Greetings AISM Community,

Hopefully, the Spring Break gave everyone the added boost needed for the busy month of May. But, before we jump into May let's not forget the AISM ART show happening this Thursday, April 28th from 3:00pm- 4:30pm. Please come out and support our budding artist.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd - May 6th. This is the time of year where we say a BIG thank you to the teachers who work to inspire, encourage and educate our students on a daily basis. We appreciate the AISM faculty for their daily contributions and commitment to the families of AISM.

MAP - Measure of Academic Progress - May 10 - 12 - Dismissal at 12:00 noon on testing days. Here is a good video about MAP, how to prepare, what to expect, and why we take MAP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIBrjg4Tp7g

Americans celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8th.

A heartfelt thank you to all the moms who do the most to make their family, home and community better, wishing all the moms a relaxing day.

Last but not least, the 2022 AISM MUN SPEAKER SERIES, is a wonderful learning opportunity for our students to engage and critically analyze real world issues. The speakers and their presentations are phenomenal. The series is a teaching strategy that further expands and enriches the overall educational experience for our students.

All the best,

Dr. Bobbi

In a world where more than 700 million people, or 10% of the global population, still live in severe poverty, unable to meet basic necessities such as health, education, and access to water and sanitation, it became increasingly vital for students to investigate SDG #1 - No Poverty.

Ms. Amini Kajunju, our guest speaker, spoke about Reducing Poverty and Investing in People. Ms. Kajunju gave a historical background on poverty in Africa, then looked at the many players who should be held accountable, how countries have reduced poverty thus far, and charged the students that they, too, had a role to play in reducing poverty.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nGTHX_PvLvCUiBbMWWTWMIOY4HunQIqE/edit#slide=id.p3

Promoting sustainable ecosystem usage and biodiversity preservation is more than a cause; it is a necessity for our own survival. Mrs. Monique Liverpool assisted us in learning about SDG #15: Life on Land. She examined the current state of desertification, land degradation, and biodiversity loss in Liberia. She went on to discuss the role of students in maintaining our ecosystems and where they may begin to assist in the fight against desertification and land degradation.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fbdok77Fy1WhNk5FWrmgyVMEt5szmM8n/edit#slide=id.p1

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89403555018?pwd=S3V4QVNkLzMwMllaL3duSXpYbHgyZz09

AISM hosted its annual Career Day on Friday, April 1, 2022. There were over 20 professional occupations throughout the Liberian community that engaged with our students and neighboring community schools, Our Lady of Grace, Haywood Missionary Institute, and Living Water Baptist Senior High School. The purpose of career day was to expose students to a variety of careers and jobs by connecting them with business partners, provide a realistic picture of the workplace, help students make the connection between school and the workplace, and inform career planning.

ACP Officer Ford, Fire fighters Lt. Col. Ezike and Col. Sumo, Veterinarian Dr. Oguglea, U.S. Embassy, Assistant Regional Security Officer Sue Wells, CEO of TIP ME Laureine Cuilao, USAID Director of Health Jessica Healey, US Army Officers Jason Everts, Liberian Officer Collins along with many other outstanding professional panelists shared information about their career, daily work activities, education, and skills needed to pursue a career in the 21st century. Career day gave students an up-close-and-personal view of an array of occupations and offered an opportunity for students to listen, receive information, and ask questions.

Beginners Category

1st - Elaine Binoy (Grade 1)

2nd Alexander Onyemaobi (Grade 1

Lower Elementary Category

1st - Alleya Smith (Grade 3)

2nd - Theertha Arun (Grade 2)

Upper Elementary

1st - Lucas Calderon (Grade 5)

2nd - Isabella Hacket (Grade 5)

Middle School

1st - Savioy Binoy (Grade 8)

2nd - Abigiya Birhanu (Grade 7)

High School

1st - Evelyn Binoy (Grade 9)

2nd - Estella Bracewell (Grade 10) Aware International School

May 2nd - May 6th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th AISM Annual General Meeting 6:30pm

May 10th - 12th - MAP Testing - Dismissal 12 noon

May 13th - Virtual 1/2 Day - Teacher - Professional Development

May 18th -AISM PTA Elections (details to follow)

May 30th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

May 31st - June 2nd HIGH SCHOOL FINAL EXAMS (schedule to follow)