Dear Middle School Parents,
The excitement and buzz continues on this weekend with some students going to the SEVAI (Service) Project at Blue Cross on Saturday morning. In the afternoon, the high school will host its annual Feb Fling fun fair for elementary and middle school students on Saturday, February 11th from 12:00 to 4:00. The ticket price is 400 rps (500 rps if purchased at the door) and both students and parents will be able to participate in the various booths and eat lunch included in their ticket price. Activities will include a water bottle flip, splash and slide, obstacle course, MS pool party and lots more! Delicious food and great raffle prizes will also be available. The tickets will be sold either at the main entrance or the ES entrance in the morning and after school so don't forget to buy them. Middle school students who would like to swim or do fun activities in the pool will need to bring their own swimsuit and towel. See you there.
SAISA Track and Field Reminder
When: Monday, February 13th
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Friday
Times: 6:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Where: Soccer Field
Attire: Workout Clothes + Sneakers
Who: 5th Grade - 12th Grade
The first two weeks of the season will be a preliminary try-out for anyone interested in competing in the T&F season. It is ENCOURAGED that you attend the first two weeks of the season, all 8 practices, so we are able to figure out your events and if Track and Field is the most appropriate sport for you!
STEAM Fest by the MS Science Department
Our Middle School STEAM festival will take place on Friday, February 17! All are welcome to attend to come and see our creative design solutions. Our focus this year is on the design process itself, highlighting the importance of thoughtful planning and refining ideas. Students in each grade level are working on projects that solve problems related to our three fields of study in middle school science: Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. The Fest is a celebration of student inquiry, creativity, and problem solving.
Attendees can come to observe the events, watch presentations, and ask questions to learn more about the projects of our Middle School Engineers.
Date: February 17
Time: 1:00- 3:00
Locations: Soccer Field, covered gym, FAC Atrium
Guests will be provided with a map, a list of participants, a schedule of events, and a set of feedback prompts for presenters.
Hope to see you all there!
Celebration of the Grade 8 Artist Books on Display in the CIC
The 8th grade Art students chose an artist to study and created accordion books intended to capture the essence of the life and work of the chosen artist. Please check out the creative and informative work of our 8th grade artists displayed in the CIC.
International Schools Writer’s Conference
AISC is hosting the International Schools Writers Conference, which is specifically designed to allow middle school students a chance to work with a Graphic Illustrator, a Novelist or a Storyteller. This conference will be held during the weekend of February 18-19, right here on the AISC Campus. We will have four other international schools joining us from the Philippines, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Hyderabad.
MS Parent Coffee
Each year AISC brings an author to work with students and share his or her passion for reading and writing. This year, we have the honor of welcoming author and illustrator, Mr. Matthew Holm. Matthew Holm (http://www.matthewholm.net) will be visiting AISC from February 20-24. In addition to many other books, he is the co-author and illustrator of two popular series, Baby Mouse and Squish! During his stay he will be sharing some of his books with students and even do some special sessions for teachers. There will be an opportunity to meet Matthew Holm for parents on Tuesday, February 21 during the Parent Coffee from 8:45-9:45 in the Hall of Light.. Please email Mr. Jet in the ES/MS CIC if you have any questions (wjeremy@aischennai.org).
Athletics Office Update – Ron Thomson, Activities and Athletics Director
In just three weeks from now, we will be hosting our second ASIAC sports tournament of the year. The 2017 ASIAC Volleyball and Tennis Tournament which runs from March 3-4, 2017.
ASB and AES are committed to attending this dual Volleyball and Tennis tournament this year. We need to host 40 boys and 40 girls in our homes from Thursday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 5th.
If you can help us out and take 2, 3, 4 or more athletes in your home, please let us know. For your convenience we have included this hosting form link. You can also inform Ms. Sally Victor (vsally@aischennai.org) who is coordinating all the housing for our guests. Sally is located in the Activities/Athletic Director’s Office (Room 1304) and can be reached at extension 1303.
MATHCOUNTS REGIONALS
MathCounts Foundation is a body set up in the United States by a group of sponsors such as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Society of Professional Engineers, CNA Foundation, Raytheon and some other private companies. The mission of MATHCOUNTS is to increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the schools in the United States and the Overseas American International Schools. The coaching and the contests strive to excite the students about math by providing a fun and challenging experience that rewards their effort and achievement, while teaching young adults to be problem solvers and develop their competitive spirit and teamwork skills.
The following four middle school students participated in the MathCounts Regionals held at Lincoln School, Kathmandu, Nepal held on February 3rd and 4th , 2017.
Eunbo Shim – Grade 8
Minki Kim – Grade 8
YoungIn Song – Grade 7
Yewon Nam – Grade 7
There were 60 students from 8 schools as far as Cairo to Colombo. It was a treat to watch the enthusiasm and preparedness of the competitors. All four members of our team performed exceedingly well. Eunbo Shim secured the seventh place among 60 students. Minki Kim secured the 12th place. Our team was placed 7th out of a total of 15 teams.
Congratulations MathCounts team for all the weeks of hard work and your success!!
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Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Alan Phan & Andrew Ranson
Middle School Administration