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The Newsletter of the International School at Dundee


Friday 
September 16, 2016 
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Look what's happening at ISD!         
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
September 19
 

New Families
Coffee
8:45 AM
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Chorus 
Part 1
7:55 AM
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  Teacher Meetings -
 Early Release 
1:15 PM
 
 
Playground
 
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Cafe 

 
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Chorus Part 2
7:55 AM

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Saturday
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PTA 5K Run and Kids Obstacle Course (and Bake Sale)
9am - 11am
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Afters Begin 
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4th Grade to Guggenheim NYC
9:00-2:00PM


Chorus Part 1
7:55 AM
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SEL Be Here (wear yellow)

School Photos
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Chorus Part 2
7:55 AM
 
Educational Differences Support Committee (EDS)
 Coffee 
8:45am cafe

Dear ISD Parents/Guardians, 
 
It is important that students ride the bus to and from school in a safe manner.  The classroom teachers and I have reviewed the expectations the students are to follow when riding the bus.  It would be helpful and much appreciated if you reinforce these points in your own discussions with your child / children.  Below are the key points that were brought up in our discussions.

Bus Expectations: 
  • Behavioral expectations that we have for our students in school also apply for when they are on the bus (i.e., hands and feet to themselves, use inside voices, remain in seat at all times unless exiting bus, etc.) 
  • Please follow the seating order for each grade level:
    • K and 1st - at the front of the bus
    • 2nd & 3rd - middle 
    • 4th & 5th - towards the back
  • It is a privilege to ride the bus and that privilege can be taken away due to inappropriate behavior  
  • Cameras are on the bus and video may be viewed by Mrs. Ricci and Mr. Matejek if an incident is being investigated
Thank you for your support of this important matter. 
 
Sincerely,

Mr. Matejek
Assistant Principal 


Calling all ISD Families! Don't get left out of the directory!
Visit ISDPTA.ORG and create your family profile.
We have 80% of ISD families registered. 
Please register today so we can include all of ISD in the Directory! 
 
FALL AFTERS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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REGISTRATION 
is OPEN through Sept. 18!
Registration is just a few clicks away at 
ISDPTA.ORG/AFTERS

Registration is first come first serve.
Grab the spots before they are gone! 
Some classes are already sold out.
Don't miss out on the fun! 

Monday:
Mini Sports (1-2)
Zumba (3-5)
Tuesday:
Clay Arts (1-2)
Sports Variety (3-5)
Wednesday:
Golf (1-2)
Zoology (1-2)
Basketball (3-5)
Photography (3-5)
Thursday:
Yoga (1-2)
Flag Football (3-5)
3D Jewelry Design (3-5)
Friday:
Kick It! (1-2)
Sparky's Lion Dance (3-5)
Scratch Jr. Games & Animation (3-5)
Monday - Friday:
Morning Gym (Grades 1-5)
Drop off your kids at 7:45am
Aligns with orchestra, chorus and band

ISD 5K & Kids Obstacle Course (and Bake Sale) - September 24th
Painting
Early Release Prep Rally & Playdate: 
Wednesday, September 21

While you are playing and chatting in the playground, visit our VOLUNTEER and REGISTRATION tables to SIGN-UP for this event! Children can decorate "thank you to our sponsors" signs that will be posted along the course and also enjoy a frozen treat!
 
Race Info: Saturday, September 24th
 
5K Race at 9am ($25) Kids Obstacle Course at 10am ($15)
Register: ISDPTA.ORG/5K 
by Sept. 18th to receive a race t-shirt!
Volunteers Needed: 
Click here to help us set-up the obstacle course, guide the racers on the 5k route, and bake or help at the BAKE SALE! Middle and High Schooler Volunteers Welcome!
 
Questions? Know a local company that would like to sponsor the ISD 5K run?
Please contact Jessica Enright-Polanish  or Esra Murray. 

JOIN THE ISD PTA
We are half way to our goal!  Help us reach 100% membership in the ISD PTA!
 
Your contribution funds all of our wonderful PTA-sponsored enrichment programs and special events, including Classical Café, grade level partnerships, family events, writing specialists and scholarships---to name just a few.  It costs the PTA about $250 per student to offer all of these programs and events. Your contribution is important! Contributions of $25 or more will receive a complimentary ISD school directory and, for each donation level above, receive an additional special membership gift.  Join by September 30th and your membership gift will be ready to be distributed by Open House.  

