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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Thursday
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Nov. 10
Adv. Band (Gr. 5)
7:55am
9am Gr. 2 ALP Make Up Testing
New Lebanon Feasibility Study
New Lebanon School
7pm
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VETERANS DAY
Ceremony 10am
9am Gr. 2 ALP Make Up Testing
Digital Learning Environment (DLE)
Part II - Curriculum
10am - noon
Havemeyer Staff Development Room
290 Greenwich Avenue
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12
Adv. Orchestra
7:45am
9am Gr. 2 ALP Make Up Testing
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13
Chorus Part 2
Classical Café
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14
First Marking
Period closes
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Nov. 17
Adv. Band (Gr. 5)
7:55am
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18
Chorus Part 1
7:55am
General Membership PTA Meeting w/Guest Speaker Phil Dunn
@ ISD Media Center 6:00pm
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19
Adv. Orchestra
7:45am
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Chorus Part 2
7:55am
Personal Safety
8:45am - 4D
9:30am - 4W
10:00am - 4M
BOE Meeting
@ ISD Café
7:00pm
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A Message from the Principal ~
Dear ISD Parents,
Tuesday, November 11th is Veteran's Day and also a regular school day. We will honor the Veterans in a brief ceremony at 10:00 am to be followed with a small reception in the cafe. If you or a family member is a Veteran, please let us know ahead of time, as we would love to have you participate in our ceremony. Also, if possible, please have your children wear the patriotic colors of red, white and blue to honor our brave and courageous Veterans.
This past Tuesday, the teachers, assistants and I experienced a full day of professional learning. There was a menu of choices for us to choose from in the Eastern network of schools (ISD, OG, NM, Riverside). Classroom teachers spent the morning at a presentation given by Susan Brookhart who is a leader in the educational field on assessing student thinking. She has written over fifteen books covering this topic and others. Her work complements the work we are doing at ISD through our School Improvement Plan action plan on increasing the rigor and expectations we have for our students.
Teachers also attended sessions to learn about Google Docs and Schoology as part of their technology repertoire. This is critical learning as we prepare to implement Phase Three of the district's technology plan in the next school year. We have begun to set the foundation in preparation for our students receiving their device. (As of this date, no decisions have been made as to what device our students will receive but decisions will be made this coming winter.) Each elementary school has established a committee of teachers who will serve as "Early Adopters." This group will receive training during this school year to serve as "leaders" next school year as we implement and infuse digital learning into our instructional program. There will be a presentation on the topic of digital learning at our PTA meeting scheduled for Tues., Nov. 18th at 6:00 pm. Mr. Phil Dunn, Director of Digital Learning and Technology for the school district, is scheduled to speak. Please mark your calendars as it will be an informative meeting.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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PARENT SOCIAL TOMORROW
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We are looking forward to celebrating with those who have RSVPed!
We would love to sell 12 more tickets. If anyone is still interested in attending please call Angie Hartofilis at (845) 242-5487 to reserve your spot.
An email will be going out tonight for Safe Ride suggestions.
Still not sure if you're coming? Click for all the details, like:
What's being served? 15 appetizers including rib-eye and shrimp.
Click for some fashion inspiration, make up inspiration,
and hair style inspiration
   
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| ISD GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PTA MEETING NOVEMBER 18 |
ISD PTA General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
6 pm, ISD Media Center
Special Guest Speaker - Mr. Phil Dunn
Greenwich Public Schools, Director of Digital Learning & Technology
Please join us for a Digital Learning Update from Greenwich Public Schools, Director of Digital Learning and Technology, Mr. Phil Dunn. We are thrilled that Mr. Dunn will be able to present on a variety of topics including, but not limited to:
- District Goals
- District Updates on infrastructure, student devices & applications
- Digital Citizenship
Please let us know if you would like Mr. Dunn to address additional topics or questions related to the Digital Learning Plan in Greenwich by emailing isdpta.ct@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you on the 18th!
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| MY CHILD HAS A DIGITAL DEVICE IN THE CLASSROOM, NOW WHAT? |
Next year every student in the district will have a digital device.
 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Part II - Curriculum Tuesday, November 11 10am - noon Havemeyer Staff Development Room 290 Greenwich Avenue Assistant Superintendent, Irene Parisi, will talk about: Curriculum - What is being taught through the DLE Instruction - How the curriculum is being taught through the DLE Assessment - How the curriculum is being assessed through the DLE Roles and responsibilities of the educator, student, and parent. A video recording of this workshop will be made available to parents. Read more about the GPS DLE here.
