Dear Middle School Parents,
In an NPR interview, Laurence Steinberg, author of Age of Opportunity: Lessons From the New Science of Adolescence, notes that ages 12 to 25 are a period of extraordinary neuroplasticity. “Science suggests that it’s important for kids to be challenged and exposed to novelty in order to facilitate healthy development of brain systems that are important for things like self-regulation.” Read the full article here, which includes many other links to other brain research in teenagers. There are strategies that teachers use and parents can reinforce them at home.
ASIAC Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament
The tournament has begun on Friday, 8 December. There will be many more matches on Saturday. Please come and support our athletes. Here is the link to the ASIAC Badminton and Table Tennis schedule of matches.
Photo Albums
We have pictures from the Choir and Strings Concert, Band Concert and Badminton and Table Tennis tournament.
Early Release Day
Just a reminder that next Wednesday, 13 December will be another early release day. These are all marked in the community calendar. Please take advantage of these days for doctor check-ups, dental visits or plan an activity with your children. 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.
Maker Week @ AISC 11-15 December
Maker week will be an opportunity for MS and ES students to take design challenges head-on, and make solutions using a wide range of digital and non-digital materials. It is a small group project challenge, involving as many groups as can attend, every day at lunch between 11-15 December.
Please encourage your kids to find out more from Ms. Priya, Ms. Geetha, the Tech office or their Art and Design teachers. We look forward to seeing their creations, and the learning behind them.
HEADS UP - ASIAC Season 3 Sports and Activities Informational Sessions
Activity
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Sign up and information
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Practices
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Theatre
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Informational meeting in January in Mr. Gareth’s room. All MS students may participate, capped at 30.
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No rehearsals or auditions.
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Girls Volleyball
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Informational meeting December 19th during MS lunch in the Breezeway Conference Room.
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M, W, F at 6:30 AM starting on January 15th.
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Boys Volleyball
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Sign up sheet sent out on December 18th. Information about the season will be given at the first practice in the gym January 17.
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M, W, F at 6:30 AM starting on January 17th.
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Tennis
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Informational meeting December 19th on the rooftop tennis courts. Sign up at the meeting.
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M, W, F at 6:30 AM starting on January 22nd.
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Departing Families
Please remember to submit withdrawal forms and request copies of report cards and letters of recommendations with at least a week’s notice. Students will need to return all textbooks, library books, sports uniform and any other items issued by the school. Everything needs to be settled before we can release the documents.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Alan Phan & Andrew Ranson
Middle School Administration