If you saw yesterday's Greenwich Time article on the state mandated CMT Science scores, then you know why we are all so proud of how our former fifth graders performed. 90.2% of them scored at or above the benchmark. Our scores were tied with Riverside School's scores and second to Parkway School, where 90.6% of their students scored at that benchmark. As I shared with the staff, it is not only the good results we enjoy seeing but the keen interest and enthusiasm our fifth graders displayed in the learning, experiments, activities, etc. that occurred throughout the year. Some of those activities were also part of the Enrichment Program the PTA provides for our students. These enrichment programs support the district's science curriculum and enhance our students' experiences. Thank you to all of our past supporters and future ones.
Some of you may have heard your children referring to the STAR math and reading tests they may have just taken. Last year, the district instituted the official administration of these tests for use in progress monitoring, instructional planning, etc. Students in grades one through five will take these tests at least three times during the school year during designated benchmark testing windows. Results will be shared with parents, although a district-wide distribution date has not yet been established.
The beginning of a new school year includes an onslaught of forms that need to be read, signed and returned to school. We are moving away from paper copies that are sent home and instead, relying on you to download forms and turn them in. I recognize it is part of a paradigm shift but I would appreciate you downloading them and turning them in as soon as possible.
Sunday, September 11th marks the anniversary of a tragic day in our country's history and one that adults will long remember. Our students were not born when it happened but it is important for them to be made aware of the day's significance. The focus for this day is now on sharing, service and community. Please take the time to discuss the importance of these actions with your children. It is befitting then, that our school community comes together this Sunday at our annual ice cream social to socialize, catch up, meet new friends, etc. Hope to see you all there.
Sincerely,
Terry Ricci
ISD Principal
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Sign up for Afters (starting this Sunday September 11)
We have 60% of ISD families registered.
Please register today so we can include all of ISD in the Directory!
FALL AFTERS REGISTRATION OPENS THIS SUNDAY
Fall Afters registration opens at ISDPTA.ORG on THIS Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7pm and closes on Sunday Sept. 18.
Registration will be first come, first served. Make sure you register on the site in advance so you are ready to sign up for classes.
Choose from a great variety of programs detailed on ISDPTA.ORG/AFTERS. Classes begin directly following school and are held on campus; pick up is at 4:20 pm. Fall Afters will be a seven-week session. 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.
New Morning Program:
Open Gym Days Monday to Friday at 7:45 am to align with chorus/band/orchestra drop off.
JOIN THE ISD PTA
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.
Join at ISDPTA.ORGor complete a Membership Form and return it to the main office at your earliest convenience.
Membership contributions of $25 or more will receive a complimentary ISD school directory and additional special membership gifts for each donation level.
While you are playing and chatting in the playground after early dismissal, please stop by our VOLUNTEER table and our REGISTRATION table to SIGN-UP for this event!
ISD GARDEN UPDATE
THANK YOU to all the ISD Families that helped water, weed, and maintain our children's garden over the summer. We successfully grew tomatoes, potatoes, basil, chocolate mint, lavender, chives, lettuce, peas, and nasturtiums. The Garden Committee will be working on plans to make the garden an even bigger success in the future. If you are interested in assisting with our garden please contact ISD Green Chair: Angie Hartofilis.
THIS SUNDAY!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, September 11
2-4pm
ISD Playground
ISD students and families welcome
CLASS PARENT
SELF NOMINATION
MONDAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR CLASS PARENT SELF- NOMINATION
Class Parent Volunteers Still Needed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade!
To volunteer please go to ISDPTA.ORG, and register online.
Class parent selection guidelines and deadlines are described on the website.
Calling all parents - please join us for coffee on Monday, September 19th right after drop off in the cafeteria. Returning families, come meet and welcome all the new faces to our ISD community. New families, come meet your buddy family in person if you haven't already and get to know some of your fellow ISD parents.
Please share your time, talent, ideas and volunteer!!!! Thank you to all those who have put up your hand already. We are still in search of a few volunteers to help is some important areas.
- Monster Mash Co-Chair - Tag Sale Co-Chair - Artsonia photographer - Parent Social - Auction Team member
Order forms for portrait packages will be sent home in folders today.
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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CUB SCOUTS
Interested in having your son join Cub Scouts? Come learn more about Cub Scouts at the Informational & Sign-Up Night being held on Thursday, September 15th from 6-8 p.m. at OGRCC. Pack 23 (Cub Scouts in grades K-5 at NMS and ISD) will be there with information about the Pack and with applications, which cannot be found online.
Can't make joining night? Contact Pack 23 Cubmasters Cindy DiPreta or Rich DiPreta at with your questions or to get an application. Pack 23's first meeting of the school year will take place on September 29th at 7 p.m. at North Mianus School so be sure to sign-up before then!"
DROP OFF CIRCLE REMINDER
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.
NEED A HAND?
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!
