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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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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
| June - 1
Ted Scheu visits 1st & 2nd Grade 9-12noon - SMNC visiting Kindergarten Classes |
9-11a - ESOL Origami Activity
2-3p - Gr.5 Spanish Presentations, Media Center
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9a - Digital Learning Parent Meeting, Cafe
2-3p - Gr. 5 Spanish Presentations, Media Center
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8:00a - 2Mar Student Led Conferences, Learning Commons
8:30-12noon - Gr.5 L.A. ALP, Shakespeare Festival at GHS
9:00-9:30a / 9:30-10:00a Kindergarten Student Led Conferences
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Marking Period Closes
ISD Books Due Back to Media Center
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Field Day!
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8:30-9:00a /
3:30-4:00p - 2Mc Student Led Conferences
2:00-3:00p - Gr.5 Presentations
2:30- 3:00p - 2Y Student Led Conferences
8:00-8:30a - Gr.3 Student Led Conferences
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8:10-8:30a - Gr.1 Student Led Conferences
8:00-8:30a - 2Y Student Led Conferences
(Field Day - Rain Date)
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8:10-8:30a - Gr.1 Student Led Conferences
9:45a - Gr.5 ALP/LA Shakespeare Show; Hamlet, Learning Commons
9-1p - Kindergarten to SMNC
8-8:30a - Gr.3 Student Led Confereneces
Classical Cafe
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PTA Meeting & Volunteer Breakfast
Gr.5 to EMS for Orientation
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Dear ISD Parents,
Thank you to all of you who supported the Nepal fundraiser. Many students brought in their donations. I asked many of them what kind of chores they had completed to earn the money. Besides hearing a wide variety of tasks they engaged in, there was also a sense of pride from the students as they shared the details of the "labors" they engaged in. As of this writing, I do not have a total but I will share that piece of information in next week's issue of DT.
Next Wednesday, June 3rd, Mrs. Madoff and I are conducting a parent meeting to inform and update you on the implementation of the Phase 3 DLE plan. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am in the cafe and should last about an hour. Please bring a device of your own if you have one or you will be given one to use during the course of the meeting. We are also recording it if you are not able to attend.
Student led conferences are being scheduled and conducted in every grade level. These conferences are required by the IB Organization and, as they are referred to, students "lead" the conversations with their parents about their learning and progress this year, often accompanied by work samples. The discussions may also include academic goals for the future, which we encourage all of our students to think about as it facilitates motivation and "buy in". I hope you enjoy them.
Many people are working hard to ensure this Sunday's beach party is a success. I hope many of you are planning to attend. It is a wonderful event that both children and adults seem to enjoy. Hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
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ISD BEACH PARTY IS THIS WEEKEND!
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 Sunday, May 31
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Tod's Point Clambake Area
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND THE BEACH PARTY!
Walk-ins Welcome. Stop by the registration table to register as a walk-in.
The Beach Party will be held on Sunday, RAIN OR SHINE!
No Beach Pass Needed!
If it is cancelled due to severe weather, all pre-ordered family meals will be available for pick up at Garden Catering on or after 3 pm.
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ISD BEACH PARTY - SILENT AUCTION
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Online & Open!
Amazing items from local stores and families in our community.
Great deals on vacation properties, incredible themed gift baskets, birthday parties and much much more!
Click here to browse the auction.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to bid first on these great items!
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Be sure to check back between now and Saturday as we are continuing to get more items and will be updating daily at noon. The online auction will close at 5pm on Saturday, May 30. All bids will be transferred to our live auction at the beach party where final bidding will take place.
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| ISD FIELD DAY - MONDAY, JUNE 8 |
RED, WHITE and BLUE ISD Spirit Wear
will enliven the day on Field Day 2015!
The day promises to be full of fun, physical activity, sportsmanship and good cheer. This year marks a continued emphasis on physical activity, teamwork and sportsmanship. The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will continue to compete in games as well as our traditional races. Each class will be cheering loudly from the sidelines for their teammates, as well as other grade levels. The enthusiasm, variety and spirit of these sideline cheers will be a strong factor in determining which class earns the coveted Sportsmanship Award, the highest achievement of the day. An exciting addition to this year's Field Day is the colored pinnies to be worn by each class. The ISD PTA has generously provided Red, White and Blue pinnies for every student to wear on Field Day.
