The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee

Thursday, June 18, 2015

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

EARLY RELEASE

1:15 pm

Have a great summer! See you September 2

September 2

First Day of School

Dear ISD Parents,

It has been an honor and a privilege to have led ISD for the `14-`15 school year. As the year comes to an end, I am very proud of many things. First and foremost, I am most proud of our students' growth in their academic achievement, along with all the other accomplishments they experienced. As a school, we made great strides in digital learning in preparation for Phase 3, while also moving forward in the area of STEM with the use of our 3D printers and robotics. We transformed our media center by repurposing it as a learning commons area to support current educational pedagogy. Our IB program is alive and well, as we continue to bring rich units of instruction to our students, while supporting the IB Learner Profiles. Based on our recent survey, many of you incorporate the Learner Profiles in discussions at home for which we are appreciative. We came together once again as a community through the many events you and the PTA supported and we are grateful. Besides being an educational institution, students spend more time in school, second to home, and we want this environment to be safe, warm and welcoming. I wholly believe we accomplished that and I thank you for that.

As I have shared, we say "good-bye" and "so long" to several key and important people who have been part of our ISD family. They include: Sra. Gutierrez, Mrs. De Masi, Mr. Piazza, Mrs. Verdier and Ms. Laczkowski. They are off to taking on new paths, whether it is teaching at the high school, moving away, trying new adventures or retirement. We are also losing Mrs. Scott to retirement after having served in our school since its inception. We will miss all of them and of course, we wish them joy, love and "greener pastures."

During the summer, please utilize the available resources on our school's website for your child. There are numerous ones that will provide practice and review and even new learning. A great math website now available is www.greenwichschools.org/page.cfm?p=11022. There is also a summer reading list on our website. It is well-documented that significant learning made during a school year is lost over the summer so it is vital for your children to take time out of their schedules and dedicate it to learning and schoolwork.

The new school year begins Wednesday, September 2nd. An information packet will be sent home around August 18th and will contain my welcome back letter and your child's class list. Other pertinent information will be sent home during the first week of school. Please have a fun, safe and wonderful summer. It is a beautiful time to revitalize and appreciate the weather and the fun activities associated with it.

Sincerely,

Terry Ricci

ISD AROUND THE WORLD 5K RUN/WALK

REGISTER BEFORE 6/30 FOR DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE!

ISD Around the World 5K Run

& Kids Obstacle Course

Saturday, September 26, 2015

This 3.1 mile, family-friendly course through Havemeyer Park begins and ends at ISD. All pre-registered participants receive a race day t-shirt.

Register online before June 30 to receive discounted rates.

5K Run/Walk @ 9 am - $17.50 by June 30 ($25 after 7/1)

Kids Obstacle Course @ 10 am - $10 by June 30 ($15 after 7/1)

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Contact Karen Grant for family/corporate sponsorship details and pricing.

Volunteer Opportunities Available!

Click here to help with summer planning and/or race day needs!

We hope you will join us!!!

FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

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Incoming 3rd graders: Notices and required forms were mailed out to incoming 3rd grade parents in preparation for the 3rd grade year. Parents are urged to continue handing in the required physical exam forms as their children receive their physical exams. Please copy all forms prior to submitting them. Again--thank you parents for your cooperation!

Lice: Long breaks from school, like this summer break, are when this issue usually crops up most prevalently. Parents are urged to continue to take a proactive approach to this issue by checking children for evidence of lice on a daily basis. Please continue to make this part of the regular home routine, even when away, and especially when coming back from being away. Please be aware that routine lice screenings are no longer done in the schools.

Please check your children very carefully before the start of school.

Ticks are very prevalent at this time of year. Therefore, please check your children for this also.

Thank you for all your support/cooperation throughout the school year! I have enjoyed taking care of your children.

I wish you all a healthy, enjoyable and safe summer break. Hope to see everyone in September 2015!

Carmen Claudio-Albarran, RN (Mrs. "A")

SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS 2015-2016

The ISD PTA is again providing the opportunity to pre-order school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Avoid shopping hassles, crowds, and guesswork. The supplies will be waiting for your child in his/her classroom on the first day of school. This service is provided as a convenience and is not a fundraiser.

Orders May Still Be Made Online

(No more paper forms will be accepted)

1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

2. Enter the school ID, INT038 (3 letters/3 numbers)

3. Follow the directions to complete your order.

4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

5. Online orders may be placed until July 13.

Questions? Contact Patricia Carey. If you choose not to use this service, you may purchase your own supplies.

2015-16 ISD School Supply List

NOTE: The Greenwich Public Schools provides all of the materials students need to participate in classroom learning activities. Supply lists are frequently requested by parents for back-to-school preparation. They are not mandatory.

2015-16 ISD PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

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.

NO BIG PACKET IN THE MAIL NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

ISD parents, please note that you will be receiving your child's class list via postal mail just before the beginning of school in September. Other critical school information will be available on the ISD website and the ISD PTA website. Have a great summer!

LOST AND FOUND

Last chance to claim your items! Please take a quick look at the lost and found area to claim your lost items! Everything unclaimed will be donated to charities by June 18. So hurry before it's too late!

BE A CLASS PARENT

NEXT YEAR!

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FROM THE LEARNING COMMONS

All books are now due back to the ISD Learning Commons. If a book has been lost, you are obligated to replace it or pay $10 cash. We will send home a receipt.

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.

KEEP CLIPPING BOX TOPS OVER THE SUMMER!

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As the school year closes, just a quick reminder to please continue clipping Box Tops over the summer!

Our first submission deadline for the 2015-2016 school year comes in late October/early November.

Clipping and saving over the summer can REALLY boost our earnings!!!

Have a WONDERFUL summer and keep on clipping!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

July 7- 11

St. Catherine's Carnival of Fun

All students are invited to participate in the carnival's first "Spirit Night" on Wed., July 8. Wear something with your school's name and get a coupon for a free throw at the Dunk Tank! Let's see how many ISD students will show our school spirit! Stop by the Volunteer Booth to get your FREE coupon.

Click for the flyer

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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The International School at Dundee

55 Florence Road

Riverside, CT 06878