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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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7:45a - Adv. Band (Gr. 4 & Gr. 5) Perrot Librarian Visit - Grades 3-5 9:00a - Gr. 2 Parent HIV/AIDS Meeting, Cafe 2:30p - 1P Poetry Recital, Media Center Teacher Appreciation Wk |
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7:55a - All Chorus
9-10a - Gr. 3, American Indian Assembly
12 noon - Current Kindergarten Early Dismissal
Incoming Kindergarten Visitation
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7:45a - Adv. Orchestra
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7:55a - All Chorus
2nd Gr. - IB Day
Classical Cafe
Let Go, Move On Day
(wear white)
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7:45a - 5th Grade Orchestra
9-1p - Gr. 1 to Greenwich Audubon
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7:45a - Adv. Band
(Gr. 4 & Gr. 5)
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7:55a - All Chorus
7:00pm Spring Concert
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7:45a - Adv. Orchestra
1:15p EARLY RELEASE
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No Chorus
9-10am - Sarah Bush visits Gr 3, Media Center
7pm BoE Meeting at Parkway School
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9:00am - Gr. 5 Parents Middle School Round Table, Cafe
4th Gr. Sound Waters Schooner Trip
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Dear ISD Parents,
We have had a busy week this week while enjoying the warmer weather. As of this writing, our fifth graders are in Boston enjoying a jam-packed two day adventure ranging from visiting Quincy Market to the Planetarium and other activities in between. It is a memorable trip for many reasons, including spending the night in the Children's Museum. It is a wonderful way for our fifth graders to mark the beginning of the end to their elementary years at ISD.
Our third graders spent Thursday, May 7th, at the Philipsburg Manor where they enjoyed seeing and experiencing many aspects of the historic, colonial period they are studying in their current IB unit. While they were away, our second graders were at the Stamford Nature Center enjoying a beautiful day reinforcing their learning of plants, as part of their partnership with that institution. In all three experiences, matching classroom learning with real, interactive, hands-on learning immensely solidifies the understanding the students gain, allowing deeper connections to new learning. That is the beauty of taking students on field trips, and something our teachers firmly believe in.
This past week saw a visit from Mrs. Irene Parisi, the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum. Mrs. Parisi spent Wednesday afternoon visiting classrooms to see teaching and learning first hand. During her visit, we observed grade two math classes, grade four math classes, a grade three social studies lesson and an engineering design class in our learning commons with Mrs. Madoff, Mrs. Mink and Mrs. Daur. She left ISD impressed that the rich learning that was taking place reflected our motto for this school year, which is, "Elevate the Thinking."
On Tuesday, May 12th, our current kindergartners will be dismissed at 12:00 so our incoming kindergartners can visit in the afternoon. This visit allows our soon-to-be kindergartners to see the school and visit an actual kindergarten classroom. It is exciting for us to actually meet the next group of students who will join the ISD family.
In closing, I want to wish all the mothers a very Happy Mother's Day. Personally, I relish the role more than anything and I know you share the same sentiment. I hope you really enjoy your day!
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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ISD PTA 5TH ANNUAL BEACH PARTY
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 Please join us for a day of fun with Games, Activities, Food by Garden Catering, Raffle and Silent Auction! Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 3pm - 6pm
Tod's Point Clam Bake Area
Click here to download and print a registration form or register easily online by clicking link below:
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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May 11 - 15
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Assorted beverages will be donated by the 2nd & 3rd grade classes.
| | Tuesday, May 12 | Breakfast will be hosted by 4th & 5th grade classes. | | Wednesday, May 13 | Gifts will be distributed to all staff members. | | Thursday, May 14 | Lunch will be hosted by kindergarten & 1st grade classes. | | Friday, May 15 | Breakfast will be provided by Caffe Bon. Bags filled with assorted fruit will be distributed to all staff members. |
Thank you in advance for making this week special for our staff.
For any questions please contact ejanis@gmail.com or your class parent.
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THANK YOU FROM 5TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2015
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WOW! What a great turnout we had for the first 5th grade Craft Market! Thanks to the PTA Board for the invitation to sell during the Playground Celebration and to the ISD Community for coming out and supporting our young entrepreneurs and making it a great day!
To date we have raised $3,550 of our $5,000 goal for the ISD Café Improvement Fund. We still have a few items left! If you are interested in a customized cornhole board(s) or handmade birdhouse please reach out to Anna Monteiro.
ISD 5th Grade Fundraisers - Inspriring. Creating. Selling. Giving.