The day begins at 9:00 am with an opening ceremony in the front circle to launch the day, as usual lunch is picnic style in the field starting at 11:30 and the closing ceremony will wrap up the day by 2:45. Hope to see you there!
Mr. Boland
Mr. Bragdon
Field Day Schedule |
9:00-9:20 am
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Opening Ceremony - Front Circle
Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Ricci
Star Spangled Banner - Dr. Heikel
"We are ISD" - Dr. Heikel
K, 1st, 2nd Parade to the Field
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9:30-10:30 am
| K, 1st, 2nd Game Stations |
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10:40 am
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K, 1st, 2nd Report to Oval for Races
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10:45 - 11:30 am
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K, 1st, 2nd Relay Races
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11:30 - 12:00
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Picnic Lunch, K - 5 in the Field
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12:00 - 12:10 pm
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Clean up Time
K, 1st, 2nd go inside
3rd, 4th, 5th travel to 1st Game Station
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12:15 - 1:15 pm
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3rd, 4th 5th Game Stations
Rotate Stations every 20 minutes
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1:15 - 2:15 pm
| 3rd, 4th, 5th Relay Races
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2:15 - 2:45 pm
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Closing Ceremony
K - 5th Find Spot in the Field
Ribbon/Trophy Presentation
Popsicles
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT ISD |
- Dragon Tales (Help design and edit the Dragon Tales weekly e-newsletter. Each team member takes 1-2 month long shifts as the editor)
- Book Fair Team (Help plan and organize the ISD Book Fair in late November/early December. 1-2 Treasurers needed, as well as general help on the committee)
- Green Schools Committee (Spearhead environmental initiatives at ISD and attend PTAC Green Schools Committee meetings to learn about other schools programs)
- Hospitality (Share your talent for cooking/provisioning and entertaining with ISD. This committee provides the refreshments for the monthly Faculty Meetings, as well as a few PTA events during the year)
Please contact isdpta.volunteers@gmail.com to pitch-in and offer your help, or speak with a member of our Nominating Committee:
Carisa Sykes, Patricia Carey, Marie-Jose Desnoyers, Mallika Singh, or Stephanie Woodward.
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2015-16 ISD PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD SLATE
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The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following candidates for the 2015-2016 ISD PTA Executive Board. The final slate will be voted on at the June 12, 2015 PTA General Membership Meeting.
Co-President Returning - Kristin Lisjak
Co-President Incoming - Kaori Higgins*
Treasurer - Ann Park *
Secretary - Ana Laborde *
VP Afters - Jackie Moy*
VP Communications - C. Jean Dana
VP Education & Outreach - Stephanie Woodward *
VP Enrichment - Mallika Singh *
Co-VP Events - Jill Townsend
Co-VP Events - Suzanne Aysseh *
Co-VP Fundraising - Rosaura Artola Balaguer
Co-VP Fundraising - Maria Jose Gowland VP Nominating - MJ Desnoyers *
*Indicates the candidate is new to this office. Executive offices are recommended to be held for two, one-year terms. Other candidates are returning for their second year of office.
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| SCHOOL START TIMES SURVEY |
The Greenwich Public Schools invited you on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 to complete an important online survey regarding School Start Times. The email invitation was sent to you from William McKersie
The subject of the email read: School Start Time Survey
Please check your in box for this email. Only one Parent Survey was emailed per household. The deadline for submitting the survey is Friday, June 5, 2015. If you have any questions or problems regarding this survey please contact janice_gunnip@greenwich.k12.ct.us.
Our sole objective with this survey is to gauge the level of interest among families, students and staff in exploring a possible change in school start times. Some parents and some students have expressed interest in a later start time for the high school to better align with the sleep cycles of high school students. A change in high school start times, however, would have District-wide impact and could affect before and after school schedules and programming. The District has not yet determined whether changing school start times would be beneficial or viable or should be a priority initiative. If we were to make any changes to School Start Times, the earliest implementation would be the 2016-2017 school year, with the 2017-2018 school year more likely.
We are urging all families, students (Grades 8-12) and staff to complete the School Start Time Survey. The survey will help us discern whether or not we should establish changing school start times as a priority.
