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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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3rd grade - Student-led Conferences
8:00am - 8:30am
Gr.K Visits Stamford Museum 9:30am - 2:00pm
Gr. 5 EMS Visitation
12:30-2:30pm
ALP Gr.3 Reader's Theater
ESOL Room
1:00pm
News Team
Learning Commons
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Last Befores: Morning Soccer
2MAC - Student-led Conferences
8:30am - 9:00am
3rd grade - Student-led Conferences
8:00am - 8:30am
Board of Education Meeting
(New Date)
New Lebanon School
7pm
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2-McA Student-led conferences
8:30am - 9:00am
1st grade Student-led conferences
8:10am - 8:30am
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End of Year PTA Meeting and Volunteer Breakfast
ISD Cafe
8am
1st grade Student-led conferences
8:10am - 8:30am
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Moving Up Ceremony
Learning Commons
1pm
(Doors Open at 12:30pm)
Reception following
in Cafe
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Early Release
1:15
Have a great summer! See you September 1st!
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Dear ISD Parents/Guardians,
The weeks are winding down but the activity keeps going. The weather held out for the beach picnic at Tod's Point last Sunday and a good time was had by all. Thank you to the planners and donors who helped make it a successful event.
On Tuesday, the staff and I had the opportunity to meet our future kindergartners who spent some time in the afternoon in a kindergarten classroom. It is always exciting for all of us to meet the next group of ISD students and begin to get to know them and their families. Of course, we are thrilled to see many of our current students' siblings who are taking the big step and joining us.
Wednesday was the big trip to Philadelphia for our 5th graders. They left early in the morning and returned in the early evening. They had a great time and our teachers reported it was a very successful learning experience as it tied into the content of their curriculum perfectly. On Monday, June 13th, they will take a short bus ride to Eastern Middle School to spend the afternoon there as another step in the transition process. The students will not only get to tour the building and specifically, the area they will spend the most time in, but also ask questions. Just a reminder that the Moving Up Ceremony for our 5th graders is Friday, June 17th at 1:00. Students are restricted to three guests and doors will open at 12:30 to allow family members into the Learning Commons.
Thursday, June 16th is our Volunteer Breakfast when it is our turn to thank all of you and show our appreciation for your support and time in everything you did for us this year. The breakfast is open to anyone who contributed to the school in any way. Please join us at 8:00 am to start your day with us.
Lastly, we had a wonderful Field Day on Thursday and the weather was perfect. There was a lot of excitement and energy and everyone seemed to have fun. For many students (and staff), it is their favorite day of the year!
Terry Ricci
ISD Principal
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JOIN US!
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VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST & END OF YEAR PTA MEETING
Thursday, June 16
8:00 am in the Cafe
 ISD teachers and staff show their appreciation for the dedicated ISD parent volunteers who made the 2015-16 school year an overwhelming success with a delicious breakfast in the cafe on Thursday, June 16th.
Enjoy breakfast, mingle with friends, and reflect on all of the positive work accomplished throughout the year.
Following the breakfast, the end of year PTA General Membership Meeting will take place. The 2016-2017 executive slate and budget will be voted on at this meeting.
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SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS FOR 2016-17
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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.
Easy ordering (2 options):
Order Form
1. Use the form sent home in your child's folder
2. Return your order form to school by Friday, June 17th.
3. Please make check payable to: ISD PTA.
OR
Order Securely Online
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 8th.
If you choose not to use this service, you may purchase your own supplies. 
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.
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SAVE THE DATE
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Please Join Us for the Second Annual
ISD Around the World 5K Run/Walk
& Kids Obstacle Course
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Bring your friends and family to run or walk the 3.1 mile course through Havemeyer Park that begins and ends at ISD. Students may participate in the 5K race and/or the Kids Obstacle Course!
SPECIAL SUMMER PRICING
5K Run/Walk @ 9 am - $20
Kids Obstacle Course @ 10 am - $10
We hope you will join us!!!
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HELP REVITALIZE THE ISD CHILDREN'S GARDEN!
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This year the ISD Green Chair and Committee are working to revitalize the ISD Children's Garden. The garden has the potential to be a learning space for our children, an area where birds and insects can thrive, and a place our school community can gather and create memories while spending time together in the outdoors.
This spring a small group of Afters students weeded, planted, and cared for this emerging space.
We need a few families to volunteer to maintain it over the summer. Our goal is that each week, one or two families sign up to help maintain the garden for one week during the summer--this includes weeding, watering, harvesting and general maintenance of the garden.
New to gardening? Not sure if you want to get dirty?
FEAR NOT!!! Each week a Garden Committee member will be there on your first day and help show you what you need to do. We will provide all the tools that you may need including gloves!
When there are things to harvest during that week your family will be welcome to take those veggies home as a thank you for your efforts!
If you have any questions please contact ISD Green Chair, Angie Hartofilis.
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THANK YOU!
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The annual ISD Beach Party was a tremendous success thanks to our amazing Beach Party Committee, countless volunteers, generous donors, and supportive school community who attended the event despite the rain. We can't thank you enough for all of your efforts!
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PROPOSED 2016-17 PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD
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The ISD PTA Nominating Team is pleased to announce the slate of Officers for the 2016-17 school year:
Returning Co-President: Kaori Higgins
Incoming Co-President: Ana Laborde
Secretary: Daniela Odierno
Treasurer: Ann Park
VP Afters: Suzanne Aysseh
VP Communication: Archer Anasco
VP Education & Outreach: Stephanie Woodward
VP Enrichment: Mallika Singh
VP Events: Jen Flatow and Karen Grant
VP Fundraising: Lindsey Fahey and Jessica Nelson
VP Nominating: MJ Desnoyers
If you are interested in learning more about a position on the ISD PTA Executive Board, please email MJ Desnoyers. The slate will remain open for three weeks. Proposed nominations and the 2016-17 budget will be voted on at the PTA General Meeting on Thursday, June 16th.
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USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE AT ISD - TODAY!
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As part of their Exhibition project, four ISD 5th graders organized a used sports equipment drive to benefit LetsPlayItForward.org, which distributes the sports equipment to less privileged kids.
Bring your equipment to the ISD fields today, June 10 from 3 to 5pm; an informational presentation will be given at 3:45.
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FROM THE LEARNING COMMONS
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All books are now due back to the Learning Commons.
If a book has been lost, you are obligated to replace the book. If you cannot replace the book, you can pay $10. We will send home a receipt. Overdue notices have been sent home for the past several weeks.
Please contact Mrs. Robbins or Mrs. Madoff if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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LOST & FOUND
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Please check our lost and found area adjacent to the art room.  We still have lots of sweaters, water bottles and lunch bags that need to be claimed. Any remaining items will be taken to charities by Friday, June 17th.
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SUMMER SKILLS REVIEW BOOKS
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Maintain your child's academic skills over the summer by ordering Summer Skill Review Books for math, language arts, keyboarding, Spanish, and French.
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COMMUNITY EVENT
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FREE Admission to the
Bush-Holley House
Saturday, June 11
Noon to 4:00 pm
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob
FREE admission, crafts projects, family-friendly tours of the Bush-Holley Historic Site, and hands-on museum exhibits in celebration of CT Open House Day. Bring the whole family!
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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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