2012_02_10_bulletin
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The weekly AISR bulletin to parents and carers.TRANSCRIPT
SHARKThe American International School of Rotterdam
Bulletin...10.02.12
From the Interim Director and Elementary Principal
Last Monday, February 6, the annual Parent Survey was sent out to all members of our community. Thank you to all those families who have returned the survey – we really do appreciate you taking the time to fill it in. If you havenʼt filled it in yet, please do take a few minutes to do so - the deadline for the survey is February 19.
There will be Parent Conferences on Wednesday February 29 and Thursday March 1. These two days are set aside for ‘Request only’ conferences. Please contact the school if you would like to set up a time to meet with your child’s teacher.
For the last two days, AISR has been hosting the ECIS Literacy Coaching Conference. Twenty-seven teachers from International schools all around the world attended. Several of them stopped by the office to say what a beautiful school we have. In particular, they found the staff and students very warm and welcoming.
I will not be in school on Monday through Wednesday. I have to go to Ireland to attend to some family matters. In my absence, Ms. Lipp will be in charge – e-mail address: [email protected].
If you are enjoying this beautiful but cold weather and you are not sure about where it is safe to skate, look at the two sites below for some information regarding the area around Rotterdam.
Sites where you can find organized skating tours:
http://schaatsen.nl/topsport-natuurijshttp://www.unox.nl/nl/schaatsen/schaatslocaties_zoeken
Please don’t forget:
February 14: Coffee, Croissants and Curriculum, with a special emphasis on Elementary Math.(Tea is available!)
Please R.S.V.P. Ms Lipp if you will be attending.
Have a lovely weekend and happy ice-skating,
Anne-Marie [email protected]
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SHARKThe American International School of Rotterdam
Bulletin...10.02.12
From the Secondary Principal and Curriculum Director
Parent-teacher-student conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 29th and Thursday, March 1st. These are request only conferences; requests for a conference can be made by parents, teachers or students. Appointments will be made by individual teachers and conferences will be held in individual classrooms.
Congratulations to all secondary students who have earned recognition on the Honor Roll for Semester One. Students received their certificates this week and are to be commended for their achievements.
Honor Roll placement in the High School is determined by the student’s grade point average (GPA) which is the average of all grades C and above. (Students who have grades lower than a C or incomplete (I) grades will not be included in the Honor Roll.)
Honor Roll placement in the Middle School is determined by the student’s individual grades of B- to A+ and Effort scores of 1 or 2. (Students who have grades lower than a B- or incomplete (I) grades, or effort scores of 3, 4, or 5 will not be included in the Honor Roll.)
In the Classrooms:
Earlier this week, students received a letter to bring home regarding the possibility of starting a Homework Club here at AISR for middle and high school students. Please read the attached letter for further information about the club and return the form to Irene Houlder. We will keep you informed as these plans progress. Please find this letter attached at the end of this Bulletin.
A quick reminder about course registration forms - please be sure to sign the form and return it to our School Counselor, Sharice Welch, by Thursday, February 15th. We are busy preparing the schedule for the 2012-13 academic year and this information will help tremendously with our planning.
Upcoming Dates:
• MAP Testing for students is ongoing• Early Dismissal: Wednesday, February 15th at 11:30• MS Basketball at AISR: Monday, February 13th at 3:30• JV Girls Basketball at AISR: Thursday, February 16th at 3:30
Please don't hesitate to contact me at anytime for further information or if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at [email protected] or by calling the school at extension 316.
Enjoy your weekend!
Regards,
Alison [email protected]
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SHARKThe American International School of Rotterdam
Bulletin...10.02.12
From the PTSA.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Amsterdam Artist Rachel Stewart Rachel Stewart was such a hit last year at AISR we are welcoming her back! Join us for Coffee, Croissants and Conversation with Rachel while viewing her popular art pieces. When: Thursday, March 1st, 9:00a.m.Where: AISR Cafeteria
This is a great chance to get that piece of "Holland" Art you were hoping to have!
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February 6, 2012
Dear AISR Parents,
We are looking into starting an after school homework club for middle and high school students. We have a number of students we feel would benefit greatly from such a club. The purpose of the club is to provide structured after school support for homework completion. In addition, the staff will support students in organization, planning, and time management to ensure that studentʼs assignments are completed to an acceptable standard and on time. If necessary and when possible, help with some content (math, science, etc.) could be included. Finally, we aim to develop studentsʼ motivation to study as well as their self-confidence.
Parents who feel that their child(ren) would benefit from such support will be able to sign their child(ren) up for a set number of afternoons per week. AISR will encourage the families of students who are struggling or are failing courses to join. As always, a second option is to find a private tutor to help the student get back on track. The homework club will be a service provided by the AISR for which an extra charge will need to be made.
Before we can begin the club, we need to know from our parent body what the level of interest is.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could spend a few moments answering the following questions and returning the form to the front office or emailing the information to: ([email protected]).
Thank you!
Irene Houlder and the AISR Homework Club Team
________________________________________________Please circle the relevant answer.
1. Are you interested in having your child(ren) join the homework club?
Yes No
2. How many afternoons per week do you think your child(ren) would attend the club?
1 2 3 4 5
3. We are looking for people to join a small team to run the homework club. Do you have an educational background and/or feel you are able to provide the support needed for our students? Are you available for one or more afternoons per week (3:10pm to 5 or 5:30pm)? If so, please let us have your details so that we can contact you to discuss this further. Members of the homework club team will receive payment.
Name: _____________________________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________
Phone number: ______________________________________________
4. Other comments or suggestions: