AIS Friday Flash
Friday, September 27, 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month continues
We still have a lot of wonderful activities planned as we continue our Hispanic heritage celebrations.
- 9/16-10/15 Library Class Parent Readers: Sign-up Here!
- 9/16-10/15 Hispanic Global Influencers Library Display
- 10/4 French & Mexican Bake Sale
- 10/4 Peruvian & Mexican Dance Demonstrations
- 10/16 Flamenco Demonstration 10:15-10:30
Don't forget that you can sign-up up to read to classes in the AIS Library! As a part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, parents are welcome to read books in French, English, and Spanish about people from various Spanish-speaking countries who have influenced the world in various ways. Ms. Amanda has plenty of books to choose from, or you can bring your own.
Hot Science - Cool Talks at UT
Our Middle School students visited with Dr. Livia Eberlin at UT last week. Dr. Eberlin is a Latina UT professor and inventor of the cancer-detecting pen called the MasSpec Pen. Her pen was even featured on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. The AIS students and parents had a great time at the Hot Science/Cool Talks!
Book Fair
A huge thank you to our patrons, faculty, Book Fair committee, Ms. Sandra, and especially Ms. Amanda for putting on a fantastic Book Fair. We would also like to extend big thanks to all our parent volunteers who helped all week! Please reach out to Ms. Amanda for any questions about ordering more books for home, the library, or teacher wish list items for the classroom libraries.
Student Forms Due - This Mon., Sept. 30!
Please be reminded that as per Texas law, all wellness checkup forms and immunization records are due by September 30, 2019. There is no exception to this requirement. Students who do not have required documentation on file will be excluded from school until appropriate documentation is submitted.
- Wellness Check Form: A student wellness check must be completed every year, without exception. The wellness check form must indicate the date of the exam (i.e., not simply the date the form was signed) and wellness checks must have taken place within the last calendar year. If a wellness check is scheduled to take place after the previous wellness check has expired, please inform the school in writing (reception@austinis.org) of the upcoming wellness check date.
- Immunization records: All vaccine requirements are listed on our school’s website. This information includes which vaccines are required, the documentation that must be on file, and information about exemptions, if appropriate. Texas Administrative Code §97.66(a) requires our school to exclude students are not in compliance with the vaccine requirements.
We thank you for your support to ensure that your children’s records comply with the laws of the State of Texas. If you have any questions about these requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Jacques at your convenience.
CM1 Trip to Ft. Davis - Mon., Sept. 30 thru Fri., Oct. 4
Our CM1students head out on Monday for the annual trip to Ft. Davis. Students will visit the historic site, go horseback riding, visit McDonald Observatory for interstellar excitement, stop by the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens, visit Davis Mountain State Park, and their overnight stays will be on Prude Ranch! We can't wait to see the pictures and hear about their adventures.
Honoring Former President Jacques Chirac (1932-2019) - Mon., Sept. 30
In recognition of the recent passing of former French President Jacques Chirac, the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron has decreed a day of mourning for all French institutions — both in France and overseas — on Monday, September 30th. Students in Cycles 3 and 4 will gather for a special assembly on Monday, September 30th at 2:50 pm to learn about President Chirac before observing a moment of silence at 3 pm. Members of the community are welcome to join this brief commemorative event. There will also be a condolence book placed at the reception in which community members may write words of remembrance and condolences, which will be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be shared with the Élysée Palace and the Chirac family.
Middle School Night - Tue., Oct. 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Local Field Trips - Wed., Oct. 2
Students in PS through CP will walk to Milwood Library on Wed., Oct. 2nd to enjoy a puppet show. And CE1 and CE2 students will enjoy The Jungle Book, based on Mowgli's stories by Rudyard Kipling, at Zach Theater on Wednesday as well.
PTO Coffee - Thur., Oct. 3, 8:00 - 9:00 am
You're invited to join the PTO for coffee on Thursday, Oct. 3rd. We also extend a thank you to those of you who attended and watched our Facebook Live meeting. Please view the PTO strategic plan, draft budget, and balance sheet, and let us know if you have any questions or comments via email at pto@austinis.org. We also hope to see you at the next meeting on Tue., Oct. 22nd.
