Pre-K Class Parent newsletters
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Good evening Pre-K parents!
 
I hope you all enjoyed the day off with your girls! I took Charlotte for another adventure into the city today, and the whole way there she kept reminding me about all the rules Mr. & Mrs. Seaton taught her about their trip into the city. We looked for dinosaurs in Rittenhouse Square, but alas all we found was a lion and a goat!
 
I’m reaching out with a few 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. 
 
Thank you to those of you who have already contributed to our Hay Fair basket! Here is the link to our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O588ORVOW68T?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_dp_LXx14JKaWPBaB Once you have purchased your gift, please drop it off at 672 Conestoga Road or with your daughter with a note to have it come home with me. Thank you for your generosity and support for our class’s participation in the silent auction! 
 
Please also remember to register for Hay Fair! You can do so on AIS-on.
 
Below, please find some additional reminders. Thank you, and please don’t hesitation to reach out to me with any additional questions!
 
Best,
 
Joanna
 
 
  1. Messages for Lower School Parents:
    • 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. 
    • The Halloween Parade will be on on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    • The Buddy Bench ambassador program will begin (grades 1-4).
    • 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. 
    • MAP testing completed. Teachers will use these tests to help determine if a student needs a specialist - notified around parent teacher conference. 
    • The Learning Specialist position has been narrowed to a few finalists.
    • Dismissal changes must be submitted to Carol Hillman before noon.
    • Receptionist area does not open until 7:30 a.m.
    • Picture retakes are scheduled for October 10th. Please notify Carol Hillman for a retake.
  2. 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.
  3. 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