2012_02_17_shark_bulletin
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The weekly AISR bulletin to parents and carers.TRANSCRIPT
SHARKThe American International School of Rotterdam
Bulletin...17.02.12
From the Interim Director and Elementary PrincipalI would like to say ʻThank You” to all the families who have filled in the Parent Survey. The response has been very good. For those families who still need to do it, please remember that the deadline for the survey is February 19.
Reminder: Parent Conferences on Wednesday February 29 and Thursday March 1.
The Family Science Night is coming up spoon – March 8. The students are very excited to show off their projects – so mark your calendar!
I would also like to remind parents who are dropping off their children in the morning to please use the back gate. The gate is open from 7:30.
I am still looking for a couple of volunteers to help with the Young Author’s Book – please contact me if you are able to help in any way.
Enjoy next week and have a lovely vacation,Sincerely,
Anne-Marie [email protected]
From the Secondary Principal and Curriculum DirectorParent-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.
Don't forget to check on PowerSchool for general comments on your child's progress. Teachers continue to work to improve communication between home and school using this tool.
In the Classrooms:Thank you to those you have shown interest in 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.
Course registration forms are now overdue. If you have any outstanding questions about courses for your child, please be sure to get in touch with our School Counselor, Sharice Welch ([email protected]).
Upcoming Dates:• Open Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00pm• Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences: Wednesday, February 29th and Thursday, March 1st• NECIS MS Basketball: Friday, March 2nd-Sunday, March 4th
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. Have a wonderful break next week!
Regards,Alison [email protected]
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SHARKThe American International School of Rotterdam
Bulletin...17.02.12
From the PTSA
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AISR Annual Dinner Dance
Saturday, March 17thAt Lommerrijk
6:30p.m. Cocktail Reception7:30p.m. Dinner / Live Auction & Raffles
€40 per person / €35 for Staff
Proceeds from the Live Auction and Raffles sales help support PTSA programs through the year; Thanksgiving Luncheon, Sinterklaas, Young Authors Book, Senior Scholarships etc.
2011 Purchases totaled 6000 € and included a new sound system for theater plays, new digital cameras, new playground equipment, 2 new production grade video cameras.
CocktailsDinner & Dancing
Live Auction & Raffles-
A Night You Won’t Want to Miss!
*A list of Babysitters are available from the Front Office.
Purchase by bank transfer or with payment to the school office by March 1, 2012
February 17, 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: