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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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| Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Look what's happening at ISD!
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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
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September 7
Labor Day
SCHOOL CLOSED
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Apple ID Assistance,
5:30-6:30,
Learning Commons
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Class Parent Orientation Meeting, Café, 9am
Classical Café
Grades 1-5
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11
New Students for Chorus 7:50am
Newcomer Coffee
Café, 9am
Fall Afters Registration Closes
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14
Rosh Hashanah
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15
Chorus Part 1,
7:55am
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1:15 pm
EARLY RELEASE
PTA Playground Playdate
(weather permitting)
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Chorus Part 2,
7:55am
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
ISD PLAYGROUND
2-4 pm
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Dear ISD Parents,
We are off to a smooth and exciting start this school year. As of this writing, we have 369 students registered here at ISD. Welcome to the new families who joined us this year, as either a magnet family or a family having moved into our attendance area. There are many clerical tasks involved when beginning a new school year. This includes completing forms. Several forms have either gone home or are available in our back-to-school folder on our website. Please complete them promptly and return them to school. Phase 3 of the district's digital plan is here and happening. Our IPads have arrived and will be distributed in an efficient and organized manner. Please look for more information and details related to the use of the device but they will begin getting distributed to our fifth graders on September 15. In the meantime, if you have not established an Apple account, please do so as soon as possible. Based on my latest report, we still have many families who have not registered with Apple and this needs to be done before a device can be utilized. If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. Madoff or Mr. Harris and they will be happy to assist you. In fact, Mr. Harris will be here at school on Wed. evening, Sept. 9th from 5:30 to 6:30 to offer assistance to those parents who cannot get here during the school day. Teachers launched into their instructional programs starting from day one, incorporating reviews of previously learned material while conducting curriculum assessments. The data from these assessments serve as a baseline for determining growth and progress, which are monitored closely throughout the school year. In addition to addressing the academic aspects of school, teachers also emphasize team building, while establishing classroom communities and behavioral expectations. These behavioral expectations extend to the bus as well. As a point of interest for you, which you may want to pass on to your children, there are two cameras on each bus that record each route. These films are available to school administrators should a behavior problem arise and safety is compromised. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a great Labor Day weekend and enjoy the extra day. Sincerely, Terry Ricci, ISD Principal
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On behalf of the PTA Executive Board, we would like to welcome everyone to the start of another exciting school year at ISD. We are especially pleased to welcome all of our new families and students. We hope you will soon find ISD to be a great place to grow, learn and make new friends.
The goal of the ISD PTA is to enrich the school experience of every student while supporting our teachers and fostering a special community for our families. We are a 100% volunteer organization and funded completely by the generosity of our families. We invite your family to learn about the many benefits of becoming a member in the 2015-16 school year and volunteer with us in any way that works for you. Whatever your interest, special skill or available time, there is always something you can do to get involved and make a positive impact in the ISD community.
We are looking forward to a great start to the school year!
Kristin Lisjak and Kaori Higgins
ISD PTA Co-Presidents
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The 2015-2016 Membership Drive is officially underway!
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and our goal is participation by 100% of ISD families! Your contribution will directly fund PTA-sponsored enrichment programs and special events including Classical Café, grade level partnerships, family events, writing specialists and scholarships---to name just a few. Please complete a Membership Form and return it to the main office at your earliest convenience. Families that contribute $20 or more will receive a complimentary ISD school directory. We have received so many generous donations already. We can't thank you enough!
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| ISD 5K RUN & KIDS OBSTACLE COURSE |
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL PRICING ENDS TONIGHT!
Saturday, September 26, 2015
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5K Run/Walk @ 9 AM - $20
- Kids Obstacle Course @ 10 AM - $12
(until midnight tonight)
For help with registration or questions, please contact Kristin Lisjak
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Contact Karen Grant for family/corporate sponsorship details and pricing.
Volunteer Opportunities Available!
All help is welcome!
Sign Up Here to help with the 5K, Obstacle Course or Bake Sale
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2015 FALL AFTERS
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Fall Afters registration opens TODAY at 3pm and closes on Friday, September 11.
Choose from a great variety of programs that are detailed on the Afters website. Classes begin directly following school and are held on campus; pick up is at 4:20pm.
