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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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Dec. 8
Adv. Band (Gr. 5)
7:55am
Winter Afters Registration Starts (3pm)
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9
All Chorus
7:55am
Early Release for Elementary Conferences
1:15pm
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10
Adv. Orchestra
7:45am
Book Fair
9:00am - 6:00pm
Gym
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11
All Chorus
7:55am
Classical Café
Book Fair
7:30am - 4:00pm
Gym
Evening Conferences 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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12
Winter Initial Afters Registration Closes (8pm)
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15
Adv. Band (Gr. 5)
7:55am
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All Chorus
7:55am
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Adv. Orchestra
7:45am
5th Gr Exhibition Presentations
10:00am - 11:30
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Winter Afters Preliminary Class List Distributed - Registration re-opens (3pm)
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NO Chorus
5th Gr Exhibition Presentations
10:00am - 11:30
1:00pm - 2:30pm
High Touch - High Tech
Gr 2
BOE Meeting
@ GHS 7:00pm
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5th Gr Exhibition Presentations
10:00am - 11:30
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Afters Final Registration Closes (8pm)
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A Message from the Principal ~
Dear ISD Parents,
On behalf of the entire staff, we want to thank you for the delicious cookies you so generously provided for us. The special treats made for a lot of excitement and were certainly well-received. Conference days are long days so a cup of coffee and a cookie (or two or three?) go a long way.
Speaking of food, I want to share that our cereal drive yielded approximately 200 boxes of cereal. Neighbor to Neighbor came on our "snow day" to pick them up and were so appreciative of our drive. They have more than 650 families who "shop" at Neighbor to Neighbor weekly for groceries to help make ends meet. The agency continues to be in dire need of cereal and canned fruit. With this in mind, in lieu of gifts during the holiday season, the office staff has traditionally requested food donations. This year we are asking for these particular food items to donate to Neighbor to Neighbor by December 22nd. Boxes will be placed in the main hallway by our mural. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
The author, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, was here today, Friday, Dec. 5th to speak with our students in grades two through five, courtesy of the PTA. Each session was a lively and interactive session with students leaving with important "take aways" about creativity and the importance of writing skills in "telling" a story. These author visits motivate our students and transfer the learning they experience in hearing the author to their own approaches to writing. If you are not familiar with his books, we have many in our media center if you want to enjoy them with your child. It is a great way to reinforce and extend the "author" experience.
Our Book Fair is scheduled next week on Wed., 12/10 and Thurs., 12/11. I hope you can stop by the gymnasium to see the selection, either with your child (see the class schedule in this issue) or on your own, to pick up some gifts.
Please see the information about completing a survey that will help inform the development of a Strategic Plan for the school district. It is important to get as much feedback as possible. Have a great week.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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| ISD BOOK FAIR DECEMBER 10th & 11th |
This year we are thrilled to welcome back Scholastic but with a new twist; Booktopia has merged with the large publishing company. The partnership is allowing us to inject some fresh new titles and selections that are the mark of the smaller independent Booktopia Fair. This is a great chance to pick up some great stocking stuffers and holiday gifts, and with the inclusion of advanced and adult reader titles, you can check off a lot of readers on your list!
Join us in the Gymnasium on Wednesday, December 10th from 9am-6pm and Thursday, December 11th from 7:30am-3:00pm. Your children's class visit schedule is on the attached sign. Don't forget to have your little readers design their own bookmark on the handout flyer that went out earlier this week. They can bring in their cutout the day of their class visit and we will laminate and ribbon it. A fun and unique way for your readers to celebrate the fair.
Please consider volunteering for a shift; set-up, fair hours, or breakdown.
You can sign up by clicking here.
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| ISD FIFTH GRADE CLASS GIFT FUNDRAISING COMING SOON! |
Fifth graders are busy working on their Exhibition projects but once they have completed, program coordinators will communicate our new entrepreneurial program to students on December 22nd.
ISD fifth grade students and families have a tradition of giving a class gift to ISD as a lasting footprint of their time spent here.