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| BRING IN YOUR BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION |
1 Find Box Tops on hundreds of products.
2 Clip Box Tops from each package.
3 Send the Box Tops to your school properly clipped, in a Ziploc bag, with your child's name and class teacher clearly marked.
4 Box Tops are each worth 10˘ for your school.
Every dime counts for our school, so please bring them in, even if you just have a few! The Box Tops collection box is in the shape of a schoolhouse and is located in the main school corridor, opposite the Main Office. Please place the properly cut Box Tops in a sealed envelope or baggie with your child's name and class clearly written outside. (Please check expiration dates as expired Box Tops cannot be submitted.) The class that collects the most Box Tops by the end of February 2015 will be in store for a special class celebration!
Here are some examples of products that participate in Box Tops:
Hefty products, Kleenex, Mott's, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Progresso, Yoplait, and
assorted cereal brands. Keep an eye out for Box Tops on other products as well.
Let's work together to meet our goal of $800 for this year! Together, we can do it!
-Box Tops for Education School Coordinators
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| ISD PTA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE |
The 2014-2015 Membership Drive continues, and we are happy to report that we are at approximately three quarters of our goal. Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation of ISD families. If your company provides corporate matching, it is an easy way to raise extra dollars for the PTA.
Please complete a Membership Form and return it to the main office at your earliest convenience.
Your contribution will directly fund PTA-sponsored enrichment programs and special events including Classical Café, grade level partnerships, family events, writing specialists and scholarships.
Membership contributions of $20 or more receive a complimentary ISD school directory. We have received so many generous donations: Thank You So Much!
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| NEW LEBANON SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY NOVEMBER 10 | |
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CLASSICAL CAFE
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Our next Classical Cafe is Thursday, November 13.
Parents and child-care providers are invited to join their child during his or her
30-minute lunch period to hear a short musical performance and discussion with the musician(s).
Lunch periods are:
11:00 Grade 4 and 3S
11:30 Grade 3MA, 3MI, & 5
12:00 Grade 1
12:30 Grade 2
1:00 K
For safety reasons, the district does not allow younger siblings to attend lunch.
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AFTERS END DATES
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Wednesday - 11/12
Wake Up and Run
Thursday - 11/13
Mini Sports
Yoga (3rd-5th grade)
Friday - 11/14
Karate
Kids in Clay (1st-3rd grade)
Monday - 11/17
Pop Golf
Kids in the Kichen (3rd-5th grade)
Tuesday - 11/18
Morning Mini Sports
Yoga (1st & 2nd graders)
Kids in the Kitchen (1st, 2nd, & 3rd graders)
Flag Football
Chess
Wednesday - 11/19
Sparky's Fall Naturalists
Kids in Clay (3rd-5th grade)
Thursday - 11/20
LEGO Robotics
Friday - 11/21
Mine Craft
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FLUORIDE RINSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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We are still looking for Parent Volunteers to help with the fluoride rinse program. Please contact the school Dental Hygienist, Jeannie Schnakenberg @ (203) 622-3779 if you have a small amount of time on just a couple of Wednesday mornings that you could spare to help with the program.
Thank you!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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November 10
New Lebanon School
Feasibility Study
New Lebanon School Auditorium
7pm
The Greenwich Board of Education will be holding a Public Forum on the New Lebanon School Feasibility Study.
November 11
Digital Learning Environment Part II - Curriculum
BoE, Havemeyer Staff Development Room
290 Greenwich Avenue
10am - noon
Facilitated by Assistant Superintendent, Irene Parisi and Director of Digital Learning and Technology, Phillip Dunn. Video recordings of these workshops will be made available to parents.
November 29
Turkey Trot 2014
Arch Street Teen Center
100 Arch Street
9:30/10am
Registration is open for the 4th Annual Greenwich Alliance for Education 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Click for more info.
Things to do @ Stamford Nature Center Nov 2014
Astronomy Nights: special presentations
Friday November 7, 7pm Mercury and the Messenger Mission
Friday November 21, 7pm, Venus The Worst Trip You'll Ever Take.
ˇ Observatory Visitors' Night, every Friday, 8pm, weather permitting
ˇ Sunday Explorers: every Sunday, Noon-4pm, outdoor activities, hikes, field studies, live animal visits
ˇ Special Outdoor Adventure, Sunday November 9, 4:00-5:30, Who Dung It? Animals, signs, markings, tracks in the woods
ˇ A Billion Bricks: LEGO Saturday November 22, daily through January 25, 2015.
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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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