Classes begin the week of September 28 for students in grades 1-5. While Kindergarten students are not permitted to participate in Fall Afters, we look forward to welcoming them in the Winter and Spring sessions.
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2015-2016 ISD PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
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Click to Email
Kristin Lisjak - Co-President, Returning
Kaori Higgins - Co-President, Incoming
Ana Laborde - Secretary
Ann Park - Treasurer
Jean Dana - VP Communications
Stephanie Woodward - VP Education/Outreach
Mallika Singh - VP Enrichment
MJ Desnoyers - VP Nominating
Rosaura Artola Balauger - VP Fundraising
Maria Jose Gowland - VP Fundraising
Jackie Moy - VP Afters
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For the safety of all students, please remember the following when dropping off children in the front circle:
- All children should exit independently from the passenger side of the car
- Children may exit in the green cone zone only
- Parking spaces in the front circle are not permitted for use during drop off and pick up
- Drivers must remain in their cars at all times
- If your child needs assistance, please park your car on the street and walk them to the building.
Please consider turning right when exiting the circle to ease traffic flow.
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Grade 1-5 Parents:
If you have not yet set up your child's Apple ID, please follow the instructions sent to you via email as soon as possible.
If your email has changed or you need help from our Media staff, please contact Jeannine Madoff or Chris Harris.
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SAVE THE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 16
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September 16, Early Release
PTA Playground Playdate
Join friends on the ISD playground 1:15-3:15 p.m., weather permitting.
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SAVE THE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 20
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Ice Cream Social
Sunday, September 20
2 to 4pm
ISD playground.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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We are still seeking volunteers for key 2015-16 positions!
- Underwriting/Sponsorship chair - Amazon Rewards coordinator - Afters program coordinator - Hospitality chair - Beach party chair This is a wonderful way to stay connected with your kids' school, meet new parents or staff members, learn something new and have fun!
We need your talent, ideas, time and support !
If you would like to self-nominate for any of these roles, please click here, complete the form and drop it off in the main office; or send it back in your child's folder. If you have questions regarding any volunteer position, please contact MJ Desnoyers at isdpta.volunteers@gmail.com.
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CLASSICAL CAFE
SEPTEMBER 10
GRADES 1-5*
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The first Classical Café of the year is
September 10.
 ISD is happy to welcome back singer-songwriter Rick Reyes.
Once a month there is an opportunity to join your child for lunch in the school café during your child's regularly scheduled lunch period and enjoy a musical performance.
LUNCH SCHEDULE
11:00-11:30 - Grades 2 and 4
11:30-12:00 - Grade 1
12:00-12:30 - Grade 3
12:30-1:00 - Grade 5
1:00-1:30 - Grade K
Due to safety concerns, it is advised that toddlers do not join older siblings for these lunches. *Kindergarten parents may join their child in October when all students are familiar with their new school routine. |
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY: SEPTEMBER 22
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School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 22. Order forms for portrait packages will be sent home in folders next week.
You will receive your child's portrait approximately 3-5 weeks after picture day. There will be retakes for absent students.
Orders may also be made at www.coffeepond.com.
Volunteers are needed to assist that day 8:30am-noon. Please contact Suzy Marchetti if you can help.
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Dear Parents,
Welcome back, and hello from the Art Room! I am very excited to be a part of the ISD community and have been enjoying getting to know your children. They are already filled with wonderful ideas and great energy!
Please be sure to read "Dragon Tales," as I will update you here on the concepts and ideas we are focusing on; include important dates; and share information about upcoming art shows, events, or classes.
I have realized that I am in need of a few supplies. Any donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
Newspaper
Yogurt cups - any size will do!
Gently used blocks and Legos
I wish you all a wonderful beginning of the year and look forward to meeting you. Please stop by the Art Room at any time to see what we are creating!
Best,
Mrs. Buddy
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BE A BUDDY!
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Calling all returning ISD families! We are hosting an ISD buddy families program and we are looking for volunteer families to be buddies with our new incoming families for the 2015-2016 school year. We'd especially love some of our first grade families to participate as buddies since we have many new incoming kindergarten families. Please contact Tiff Noakes for more information or to sign up.
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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 5 pm
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