Dear All,

 AISK is always seeking opportunities to keep students active and engaged in the sports and fine arts with Jamaica Day on Thursday; and a talent show which is being planned for the students in Elementary through to High School.  The Activities and Athletics Director is also working with local schools and AISK teachers/coaches to find ways to broaden all types of participation. Other events that are coming up is our Annual Halloween Fair, which is renown in the community as a great event. This year it will be extended to Middle and High School students.

As is our ambit, we will continue to host trademark and new events both on our campus and in our extended community. As always, your suggestions and thoughts are welcomed.

October 18 and 21 - No School - Heroes Day

November 1 - AISK Halloween Party

Sincerely,

Shirley Davis

Dear Families of Elementary School,

The Jamaica Day Celebration and Jamaican Studies were thoroughly enjoyed and brought the campus alive. It was pleasing and informative to see students showcase the learning that they have immersed themselves in over the past few weeks. We have done justice in celebrating our host country through learning.

MAP Testing

MAP Testing begins on Monday, October 28, 2013 and will continue until November 8, for Grades 3 - 9. The schedule for testing will be published next week.

Halloween

Our annual Halloween Fair will take place on Friday, November 8, 2013, immediately after school. Further information activities and costs involved will be published next week.  This promises to be a fun and spooktacular event!

Food Handlers Training - 2013

AISK has an accountability to the government of Jamaica to follow particular registration protocol for our Early Childhood Department (Pre-School - Kindergarten). This year's Food Handlers training session, for early childhood staff has been confirmed for Friday, November 8, 2013, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Students in Pre-School to Kindergarten classes will be dismissed

Report Cards

Q1 Report cards will be sent home on November 8.

Readak

Readak will return to AISK in November.  This programme will be open to grade 5 students only from the elementary. They conduct courses for our students to help improve the way they learn, read, study and take examinations.  Please see the attached letter and flyers for more information. Courses will begin November 16 and will run through to December 12. 

Have a safe and fun Heroes Weekend.  

Good Morning,

Just in case you could not hear all the whooping and cheering from our supporters last night, I will bring you up to speed. The AISK girls won another match against another strong opponent. Immaculate Conception, which started very well, scored a goal early in the first half of the game but all this did was fire up our Hurricanes. The girls managed to make a come back, defeating Immaculate Conception 4-1, with a hat-trick (three goals) from Juliana James and one from Mikki Charles. It was a solid team performance that demonstrated outstanding team spirit and determination to win. Everyone played well and the goal scorers are duly noted but the 'talk of the terrace' was Sarah Garnett, whose work rate, organization and desire to be first to every ball was "awesome".

It has been a great start to the season so please congratulate the girls listed below and give them a boost!

Under 13 Boys 

When you get a chance please congratulate the team for a fantastic win on Monday against Suthermere Prep School. In difficult conditions due to heavy rain earlier in the day, The Hurricanes still managed to play free flowing football and create many chances. After this 2-1 victory and a solid team performance they can look forward to their next game with confidence.