The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee

Friday, April 10, 2015

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Adv. Band

(Grs. 4 & 5) 7:45am

SBAC Testing

(Grs. 3 & 4)

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Chorus Part 1

7:55am

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GPS Summer School Registration

New Lebanon School

5-7pm

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Adv. Orchestra

(Grs. 4 & 5)

7:45am

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Fluoride Rinse

Gr. 5 to Camp Seton

Dr. McKersie Reads to K Classes

GPS Summer School Registration

Julian Curtiss School

5-7 pm

Chorus Part 2

7:55am

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Gr. 1 to Audubon

9am-1pm

PTAC 2ELearner

Committee Discussion

Town Hall

9:30-10:45am

Gr. 3 Orch Extra Help

3-3:45pm

Board of Ed Meeting

Riverside School

7 pm

Orchestra (Gr. 3)

7:45 am

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Dear ISD Parents,

I hope all of you have a great Spring break. Typically, after we return from spring break, we find the days even more jam-packed as the end of the year is in sight. On that note, here are some important dates that you will want to note for your personal calendars.

Last day of school - Thursday, June 18th

We had four snow days and barring any unusual circumstances, weather related or not, students will finish on this date. Traditionally, the last day of school has been an early dismissal day but as of this writing, I have not heard that officially.

Moving Up Ceremony for fifth graders - Wednesday, June 17th

We like to send our fifth graders off with an official ceremony as they move on to middle school. This is scheduled for 1:00 on June 17th. Each fifth grader may invite up to 3 guests only, so as to not exceed capacity requirements in the media center.

Field Day - Monday, June 8th (Rain date: Wednesday, June 10th)

Our students look forward to this day with so much enthusiasm and zeal. This all-school event is scheduled for Monday and if it is raining, we will go with our rain date. More details to come.

Gr. 5 Overnight Boston trip - Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th

Fifth graders will be traveling to Boston on Thursday, spending the night in the Boston Children's Museum and returning on Friday at around 3:30. More details to come.

I hope this information helps with your planning.

Sincerely,

Terry Ricci

SAVE THE DATE - PLAYGROUND CELEBRATION APRIL 29

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

ISD CRAFT MARKET APRIL 29

ISD 5^th 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

ISD PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

To see how you can get involved: Click to see the Volunteer Opportunities.

Click to nominate yourself for a role or deliver the Self Nominating Form to the "Nominating" box in the school office.

For inquiries or further discussion, please contact Carisa Sykes, VP Volunteers, or other members of the Nominating Committee: Patricia Carey; Mallika Singh; MJ Desnoyers; or Stephanie Woodward.

CONGRATULATIONS TO FRUIT AND VEGGIE CHALLENGE WINNERS!

The Wellness Committee would like to congratulate Amiya S. and Piper L. who are the 2015 winners of the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge!!!

Great job recording all the fresh produce you enjoyed on your chart!

LAST CALL - LOST AND FOUND

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. Anything that remains unclaimed will be donated to charities after spring break. Thank you!

PTAC ESSENCE AWARDS 2015

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.

The application consists of an essay of no more than 500 words. For more information and the application, please visit the Greenwich PTAC website. Contact: PTACessence@gmail.com

GPS SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2015 Summer School program is now open.

There will be on-site registration at the following schools:

Tuesday, 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 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

Click for the flyer with more information

ARTSONIA GIFTS FOR MOTHER'S AND FATHER'S DAY!

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.

BEACH PARTY DONATIONS REQUESTED

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.

FIRST GRADE ART SHOW

Dear Parents:

Please save the date of May 4 for the ISD First Grade Art Show. Invitation attached.

Creatively Yours,

Melissa Verdier

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.

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.

2E Group Discussion

April 23

"Sharing Strategies and Solutions that Work,

Parent to Parent"

Town Hall, Cone Room, 1st Fl.
9:30-10:45 am

Join the PTAC Twice Exceptional Learner (2E) Committee. Share tips and strategies to support the combined needs of 2E students. Please bring anything to share that you may find helpful. Feel free to email co-chairs below the documents before for copying/distribution.

Hosted by PTAC 2E Committee, Elana Gershon and Lydia Rouzeau.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 12

Scales and Slime:

Reptiles and Amphibians

Innis Arden Cottage

Greenwich Point Park, CT

Programming 1:30-3:30pm includes interactive discussions and a fun craft; live animal presentations at

2 and 3 pm.

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.

April 19

Lettuce Challenge

Garden Education Center,

130 Bible St, Cos Cob

Join Green Schools and check out what's been growing in 2nd grade classrooms 2-4 pm.

April 25

Woodland Trailblazing at Parkway School

9 am - 4 pm (rain date: April 26)

Join the Parkway Community in building an outdoor learning environment for its students.

Click here for information.

May 1-2

North Mianus School Pow Wow