AIS Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza - Thur., Oct. 3, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Make sure to join us at Blaze Pizza at Lakeline Commons ( located at 14009 N. Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78717) for AIS Spirit Night! They will host us from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Stop by anytime during that window and present our Spirit Flyer and Blaze (via phone or paper flyers will be at reception) and will generously donate 20% of net sales to AIS. It is an easy way to skip the cooking for a night while giving back to your school. We hope to see you there!
Spinal Screenings - Fri., Oct. 4
Spinal Screenings will take place on Friday, October 4th for some AIS students. The information has been sent via email to families for applicable students.
Traditional Peruvian and Mexican Dance Demonstrations - Fri., Oct. 4
During our school assembly on 10/4, students will see a dancer from Danza Peru ATX and a dancer from Ballet Folklorico Mexikayotl perform traditional Peruvian and Mexican dances.
French/Mexican Bake Sale - Fri., Oct. 4
Come and enjoy French and Mexican breads and pastries in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at our French Mexican Bake Sale on Friday, October 4th! Conchas, orejas, cookies, bigotes, and empanadas will be sold alongside our usual baguettes, miches, and croissants for this special bake sale.
Fall Break - No School - Oct. 7 thru Oct. 11
One more week until Fall Break. We are excited to host our campers for our Lost in Time camp. We wish all families a nice break and we will see you all back on Oct. 14th.
Fall Break Camp: Lost in Time - Oct. 7 thru Oct. 11
Registration is open for our fun-filled camp in French, Spanish, and English during Lost in Time! Campers will learn about ancient historic sites and archaeological treasures that were once lost in time and then discovered such as the Rosetta Stone, Nazca lines, Terracotta Army, Great Pyramids, Atlantis, and Dinosaurs fossils.
The camp runs between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for $310 for the full week or $80/day. Early drop-off is complimentary from 7:30 am - 9:00 am and afternoon care is available until 6:00 pm at $18/day or $80 for the week. A charge of $5 per minute is in effect for late pickups after 6:00 pm. Camp charges will be added to your FACTS account, but if you prefer to pay by check, you may drop a check off at the box in reception.
MLF Pedagogical Advisor Visit - Mon., Oct. 14 - Tue., Oct. 15
Mme Jullien, our new MLF Pedagogical Advisor will be at AIS after the break to work with our cycle 3 French teachers on writing workshops based on Lucy Calkins work.
Cross Country Athletes: Dust off your Shoes!
Families of students in CE2 through 4e who are interested in joining this year’s Cross Country Team should be on the lookout for a sign-up email from Coach Annie next week. The first meet of the season will be on October 25th and the championship will take place on November 6th. Practices with Coach Annie will begin after Fall Break. Go AIS Owls!
Upcoming Outreach Events
These dates are further off but mark your calendar for these upcoming outreach events. These are great opportunities for AIS to get out in Austin and promote our school to the community and prospective parents. We always love to see AIS community members (sporting their new spirit attire) stop by or help us man the booths at the events. More details and sign-up information to come.
- Mexic-Arte's Viva la Vida Parade - 10/27/19. This will be our 3rd year participating in this awesome Dia de los Muertos parade in downtown Austin. Come hold a banner, wear your AIS spirit wear, and march with us to show off our Austin International School pride.
- AltEd's Festival of Learning - 11/9/19 at Browning Hangar at Mueller. A family-friendly event showcasing independent schools in Austin.
- French American Business Council of Austin's French Market - 11/16/19 at St. Edward's University. This is a celebration of the sister-city exchange between Austin & Angers, France.
Save the Dates
Please save the date for these upcoming events. More details to come.
- 9/30 School Forms Due
- 9/30-10/4 CM1 Ft. Davis Field Trip
- 10/1 Middle School Night
- 10/3 PTO Coffee & Spirit Store Sales
- 10/3 Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza
- 10/4 Spinal Screenings
- 10/7-10/11 Fall Break-No School (but....Fall Camp is open)
- 10/14 Progress Reports Disseminated
- 10/14-10/15 MLF visits AIS
- 10/17 State of the School
- 10/18 Annual Fund Launch
- 10/19 Parent-Teacher Social
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