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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Friday, December 12, 2014
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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. 15
Adv. Band (Gr. 5)
7:55am
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All Chorus
7:55am
Winter Concert
7:00pm
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5th Gr Exhibition Presentations
10 - 11:30am
1 - 2:30pm
Winter Afters Preliminary Class List Distributed - Registration re-opens (3pm)
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NO CHORUS
5th Gr Exhibition Presentations
10 - 11:30am
1 - 2:30pm
High Touch - High Tech
Gr 2
BOE Meeting
@ GHS 7pm
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5th Gr Exhibition Presentations
10 - 11:30am
1 - 1:30pm
Winter Afters Final Registration Closes (8pm)
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2 Mar Readers' Theater, 1:45-2:30 Media Center
NO BAND
YES LESSONS
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NO CHORUS
Early Release
1:15pm
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HOLIDAY RECESS
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HOLIDAY RECESS
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HOLIDAY RECESS
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HOLIDAY RECESS
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HOLIDAY RECESS
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Jan. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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HOLIDAY RECESS
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A Message from the Principal ~
Our fifth graders have worked very hard in preparing for the culmination of their research projects, which they will present at our Exhibition next week. The group presentations will take place over three days, Wed., 12/17, Thurs., 12/18 and Fri., 12/19 and cover many subtopics under the general topic of "wellness." Please try to come and support our students and attend one or more of the presentations, regardless if you have a fifth grader or not. The Exhibition is a reflection of these students' learning throughout their elementary years and a proud moment for our school community. Details regarding dates and times are included in this issue.
Next week is indeed a busy week as we are also presenting our winter concert on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16th at 7:00pm in the gymnasium. Our musicians have also been working very hard, with their teachers, in preparation of this special annual event and an event we always look forward to.
This week we held our very successful book fair under the leadership of Kim Thomas. I am hoping our students will enjoy reading their new books and sharing them with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help.
Our food drive for cereal and canned goods (especially fruit) is underway as an expression of giving during this holiday season. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Lastly, if you have not completed the survey to help guide the development of the school district's new strategic plan, please take the time to do so. It helps to hear from everyone before the information is collated and recommendations are formulated.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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| GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY | |
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| BOOK FAIR A BIG SUCCESS |
Thank you to Kimberly Thomas and the wonderful volunteers who were very busy during our book fair. Both students and parents alike were pleased with the book selection, as evidenced by the level of excitement the book purchases generated. Thank you also to everyone who supported the book fair & the 5th grade fundraising drive.
Happy Reading!
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| TRAFFIC CIRCLE SAFETY |
In order to expedite student drop off while ensuring safety for all, please remember the following when dropping off children in the front circle:
- Students should be able to independently exit from the passenger side of the vehicle and never cross in front of a car. All students should be ready to exit the vehicle as soon as the car stops in front of a green cone.
- Drivers must remain in the vehicle at all times.
- To help ease traffic flow, please turn right when exiting the traffic circle.
- If you need to assist your child, please park on Florence or MacArthur Roads and walk with them. Please do not block driveways near school. The office has received many complaints from our neighbors regarding illegal parking near the school.
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| ISD IN THE NEWS |
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! 
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| FROM THE ART ROOM |
Dear Parents:
Your last chance to purchase your favorite artistic creation from Artsonia for delivery before the holidays is December 15. Please check for new additions to your child's portfolio often. Please email me for your child's security key and join the fan clubs.
Regards,
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| THANK YOU TO TURKEY TROT RUNNERS |
Thank you to all of the ISD families who participated in the Turkey Trot 5k and 1 mile fun run on Saturday, November 29. The Greenwich Alliance for Education provided the school with the greatest participation a $500 Physical Education Award.
Maybe next year, ISD will get more families to join this fun event and we might win the prize for our PE department!
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AFTERS REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY, 12/12
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The deadline to sign up
for the Winter Afters Session
is today, 12/12, at 8pm.
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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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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, 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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SUPPORT GHS PTA
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Greenwich High School PTA has partnered with Willow & Shea, a fabulous home decor and gifts pop-up at 11 East Putnam Avenue (next to Threads and Treads). You can shop online anytime and use the "choose a cause" pull-down menu in the upper right hand corner of the website. They have unique teacher and hostess gifts at excellent price points. Buy something for yourself as well! This online option will be ongoing and 10% of proceeds will be donated to the GHS PTA. Go Big Red!
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DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
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ISD's dental health program will begin
January 5, 2015.
This program is run by the Town of Greenwich and includes both an educational portion as well as a dental screening for all ISD students.
Thank you for promoting good dental health. 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 lifestyle.
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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Daily through
January 25, 2015
A Billion Bricks: LEGO
Stamford Nature Center
December 21
Third Sunday Nature Play
Garden Education Center
2pm-4pm
130 Bible Street
Cos Cob
Click here for more information
January-April 2015
Positively Me!
Junior League of Greenwich
presents a program designed for 3rd grade girls. 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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Contact Information | | |
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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