LOOK FOR MORE DETAILS IN FRIDAY FOLDERS
***Upcoming Fifth Grade Fundraising Event***
Book Fair Healthy Snacks-December 10th (3:15-6P)
Book Fair Family Breakfast-December 11th (7:30-9A)
Any questions please contact:
Margaret Mullen or Anna Monteiro
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| FROM THE ART ROOM |
Dear Parents,
The perfect gift for family and friends can be found on artsonia.com with special prices on certain items if you order prior to December 15. Go to artsonia.com and find the perfect gift that allows you to choose items featuring your child's favorite artwork. 20% of your gift purchase goes to our own ISD PTA.
Best Wishes,
Mrs. Verdier
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| SEVENTH ANNUAL CANDY DRIVE |
Dear ISD Community, 
KS would like to thank everyone who had donated candy to our seventh annual candy drive! It goes without saying how truly appreciative we are for the boxes and boxes of candy that we eventually donated to the Pacific House.
As always, the ISD community pulled together and helped make many people's lives a bit better. Job well done!
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| WINTER 2015 AFTERS REGISTRATION | |
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| SOCIAL THINKING AT HOME AND IN FAMILY SITUATIONS |
The Special Education and Educational Differences Committee will meet on December 10 at 9:30 am in the Board of Education Havemeyer Building. Please note the change in the location.
This month's topic is Social Thinking at Home and in Family Situations. The speakers will address challenges and strategies for elementary, middle, and high school aged students. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join us to learn more about this very popular subject.Please email PTACSES@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, or comments.
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YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!
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We need your assistance. Please help us plan for the future of the Greenwich Public Schools.
Follow the link below to complete a short, but important survey, the results of which will inform the development of a multi-year Strategic Plan for the Greenwich Public Schools.
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CLASSICAL CAFE - DECEMBER 11
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Join your child for lunch on Thursday, December 11
and enjoy live music. 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 5, 3Ma & 3Mil
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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FALL FUNDRAISER
ORDERS ARE IN!
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Thank you for your generous support of the ISD PTA's Fall Fundraiser. Please stop by the ISD Cafe starting next week, before or after school, to pick up your Innisbrook order. Your child's package is labeled with his or her name and organized by class (KF, 2Mac, 4W, etc.). If you paid online with a credit card, your order was delivered directly to your home.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING
AT AMAZON
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The ISD PTA is proud to introduce a NEW fundraising program from Amazon!
Amazon's School Rewards Program contributes up to 10% of every purchase made at Amazon to the ISD PTA. It is very simple: when you buy at Amazon, please do it via the below link, and at no extra cost you will help ISD!
Click Here then bookmark the page and use it every time you shop.
Money raised will help fund PTA-sponsored enrichment programs and special events including author visits, High Touch/High Tech Classroom Enrichment Programs, Math Night, Science Night, Monster Mash, Movie Night, and much more.
Thank you for your support.
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DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
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I would like to announce the beginning of the dental health program, which will be beginning on January 5th, 2015.
This program is run by the Town of Greenwich and includes both an educational portion as well as a dental screening for all the students at The International School at Dundee. This program is beneficial in continuing to maintain the health and well being of the students.
Thank you for promoting good dental health, and parents can also help by providing good, nutritious snacks and lunches for their children. It has to be a team effort from us all to combat decay and maintain a healthy life style.
Thank you. Jeannie Schnakenberg, RDH, BS
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DIGITAL LEARNING VIDEOS
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Digital Learning Environment Part I - Infrastructure
and
Digital Learning Environment Part II - Curriculum
Workshop videos are Facilitated by Assistant Superintendent, Irene Parisi & Chief Information Officer, Phillip Dunn.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Things to do @ Stamford Nature Center; Saturday November 22, daily through January 25, 2015
ˇ A Billion Bricks: LEGO
December 7
Candlelight Open House
Putnam Cottage
243 Putnam Avenue
Greenwich
Click here for more information
Junior League of Greenwich
presents a program designed for 3rd grade girls called Positively Me! Four 2-day sessions are offered January through April, 2015. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Session I: Friday, January 30-Saturday, January 31, 2015
Session II: Friday, February 20-Saturday, February 21, 2015
Session III: Friday, March 27-Saturday, March 28, 2015
Session IV: Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 18, 2015
Click here for more information
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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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