spring Afters session will begin on April 21

(right after Spring Break),

not March 31 as originally scheduled.

Registration will re-open on Wednesday 3/26 & close for spring session on 3/29.

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

REMAINING DATES FOR WINTER AFTERS

Monday - March 24

Golf, Kids in the Kitchen, Chess, Crafts

PTA VOLUNTEER FAIR: MARCH 28

ISD Globe Logo

ISD PTA Volunteer Fair

March 28, 8-9:30 am

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.

TRAVEL THE WORLD SOCIAL

travel world social

We still need co-hosts & dessert contributions to help make Travel the World a success.

Please join us on Saturday, April 5th for a Mediterranean Feast

GREECE - The Hartofilis Home - K & 4th grades

SPAIN - The Keegan Home - 1st & 5th grades

ITALY - The McKenna Home - 2nd & 3rd grades

DESSERT - The Breier Home - All

Co-hosts don't buy tickets to travel -- instead they work with hosts to provide food & drinks for the evening. Please contact us to co-host. If you can contribute a dessert please sign up here - Dessert Contributions.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Ann-Caroline van der Ham & Margaret Mullen

Please email Anne-Caroline van der Ham if you are willing to co-host or have any questions.

TRAVEL THE WORLD INVITATION AND SIGN UP SHEET

We have a fun night in store so get ready to enjoy food and fun with friends. We have four festive houses that are opening their doors for us to enjoy a night of travel together. Invitations went home in folders this week. All you have to do is fill out the form and return it to the ISD office to purchase your tickets. Join us as we travel and enjoy a Mediterranean Feast, finally gathering all together for dessert. Make sure to join the fun!

You can print the Sign Up Sheet here for Travel the World.

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

BEACH PARTY SEEKING DONATIONS

Please help us gather donations for this much anticipated 2014 Annual ISD Beach Party & Fundraiser supporting PTA events and programs.

The Silent Auction will be targeted toward adults. Raffle items will be targeted toward kids.

Looking for Ideas?

Restaurant Certificates, Spa Certificates, Vacation Home Weekends, Tickets to events, Game tickets, Evening at the Movies, Kid Friendly Electronics... the possibilities are endless.

Most Local Businesses welcome the opportunity to contribute to their community and advertise to their customers.

Please return completed sponsor forms (also below) to the ISD office - Attn: ISD 2014 Beach Party & Fundraiser. Email Kysa Englund with questions, comments, ideas and volunteer interests.

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 Café

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

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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