Dear Middle School Parents,
Please find a link below with an article that talks about the brain of teenagers, how much more flexible and better at learning than adults. It’s always important to remind ourselves and understand the teenage “species” we live with each day and how special they are. Enjoy the reading:
Next week is Middle School’s Spirit Week, please encourage your children to participate. Here are the themes:
Monday - Pyjama Day
Tuesday - Mismatch Day
Wednesday - Orange Day
Thursday - Twin/Multiples Day
Friday - Crazy hair/hat Day
MS Coffee
Please join us at the next Middle School Coffee on 20 January @8:45 in the BBT. Ms. Laura Blair will present a project that you can get involved even more in the e-portolio of your child. We will also introduce you to another portion of the Standards-Based Grading and Reporting that the Middle School will be adopting next year. This time we will introduce you to each subject’s reporting standards.
Grade 6 Week Without Walls Parent Meeting
There will be an informational session on Thursday, 29 January from 2:45-3:30 in the Hall of Light for the upcoming Grade 6 Week Without Walls (WWoW) in March. The Grade 6 Chaperones will be share details about the trip and answer any questions you may have. It is important that you attend this session.
STEM Fest Information
The School has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) this year. Within the entire standard, there is a subset of engineering standards which is what we will be using to guide the STEM Project that students will be working on for the next couple of months. This is to keep you informed of what your children will be working on.
Project CS GIRLS
"Don’t miss an opportunity to compete in changing the world and be one of the top five winners. Win and receive certificates, plaques, electronics ProjectCSGIRLS and sponsor swag, and recognition on their website!
What?
ProjectCSGIRLS (www.projectgirls.com) is running a national computer science competition for International Middle School Girls in 6th - 8th grade. The competition looks for powerful projects that can help solve an imminent social problem under one of three themes - global health, a safer world, and intelligent technology. For details: www.projectcsgirls.com/international-projectcsgirls-competition
You can participate as a team or as an individual. It is completely run online.
When?
COMPETITION TIMELINE
Registration Opens
Submission Portal Opens
Submission Portal Closes
Registration Closes
Winners Announced
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January 1st, 2015
February 15th, 2015
March 15th, 2015
April 15th, 2015
May 15th, 2015
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ASA News: Online Registrations for Semester 2
Online Registration Dates : January 12 to 15, 2015
Dear Parents, we are happy to introduce the new online registration system for the after school activities for the following semester.
The first window for after school activities registration will be open exclusively through Pay Online. If you have not yet used Pay Online, please refer to our Pay Online User Guide. This system allows you to register for after-school activities and pay for them using a debit or credit card. Both local and international cards are accepted.
If you need help at any time, please email itsupport@aisch.org with your question or issue and we will respond promptly.
Are you a swimmer? Need a reason to get into the pool at least once a week? Would you like to work with a coach to improve your strokes to swim FAST?
Who?: Anyone, grades 3-12 and adults who have previously been on a swim team. It would be great to have a regular group, but come when it fits your schedule.
What?: A good workout along with stroke feedback*
When?: Starts Friday, January 23rd, Every Friday from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Where?: AISC Pool
Why?: Fitness, Fun and Challenge
*Coached by Coach Donna and Guest Coaches
~ No fee at this time
Food Service Update…
The highlights of the food service for the New Year 2015 are:
- Live dosa counter in the FAC cafeteria on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch.
- Live wrap counter in the FAC cafeteria on Tuesdays and Thursdays for lunch.
- Live snacks counter in the I-Hub on all days from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- The sandwich bars in the I-Hub and ES cafeteria offer chicken, tuna and vegetable options on different days of the week. You can order a soup and a sandwich combo in the I-Hub from 11:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
- We continue to offer beef and chicken options each day in our lunch menu. Fish is offered once in two weeks.
- We have several fresh juice and smoothies options in the I-Hub from 8.00a.m. to 6.00p.m.
Should you have any questions with regard to food service, please email Josephine Ronald – directorpersonnel@aisch.org.
Special VIP Invitation for Middle School Students and Parents
The High School Bands will perform their thematic program "Postcards from Europe" on Friday, January 23. The AISC Cadet Band, the AISC Concert Band, and our flagship ensemble, the AISC Symphonic Band, will perform a concert of the best wind band music of the 20th and 21st Centuries from and about Central and Western Europe. Let the bands take your ears on a magic carpet ride through France, Hungary, Spain, and the Czech Republic! An icing-on-the-cake appearance by the AISC Jazz Band will make the evening complete.
It's not just a chance to hear cool music. It's also a chance to sneak-preview your Grade 9 elective choices! Come hear what band is all about!
Join us at 4:00pm on Friday, January 23 for POSTCARDS FROM EUROPE.
Have a great weekend.
Alan Phan
Middle School Principal