Austin International School
November 20, 2013
Greetings!

Please take a quick moment to inform yourself on our newest announcements. If you have an item to submit, please email Suzanne Krause by Tuesday for publication the following Wednesday.
 
Check out our school blog, Curriculum Connection, for pictures, posts and stories!
Dates to Know

Did you know our full school calendar is available online? 

 

November 20 | 6 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who so far has turned in your child's Fun(d) Run donations! We'd like to remind you that today is the last day to turn in pledge money or have your child's sponsors pay online by the end of the day today. 

We will be tallying the results tomorrow and we will have the drawing for the smoothie party on Friday. So be sure to get your child's donations in so they can be counted for the class! 

November 22 | lunchtime

International Week Festival and Potluck

Read more about International Week at AIS...

Students with their classes will be hosting parents for a lunchtime potluck and a short presentation of their International Week country projects. Please refer to yesterday's International Week email for details. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 25-29
Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
Please be reminded that the school is closed, with no childcare, all of next week. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving break.
   

Announcements
Registration for second semester after school activities has begun
Gregor Machi­n performs for AIS students and will be teaching the new "Storytelling in Spanish/El Cuentacuentos"
A huge thank you to all of the parents who have already signed up for their child's next semester activities. Forms and descriptions are posted onlineClasses are filling up fast, don't delay!

New classes: Yoga for the 3 to 5 Years old on Friday, Hip-hop in Spanish for the 7+ on Thursday, and Learn Story Telling in Spanish for the 6+ years old on Wednesday. 

Take advantage of this exciting season to shape your schedule for the new year! We have so much to choose from to suit your schedule and your child's interest. After school activities are a fabulous way to round out your child's trilingual immersion education. Questions?  Email Laurence Raud, Coordinator of Extracurricular Activities.  


Missed Clothing
Parents, please pick up your child's clothes/items from the lost and found bin. Remember to write name of your child on everything! All items will go to charity next week. 

Information Session
We wish to thank the parent ambassadors who attend our very successful Information Session this past Saturday. These parents came to share their stories, answer questions and lend a hand while talking to prospective parents about the school. This show of support from the parent body, and their authentic voices, is extremely help to interested parents looking to know more about our school.

 

Missing Papers  due December 13

Some student files are missing Wellness Statements, Immunization Records, Handbook Receipts, or Vision and Hearing Test Results. 

 

Parents, we hate to chase after you, but these forms are required by the TDFPS and we are urging you to complete your child's file by submitting outstanding forms that Hilary Routon has already personally made you aware of. Please help us complete this important piece of your child's school experience.

 

PTO News 
 
The AIS Facebook Group is the unofficial hub of PTO chatter, and it's bustling! Join up and get in on the conversation.

  

The PTO's bread and pastry sale of items from the Artisan Bistro will be out in front of the school on Thursday again (the International Potluck is Friday!).  The PTO will be selling the baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolate for $3.00 each.  Thanks for your support!  

  
The AIS International Potluck lunch is taking place on November 22 at the school.  We hope to see you there!  If you can help in any way or would like to bring a dish please sign up online.
  
Little Green Beans is holding a special sale on School Uniforms, navy blue bottoms and white tops. Each item is just $2 and each sale benefits our AIS PTO.  Lots of pants in sizes 2-14, many are unisex. Girls jumpers, long and short sleeve shirts, skirts or skorts in sizes 5-14. Boys; long and short sleeves shirts in sizes 2-8. Call (512) 346-3046 to check specific sizes and styles and shop 7 days a week: 9070 Research Blvd., Suite 103, Austin 78758. At the Crossroads Shopping Center at Highway 183 and Burnet Road. Near Chili's and Next to Subway. www.lilgreenbeans.com
 
Box Tops - Did You Know? 
Unlike fine French wine, Box Tops do not get better with age. They have expiration dates! Please keep bringing in your "fresh" Box Tops regularly to help our school. And please remember to mark them with your favorite class name to ensure credit in the class competition. Thank you!