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| SUMMER SKILLS REVIEW BOOKS - 0RDER ONLINE |
Below is a link to order Summer Skill Review Books for math, language arts, keyboarding, Spanish, and French language skills. These are by no means required: however, you might wish to use them to maintain your child's skill in these areas over the summer.
Since they are review material, you will want to order the book for the grade level your child is leaving as of June 2015. If you have any questions about the appropriate level please ask your child's classroom teacher.
http://www.summerskills.com/index.html
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FROM THE ART ROOM
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Dear Parents:
Spring is here and summer is around the corner. It's great to hear from so many how Artsonia has provided so much enjoyment to ISD parents and kids. So don't forget Father's Day is June 21, and the best place to find that perfect gift featuring your child's art---is on artsonia.com. Happy Spring to all.
Creatively Yours,
Melissa Verdier
  
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BEACH PARTY VOLUNTEERS
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Help make ISD''s Annual Beach Party a success!
Sign-up today to volunteer!
We really NEED your help to make this wonderful family event possible.
Sign up here to volunteer!
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ATTENTION 5TH GRADE
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EMS Student Profile & Emergency Information Forms Are Overdue!!!
- If you have not already, please return your form to the EMS school office by the end of this week.
- Forms need to be returned even if you have no changes.
- Without updated forms your information is incomplete in the District's Database.
- All fall registration information will be coming by email... the school can't email you if they don't have your information!
- Any parent address/contact not listed with the school will not be included in mailings or directory.
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AFTERS UPDATE
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Please note last days:
Monday: Jun 1st
Wednesday: Jun 10th
Make up Date notice:
Tuesday Yoga: June 2nd
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ISD PERFORMANCE DVDS
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Relive the moment!
ISD's Media/Technology Department has captured these wonderful school events available for purchase. Funds go back into the enrichment programs supported by parents and teachers of the PTA.
Share memories with friends and family members that could not be there. Wonderful keepsake to cherish for years to come!
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FROM THE LEARNING COMMONS
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The last day for checking out books for this school year is on Friday, May 29
th. All books are due back to the ISD Learning Commons by Friday, June 5th. Overdue notices have already begun to go home. If a book has been lost, you are obligated to replace the book. If you cannot replace the book, you can pay $10.00 cash. We will send home a receipt.
Please stop by the Learning Commons to see Mrs. Madoff or Mrs. Robbins if you have any questions.
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LOST AND FOUND
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It's clean up time! Stop at the Lost & Found corner across from the music room.
Anything that remains unclaimed will be donated.
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
June 7
EMSWAY Boating Safety Day
Innis Arden Cottage
Greenwich Point Park
1:30-4:00 PM
Fun family event focusing on youth and parent safe boater education. Click here for more information.
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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Thank you to our many donors who have contributed
to the ISD Beach Party Auction & Raffle!
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ISD PTA
| Terry Ricci | Great Play | | Rosaura Balaguer | Amanda Smith | Creations by Susan | | Sylvia Maclean | Jose Henrique | Lynnette Breier | | Margaret Mullen | Burger Bar & Bistro | Sound Beach Pilates | | Prints of Tides | Wells Noonan | Alvaro Iglesias | | Marta Beltramo | Kate Spade Greenwich | The Cliffs Valhala | | Melissa Verdier | Lilian Ruiz | Connie & Stephen Kurczewski | | Danny Simpson | Schraa Family | Keegan Family | | Originals Store | Dirt Greenwich | ISD 5th Grade Class | | Carey Family | Thomas Family | Jain Family | | Lisjak Family | John & Blakely Stinebaugh | Jennings Family | Los Soneros de Hugo Band
| Tropical Smooth Cafe | United Services of America | |
Beatriz Lattuada
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Little Spanishers
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| | Sonora Restaurant | Tomatillo Restaurant | Ash Meadows Landscaping & Masonry | | Mike Carozza | Pinot's Palette | Jean Tighe Roche
| | Caroline staffer | Nikki Glickman | Grant Prix Mt. Kisco | | Back 40 Merchantile | Dr. Pogoda | La Bella Wines | | My Goddess Wrap | Alireza Namjoo, DDS
| Carvel | | Rosie's Frozen Yogurt |
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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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