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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Friday
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Adv. Band (Gr. 5) 7:45am
Registration for GPS Summer School Opens
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Chorus Part 1 7:55am
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Visits Grade 2 Summer School Registration 5-7 pm, Hamilton Avenue School |
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Adv. Orchestra
(Grs. 4 & 5)
7:45am
Summer School Registration
5-7 pm, NMS
Positive Parenting Lecture
7-8:30 pm, NMS
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Chorus Part 2
7:55am
Gr. 3 Orch Extra Help
3-3:45pm
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Orchestra (Gr. 3)
Be Here, Be Mindful - Wear Orange!
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NO SCHOOL APRIL BREAK
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NO SCHOOL APRIL BREAK
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Dear ISD Parents,
This week teachers received their IPad with the start of Phase 3 of the GPS Digital Plan. Our Wednesday afternoon faculty meeting was dedicated to professional learning as related to the IPad and the district's goals for digital learning. The meeting was organized with teachers being offered three options based on their level of expertise and knowledge in working with the device. It was a positive launching as we embark on this new initiative. Professional learning in the future will center around how our instructional program can be enhanced through the use of IPads in the classroom. In fact, the last two early release days scheduled for this school year are earmarked for digital learning. Those dates are April 29th and May 20th. A clear plan exists to be sure that teachers have a solid working knowledge of the IPad and its instructional impact before the next school year begins when all students will receive a device. It is all very exciting!
Our fifth graders completed their Smarter Balanced Assessments this week. The process went smoothly. Our third and fourth graders will start their testing period after April break. I can expect to receive results around July 1st for individual students, as well as for grade/group performances.
Congratulations to all of our student star performers who participated in our talent show last Friday evening. The students were very poised allowing their true talents to shine. Thank you to Cindy Busani, who organized the event, with the support of other parents. A good time was had by all.
I want to wish you Happy Easter or Happy Passover if you are celebrating those holidays this weekend. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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SAVE THE DATE - PLAYGROUND CELEBRATION APRIL 29
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Calling all ISD students and alumni!
Come one, come all and celebrate our new playground at ISD!
Wednesday, April 29
After early release at 1:15 pm
Weather permitting
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ISD CRAFT MARKET APRIL 29
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ISD 5th graders have been working hard to bring you a selection of handmade goods and after school fun with a goal of raising funds for our school! Jewelry, woodwork, photography, textiles, food and beverages, and more will be for sale on the ISD blacktop following early release on April 29 weather permitting.
All proceeds to benefit 5th grade class gift.
Click for the flyer
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ISD PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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We need YOU... your voice, your talent, your commitment!
Parent volunteers are an important part of the ISD Community.
We are currently seeking PTA Volunteers for 2015-2016.
The Self-Nomination Period runs from March 20 to May 1.
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ISD'S GOT TALENT SHOW 2015
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Last Friday, the PTA hosted our ISD's Got Talent show! Congratulations to all of the students who participated and displayed their amazing talents.
It was a great evening with acts from Mary had a Little Lamb to Up Town Funk. We were also so pleased with how many students and parents came out to enjoy the event.
A huge thank you to Cindy Busani for organizing and coordinating the whole event! Her time and dedication made this event so successful.
Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped as well as Mr. Harris for being our expert advisor! We look forward to our 2nd annual show next year!
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PTAC ESSENCE AWARDS 2015
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The application deadline is April 25 for this award that recognizes an outstanding PTA member of the Greenwich Public School system who through exemplary achievement has inspired others, demonstrated selfless spirit, and made a significant difference in our school community (individual school or district wide).
Parents, teachers, staff, students, principals, administrators, or members of the Greenwich community may submit nominations. There are so many amazing volunteers in our school system. We hope you will take the time to nominate them so they can be recognized for their contributions.
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POSITIVE PARENTING LECTURE AT NMS
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North Mianus School PTA
Invites Parents from The International School at Dundee, North Mianus, Riverside and Old Greenwich Schools to Attend a Lecture With Dr. Julia A. Trebing
POSITIVE PARENTING
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm 309 Palmer Hill Road, Riverside
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GPS SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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Registration for the 2015 Summer School program will begin on April 6.
