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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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MAY 2
Grade 4
SBA Testing
9:00-11:00AM
(Session 2)
3:15-4:15PM
School Newspaper
3:15-4:15PM
ISD First Grade
Art Show
(At Cos Cob Library
(through May 28)
Grade 3
SBA Make-Up TestingTeacher Appreciation Week!
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3
Chorus--All
7:55AM
Grade 4 SBA Testing
ELA Cat 1
9:00-11:00AM
Distinguished Teachers Award Ceremony
3:45-5:45PM
GHS Performing Art Center
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Fluoride Rinse
Grade 4 SBA Testing
ELA Cat 2
9:00-11:00AM
Stamford Museum visits ISD Kindergartens9:00AM-12:00PM
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Grade 5 SBA Testing
Math
9:00-11:00AM
Grade 4 SBA
Make-Up Testing
School Newspaper
3:15-4:15PM
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Grade 5 SBA Testing
Math Cat 2
9:00-11:00AM
Grade 4
SBA Make-Up Testing
9:00-11:00AM
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Advanced Band
7:45AM
Grade 5
SBA Make-Up Testing
Grade 4
SBA Make-Up Testing
Grade 3
Native American Program
News Team (Session 3) 3:15-4:15PM School Newspaper
ISD Art Show Opening Reception Cos Cob Library
3:30-4:45PM
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7:55AM
Grade 5 SBA Testing
9:00-11:00AM
Kindergarteners Visit
the Beardsley Zoo
9:15-2:30PM
Talent Show Rehearsals for Grades K-2
3:30PM
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Fluoride Rinse
Grade 5
SBA Make-Up Testing
9:00AM
Early Release
1:15PM
(Teacher Meetings)
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Grade 5 SBA Testing
ELA Cat 1
9:00-11:00AM
Classical Café (Macri Lunch @ 11:30)
School Newspaper
3:15-4:15PM
Talent Show Rehearsals
for Grades 3-5
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Chorus--All
7:55AM
Grade 5 SBA Testing
ELA Cat 2 9:00-11:00AM
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Dear ISD Parents/Guardians,
Due to unfavorable weather and sky conditions, Astronomy Night is cancelled for this evening. One of our parents, Mr. Sundaram, has kindly offered to conduct a brief astronomy presentation and set up his telescope in our field for viewing stars, planets, etc. Unfortunately, the weather has not cooperated on the dates it has been scheduled. We will try again.
If you have not completed the survey on the School Start Time proposal, please do so today. The survey will close tomorrow. It is vital that everyone's voice is heard.
By now, you have all heard the news about Dr. McKersie's departure. I am saddened by the news that he is leaving. I have worked with many superintendents over the years, primarily due to the revolving door of superintendents that we have had in Greenwich, and feel strongly that we are losing an excellent one. He has accomplished a great deal in the four years he has been here and the staff and I wish him well.
On Monday, May 2nd, artwork created by our first graders will be on display at Cos Cob Library. This is a long standing tradition and the venue is optimal for showcasing our young artists. They are very proud of their artwork, as they should be. Please try to stop by in the next few weeks--and expect to be impressed! Thank you to Mrs. Buddy, our art teacher, who gently guides our talented students.
With the exception of a few students who need to do make ups because of absences, our third graders have completed the SBA testing. Fourth graders started their testing period this week and all appears to be going smoothly.
Lastly, the Distinguished Teacher Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd at 3:45PM in the new Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School. Everyone is invited. Please consider stopping by to hear all about the teachers chosen this year--with a special shout out to our own, Mrs. Madoff!
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
Principal
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HEY NOW, IT'S TIME FOR YOU AND ME!
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Only A FEW DAYS remain in our Self-Nominating Volunteer campaign! If you have not yet handed in your role-selection form, please do so ASAP. You can either click here to fill out the online form, or drop off your paperwork in the ISD front office. Deadline day is this Monday, May 2nd! We still have many key volunteer positions to fill, including: * PTA Board VP Fundraising * Afters Co-Chair * Parents' Social Co-Chair * Classical Café Coordinator * Monster Mash Co-Chair * Tag Sale Co-Chair * 5K/Fun Run Co-Chair * Academic Excellence Liaison * Summer Supplies/Skills Books Coordinator * Talent Show Co-Chair * Traveling Art Program Coordinator * and a few more ... For detailed descriptions about the various roles available, please click here. We hope we can count on you to give us a hand. Some of our most popular initiatives could be cancelled if we are unable to staff these positions! So please recruit a friend, sign-up, and support our school! For those of you who have stepped up and volunteered already--THANK YOU! We will do our best to confirm all positions by the third week of May. Questions or inquiries should be sent to isdpta.volunteeers@gmail.com.
Thank you!
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2, 4, 6, 8...
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Teacher Appreciation Week begins on Monday!
Here is what our wonderful faculty members have to look forward to:
Monday, May 2
Second and Third Grade classes sponsor Assorted Beverages in Staff Lounge
Tuesday, May 3
Fourth and Fifth Grade classes sponsor breakfast in Staff Lounge
Wednesday, May 4
Caffé Bon truck offering coffee and light breakfast options;
Presentation of Chop't gift cards to all staff
Thursday, May 5
Kindergarten and First Grade classes sponsor lunch in Staff Lounge
Friday, May 6
All grades sponsor fruit bags for staff;
Chop't salads and Bobby Q's pulled pork sandwiches to complement teacher lunches in the Staff Lounge
Your class parents will contact you to organize donations for your respective days.
