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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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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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(5th grade only)
7:45 AM
SOPA Testing
(2nd Grade)
Incoming K
registration (by appt)
(media center)
session #2
Spring Afters start
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Grade 3 Orchestra
7:55AM
SOPA Testing
(2nd Grade)
Incoming K registration (by appt)
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5th Grade Exhibition 9-11:30
Fluoride Rinse
8:30 AM
Keeping Kids Safe in a Tech Driven World 9 - 10:30 AM Old Greenwich School
SOPA Testing
(2nd Grade)
Incoming K registration (by appt)
School Start Time Community Engagement Session
7 PM - 9 PM Central Middle School
Keeping Kids Safe
in a Tech Driven World
7 - 8:30 PM
Eastern Middle School
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5th Grade Exhibition 9-11:30
Incoming K
registration (by appt)
School Start Time Community Engagement Session
9 AM - 11 AM
Greenwich Library Auditorium
Classical Café 11 AM - 1:30 PM 5th Grade Fundraiser Garden Catering in Old Greenwich 2:30 PM - 7 PM Board of Ed Work Session 7 PM @ Havemeyer Bldg
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Incoming K
registration (by appt)
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Spring Break
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Dear ISD Parents and Guardians,
Our Fifth Graders have been working diligently on their Exhibition project as their "journey" comes to an end next week. The theme this year is KIDS TALK and our Fifth Graders chose topics they were passionate about to research and delve into. The Exhibition culminates with them sharing and showcasing their learning with our school community on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, April 5-7 from 9 - 11:30.
All are invited to attend for any part of it or all of it on any of the three days. There are two venues. One venue is in the Learning Commons where groups of students will formally present their learning in a "Ted Talk" format. The other venue is in our "Hallway Gallery", where the other Fifth Grade students will present their poster boards serving as springboards for their learning. Each board will have a QR code that you can access with a QR code reader* on your phone to hear our students' reports. I hope you are able to see our Exhibition come alive and recognize the hard work that, both students and staff, have put in to see this process through fruition.
When we return from spring break, the Smarter Balanced Assessment period will begin. The SBA's test our students' knowledge of the CT Core Standards, which our curriculum is built upon. Our Third Graders will begin taking the computerized tests on Tuesday, April 19th. Please see the schedule on our school's website or in this issue of DT. Fourth Graders will be the next group to start after the Third Graders and then the Fifth Graders will begin when the Fourth Graders are done. Results are available at the end of the summer or early fall. There are practice problems available on the CT Department of Education website that I urge you to access and have you and your children work through some of the questions. They will become familiar with the format which will help them when they take the tests. You will also get an idea of what they are being tested on. The classroom teachers are also providing students with the time to familiarize themselves with the computer references used in the testing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
This week our Kindergartners, First and Second Graders caught the "poetry bug" with Ted Scheu, the "poet guy". As part of our cultural enrichment program, the PTA supported his working with the students. They spent time with him learning about the importance of words and using the words to express their thoughts and ideas. Thank you to the PTA for their contribution.
The tag sale will take place tomorrow, April 2nd, in our gymnasium. You can drop things off this afternoon after 3:00. Good luck with finding bargains.
Due to inclement weather, Astronomy Night will need to be rescheduled.
Sincerely,
Teresa Ricci
Principal
*Please see the ISD website for more details and instructions
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TAG SALE SATURDAY
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 The 5th ISD Tag Sale Saturday, April 2 9 AM - 3 PM ISD families 10 AM - 3 PM general public Drop off donated items in the gym on Friday, April 1, from 3 PM to 7 PM. We are looking for gently-used toys, books, games, sporting goods, small furniture, lightly used clothing, decorative pillows, etc. Please note that we will not accept any electronics. We also need donations of tag sale supplies like hangers, plastic bags, bins, coat racks and shopping bags. It's not too late to volunteer. Please sign up and we promise you lots of fun (and snacks)!
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
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Our 2016-17 Self-Nominating Volunteer Campaign is underway as of today and will last through the month of April.
Many volunteers are needed to ensure that we can continue to offer the many high quality programs that are benefiting our children. We hope you will consider signing up for a role, big or small!
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5TH GRADE FUNDRAISERS
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Every year, as a way of memorializing their time at ISD, the 5th Grade students vote on and raise money for a gift they can leave behind as they move on to Middle School. Please help support our 5th Graders in these two fundraising events:
Bake Sale
Saturday, April 2, 9 AM to 1 PM
ISD Gym entrance
There will be lots of yummy treats and bagels available for sale!
