Austin International School
January 22, 2014


We'll be celebrating our most anticipated event of the semester in 2 weeks! It's our 3rd Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, February 8. Bring your family and friends together for a Pioneer or Innovator table, or buy an individual Explorer ticket and enjoy your night with a beautiful view of downtown Austin from The Headliner's Club! 
 
Spring Gala Mandala Art in Kindergarten
Video: Spring Gala Mandala Art in Kindergarten
Individual Tickets and Sponsorship Tables on sale now! Buy easily online or simply
Pick up your tickets at our gala table
Drop by Kyle's gala sales table these upcoming days for information and to buy tickets.
 return the invitation reply cards we mailed (and which can be found at the reception gray box).

There will be student art up for grabs during our fast and fun live auction, dinner, drinks, live music from The Vendetta Big Band, a grand raffle prize, and an amazing array of silent auction items that include AIS parent-hosted dinner parties, kids adventure outings, gift certificates and much more. It's an elegant, festive and incredibly enjoyable event that we hope everyone will join us for. 

Please view our event page online and order your tickets soon!
Les Explorers Summer Camp 
Registration begins Monday, January 27, for Les Explorers Summer Camp!

Registration begins Jan. 27 We are so excited to share with you this year's program. This year's camp is essentially 3 under 1 roof, and brings back all the elements you love for another great year.

For children 3 to 6, we have Mini Mashup, allowing kids to explore the culture, games, history and people of the French- and Spanish- speaking world through hands-on activities. For 7 to 12 year-olds, we have The Global Kitchen, Creative Geniuses: Bilingual Arts and Science, and Languages of the Stage. We also have sibling discounts. Full details and registration forms available next week!

Get a 5 percent discount on your tuition when you come to see us at the Austin Family Summer Camp Fair this Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m., at the Palmer Events Center. Just register and pay in full with us at Booth #515!
 
Dates to Know

Did you know our full school calendar is available online? 

 

January 24 | 2:15 p.m.

CM2 Performs "Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Civil Rights Odyssey"

"Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Civil Rights Odyssey", is a completely original work conceived and written by the CM2 class over the last two months. Based on Homer's "The Odyssey", their first class novel of the school year, the play showcases civil and human rights people, events, and concepts that CM2 have been studying since the beginning of this school year, as well as short individual biographies of civil rights activists composed by CM1 students. Parents, please join us for their performance in the foyer. You will be blown away!

 

January 26 | 12 - 4 p.m.

Visit AIS at the Summer Camp Fair - Booth #515

Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704. Free entrance.

See message above! Camp fair is a great opportunity to shop around for camps AND to stop at the AIS booth to register. New, exciting 2-week sessions this summer for AIS and non-AIS children! Discount if you enroll at the fair!
  

January 30 

Early Years Learning Journey and State of Early Years Program (3:30 - 5 p.m.), followed by Meet the Board (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

During this, second, learning journey, the Head of School, Christophe Bonnet, and the Head of Early Childhood Education, Christine Christy, will present a "State of the Early Years Program" update to share the current state of the school and future plans. 

 

The AIS-PTO sponsors a casual social to meet members of the AIS Board of Directors for all parents, following the Early Years Learning Journey, in the multipurpose room. 

 

February 8 | 6 - 10 p.m.

Third Annual Spring Gala

See message above! It's our capstone event of the year! Join us for food, fun, friendship and fundraising and spend an evening with our amazing community. Tickets on sale now.

 

February 15 & 22 | 10 a.m.

Information Session for Prospective Parents 

Parents and supporters, help spread the word that our next information sessions for prospective parents will be held next month. Parents and children are invited to join teachers and staff at the school for a Q & A session, campus tour and enrollment overview. Share our Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 events via Facebook and RSVP online! 

 

March 20 | 6:30 p.m.

State of the School presentation

All are welcome to join us for a presentation by school leadership, including the Board of Directors, to share important information about the school, it's current state of affairs and its future plans. Childcare will be available to those who sign up in advance.

Announcements

  

After School Activities Badges
Please check your parent folder for your ASA badge. These badges are to be attached to your child's backpack, to help everyone remember when the child has an activity. Badges are to be returned at the end of semester.

 

Love AIS? Help spread the word about your school by reviewing our listing on Great Schools and on Yelp, by posting to our Facebook page and our website's blog. Thank you!
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.

 

Bread and Pastry Fundraiser - Last Call for Galette des Rois!

The PTO will be back this Friday after school with the bread and pastry for sale.  As usual we will have baguettes, pains au chocolat and croissants for $3.00 each.  The PTO will also be offering for pre-order only galette de rois! This is the LAST friday the "king's cake" will be available because of a dwindling supply of crowns and tokens at the bakery. The price is $26 for a cake that serves 8 to 10 people and can be picked up at the PTO's table on Friday afternoon. Please email the PTO before Thursday to pre-order your galette de rois.

 

Carpool Organizing
Are you interested in setting up a carpool but need some help connecting with other parents who live in your area? The PTO is happy to help you all connect! We have created a spreadsheet to help you find a carpooling partner. If you have a suggestion on how to improve the spreadsheet, please contact us; we'd be happy to change it to make it more useful. Click here  to access the carpooling spreadsheet and start connecting with your neighbors!