Austin International School
February 19, 2014
 
We welcomed about 30 families who came to discover AIS this past weekend during our February 15 Information Session! We thank everyone who shared our event with friends and co-workers.

We are hosting another information session this Saturday, February 22, same time (10 a.m.), same place (AIS)! We look forward to sharing our program with new faces.
Announcements

 

Les Explorers on Wheels Spring Break Camp is Back!

March 3 to March 7

Please note: camp for ages 3 to 5 is full. Camp for ages 6 and up is almost full. Registration for the super-fun camp-on-wheels during Spring Break is open. 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. 

 

 
 
 
 
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! Contact Laurence Raud 
with inquiries.

 

Visit our sign up table on Tuesday, February 25, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. by reception. Don't miss an opportunity to easily register for summer camp! This summer at AIS: Become a Chef,  a creative genius, or an actor! Or all three! Each child who register will get a free cap "Les Explorers"! Early bird specials and sibling discounts available!
 
AIS Hosts Austin Public Library/Badgerdog Children's Writing Camp
This summer, the Badgerdog children's writing camp, a project of the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation, will be on the AIS campus. We're happy to be supporting community projects by sharing our building so they can provide these great camp! Fliers are available at the front desk.
 
Badgerdog's Creative Writing Summer Camp
July 21 - August 8, 9am to noon
Austin's most talented writers lead three-week writing workshops for rising 3rd-12thgraders. These fun and creative workshops inspire and instruct young people in the crafts of poetry, fiction and nonfiction. All campers are published in a professional-quality anthology. Camp concludes with a reading and book-release party at the Austin Teen Book Festival. More info on their website.

 
Dates to Know

Did you know our full school calendar is available online? 

 

This Saturday!

February 22 | 10 a.m.

Information Session for Prospective Parents 

Parents and supporters, help spread the word that our next information session 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. 22 events via Facebook and RSVP online! 

 

February 24, 25, 26 | After School

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Sign up sheets for parent-teacher conferences are posted in the reception hallway. Please be sure to sign up for your conference slot. Childcare is available during your scheduled time slot only. 

 

February 25 | 3:15 - 4 p.m.

Summer Camp Registration/Information Table

Don't miss your easy opportunity to register for summer camp! 

This summer at AIS: Become a Chef,  a creative genius, or an actor! Or all three! Sunny days are on their way - each child who registers will get a free Les Explorers baseball cap!

 

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 3 -14

Spring Break

Please be reminded that there is no school during the two week spring break. Optional camp is held the first week of the break only.

 

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. 

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 Extravaganza
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 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.  

Thank yous
A big THANKS! to Amelia Despre for taking over the Community Service Committee. She's already working on coordinating with Keep Austin Beautiful to clean up Balcones Community Park. That will happen in April so keep a lookout for the call for volunteers for that.

Another big THANKS! to Gina Helsel who will be coordinating snacks for the teachers and staff next week during the Parent-Teacher Conferences.  The PTO is happy to sponsor this small token of appreciation for those working so hard for our kids, but this is another thing that doesn't happen with out volunteers.  
 
Thank you Amelia and Gina!