Austin International School
February 12, 2014
 

The gala was a great success! Many thanks again to all of the parents, staff, family and friends for your incredible generosity and enthusiastic support of this year's Spring Gala. The event was a wonderful success, highlighted by an exciting live auction of beautiful pieces of artwork done by our students and teachers, a silent auction full of fantastic items - generously donated by our families and local businesses, and representing our community's diverse interests and talents - and the fabulous Vendetta Big Band, courtesy of the Bielinski Family's 26-Music School, that kept us dancing into the night. 

Special thanks to Laura Jacks, Gala Chair, and the entire gala committee for putting on such a special evening. Take a peek at some pictures from the event, and if you took some of your own, please share them with us in our Facebook group! Thank you again. 
Dates to Know

Did you know our full school calendar is available online? 

 

Tonight! February 12 

PTO Meeting | 5:50 - 6:30 p.m.

AIS-PTO monthly meeting. Please sign up in advance using the sign up sheet in the reception corridor to take advantage of the free childcare during the meeting.

 

This Saturday!

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 this weekend and next weekend. 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 1

Enrollment Opens to All

Priority re-enrollment for returning families ends February 28. We open enrollment to new families on March 1.

 

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.

 

March 28

Grandparents' Day

Save the date for this year's Grandparents' Day. We are looking forward to welcoming our students' grandparents for a look inside their life at school. More details forthcoming. 

Announcements

 

Les Explorers on Wheels Spring Break Camp is Back!

March 3 to March 7

Registration for the super-fun camp-on-wheels during Spring Break begins Monday, February 10. Hours: 9:00 am -3:30 pm w/extended pre- and after-camp hours (same as during school). Registration forms available, online now and from either Laurence or the front desk on Monday. First come, first served basis. Price: $275/week or $65 per day. $13 After Camp Care 

 

 

Les Explorers Summer Camp 
Registration has begun!
We are so excited to share with you this year's program. This year's camp isessentially 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! Contact Laurence Raud with inquiries.  
 
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

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. 

 

Do you have time to help the PTO with this project by picking up our baked goods?  This can be a one time pick-up or as often as you like.  Each Friday a volunteer travels to the Artisan Bistro in Lakeway to pick up the delicious baked goods we offer for sale each Friday.  It's a great place to enjoy lunch (or dinner some time!).  Please sign up here with Sign Up Genius if you are willing to help out.  

 

HELP WANTED!
To volunteer for any of the very important opportunities listed below, please contact the PTO by email at ais-pto@austininternationalschool.org.

 

Did you know that Parent-Teacher conferences are coming up in just a few weeks again?  The PTO would like to provide snacks and refreshments for the teachers and staff while they spend those evenings meeting with parents.  To do that, we need a volunteer to coordinate the purchase of the food, set up and clean-up for those three days.  If you can help with that, please contact the PTO by email.

Room Parent Coordinator
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.
 
Community Service Committee Coordinator
The PTO is looking for a volunteer to take over the Community Service Committee for the Spring.  This position involves coordinating a volunteer activity within the community for student and parent participation. This activity has traditionally been a park clean up at Balcones District Park (just down the road from the school) with participation through Keep Austin Beautiful. Without a coordinator, this activity won't happen this year so we need YOU! Please contact the PTO by email if you can help out with this activity. 
 
Spread Some Love With Box Tops!
 
Box Tops brings you some great Valentine's recipes to check out this year! .  
 
Thank you AIS community for collecting more than 3500 Box Tops so far! Please keep them coming - and consider booking your Spring Break travel via your log-in at the Box Tops Marketplace portal to effortlessly earn eBox Tops so we can meet our goal of 7500 Box Tops this year.  
 
All Box Tops brought to school by February 26 will be submitted for a check AIS will receive by the end of the spring semester! Box Tops received after that date will be collected for a check AIS will receive in the early fall. The class competition ends May 1.