May 24
Principal’s Notes
Dear Parents,
We are one week closer to the end of the school year. Next week, all classes will have regular instructional time through Wednesday. We will change our daily schedule on Thursday so that all middle school students can attend the Grade Eight End of Year Celebration and officially “check out” in each class. Friday we will also be on a special schedule for end of year recognition ceremonies for each grade level, wellbeing activities, and final farewells. All students, returning and departing, must return their end of year checklist or withdraw form (with all items reconciled) in order to receive their yearbook. We ask that students return any outstanding items (athletic uniforms, equipment, library books or other resources and fees) by Monday, May 27. Yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, May 29.
Artwork by Ava, Grade 8
Student Recognitions
Today we had our final MS monthly assembly for the year. Assemblies are produced by a student assembly crew under the direction of Mr. Jason Kennedy and Ms. Lisa Daniels. Throughout the year, we recognize student participation and accomplishments in assembly. This week’s assembly was especially celebratory. We recognized our students who participated in Model United Nations, our ASIAC basketball and swim teams, Student Voices Forum, Student Ambassadors, and Assembly Crew. We also recognized five MS students who will have their artwork become a part of AISC’s permanent art collection. Congratulations to Ava, Catherine, Seojin, Seunghyn, and Alex! Hereis the slideshow from assembly recognizing all of these individual students and groups.
Artwork by Catherine, Grade 7
Paperwork for Departing Students
Please note that parents of all withdrawing students must complete the “Request to Issue Transfer Certificate” if your child is not returning. This form indicates to the middle school office that you need a transfer certificate for your child. These are not automatically generated for departing students.
You can download a copy of the form here or pick up a paper copy in the MS office. Please return the completed form to Aziz in the MS office. Please give the middle school office five working days (school days) to fulfill requests for grade reports or other paperwork needed for student withdraws.
Artwork by Seojin, Grade 8
Impact Chennai!
Seventh grade social studies students are excited to share their social entrepreneurship projects with the community. Based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and identifying challenges facing Chennai, students used the ASIC Design Process to answer the question, How can I create to help others? This is a collaborative project between seventh grade students and local organizations to improve our society and environment. A few projects may be approved for student-led SEVAI projects for next school year.
Impact Chennai! Design Process Fair
Monday, May 27th in the FAC Atrium (2:15 - 3:30)
Student-led SEVAI Pitch Presentations
Tuesday, May 28th in the FAC Cafeteria (2:15 - 3:30)
Artwork by Seunghyun, Grade 8
Grade Eight End of Year Celebration & Promotion Ceremony
Thursday, May 30 will be a special day for grade eight students. They will have a day of celebration on campus to mark their transition to high school. The day’s schedule will include the Art for Change exhibit in the FAC Atrium, a promotion ceremony in the FAC Theater and two blocks of recreational activities. You are invited to join us in the Atrium for the Social Studies - Art project beginning at 9.45am. While admiring their artwork, engaging students in conversations related to their projects is encouraged. Following a transition break, we invite you to join us in a more ceremonial setting in the FAC Theater at 11.15 am. After a welcome, students will be individually recognized on the stage and will formally transition the high school. This part of the day’s schedule will end at 11:45 pm with a balloon release activity in the FACT Atrium. We would be honored to have you with us!
Grade 6 and 7 End of Year Recognition Assemblies
Each grade level holds a year-end assembly that celebrates and is tailored to their age level. This approach to end-of-year recognition is in keeping with the middle school philosophy and is a positive and meaningful celebration for all of our students.
The Grade Seven recognition assembly will be held on Friday, May 31st from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the BBT. During this celebration, we will recognize students with the 4 Cs Awards. Each 7th grader will have selected a time or an event during the year when they have demonstrated one of the 4 C’s in a meaningful way. These will be read to the group by a classmate. All 7th-grade parents are invited to this important celebration.
Grade Six will be celebrating the important goal that each student feels that they have accomplished and will be given a certificate stating the attainment of their goal. The 6th-grade I-awards will be held on Friday, May 31st 12:00 - 1:15 in the Hall of Light. All sixth-grade parents are invited to celebrate and recognize the emotional, intellectual, and social achievements that sixth-grade students have made.
Artwork by Alex, Grade 6
Departing Teachers
This year, we Ms. Kim Cavender, Ms. Allison Jacobs and Ms. Usha Bhushan will be leaving the middle school. Kim and Allison will be moving on to new adventures in their careers. Usha will be returning the elementary school at AISC. We thank each of them for their dedication to the middle school and their ability to inspire our students.
Towel Drive for Blue Cross Animal Shelter
Old Towels Needed! If you are moving soon or just doing some spring cleaning and have old towels (any size) that you are getting rid of, Blue Cross Animal Shelter would love to have them!! Towels are extremely useful at the shelter and don't last a long time so they are always looking for more. Please bring towels of any size and place them in the box outside the MS Office. They will be delivered to Blue Cross on our next MS Blue Cross Club visit.
Summer Camp
The Athletics and Activities department is offering programs for the first two weeks of summer break. There is a camp with multiple activities, coaching for students and parents, and open times for drop-in use. Information and links to register are here. Registrations close on May 31.
Lost and Found
Have you lost something recently? Parents and students are requested check the lost and found at the main reception please for watches, mobile phones, wallets etc.
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Pechhold Andrew Ranson
MS Principal MS Associate Principal
Thank you for a wonderful year! Yesterday we celebrated the accomplishments of our grade eight students as they prepare to move on to high school. In addition to our promotion ceremony, grade eight students also exhibited works from their art-social studies social justice unit. Through their artwork, students demonstrated activism for social causes. Their explanations of social issues, need for advocacy and ability to represent their message through visual arts is a reminder of the internationalism and creativity developed in our program. Enjoy their artwork throughout this week’s blog! 
