AIS Friday Flash
Friday, May 10, 2019
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to all the parents who showered our staff with tokens and affection! It was so appreciated and cherished! Thanks to the PTO for leading the efforts and the daily delicious treats. We appreciate you all right back!
Hands-on Science
Our STEAM teachers organized a fantastic science day today, thanks to our wonderful guests from ACCHoas, Austin Community College's Hands-On Science. Students experimented and explored over 20 different science stations with ACC students and professors. Thanks to ACC and all who participated.
Spirit Skate Night-Fri., 5/10 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Join us tonight 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!
MAP Assessments-5/13-5/28
Next week, we will begin our last MAP test session of the year. GS-CE1 will be testing this week, and CE2-5è will be testing the week of May 20th. Students do their best when they are well rested, have eaten a healthy breakfast, and are tested in the morning. All test sessions will take place before lunch during Block 1 (8:15-9:45) and Block 2 (10:05-11:25). If your child is absent or needs additional time, their teacher will schedule a time for them to make up or finish their test. Please reinforce that students can take as much time as they need to do their best and finish their test.
PTO Elections-Tue., 5/14 5:30 - 6:30 pm
A note from the PTO Executive Committee: (Rana Turman, Gregory Stein, Andrea TenBrink, Angie Morgan, Matt Cooper, Holly Johnson, Céline Swicegood, and Mike Cook). Here are the nominees for next year’s PTO Executive Committee.
- President – Holly Johnson
- Vice President – Gregory Stein and Andrea TenBrink
- Treasurer – Mike Cook
- Secretary – no nominee
- Room Parent Coordinator – Theresa Pudenz
- Volunteer Coordinator – no nominee
The election will be held on Tuesday, May 14th. Next year’s PTO Executive Committee will identify people to fill the positions of Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator. The procedure for filling vacant positions can be found in the bylaws in Section 3.4.
Storytime Open House-Wed., 5/15 5:00 - 7:00 pm
We look forward to welcoming prospective families to an Open House on May 15th in our AIS Library. We will read stories in French, Spanish, and English and enjoy milk & cookies after our campus tours. Help us spread the word to your friends and neighbors about how Austin International School promotes a culture of academic excellence nourished in a close-knit community of learners committed to internationalism, creativity, innovation, generosity, respect, and civic responsibility.
Discovery Day - Fri., 5/17 8:30 - 10:00 am
On Friday, May 17th, we will host incoming (new) PS students in classrooms while current PS students explore life in MS classrooms. Meanwhile, we will mingle and share with parents in the auditorium. If you are a current PS parent, reach out to Mathilde to rsvp or with questions.
Spring Choir Performance-Thur., 5/23 2:45 pm
Save the date for our Spring Choir Performance. Parents are welcome to attend the performance which will be held in the auditorium at 2:45 pm.
Memorial Day, No School-Mon., 5/27
AIS will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Save the Date-End of Year Performances, Fri., May 31
Make sure to mark your calendars for our end of year performances. The school will be a half day on Friday, May 31st, followed by our performances from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Immediately after the amazing shows, the PTO will host an End of Year picnic for all to enjoy.
Please note, there will not be any after school care this day. We invite all our families to attend the performances and escort their kid(s) to the picnic from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Be on the lookout for more details and a volunteer sign-up soon.
Save the Date-Field Day, 6/5
We are fine-tuning our plans for the upcoming Field Day on Wed., June 5th. We will send out a volunteer sign-up to help man these fun activities and stations in the coming week(s).
Summer Adventure Camp
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. Register for the adventure here! 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!
A Look Ahead
Please save the date for these upcoming events. More details to come as the events get closer.
- 5/10 Family Skate Night at Playland Skate Center 6:00 -11:00pm
- 5/13 - 5/28 MAP Testing
- 5/14 PTO Meeting & Elections
- 5/14 AIS Board Meeting
- 5/15 Storytime Open House 5:00 - 7:00 pm
- 5/17 PS Discovery Day, 8:30 - 11:00 am
- 5/23 Choir Show 2:45 pm
- 5/27 Memorial Day-No School
- 5/29 Report Cards disseminated
- 5/31 1/2 Day of School, End of Year Performances, & Community Picnic
- 6/3 Elementary Achievement Ceremony
- 6/5 Field Day
- 6/6 Last Day of School!
Austin International School
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