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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee
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Friday
September 2, 2016
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Look what's happening at ISD!
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SCHOOL CLOSED
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Class Parent Self-Nomination Deadline
Visit ISDPTA.ORG
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Sunday, September 11
Ice Cream Social 2-4
Fall Afters Registration Opens at 7pm at ISDPTA.ORG
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Dear ISD Parents/Guardians,
The first day of school was great! In fact, it seemed to be one of the smoothest "first days" I have experienced. I owe that to a hard-working and dedicated staff, who made sure the building looked great, teaching materials were delivered, information was distributed, and students were met with enthusiasm and excitement. I am looking forward to a great year. We also had many visitors from central office, including Dr. Sal Corda, Interim Superintendent; Mrs. Jennifer Dayton, Board of Education member; Ms. Mary Forde, PPS Director; Mr. Bob Stacy, HR Director; Ms. Antoinette Fornshell, Humanities Director; and Ms. Laura Smith, Art and Music Coordinator. They especially enjoyed visiting the school on the first day of a new school year. It was also gratifying to see so many of you socializing in the cafe after dropping your children off at their new class. Thank you to those who were able to stay, meet with "old" friends and perhaps, make some new friends. However, the very best part of the day was seeing your children excited about coming back to school. More information to come next week! Have a great Labor Day Weekend! Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
ISD Principal
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 Your PTA is now Online! - Register and create your family profile
- Join the PTA
- Access the new online directory (PTA members only)
- Volunteer for Class Parent, Buddy Family, Traffic Circle Duty and more...
- Sign up for Afters (starting September 11)
Coming soon: SpiritWear Store, Event tickets and more.
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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 2016-17 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!
Kaori Higgins and Ana Laborde ISD PTA Co-Presidents
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The 2016-2017 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.
Membership contributions of $25 or more will receive a complimentary ISD school directory and additional special membership gifts for each donation level.
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PTA EXECUTIVE SLATE
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2016-17 ISD PTA Executive Board Members
Kaori Higgins Co-President, Returning isdpta.ct@gmail.com
Ana Laborde Co-President, Incoming
Daniela Odierno Secretary isdpta.secretary@gmail.com
Ann Park Treasurer isdpta.treasurer@gmail.com
Archer Anasco VP Communications isdpta.communications@gmail.com
Stephanie Woodward VP Education/Outreach isdpta.education@gmail.com
Mallika Singh VP Enrichment isdpta.enrichment@gmail.com
Karen Grant VP Family Events isdpta.events@gmail.com
Jennifer Flatow VP Family Events
Jessica Nelson VP Fundraising isdpta.fundraising@gmail.com
Lindsey Fahey VP Fundraising
Suzanne Aysseh VP Afters isdpta.afters@gmail.com
MJ Desnoyers VP Nominating isdpta.volunteers@gmail.com
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| ISD 5K RUN & KIDS OBSTACLE COURSE |
9am -- Run
10am -- Kids Obstacle Course
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Ready to kick off a new school year with ISD Spirit?
Need to purchase ISD Spirit Wear?
Find our table at the Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 11
2-4pm
THANK YOU
The Spirit Wear Team would like to thank all our AMAZING parents who support us last year! We had a great year and we couldn't have done it without you.
Patricia Caminiti | Nadia Issa | Tracy Salvatore
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SAVE THE DATE
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, September 11
2-4pm
ISD Playground
ISD students and families welcome
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CLASS PARENT
SELF NOMINATION
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This year class parents are going GREEN!
To volunteer please go to ISDPTA.ORG, and register online.If you are volunteering for more than one class, please indicate your order of preference in the comment section.
Class parent selection guidelines and deadlines are described on the website. Nomination period ends on Sept. 12.
Thank you for volunteering!
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Please share your time, talent, ideas and volunteer !!!!
We are still in search of a few volunteers to help is some important ISD
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- Monster Mash Co-Chair
- Tag Sale Co-Chair
- Safe School Climate Coordinator
- Art Show Coordinator
- Artsonia photographer
- Learning Commons Aid
- Parent Social - Auction Team member
Please refer to the ISDPTA.ORG Web site for more details or contact our
volunteer coordinator at isdpta.volunteers@gmail.com.Thank you!
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BUDDY UP & SAVE THE DATE!
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Calling all returning ISD families! We are once again hosting our Buddy Families Program and are looking for volunteer families to be buddies for new incoming 2016-17 families. We'd especially love some of our kindergarten and first grade families to participate as buddies since we have many new incoming kindergarten families.
SAVE THE DATE!!
New Families Coffee on
Monday, September 19.
ALL families are welcome to come and meet our new families!!
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Fall Afters registration opens at ISDPTA.ORG on Sunday Sept. 11, 7pm and closes on Sunday Sept. 18. Registration will be first come, first served.
Choose from a great variety of programs detailed on ISDPTA.ORG. Classes begin directly following school and are held on campus; pick up is at 4:15pm. Fall Afters will be a seven-week session.
New Morning Program:
Open Gym Days Tuesday-Friday to align with chorus/band/orchestra drop off).
Classes begin the week of September 26 for students in grades 1-5. While kindergarten students are not permitted to participate in fall Afters, we welcome them in the winter and spring sessions.
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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 children need assistance, please park your car on the street and walk them to the building. This ensures the flow of traffic.
Please consider turning right when exiting the circle to help ease traffic flow.
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EARLY RELEASE:
SEPTEMBER 21, 1:15PM
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5K Prep Rally and Play Date
on the ISD Playground
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SCHOOL PICTURE DAY: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
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School Picture Day
New Date!
Wednesday, September 28.
Order forms 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.
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Need a babysitter, a tutor, or someone to help you do some computer work? Let the Greenwich High School PTA Student Employment Service help you out!
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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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