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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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NO Band Rehearsal or Lessons
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Chorus Part 1
7:55am
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NO Band Rehearsal or Lessons
Adv. Orchestra
(Grs. 4 & 5)
7:45am
Fluoride Rinse
8:30am
Mobile Ed Assembly
9-10am Gr. 3-5;
10am-1pm K-2
2 Macri Parent Coffee
10:15am, Café
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Chorus Part 2
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Orchestra (Gr. 3)
7:45am
CT Science Center
Visits Gr. 4
4D Lunch at 12:00
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Chorus Part 1
7:55am
General PTA Meeting, 9am, Café
IB Middle Years Programme; Gordon Beinstein, WMS Principal
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Adv. Orchestra
(Grs. 4 & 5)
7:45am
Fluoride Rinse
8:30am
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5
Chorus Part 2
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6
Orchestra (Gr. 3)
7:45am
CT Science Center
Visits Gr. 5
Dance Party
2:30-3pm, Gym
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A Message from the Principal -Dear ISD Parents, Science month at ISD is going strong. On Thursday, representatives from Greenwich Audubon were here to work with our first graders through their partnership with them. Students participated in an experience learning new and rich vocabulary and how what happens in nature connects with human behavior. This week we also held the second session of Science Night and had a great turnout. Students really enjoyed learning about a variety of science concepts through hands-on experiences. We will continue this focus on science next week when we will hold two assemblies for the school on Wed., 1/28. The topics are "Forces and Motion," which are part of the GPS science curriculum. In addition, the CT Science Center will be here on Friday, 1/30, to work with our fourth grade students. Thank you to the PTA for financially supporting these enriching activities.
If you attended the parent presentation this week by a Math in Focus representative, then you had the opportunity to learn a great deal about the philosophy of the program, its delivery approach and lesson design and how parents can support their children's math learning at home. The very knowledgeable presenter was very effective in conveying the merits of the program. That same day, she worked with teachers and specialists in grades two through five. Teachers from the four Eastern network schools (ISD, North Mianus, Riverside, Old Greenwich) spent a half day expanding their knowledge of the program. Teachers in kindergarten and grade one went the next day for their professional learning. The feedback was positive, as the teachers' learning of the program was quite enhanced through the discussions and sharing of strategies.
In closing, I want to share with you that we are having a PTA meeting on Tues., Feb. 3rd at 9:00 am. The speakers for this meeting are Mr. Gordon Beinstein, Principal of Western Middle School, and his team who will present what the IB Middle Years Programme model looks like. It will be very informative, so if you can attend, please consider joining us. Have a good week.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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A Message from the PTA -
General PTA Meeting
Tuesday, February 3rd, Café
Learn more about the wonderful IB program at Western Middle School.
We are excited to welcome Gordon Beinstein, WMS Principal, as our special guest.
8:45 am - Refreshments
9:00 am - Meeting and Guest Speaker
Patricia Carey & Kristin Lisjak
ISD PTA Co-Presidents
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ISD MOVIE NIGHT - TONIGHT! IN THE GYM
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How to Train Your Dragon 2
GO GREEN!
BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE & POPCORN BOWL!
PIZZA/SNACKS @ 6:00
MOVIE STARTS @ 6:15
WEAR PJS
BRING BLANKETS & PILLOWS
"It's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons."
- DreamWorks
(Rated PG for adventure action and some mild rude humor, 102 minutes)
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES ~ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
**THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT - EACH CHILD MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT**
This event is generously provided free of charge by the ISD PTA for ISD students and their families.
Movie title data and poster art provided by IMBDPro
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BOX TOPS
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 Please continue clipping and bringing in those Box Tops! Our special Box Tops collection box is still in place in the corridor, opposite the Main Office. Place properly cut Box Tops in a sealed envelope or baggie with your child's name and class clearly marked. The class that collects the most Box Tops by the end of February will be treated to a special class celebration!  This is a wonderful fundraiser for all the children at ISD and it is one of the easiest ways to volunteer and contribute to the school! Let's continue working together to meet our goal of $800 this year - time is running out so please, keep on clipping!
We can do it!
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FROM THE ART ROOM
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Dear Parents:
Don't forget to check for new artwork on Artsonia weekly. We have uploaded a variety of warm-hearted valentines just in time to chase away the winter chill. Please enjoy the latest efforts of our ISD artists.
Creatively Yours,
Melissa Verdier, Art Teacher
 
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THE EASTERN BLOCK SES PRESENTS
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An educational lecture featuring Suzanne Wind, GPS Parent, Award Winning Author of The SMART Playbook
Social Skill Basics - The principles of modern manners
Mealtime Manners - A guide to mealtime etiquette Art of Conversation - Eloquent face-to-face conversational skills Restaurant Behavior - The finer points of restaurant conduct Technology Talk - Internet safety and responsible usage
Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 9:00 am
Riverside School Media Center
"Aimed at teaching children confidence, integrity, and empathy, this book is chockfull of some awesome game-changing life skills that every child needs to know so as to truly understand the rules and know how to gracefully play the game of life in this modern world."
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SUPPORT ISD PTA
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Join the PTA Nominating Committee!
We are currently seeking volunteers for the ISD PTA Nominating Committee. This spring, the Nominating Committee will work together to identify and recruit volunteers to lead the 2015-2016 PTA programs. The committee will meet approximately four times between March and June, and members will also work independently on their own time.
Take this opportunity to learn more about the PTA and help the PTA broaden its network of volunteers.
Contact Carisa Sykes, VP Volunteers for the ISD PTA, with interest or inquiries.
(203) 637-7089 or isdpta.volunteers@gmail.com
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
Daily through January 25
A Billion Bricks: LEGO
Stamford Nature Center
January 24
Fathers' Forum: Fathers & Sons
Stanwich School, 8am
Please join us for our third Fathers' Forum session of the season titled "Fathers & Sons." We are pleased to partner with The Stanwich School and OGRCC for this important session. Our speaker, Dr. Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., will be focusing on the unique qualities of the father-son relationship and provide recommendations on making the relationship with your son(s) even better. www.fathersforumgreenwich.com
January 28
Twice Exceptional Learners: Group Discussion
9:30 - 10:45 am
Town Hall - Mazza Room
"Sharing Strategies and Solutions that Work, Parent to Parent." We will share and exchange tips and strategies to support the combined needs of 2E students. Handouts to be distributed. Hosted by PTAC 2E Committee, Elana Gershon and Lydia Rouzeau.
January 28
Summer Fare 2015
6:30 - 8:30 pm
GHS Student Center
Summer Fare 2015
Summer Camp Fair for
kids & teens. Click here for more information or go to
www.greenwichschools.org/ghs
January 29
Mini-Course
Havemeyer Building, 7-9pm
This mini workshop will outline the foundations of behavioral refusal and provide practical preventative and reactionary strategies to implement to reduce refusal behaviors. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a school counselor and school psychologist to develop an individualized plan for their home over both sessions.
This is a two-part evening workshop. You must have attended the first evening. Registration requested (call Joan Pritchard at 625-7493).
January-April 2015 Positively Me! Junior League of Greenwich
presents a program designed for 3rd grade girls. Four two-day sessions are offered January through April. Space is limited.
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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DRAGON TALES
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Deadline for Submission: Wednesday by 5pm
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