Dear Parents and Students,
As we work through February, we are looking forward to events coming up this month. Next Thursday, we will have a day-long MS Wellbeing Day focused on Positive Emotions. More information on the focus for the day can be found in the parent coffee slides linked below. In Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math classes, students are focused on their topics and projects for STEAM and our STEAM module that will culminate in STEAM Fest on Wednesday, March 3. Details about STEAM can also be found in the parent coffee slides.
Parent Coffee Slides and Recording
Thank you to those of you who attended our parent coffee this Tuesday. If you were not able to make the meeting, you can view the slides and a recording of the coffee.
Resources sited in the meeting are available for you below:
· Psychology Today: Car Talk: Innovative Ways to Connect with Teens
· Psychology Today: Rock On: Getting Your Teen To Talk
· Family Education: A Parents Guide to the Latest Teen Slang
If you are interested in visualizing what STEAM projects and STEAM Fest looks like, last year’s virtual STEAM Fest is available for you to browse.
Supply Pick Up
Geometry kits for all MS students as well as art (grades 6-8) and robotics (grade 7) kits for students enrolled in these classes are available for pick up. Please stop by AISC’s campus any time on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to pick up your materials. Your materials are in a bag labelled with your Last Name, First Name and Grade Level. A driver may pick up your supplies. Please make sure he has your Last Name, First Name and Grade Level to pick up the correct package. Pull into the main gate and you will be directed to the pick up area outside of the main entry. An ASIC staff member will keep a record of your pick up. Students enrolled in art should have their kits picked up before their art class on Monday, February 15.
Family Use of the AISC Libraries
AISC families are able to request books every week from our libraries using this Google form. Books can be ordered through the form from today until Monday at 9:00am and can be picked up curbside at the ES entrance on Wednesdays between 10:00am -1:00pm. Bags with the child's name clearly marked on the front will be located inside the white cubbies. Patrons are invited to take the bag that belongs to them without touching any other materials. In addition, a book drop is positioned curbside at the ES entrance, as well as the main entrance, for returned books. We encourage families to return the books after two weeks, although if a specific title is needed for a longer period, please contact Babs to implement an extension.
Library staff will practice all health and safety protocols while gathering your books. Upon return, books and the canvas bags that are distributed will be sanitized.
We encourage families to check the library catalog before requesting specific titles to ensure that they are available. Please let Babs know on bbarbara@aischennai.org know if you have any questions.
All School Spirit Week
All School Spirit week is February 22-26! Show how you live the AISC mission by demonstrating the 4 C’s throughout the week. Here are the details for each day and suggestions for how you can choose to participate.
Monday - Compassion: Random acts of kindness. Examples include:
- make a snack for a family member
- make a thank you card or drawing for a friend or family member
- help complete a chore/task at home
Tuesday - AISC Spirit : Wear an AISC shirt, school colors or zoom background with Raptor pride!
Wednesday - Courage & Confidence Day: Share a quote or story/read a quote or story that inspires or demonstrates courage or confidence
Thursday - Compassion: Be kind to the environment. Examples include:
· Don’t buy one time use plastic items
· Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
· Throw your trash in bins.
· See litter on the floor? Pick it up!
Friday- Creative Friday: Show your own creativity: fun hair, DIY mask, your own original background, creative clothing, or wacky make-up
Returning/Departing Chennai
If your family is returning to Chennai or leaving Chennai, please contact the middle school office msoffice@aischennai.org for changes in your time zone.
Paper Document Request
We are now able to print documents. If you need past reports or this semester's report card in paper copy, please contact the middle school office with your request. Documents will be available for pick up at the security gate. Only one copy of the report or document will be printed by the office.
Have a great weekend,
Jessica Pechhold
Middle School Principal