AIS Friday Flash
Friday, April 26, 2019
Family Day Thank You
We had a fantastic time with family members at our Family Day celebration. We shared the great learning journey video, mingled over coffee and breakfast, and visited classrooms. Thanks to all of you and your loved ones who attended and contributed to our unique programming at AIS.
Yearbook Sales-4/22 - 5/3
We are excited to open up our 2018-2019 yearbook sales from now until Friday, May 3rd! Simply click the link below and follow the prompts to order your yearbook(s) for this school year. Yearbooks are $40 each and TreeRing generously donates a portion of sales to the school. Plus, a tree is planted in a country devastated by deforestation and global climate change for each yearbook purchased. To order follow these steps below.
Link for purchasing: TreeRing
1- Create an account by entering your name, email address, and a password, or sign in
using your already existing login information.
2- Enter your child's first and last name and then click Next.
3- Select Austin International School and then click Next.
4- For the grade level, select Not Listed/Applicable and then choose your child’s teacher
from the dropdown list.
5- Click Next, and then click Add Student to add another child using these same steps, or
click Next to continue to payment.
6- Select the number of yearbooks you'd like to order and then click CHECKOUT.
7- Enter your payment information and click Place Order.
Yearbooks will be shipped and distributed to students at school in the first week of June.
Summer Adventure Camp- Registration Promotion until 4/26!
We are running a one week special for summer camp registrations - if you sign up by today, 4/26, you will receive a $50 one-time discount on your camp fees. Register for the adventure here! Summer is around the corner and we would love to have your students at our Summer Adventure Camp for 2 weeks or the whole summer. Our camp runs from June 10th-July19th from 9am to 3pm daily with complimentary drop-off after 7:30 am and optional after camp care until 6:00pm ($80/wk). You may elect Full Day camp at $310/week or Half Day camp at $165/wk. Each sibling will receive a $25 discount per week and ask about special pricing if registering for the whole summer.
This year, campers will go on an adventure as they fall into Jungle Mania with Welcome to the Jungle in Week 1 and have a Rainforest Safari in week 2. Next, campers will explore Medieval Times as they celebrate Knights & Dragons in week 3 and Wizards and Wands in Week 4. Then campers can blast off with our Space Cadets camp in week 5 and watch out for the Alien Invasion in Week 6! Register for the adventure here!
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast-Tue. 4/30, 8:30 - 10:00 am
Please join us as we say thank you for donating your time at AIS this year! We will have coffee, bagels, and more in appreciation of YOU! The event will start after drop-off in the foyer.
PTO Nominations due-Wed. 5/1
The school appreciates and thrives with the help of our parent community that supports the school's operations and efforts channeled through our Parent Teacher Organization. The PTO Executive Committee helps drive school initiatives and typically meets once a month (in addition to the monthly membership meetings) committing approximately 5 - 10 hours a month. If you would like to be involved, we encourage you to submit your name or nomination for one of the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator, & Room Parent Coordinator. Here are a few key dates:
- Deadline for candidates to submit their interest/intent for the 2019/2020 PTO Executive Committee is Wednesday, 5/1.
- On Tue., 5/7 the PTO will hold a special meeting for candidates to introduce themselves, their interests, and intents to the PTO Community.
- The PTO Membership Meeting & Elections will be held on Tue., 5/14.
May Break - No School Mon., 5/6
Coffee with the Head of School-Tue., 5/7
Join Jacques for informal sharing over coffee on Tuesday, May 7th.
Spirit Skate Night-Fri., 5/10
Join us at Playland Skate Center on Friday, May 10th from 6 - 11 pm for an AIS Spirit Night. Come to skate and make sure to mention AIS, as Playland will generously donate a portion of the entry fees back to the PTO!
A Look Ahead
Please save the date for these upcoming events. More details to come as the events get closer.
- 4/30 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
- 5/1 Candidacy/Nominations due for PTO leadership
- 5/6 May Break - No School
- 5/7-5/10 Teacher Appreciation Week (new dates)
- 5/7 Coffee with the Head of School
- 5/7 PTO Special Meeting-Candidate Introductions
- 5/10 Family Skate Night at Playland Skate Center 6-11pm
- 5/13 - 5/28 MAP Testing
- 5/14 PTO Meeting & Elections
- 5/14 AIS Board Meeting
- 5/17 Discovery Day
- 5/23 Choir Show 2:45 pm
- 5/27 Memorial Day-No School
- 5/29 Report Cards disseminated
- 5/31 End of Year Performances & Community Picnic
- 6/3 Elementary Achievement Ceremony
- 6/5 Field Day
- 6/6 Last Day of School!
Austin International School
Email: info@austinis.org
Website: www.austininternationalschool.org
Location: 4001 Adelphi Lane, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-331-7806
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AustinInternationalSchool
Twitter: @austinintschool