Dear Middle School Parents,
It has been great to see so many parents around for the Three-Way Conferences today. Please remember that the Portfolio Presentation will take place on Wednesday, 30 April at either 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30, which is the same time as you had for yesterday. The conferences will start at 4:00pm, with the same appointment times as you had previously booked.
If you have a conflict with the new date--Wednesday, 30 April, please contact Ms. Aziz in the Middle School Office.
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing: 21 - 30 April
MAP testing started last week and will continue for this coming week. Please remind your children to charge the laptops each night, especially during testing weeks. There is no preparation required for MAP testing. We do, however, recommend that students get adequate sleep and a good breakfast before they come to school for the MAP test.
Counseling Corner
Departing Students and Transitions - Why are transitions so hard?
As we are approaching the end of the school year, we also face with the departures of friends. Here is something from our counselor, Ms. Trish, to keep in mind:
“LOSS is at the core of every transition”
Things to do before you go:
- Tell your friends how important their friendships have been. Perhaps leave them some memento of a special time you have shared.
- Schedule time for your farewells: friends, neighbors, pets, teachers
- Write a note or make a visit or bake some cookies to bring over to say “Thank you for being a special person! I will miss you!”
- Visit the places that you will miss and say goodbye. You can even bury a secret object there so part of you will always be left behind there.
- Take some photographs for memories.
- Choose some sacred objects to take with you to remember the life you had here and special place that you lived in.
- Talk and share with friends, family and teachers, how you are feeling.
Finally……..“Think Destination”…..learn something about where you are going. Connect with someone or something there.
Know your interests and Get Involved in your new environment and school. Do the things that make you happiest!
High School Spring Concert, Friday May 2
Friday @ Five is going to be so much fun next week that it is spilling over its label. Friday @ Five, starting at 4:30 on Friday, May 2, will feature the High School Symphonic Band, Advanced Choir, and more. And if you liked the Jazz Band's rocking performance at last week's PTA Brunch at the Westin Hotel, then you'll love their new tunes. Listen for the guitar solo! A special guest appearance by multi-talented high school teacher Ms. Rachel Kessler ensures everyone will have a good time! Plus, there won't be many dry eyes in the house as our graduating seniors perform their last-ever concert at AISC. Come witness our seniors' final musical triumph of their high school careers.
Join us next Friday, May 2 for the High School Spring Concert, exclusively at Friday @ Five Four-Thirty.
Have a good weekend.
Alan Phan
Middle School Principal