Good evening 1st grade parents!
I hope everyone enjoyed the day off! I wanted to pass along some reminders about the weeks ahead.
First, tomorrow is the Parents’ Council meeting at 8:30 a.m. at 672 Conestoga Road. This meeting is open to all AIS parents, and I would encourage you to attend if your schedule allows.
Please remember to register for Hay Fair! You can do this on AIS-On. Also, thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Hay Fair Basket. If anyone else is interested in contributing here is a link to our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O588ORVOW68T?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_dp_LXx14JKaWPBaB. Once purchased, please feel free to send to school with your daughter attn to me or you can drop off at 672 Conestoga Rd. And drop off to Joanna Stott. Thank you for your generosity and support for our class’s participation in the silent auction!
Below, please find some additional reminders. Thank you, and please don’t hesitation to reach out to me with any additional questions!
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Messages for Lower School Parents:
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Lower School Assemblies are held almost every Wednesday in the Laura Thomas Buck ’49 Pavilion at 1:10 p.m. All parents are welcome to attend! Carol Hillman will add these to the AIS-On calendar. The next Leadership Assembly is scheduled for October 16th launching Communication & Listening.
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The Halloween Parade will be on on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
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The Buddy Bench ambassador program will begin (grades 1-4).
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PALS Program to launch, run by Ms. Beaman: Upper school volunteers are matched to a lower school buddy. LS Homeroom teacher may nominate a student and why they should be nominated. Trying to match students with shared experiences.
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MAP testing completed. Teachers will use these tests to help determine if a student needs a specialist - notified around parent teacher conference.
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The Learning Specialist position has been narrowed to a few finalists.
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Dismissal changes must be submitted to Carol Hillman before noon.
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Receptionist area does not open until 7:30 a.m.
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Picture retakes are scheduled for October 10th. Please notify Carol Hillman for a retake.
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Hayfair is Friday, November 1st from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Hay Fair is the kick-off event for AIS/EA Day Spirit Week and will include free family-friendly activities, a silent auction and live music. The event is open to the entire community. Many of the activities, like square dancing, corn hole, and pumpkin ring toss, will be free of charge, and some will have a cost associated with them, like the special attractions and baked goods booth! It is important that every family attending Hay Fair make a reservation.
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Upcoming Dates:
October 17th & 18th: Fall Parent Teacher Conferences, No Classes on Friday, October 18th
October 30th: 4th Grade Parent Transition Coffee
October 31st: LS Halloween Parade 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
November 1: Hay Fair 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 4th-8th: Spirit Week!
November 7th: AIS Spirit Night!
November 8th: AIS/EA Day! (@ Episcopal Academy)
November 4th: LS Health Screenings
November 13th: Owlidays, Eagle Village Shops
Have a great night and I hope to see you tomorrow AM at the Paren Council Meeting!
Best,
Allison