There will be on-site registration at the following schools:
Tuesday, April 7 at Hamilton Avenue School from 5-7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 8 at North Mianus School from 5-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 21 at New Lebanon School from 5-7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 22 at Julian Curtiss School from 5-7:00 PM
All registration brochures, registration meeting updates and links to the on-line registration website can be found on the GPS Summer School website beginning April 6 at www.greenwichschools.org/summerschool
Summer School will be held at the following schools July 6-August 14
Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade at Hamilton Avenue School:
All Pre-Kindergarten students and Kindergarten - 5th Grade students from New Lebanon, Hamilton Avenue, and Glenville School
Kindergarten - 5th Grade at Cos Cob School:
All other elementary school students will attend summer school at Cos Cob School
6th Grade- 12th Grade at Central Middle School from July 6- August 7th
Comprehensive Secondary Special Education Program July 6-August 14th
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ARTSONIA GIFTS FOR MOTHER'S AND FATHER'S DAY!
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Mother's and Father's Day is fast approaching! Be sure to place your orders for those heart warming personalized gifts created by your own children that Artsonia transforms into a magic keepsake.
Perhaps you can have your favorite piece art work turned into one of the following items: ceramic tile, art snap jewelry, travel mug, key chain, book mark, apron/smock, puzzle, or cutting board.
 If you have never ordered something from Artsonia please give it a try. I think that you will be surprised and pleased by how well it turns out.
If you need your child's pass code to get onto the site please email Melissa Verdier.
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AFTERS UPDATE
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Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Spring Afters! We are finally coming to the last session of this school year and it is beginning next week. We truly hope you have enjoyed the Afters Program so far! We are looking forward to finishing up with a big "BANG"!
The final class list is going home today, along with a Pledge of Good Citizenship that all Afters Students must sign and return on the first day of their classes. If you have signed up for more than one class, please just submit the pledge to the class that starts the earliest. One form will be enough for the session. Or, you can always drop in the front office.
Also, as a new feature of the Afters Registration Website, you may now log in your account to check the current program throughout the session, see what your children signed up for, or update/edit their profile. All information regarding the calendar, such as the last dates of the classes or any make up notices will also be updated there as well.
Enjoy this beautiful Spring weather! We can't wait to start next week!
Warmest regards,
Jackie Moy and Hina Sanghi
Afters Co Chairs
www.isdptaonline.com/Afters
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LOST AND FOUND
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It's clean up time for spring! We have many lost hats, gloves and sweaters at the lost and found area waiting to be claimed!
Please take a moment and look through these items at your convenience. Anything that remains unclaimed will be donated to charities after spring break. Thank you!
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BEACH PARTY DONATIONS REQUESTED
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Please help us gather donations for this much anticipated 2015 Annual ISD Beach Party supporting PTA events and programs.
The Silent Auction will be targeted toward adults.
Raffle items will be targeted toward kids.
Looking for Ideas?
Restaurant Certificates, Spa Certificates, Vacation Home Weekends, Tickets to events, Game tickets, Evening at the Movies, Kid Friendly Electronics...the possibilities are endless. See the form below.
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| AMAZON SHOPPING |
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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| DISTRICT ART SHOW at GHS |
The exhibit is open through April 20, so stop by to see examples from all of the district schools! Please call Greenwich High School for times available.
ISD works are in the conference room to the right in the library.
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| 2E Group Discussion |
Join the PTAC Twice Exceptional Learner (2E) Committee for "Sharing Strategies and Solutions that Work, Parent to Parent"
Thursday, April 12 from 9:30-10:45 am at Town Hall - Cone Room, 1st floor
Come and share tips and strategies to support the combined needs of 2E students. Handouts to be distributed; please bring anything to share that you may find helpful. Feel free to email co-chairs below the documents before for copying/distribution.
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
Scales and Slime: Reptiles and Amphibians
Friends of Greenwich Point
is sponsoring a day of programming that includes interactive discussions and a fun craft!
Sunday, April 12
1:30 -3:30 p.m.
Live-animal presentations at 2 and 3 p.m.
Innis Arden Cottage
Greenwich Point Park, CT
Positively Me!
Junior League of Greenwich presents a program designed for 3rd grade girls. Session IV: Friday, April 17- Saturday, April 18. Click here for information.
Woodland Trailblazing at Parkway School
Saturday, April 25 from
9 am - 4 pm (rain date is Sunday, April 26)
Join the Parkway Community in building an outdoor learning environment for its students.
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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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