The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee

Friday, September 26, 2014

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Afters Begin

Homework Club Begins

Chorus Part 1

7:55am

Special Education Coffee

Café, 8:45am

Oct.1

Adv. Orchestra

7:45am

Bus Safety Drill

9:30am

Chorus Part 2

7:55am

Open House K and

2nd-5th Grades

Parent Social

@ Bistro Latino

Wrapping Paper Drive Begins

Adv. Band (Gr. 5)

7:45am

Chorus Part 1

7:55am

Adv. Orchestra

7:45am

High Touch/High Tech Visits K

9:15am-1pm

Chorus Part 2

7:55am

Classical Café

BoE Work Session

7pm

5-Murray

Class Coffee

8:45, Café

Dear ISD Parents/Guardians:

Please join the staff and me on Thursday evening, October 2nd, for our annual Open House. Teachers are preparing to bring you an informative evening that will help you support your child's education. Below is the schedule for classroom visits, as well as a time period to visit the specialists. Each classroom session will include a presentation that will include information related to the GPS curriculum, IB PYP and other matters related to the 2014-15 school year. In addition to the classroom visits, we also provided you time to meet with support and special area teachers who are vital to the school's overall program. You will also have an opportunity to sign up for your fall conference.

SCHEDULE

5:00 - 5:45 Grade 4 ALP - ALP Room Ms. Craig & Mrs. Feinberg

5:45 - 6:30 Grade 3 ALP - ESOL Room Mrs. Feinberg

Grade 5 ALP - ALP Room Ms. Craig

6:30 - 7:00 Principal Presentation - Café

7:00 - 7:45 Classroom Visits for Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th

7:15 - 8:15 Visits with Art, Music, Physical Education, ESL, Media, Reading,

Psychologist, Spanish, Resource Room and Speech in their classrooms or offices.

8:00 - 8:45 Classroom Visits for 2nd and 5th

I look forward to seeing you on the 2nd.

Sincerely,

Teresa Ricci

ISD Principal

P.S. -- Parking is a challenge so I would recommend carpooling or walking, if possible.

ISD 4th ANNUAL FAMILY FUN RUN & TAG SALE IS TOMORROW!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

FAMILY FUN RUN

(8:45am - 10am) -- LAST CALL! Don't miss the family fun! You can still register on Race Day starting at 8:30am, with grade-level races: Grades 4 and 5 at 9am; Grades 2 and 3 at 9:20am; and K and First Grade at 9:40am. Finisher prizes for all participants, plus awesome race day raffle prizes. Race day registration costs $15 per person.

Download the registration form. Contact jilltownsend8@yahoo.com, kristenmax2000@yahoo.com, or kimhartshorne@yahoo.com with questions.

TAG SALE

(10am - 11am, ISD only; 11am - 4pm open to the public) Donations will be accepted TODAY, Friday, September 26, until 7pm. In addition to gently used items for resale, we need supplies like hangers, plastic bins, coat racks, shopping bags, etc.

or singh.mallika@gmail.com with questions.

BAKE SALE

(9am - 4pm) Drop off your baked good donations at the Bake Sale table, located outside of the ISD Gym, on Saturday, 8am-1pm. Register online to help staff the bake sale on Saturday! Contact traeluh@gmail.com with questions

or to arrange earlier drop-offs of donated items.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It's not too late to give a hand! If you have some free time, come on down to the ISD Gym or field and help out, even if you haven't signed up...we'd love to have you! All help is welcome! Contact mjdesnoyers@optonline.net with questions.

Volunteer for Fun Run

Volunteer for Tag Sale

Volunteer for Bake Sale

PLAYGROUND SITE WORK IS BEGINNING!

new playground 2 We are excited to share that the prep work on the playground area will begin on Monday.

The playground area will need to be closed during this time. We will continue to update the community throughout this process.

We would like to thank the numerous town departments that have come together to help us make a better a playground for our children.

ISD DIRECTORIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PTA MEMBERS AT OPEN HOUSE

Get your directory ... join the PTA today!

Click here to download a membership form and help us reach our goal of 100% family participation. Members who have contributed $20 or more will receive a directory at Open House. PTA volunteers will be available to accept your membership registration the night of Open House as well. First grade families who have already joined the PTA: Your directories will be sent home with your children.

Every two weeks through mid-October we will be holding a raffle and if you've made a donation, your name will automatically be entered into each raffle. The winner will receive a Vineyard Vines bag filled with ISD swag such as t-shirts and other gear, mugs and water bottles and other great stuff. Please check back next Friday for the third winner, and remember to make your donation now.

Your contribution directly funds important enrichment activities, cultural partnerships, staff support, events, scholarships, and technology purchases that benefit the entire ISD community. As always, thank you for your continued commitment to the International School at Dundee PTA.

PARENT SOCIAL FOLLOWING OPEN HOUSE

Please join us at Bistro Latino after Open House for a social gathering!

Bistro Latino is located at 1392 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich. No RSVP necessary.

IMPORTANT THREE-QUESTION SURVEY!

In preparation for our Fall General Membership Meeting, we would like to invite a speaker to present on a topic that is of interest to the majority of our members.

While the date and time of our meeting will be based on speaker availability, we are also interested in finding out your preferred time to attend PTA meetings. Please take this very short survey (< 60 seconds!) to provide valuable data for our upcoming meetings. Many thanks!

Click for the survey

Survey will remain open until Monday, September 29

AFTERS START MONDAY!

Classes start Monday,

September 29.

SAVE THE DATE:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

80s party On Saturday, November 8, the former "Travel the World" is traveling back to the `80s!

You're invited to a Parent Social by the PTA to dance and party like it's 1984!

Invitations to follow.
Book your sitter now!

This is all about FUN and is not a Fundraiser!

Click for the flyer

COMMUNITY EVENTS

September 30

Twice Exceptional Learners Parent Meeting

Town Hall - Cone Room

9:30am

Please join us for our first meeting this school year. Committee chairs will highlight proposed plans for 2E advocacy and support. Come share your thoughts, input to 2E goals and "effect positive change" for all students. Hosted by PTAC 2E Committee, Lydia Rouzeau and Elana Gershon. All are welcome.

October 20

Awesome Tree Contest Deadline

It's time for the Greenwich Tree Conservancy's fifth Awesome Tree Contest! You don't have to be a professional photographer, just someone who is wowed by a particular tree. Download the Entry Form & Flyer.

The deadline for submission of entry forms and photos is October 20. Prizes for the winners in each category will be awarded on Sunday, November 9 at 3pm at the Garden Education Center on Bible Street in Cos Cob. For further information and categories, please call 203-869-1464, email or visit the website.