Dear AISC Middle School Families,
Thank you to all the parents who attended the grade level coffees. If you were unable to attend it, please click on this link to see the presentation.
Back to School Night
Please save the date and join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, 18 August at 5:00pm. The purpose of this night is for parents to meet the teachers and find out information about the course content, expectations of the teacher, and set the foundation for school to home communication and discussing ways that teachers and parents can work together to support learning. You will experience an abridged version of a “day in the life” of your student(s).
Because the time is short, this will not be the time for discussions about individual students. Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on 29 and 30 September and parents can discuss and check in with student progress then. Before these dates, parents may schedule appointments with teachers at any time during the school year to discuss their child’s academic progress.
Below is the general schedule for the middle school. When you arrive, please pick up your child’s schedule in FAC Cafeteria. I look forward to seeing you at this important evening.
Back to School Night General Schedule
Time
|
Grade 6
|
Grade 7
|
Grade 8
|
5:00 - 5:10
|
Greeting by MS Principal in FAC Cafeteria
| ||
5:10-5:20
|
Transition to the FAC Rooms and Gym
| ||
5:20 - 5:30 (10)
|
PE in Gym
|
Spanish in 2702
French in 2715
EAP in 2720
|
Theatre in 2709
LSS in 2708
DT in 2714
|
5:35 - 5:45 (10)
|
Band/Strings in 2705
|
PE in Gym
|
Art in 2717
|
5:50 - 6:00 (10)
|
Spanish in 2702
French in 2715
EAP in 2720
|
Art in 2717
|
Choir in 2723
|
6:05 - 6:15 (10)
|
Theatre in 2709
LSS in 2708
DT in 2714
|
Choir in 2723
|
PE in Gym
|
6:20 - 6:30 (10)
|
Art in 2717
|
Band/Strings in 2705
|
Spanish in 2702
French in 2715
EAP in 2720
|
6:35 - 6:45 (10)
|
Choir in 2723
|
Theatre in 2709
LSS in 2708
DT in 2714
|
Band/Strings in 2705
|
6:55 - 7:05 (10)
|
Advisory in 2702
|
Advisory in 2709
|
Advisory in Cafeteria
|
7:05 - 7:15
|
Transition to Core Classes
| ||
7:15 - 7:25
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
7:30 - 7:40
|
D
|
C
|
B
|
7:45 - 7:55
|
F
|
E
|
E
|
8:00 - 8:10
|
H
|
H
|
H
|
8:15
|
All teachers meet in the MS Office.
| ||
Middle School Parent Coffee
AISC's Mission Statement begins with "Together we inspire a love of learning, empowering all students." Please join us for MS Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 23 August at 8:45 in the Hall of Light, as we explore how the Co-Teaching Model is used to provide Inclusive Education for all students. Through a framework of collaboration, all students are supported in acquiring grade level standards.
Middle School Sports and Activities
We have many activities for students to participate in throughout the school year. Below are the ones starting in the next few weeks.
Activity
|
Sponsors
|
Meeting Day and Room
|
Student Activities
Planning activities for the middle school
|
Ms. Lakshmi and Ms. Lucy
Room 3110
|
Start Date: 18 August
When: Thursdays
Time: 12:35-12:55
|
Student Ambassador
Welcoming new students to AISC
|
Mr. Gregg, Ms. Rebekah, and Ms. Gold
|
As needed basis
Retreat: 9 September
|
Model United Nations (MUN)
Solving global issues as future world leaders
|
Ms. Mac, Mr. Ross and Ms. Lucy
Room 3113
|
Start Date: 16 August
When: Mondays (Beginners)
When: Tuesdays (Advanced)
Time: 3:45-4:45
|
Rock Band
See more information below.
|
Mr. Kennedy
Room 2705
|
Start Date: 16 August
When: Tuesdays
Time: 3:45-4:45
|
Assembly Committee
Planning and presenting MS monthly assemblies
|
Mr. Ross
Room 2124
|
Start Date: 1 September
When: As needed
Time: Lunch time
|
MathCounts
Math competition
|
Ms. Kala
Room: 3309
|
Start Date: 30 August
When: Tuesdays
Grade 5/6/7: 3.45 - 4.45 pm
Start Date : 26 August
When : Fridays
Grade 8: 3:45- 4:45pm
|
Homework Club
Working on homework with support from teachers
|
Ms. Lucy, Mr. Widi and Ms. Kanthi
Room 3116
|
Start Date: 16 August
When: Mon, Tues and Thurs
Time: 3:30-4:30
|
Art Club
Open art time to explore your art interests
|
Mr. Aneesh
Room 2717
|
Start Date: 19 August
When: Fridays
Time: 3:30-4:30
|
Student Voices Forum
Students’ forum to give feedback regarding school issues.
Application is available via the link or in the MS Office.
|
Mr. Phan and Ms. Jen
Room TBD
|
Start Date: September
When: First Mondays of Month
Time: Lunch
|
DO YOU WANT TO ROCK???
Have you always wanted to be in a band to perform the songs YOU want to play? Do you catch yourself listening to music and imagining that you were on that stage? Then ROCK BAND is for YOU and your friends. Come join Mr. Kennedy in room 2705 FAC EVERY TUESDAY after school. Email kjason@aischennai for more details.
ALL INSTRUMENTS WELCOME
no experience necessary.
Rock band begins Tuesday, 16 August from 3:45-4:45
Teaching & Learning Update, Calendar Notes for 2016-2017
In order to support continuous professional learning and development for AISC faculty members, there are fourteen Early Dismissal Wednesdays this year. The dates of these days are noted on the 2016-2017 Community Calendar. These Professional Learning Days have proven to be valuable for our faculty as they allow for continued professional learning and important collaboration for our entire teaching community on an on-going basis. This learning has a positive impact on the quality of instruction and development of our programs at AISC.
By way of preview for family activity planning purposes, the following Wednesdays are Early Release Days starting at2:00 p.m.
2016
August 24
September 7, 21
October 19
November 2, 23
December 7
|
2017
January 11, 25
February 8, 22
March 8
April 12, 26
|
On August 24, we will have our first Early Release Wednesday. Students are expected to depart campus in a timely and organized fashion. We appreciate your patience with traffic on these days. In preparation, please plan on allowing longer time for entry and exit to the school at release time. For Elementary School students, the lunch routine will not change. For our Middle and High School students, a hot lunch will be available this month, which is a change from last year. We will try the hot lunch option this month and review it for the rest of the year.
Also, for those who plan way ahead, there will not be half-days at semester-end (December 16) and year-end (June 1). Those days will be regular school days, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Student Health Forms Final Reminder
Welcome to the 2016/2017 school year. I hope all of you had a fantastic summer break and are ready for the new school year. As a quick reminder, all AISC returning students are required to complete the "Student Health Form" and "Physical Exam Form" by the beginning of this school year. This form was sent to each of you in the final version of Principal's Notes last June.
Any student wishing to participate in ASIAC Table Tennis or Badminton and SAISA Swimming must have this form returned to the school by no later than Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Students that have not returned these forms by this deadline, will not be permitted to practice or participate.
The links to the Health Form and Physical Exam Form are as provided for your convenience. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Alan Phan & Andrew Ranson
Middle School Administration