On Thursday, April 7, 2:30 PM - 7 PM
come and get a snack (or dinner!) at
Garden Catering in Old Greenwich
185 1/2 Sound Beach Avenue
10% of all in-store sales and 20% of all gift card sales will be donated to the ISD 5th Grade fundraiser!
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SCHOOL START TIME INFO SESSIONS
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The School Start Time Steering Committee will hold three Community Engagement Sessions on April 6, 7 and 19 to discuss possible changes to the school start times in Greenwich Public Schools.
There will be opportunities for questions, public comments and feedback on School Start Times (SST) at each session and before a final decision is made on this initiative. Please visit the web site for additional public engagement opportunities over the next few months. For more information and updates about SST, please visit the GPS/SST website.
Aqui, en Espańol
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TED SCHEU VISITS ISD
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That poetry guy, Ted Scheu, visited students in Grades K-2 on Monday, March 28. Mr. Scheu spent his time at ISD helping our young writers "find their own voices with poetry and play with words to create poems of power that share important truths and ideas."
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ASTRONOMY NIGHT TO BE *RESCHEDULED*
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 Due to inclement weather, Stargazing will be scheduled. Date TBD. ISD families will meet in the Learning Commons and walk to the field to view the night sky through Mr. Sundaram's telescope. Let's hope for a clear night!
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SPIRIT WEAR
ORDER DEADLINE APRIL 4
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By popular request: Capris for Mom -- $25 -- Sizes XS - 2XL.
Just add a note on the Order Form!
You can pay by cash (please send exact change in an envelope labeled Spirit Wear) or check (payable to ISD PTA).
Drop off your order forms and payment at the ISD office in the "Spirit Wear" basket.
Estimated delivery is end of April 2016. If you have any questions, please email us.
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Join your child for lunch on Thursday, April 7 and listen to the cool tunes of Brian Buster and Band!
Parents and child-care providers are invited to join their child during the 30-minute lunch period to hear a short musical performance and discussion with the musician(s).
LUNCH SCHEDULE:
11:00-11:30 - Grades 2 & 4
11:30-12:00 - Grade 1
12:00-12:30 - Grade 3
12:30-1:00 - Grade 5
(2 MACRI - LUNCH AT 11:30)
DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, IT IS ADVISED THAT YOUNGER SIBLINGS NOT ENROLLED AT ISD DO NOT JOIN OLDER SIBLINGS FOR THESE LUNCHES.
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ISD's GOT TALENT
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Save the date!
ISD's Got Talent
Friday, May 13
Do you have a talent that you would you like to share with your friends and family? Do you like to sing, act, dance, tell jokes, play an instrument or perform magic? Auditions will be held from 3:30 to 5 PM pm on Monday, April 25; Wednesday, April 27; and Thursday, April 28. Everyone can participate - - no one will be turned away!
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ISD GETS OUT
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Let's observe signs of Spring!
Friday, April 22
3:15 - 4:20 PM
Let's meet right after school in the front circle and ISD Green Chair Angie Hartofilis will lead the group across the street into the woods to explore the outdoors and make observations along the way.
Email Angie Hartofilis if you'd like to participate (limited to first 20). Please note that this is NOT a drop off event. All children must have a responsible adult with them.
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FRUIT & VEGGIE WEEK
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Wednesday, April 27
to Friday, April 29
 Calling all healthy eaters! Please sign up to help serve fruit and veggie samples to students during lunchtime.
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GPS SUMMER SCHOOL
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On-site and online registration for the Greenwich Public Schools (GPS) 2016 Summer School program opens today, April 1!
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ISDigital
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You will need a library card and a PIN. To get a PIN, go to the Greenwich Library catalog screen, enter the barcode from your library card, and select a 4-digit PIN. Or, visit any branch and the lending staff can assist you. Search the catalog for eBooks and select Overdrive format at checkout to read on your iPad.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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April 24
Chinese Language School
Open House
The Chinese Language School of Connecticut (CLSC) cordially invites you to an Open House on Sunday, April 24 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM at the Eastern Middle School. Discover how introducing your child to Mandarin Chinese can be engaging and fun! Talk to other parents in the CLSC community and visit their Art & Culture class. Register for the Open House on the CLSC website.
May 7
Riverside Run
Spring is here! It's time to pull out your running shoes to start your training for Riverside School's 33rd annual Riverside Run! Race day is Saturday May 7 at 8:30am for the 3-mile run and 9:30am for the Kids Fun Run. Registration is online only and it's now open!
If you register before Monday, April 18, you will have your name printed on your race bib. A perfect keepsake!
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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 5:00PM
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