Principal’s Notes
1 February
Dear Parents,
Thank you to those of you who have been on campus Thursday and Friday for our winter concert, conferences and celebrations of learning. Our winter concert was wonderful example of our students’ confidence and courage to display their talent and learning! I hope your participation in conferences and celebrations of learning will lead to conversations with your child about the role Learning Habits (Preparation, Engagement, Collaboration, Growth Mindset) in their learning and reflection on how they are developing within our Vision for a Learner.
Class of 2023/Current Grade 8 Students & Parents:
As you approach semester two of your 8th grade year, it is time to start thinking about and planning for high school. The high school counselors are excited to meet with you and begin this process. Please note the following information sessions and timeline:
· On Tuesday, March 5th, the HS counselors will host information sessions for parents regarding course registration for 8th graders moving into high school at AISC. The meetings will take place at 8:30 am and at 5;30 pm in the Hall of Light.
· On the same day, the HS counselors will meet with all 8th grade students during their Advisory period to share course registration information.
· The course registration process will be outlined at these meetings. Please see the attached Roadmap for a peek at what to expect. If questions arise, please feel free to reach out to one of the high school counselors for clarification and support:
Josiah Laposky -- ljosiah@aischennai.org
Susannah McGlamery -- msusannah@aischennai.org
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2023 into the high school in August!
Ms. McGlamery & Mr. Laposky
National Robotics Competition
Middle school students had the opportunity to participate in the National Robotics Competition Friday on campus. Students worked in teams and competed against students from AISC and local schools.
Hosting for Visiting Students
As you may know, for many of the events that AISC participates in, home stays are done to keep costs down and increase the connection students have with the schools they visit. We have three events coming up where we need help with hosting visiting students. Please consider opening your home, providing a few meals, and connecting with students that are visiting. Just complete this form and indicate which of the events you can host for. We'll send more detailed instructions about the requirements then.
Early Release Day
February 6 is an early release day. Students are expected to depart campus in a timely and organized fashion upon dismissal at 2:00 pm. We appreciate your patience with traffic on these days as all three sections are picking up students at the same time. In preparation, please plan on allowing longer time for entry and exit to the school at release time. For our Middle and High School students, hot lunch will be served. Please note that the iHub will be open to provide an air conditioned waiting space until 2:40 pm in case drivers are delayed. Food services in the iHub will close at 1:50 pm.
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Pechhold Andrew Ranson
Middle School Principal Middle School Associate Principal