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TEEN SLEEP NEEDS & SCHOOL START TIME DISCUSSION
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A PANEL DISCUSSION
May 26, 7 pm
Central Middle School Auditorium
SPONSORED BY GREENWICH PTA COUNCIL WELLNESS COMMITTEE
- Did you know that teenagers need 9 hours of sleep a night? But two-thirds of high school students report getting 7 hours of sleep or less a night?
- Did you know that teenagers have a different circadian rhythm than adults which makes it harder for them to fall asleep before 11 pm and waken before 8 am?
- Did you know that chronically sleep deprived teens are at increased risk of depression, obesity, substance abuse, and automobile accidents? And that more sleep results in higher grades and better attendance?
 In August of 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement recommending that middle school and high school students delay the start of class to 8:30 a.m. or later. Greenwich High School starts at 7:30 am (with many athletic and music practices starting before then). Greenwich middle schools start at 7:45.
The Board of Education will send a survey this month to parents, high school students and teachers in the district about school start times. Come and educate yourself about this important issue!
Join panelists Dr. Dominic Roca, MD of the Connecticut Center for Sleep Medicine; Dr. Marcie Schneider, MD of Greenwich Adolescent Medicine; Superintendent of Schools Dr. William McKersie; Greenwich High School Headmaster Chris Winters; and Lisa Bogan, a parent from Wilton, CT, which made the change to a later high school start time in 2002, for a Q&A session on teen sleep needs and the impact of school start times on teen health and wellness.
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| FIRST GRADE ART SHOW |
Congratulations to the ISD First Grade students for the successful opening of the ISD 10th annual art show on Monday, May 4th.
 The Cos Cob Public Library welcomed 125 artists, families, and friends with an overview of a year in ISD art class featuring various media, techniques, and processes.
Three works from each student will be on view through the end of May. Please visit during Library hours.
Creatively Yours,
Melissa Verdier
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FIRST GRADE ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE
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 The First Grade will once again hold its annual Book Drive in mid May. Please look through your shelves for books in good condition that other readers of all ages can now enjoy. Books can be dropped off in the main hallway starting May 11th. Thank you!
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LAST CALL - 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.
Anything that remains unclaimed will be donated.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR GPS SUMMER SCHOOL YET?
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This just in...
GPS just received a generous grant from the Greenwich Alliance for the elementary summer school programs at Hamilton Avenue School and Cos Cob School to partner with the Garden Center of Greenwich, the Bruce Museum, and the Greenwich Audubon to provide hands on experiences for all students each week this summer.
AND THAT'S NOT ALL!
The Board of Education just approved field trips to both the NY Hall of Science and the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk as part of the summer school program. Want it to be a summer to remember?
Register your child NOW!
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BEACH PARTY DONATIONS
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We need your help! Fill-out a form and help support the Annual ISD Beach Party!
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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| CLASSICAL CAFE MAY 14 |
Liven up your day by joining your student for lunch on Thursday, May 14 to hear the upbeat island sound of The Trummytones!
Led by world-renowned trombonist and ISD parent Vinny Nobile, The Trummytones fuse tuba, drums, accordion, and Vinny's high energy into acoustic pop Ska zydeco and reggae FUN!
Lunch Periods:
11:00 Grade 4 and 3S
11:30 Grade 5, 3Ma & 3Mil
12:00 Grade 1
12:30 Grade 2
1:00 K
Please note that unfortunately, younger siblings are not permitted by the GPS to attend lunch.
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
May 9
32nd Annual Riverside Run
Riverside Elementary School
3-mile run and 1/2 mile kids fun run. Register today!
May 12
Achievement Gap
'Mind the Gap' - How Our Schools Are Assisting Students' Achievement
10:00 - 11:30am
Facilitated by Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Ellen Flanagan &
Assistant Superintendent, Irene Parisi
Havemeyer Staff Dev. Rm
290 Greenwich Ave.
June 13
Open Arts Alliance Audition
In collaboration with the Department of Parks and Recreations and The Boys & Girls Club Theatre Program, Open Arts will be producing a summer musical theater workshop that culminates in a performance of the musical ANNIE, for students ages 6-18. See flyer for more information.
August
Greenwich High School Guidance Department is partnering with the Greenwich Alliance to run a Summer College Workshop for rising seniors the last two weeks in August.
Applications should be turned into the GHS Guidance office. Click here for more information.
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| AMAZON SHOPPING |
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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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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