Join at ISDPTA.ORG or 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. 

FROM THE ART ROOM
Dear Parents,
 
Welcome back to school, and "hello" from the Art Room! I hope you all had wonderful fun filled summers. Your children are looking well rested, invigorated and have been excited to share their adventures!
 
I wanted to share a few friendly reminders and requests....
 
Please be sure to check your Dragon Tales edition frequently, as I will update you here on the concepts and ideas we are focusing on throughout the year. I will also include any important dates for you to note as they approach. In addition I will also share information about Artsonia-our on-line student art portfolios, upcoming art shows, and events or classes that may be of interest to you and your family.
 
As we are getting back into the swing with our routines, and organizing our rooms, I am realizing I am in need of a few supplies. Any donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
 
*Newspaper (preferably NY Times, Greenwich Times, Wall St. Journal, or any large size newspaper for covering tables)
*Yogurt cups- large 32 oz. , or smaller individual cups
*corks
*small wooden pieces
*cardboard sheets
 
Please send your child in to their classroom with a smock by next Friday 9/16. An old tee shirt, or apron will do. We are not painting yet- but will be soon!
 
For those of you familiar with ARTSONIA, I am looking for volunteers!
 
To those new to Artsonia, it is a great way to view and, share your child's artwork with family members, on line. Artwork is photographed in the Art room and uploaded to the Artsonia site. Once you give the site permission the images will go "live" to you and others you allow to view it. You also have to opportunity to buy items such as mugs, calendars and stationery with images of your child's work on them. They make wonderful gifts, and a portion of the proceeds go to support our PTA!
 
I am always in need of photographers to come in and take pictures and upload student artwork. It is a great way to help out and get a peek at what your children are creating! I have an Artsonia calendar outside the Art Room for those interested to sign up.
 
I wish you all a wonderful beginning of the year. I look forward to meeting our new families and seeing those that were here last year. Pease feel free to stop by the Art Room at any time to see what we are creating!
 
All the best,
 
Mrs. Buddy
Art Teacher
EXCITING NEWS FROM THE ISD GARDEN THIS WEEK!!!
Monarch Caterpillars have been spotted by one of our very own Green Thumbs Karen Sagesse! 

Our pollinator garden which was planted years ago by teachers and staff serves a very important role in supporting many pollinator species. The native milkweed plants are especially exciting this time of year as the monarch caterpillars that are munching on the leaves of these plants will soon form their chrysaliss and then the adults will emerge and migrate all the way to Mexico for the winter. The native plants in our garden serve a very important role in the life cycle of this fascinating species! Thank you again to all who help to maintain and care for the garden!

Garden Monarch Catepiller

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
  • School doors open at 8:30am. 
 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.

THANK YOU!
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Thank you to all the families who attended  a fun-filled Ice Cream Social.  We had a spectacular turnout with frozen treats, smiling faces and amazing weather!  Special thanks go out to the Romano and the Richards families.  
NEW FAMILIES COFFEE

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.
Any questions please contact stephaniewwoodward@gmail.com or pennyechevarria@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
 
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 
- Academic Excellence Representative   

Please refer to the ISDPTA.ORG web site for more details or contact our 
volunteer coordinator at isdpta.volunteers@gmail.com.
Thank you!

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
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School Picture Day
New Date!

Wednesday, September 28. 
 
Order forms for portrait packages were sent home in your child's folder. Please return the forms to school or place orders at www.coffepond.com
 
Picture Day Volunteers Needed
on Wednesday, September 28 from 8:30am to 1pm.
  
Please contact Karen O'Brien if you would like to help.
SAVE THE DATE

ISD BOOK FAIR
October 5th & 6th 
SAVE THE DATE
Open house 
ISD Open House  
October 13th
6:30pm
 
 
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 
For information visit or contact Joan Pritchard   Cos Cob School 300 E. Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT 8:00AM-12:30PM
OLD GREENWICH SCHOOL FAIR
PUMPKIN PATCH 
Saturday, Oct.15
11am - 4pm
Old Greenwich Elementary School 
285 Sound Beach Avenue
 Everybody is welcome!
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!

The options are endless. Read about the service on the GHS PTA SES web page and register to begin finding help at  https://ghs-ses.org. Address questions to the GHS PTA SES Co-Chairs at office@ghs-ses.org.

Quick Links
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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