AIS Friday Flash
Friday, November 9, 2018
Parent Teacher Potluck
Thank you to Stacey & Dan McDougal for opening your home and hosting a wonderful Parent-Teacher potluck last week! Everyone had a fantastic time mingling as a community.
Teacher Training with Mr. Jérôme Train (MLF)
This week, we were pleased to welcome Mr. Jérôme Train, Pedagogical Advisor with the Mission Laïque Française. Jérôme worked with our teachers on the development of writing skills in cycle two in French. His work helped strengthen writing in our Seamless Curriculum, as he was able to delve into the many links possible between our English and French programs. Additionally, Jérôme worked with our Pedagogical Leadership Team to prepare for our upcoming homologation visit on November 27th. As an AEFE accredited school and partner of the MLF, we are fortunate to have the support of these organizations for the continuing growth and development of our school.
Veterans Legion of Honor Ceremony- Sun., Nov. 11, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Our student council members have been invited by the Consul General of France to present eight WWII Veterans the Knight in the French Order of the Legion of Honor on Veterans Day. It will be a great way for our student council to represent our school to the community in this prestigious event!
For attendees:
- Please arrive on the south stairs (facing Congress Ave) of the Texas Capitol no later than 10:15am.
- It is important to be on time since the role of the students will be explained to them just before the ceremony.
- Please have students dressed nicely in school uniform.
Cross Country District Meet-Tue., Nov. 13
We received updated results of our cross-country runners! Join me in congratulating all the runners and a special shout out to the female runners who were not included last week. Congrats to those students who placed at the last event: CE2-Carmen D., Yelena K., & Samrawit W., Donovan W., Sacha B., & Xavier H.; CM1-Vihan R., CM2-Isabella C., Anna C., Quinn J., Matthew J., Aidan M., & Irvin W.
Runners with the top 6 times plus two alternates by grade and gender will advance to the District meet. All are welcome to cheer on our owls on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at Adams-Hemphill Park. Runners will need to check-in at 4:15 pm and elementary races begin at 4:45 pm.
PTO General Meeting/AIS Board Meeting-Tue., Nov 13
Please join the PTO for their monthly meeting in the Science Lab from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. You may sign up for the childcare here.
The AIS Board of Directors meets at 6:30 in the Media Center and the community is welcome to attend the public session.
International Community Potluck-Fri., Nov. 16
AIS is pleased to host this exciting week-long celebration of cultures and countries. We look forward to celebrating with you all at our annual International Festival Potluck on Friday, November 16th. Please note, Friday is a full day as there will not be early release. Uniforms are not required on Friday as students may come in colors or clothes to represent the country they have studied.
As a community, we need everyone’s help to make this event a great success!
You can help by:
•Bringing your favorite international dish from your home country, your adopted country or even just a place you like to visit! Please label dishes by country and with any food allergens!
•Volunteering to help with food collection, set-up and buffet preparation, service, and clean-up. We have several slots still open, so thank you for signing up to share a dish or help.
The presentation and lunch schedules are as follows:
For PS & MS families:
Potluck drop-off in Multi-Purpose Room-MPR (by 9.00 am)
10.25 - 10.55 Presentation in each classroom
10.55 - 11.35 Lunch in the classrooms
11.35 Back to regular school schedule (no early release)
For PS, MS & GS families, sign up here to let us know which dish you will bring for the potluck and/or to VOLUNTEER your time on the day of the event.
For GS families:
Potluck drop-off in Multi-Purpose Room-MPR (by 9.00 am)
10.35 - 11.05 Presentation in each classroom
11.05 - 11.45 Lunch in the classrooms
11.45 Back to regular school schedule (no early release)
For PS, MS & GS families, sign up here to let us know which dish you will bring for the potluck and/or to VOLUNTEER your time on the day of the event
For CP, CE1 and CE2 families:
Potluck drop-off in the auditorium (by 9.00 am)
10.25 - 10.55 Presentation in each classroom
10.55 - 11.35 Lunch in the auditorium
11.35 Back to regular school schedule (no early release)
For CP, CE1 & CE2 families, sign up here to let us know which dish you will bring for the potluck and/or to VOLUNTEER your time on the day of the event
For CM1, CM2, 6e and 5e families:
Potluck drop-off in the auditorium (by 9.00 am)
11.05 - 11.35 Presentation in each classroom
11.35 - 12.15 Lunch in the auditorium
12.15 Back to regular school schedule (no early release)
For CM1, CM2, 6e & 5e families, sign up here to let us know which dish you will bring for the potluck and/or to VOLUNTEER your time on the day of the event
Thanksgiving Food Drive-thru Nov. 16
Our student council representatives are continuing the Thanksgiving Food Drive next week in partnership with the Austin Food Bank and will be collecting food and funds to give back to our community. To help, bring food from the list below and place it in a bin at the reception area or donate here. All donated items should be healthy, non-perishable, non- breakable (no glass), unexpired, intact, unopened, in consumer or commercial packaging.
- peanut butter, canned chicken or tuna, canned low sodium veggies, canned fruit in own juice (no sugar added), dry pinto beans, brown rice, non-fat dry milk powder, 100% whole grain cereal
AIS Photo Retakes – Thur., Nov 29
If you would like to sign-up for individual or sibling photo retakes on 11/29, please complete a photo retake form. Be sure to submit one form per retake request.
Middle School Curriculum Night for CM1 & CM2-Thur., Nov. 29, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
We will be hosting a Middle School Night on Tuesday, 11/29, for CM1 and CM2 families. Childcare will be extended and you may sign up here. We look forward to highlighting our unique Middle School program with you. Guests will meet the teaching team, learn about our programs, hear from current students and parents, and view current student work in the AIS Library and Science Lab for an informative, interactive evening. Thank you for submitting your rsvp via the punchbowl invitation.
AIS Open House-Sat., Dec. 1, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Please save the date and join us in hosting an open house at AIS on Saturday, 12/1 for prospective families. We will give an overview and tour of the school and welcome any parents and students to attend to share their experiences with potential new families. We hope to see you there. For more information, email April or Mathilde.
A Look Ahead
Please save the date for these upcoming events. More details to come as the events get closer.
- 11/12-11/16 International Week
- 11/13 PTO Meeting/AIS Board Meeting
- 11/16 Community International Potluck lunch
- 11/19-11/23 Thanksgiving Break
- 11/26 MAP Workshop 2:30 pm
- 11/29 Middle School Night for CM1 & CM2 5:30-6:30
- 12/1 AIS Open House
- 12/3 - 12/7 Literacy Week & Book Fair
- 12/10 MAP Workshop 5:00 pm
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