On the morning of Friday, May 6, we would like each child to bring
the fruit designated below to the cafeteria:
Kindergarten: 4 oranges
First Grade: 4 plums
Second Grade: 1 pineapple
Third Grade: 2 mangoes
Fourth Grade: 1 cantaloupe, honeydew, or small watermelon
Fifth Grade: 4 apples
We will also need parents from each class to help assemble the bags. (This is a fun and easy job!) Please contact your Class Parents with any questions.
Thank you,
The Teacher Appreciation Week Team
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IB UPDATE
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What does it mean to be "international" at an IB school?Believe it or not, being international at an IB school has nothing to do with flags, foods, or festivals. It has nothing to do with the number of students from other countries attending our school, or the number of languages spoken at our school. While all of these aspects of our community are interesting and certainly help us learn about and appreciate other cultures, the focus on international-mindedness at an IB school is very different. As one IB educator put it:
At the heart of international-mindedness is a frame of mind; a curiosity about
the world, an openness towards things 'other,' and a profound appreciation of
the complexity of our world and our relationships to each other. You don't
have to be in an international context to develop this kind of mindset.
In short, students will naturally become internationally minded by practicing the 10 attributes of the IB Learner Profile:
INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry, and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
COMMUNICATORS
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
PRINCIPLED
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice,
and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
OPEN-MINDED
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
CARING
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
BALANCED
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives--intellectual, physical, and emotional--to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
REFLECTIVE
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work
to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development
THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
RISK-TAKERS
We work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Talk with your children about the Learner Profile and you will find that it is helping to shape their perspectives on the world. As always, please feel free to send me an e-mail whenever you have thoughts or questions about the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme at ISD.
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SCHOOL START UPDATE AND SURVEY
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Dr. McKersie, Superintendent of Schools, is scheduled to present a recommendation on possible changes to K-12 school start and dismissal times
to the Board of Education on May 12, 2016, 7:00PM at North Street School.
A school start time survey was sent to your e-mail address on April 18, for each household to complete on or before April 30th. It is important that you complete the survey to share your family's feedback and views on the start and end time options that are currently under consideration. These options have the potential to impact start times for all Greenwich Public Schools - high school, middle schools, and elementary schools. Language options are available on the survey.
The School Start Time Steering Committee has concluded its first series of "Informational Sessions" on possible changes to the school start times for all of our schools. A second set of Community Engagement Sessions will be held on May 23rd and 24th after the Superintendent's recommendation. A flier is attached with more details and information about the May sessions. If you missed the April community engagement sessions, you may view the "SBC Options Presentation" by clicking the link on the school start time Web page. All important documents and materials are posted and available on the GPS/SST Web site.
There will be additional opportunities for questions, public comments, and feedback on School Start Times at the May community engagement sessions and before a final decision is made on this initiative at the June 14, BOE meeting. 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 Web site.
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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 is now open.
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ISD's GOT TALENT
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Mandatory Rehearsals for all students who auditioned the week of April 25th:
Grades K-2: Tuesday, May 10
Grades 3-5: Thursday, May 12
Additional details will be e-mailed to parents of students who are participating in the talent show next week.
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We had a wonderful adventure last Friday afternoon exploring the woodland habitats near ISD. Stay tuned for information about our next exciting excursion! Much Love, Angie Hartofilis
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Thank you to all of our Fruit & Veggie Week volunteers, and also to Acme, ShopRite, and King's grocery stores for their generous donations of produce that made the tastings possible!
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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 12
CLASSICAL CAFE
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Our next Classical Café will
be on Thursday, May 12.
Join your child for lunch and
a performance by modern folk artist Leah Lawrence.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
11:00-11:30 - Grades 2 and 4
(2-Macri Lunch @ 11:30)
11:30-12:00 - Grade 1
12:00-12:30 - Grade 3
12:30-1:00 - Grade 5
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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April 29-30
North Mianus POW WOW
Friday, April 29: 3:00-10:00PM Saturday, April 30: 12:00-10:00PM
We'll see you on the North Mianus School fields for great rides, games, fun, and food!
May 5
Twice Exceptional (2E) Learners Group Discussion
Mazza Room, Town Hall 9:30-11:00AM
Please join us as we review our 2E response letter and share strategies to support the combined needs of 2E students. Bring anything to share. Feel free to e-mail any documents intended for distribution to co-chairs Elana Gershon or Lydia Rouzeau beforehand.
May 7
Riverside Run
Riverside School
3-Mile Run: 8:30AM
Kids' Fun Run: 9:30AM
It's time to lace up your running shoes for the 33rd annual Riverside Run!
Register online now thru May 4, or in person on May 6 & 7.
Contact Lauren Jones or Amy Golden with questions. May 7Trivia Challenge
First Presbyterian Church One West Putnam Ave 6:45PM
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Greenwich Alliance with an evening of team trivia games, dinner, drinks, and a silent auction. Tickets start at $125. Click here to register.
May 12Fall Youth Cheerleading League Registration
Town Hall
6:00-8:00PM
Children entering Grades 3-8 in the fall are invited to register to join the Greenwich Youth Cheerleading League, which cheers for the Greenwich Youth Football League. Click for more information.
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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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