Austin International School
January 29, 2014


It's really time already! The gala is NEXT WEEKEND, February 8! Time to buy your tickets is running out - our last day of sales is next Wednesday.

You are in luck, because Individual Tickets and Sponsorship Tables are still available! 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).
CE2 Six Flags art project
CE2 Six Flags art project

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 has begun!

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 online!
Dates to Know

Did you know our full school calendar is available online? 

 

January 30 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Early Years Learning Journey and State of Early Years Program

We wish to remind our Early Years Program parents to sign up for tomorrow's Learning Journey via the sign up sheet in the reception hallway.

 

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. 

 

*Please be aware there are no extracurricular activities this day (excepting Alumni Club and Yearbook Club). 

 

**The Meet the Board event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

 

January 31

Re-enrollment Forms Distributed

We will be distributing re-enrollment contracts to parents via parent folders. Priority re-enrollment for returning families begins on January 31 and ends on February 28, at which time we will open enrollment to new families.

 

February 5

Last Day to Buy Gala Tickets

 

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

  

Summer Camp
It was nice to see familiar faces and smiles at the Summer Camp Fair last Sunday. A huge "Thank you!" to the parents who came to meet with us and who signed up that day. 
 
Registration is NOW OPEN to EVERYONE! Forms can be downloaded from our website, also are available at the reception desk, or ask Laurence Raud. Take advantage of our payment plan when you pay by credit card. Great discounts available - don't miss out! Please keep in mind that this is based on first come first served!

 

Children aged 3 to 6:
Session 1, June 9 to June 20: The Global Kitchen
Session 2, June 23 to July 3: Creative Geniuses: Bilingual Arts and Science
Session 3: July 7 to July 18: Languages of the stage

 

Children 7 to 12:
Weekly sessions, two-week minimum (consecutive or not): June 9 to July 18: Mini Mash-up
 
After School Activities
Although registration has been closed for a few weeks now, we are pleased to announce that Study Hall will operate every day of the week except on Thursdays.

 

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.


Thank you to Jessica Glorieux and Angela Morgan (both MS2 parents) for volunteering to take over Pizza Friday next year!


Last Call for Galette des Rois!
The PTO will be back this Friday after school with the bread and pastry for sale (the weather should be great so bring your cash!). 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 at ais-pto@austininternationalschool.org to pre-order your galette de rois.
  
HELP WANTED!
The PTO is seeking a volunteer to be the Room Parent Coordinator for next year (2014-2015).  Tracey Manuel has done this job for the past several years and is ready to move on. The Room Parent Coordinator is the liaison between the school administration and the Class Room Parents, formulating emails that the Class Room Parents send out to their respective classes to disseminate information about school events, class parties and other communications and reminders. The Room Parent Coordinator recruits Class Room Parents for the fall and spring semesters. Assists (via school administration staff) the Class Room Parent to maintain the class roster and allergy list for the class.
  
If you are interested in taking over this incredibly important job, please contact the PTO by email.
 
BONUS Box Tops at HEB until February 4
Now through February 4 only, you can earn 60 BONUS Box Tops at HEB when you buy 10 Box Tops products in one visit. Products include any General Mills cereals, Nature Valley granola bars, Progresso canned soup, Go-Gurt packages, Pillsbury frozen cookie dough, Gushers fruit snacks, Hamburger Helper, frozen Green Giant vegetables, Hefty products, Avery paper products, Kleenex tissues, and Cottonelle and Scotts bathroom paper products bearing Box Tops on their packages. See a full list of participating products here: http://cashforyoureducation.com/offers.
 
Bonus Box Tops coupons will print out with your sales receipt at the register. Turn them in at school with your class name and your other Box Tops right away.  (Even Bonus Box Tops expire.) Just place them in the YELLOW Box Tops folder in the reception area.  Each Box Top is worth 10 cents for our school, and they add up quick.  It's that simple.