 Elementary E-Notes. November 28, 2016
The next several weeks leading up to our Winter Holiday will be a busy time in the Elementary School. We will have holiday parties, concerts, and will be helping our students say goodbye to friends who will not be returning in January. If your family is moving, please be sure to let Admissions know so we can adequately plan to assist in your transition. Warmly, Jen Munnerlyn esoffice@aswarsaw.org 22-702-8530 Important Upcoming Dates to Note:
PTO: ASW Jingle Bell Fun Run The second annual ASW Jingle Bell Fun Run is quickly coming up. We hope to see ES, MS & HS kids out on the track on Friday, December 9 at 15:45, after the holiday bazaar. The run will be open to the ASW community, including parents who might wish to run with their kids. Please note: Elementary School Students will need to be supervised by their parents! It’s a simple process; laps of the running track 'under the lights' accompanied by your favorite holiday tunes, followed by Hot Cocoa, Marshmallows and some treats. Santa Hats and Jingle Bells are complimentary. More info to follow. (Questions? Please contact Jessica Sirotin at sirotin50@hotmail.com) Picture Retakes/Refunds: (from ASW email- Nov. 18) Tuesday- Nov. 29 RETAKE sessions will be offered:
REFUNDS: Photos need to be returned to the Communications Office by Monday, Nov. 28 with the following information:
Thanks for a successful book fair A special thank you from the library staff to all the parents for your support of the book fair last week. We are especially grateful to all the PTO volunteers who spent many hours preparing for and staffing the book fair. Your support of the library is very much appreciated! Other Links of Interest: ES Office Weebly Counselor’s Corner PYP Implementation
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 Elementary E-Notes. November 21, 2016 Message from the Principal: Students shine in our “Spotlight Assemblies”. Thank you to teachers, students, and parents for supporting this work this year! *Please remember there is NO SCHOOL Nov. 24 and 25* Warmly, Jen Munnerlyn esoffice@aswarsaw.org 22-702-8530 Important Upcoming Dates to Note:
PTO Book Fair: The PTO Book Fair is on November 22 and 23 with the proceeds going to our ASW library. All elementary students will attend the book fair. There will be a wide variety of books available with many children’s books in the 15 to 50 PLN price range. Tuesday, Nov. 22 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, Nov. 23 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Place: Main entrance and hallway near the cafeteria (Questions? Please contact PTO President Brian Mason ptopresident@aswarsaw.org or our ES Librarian Miriam James (mjames@aswarsaw.org) Picture Retakes/Refunds: (from ASW email- Nov. 18) Tuesday- Nov. 22 any remaining photos received from the photographer will be distributed to families from the ES Office Tuesday- Nov. 29 RETAKE sessions will be offered:
REFUNDS: Photos need to be returned to the Communications Office by Monday, Nov. 28 with the following information:
The Giving Tree Project: The Giving Tree Project helps to bring a happy Christmas to children in orphanages in Warsaw. This year we are continuing our collaboration with Children’s Home #3 which is supported by the “Czwórka” Foundation with whom we have been working since 2013. Goals: For the ASW community to donate gifts to 30 children in the orphanage How to Donate: From 29th of Nov. there will be stations near the main entrance to select Christmas wish lists. (8:00-8:30 and 15:30-16:00). Purchased gifts are returned to the station and the donating person/family can put their name on our Giving Tree. All gifts need to be returned by: December 12. If you would rather donate money, you can do so at the station. Questions? Please contact: Aleksandra Markitan: 18markitan_a@aswarsaw.org and Julia Pitulska: 18pitulska_j@aswarsaw.org and our Service Learning Coordinator Ligita Stawarz: lstawarz@aswarsaw.org) Other Links of Interest: ES Office Weebly Counselor’s Corner PYP Implementation  Elementary E-Notes. November 14, 2016
Message from the Principal: This weekend I traveled to watch the HS play volleyball in Prague. It was an exciting time. Our students played well and demonstrated sportsmanship and community. It made me very proud to be a Warrior-mom. It was also nice to see how the work we do in the ES each day, contributes and supports our students as they grow up. It reminded me- everything we do matters. Warmly, Jen Munnerlyn esoffice@aswarsaw.org 22-702-8530 Important Upcoming Dates to Note:
After School Activities Sign-Ups- Closed Winter Session begins Monday, Nov. 21 *NO ASAs this week!* (Questions? Contact our Activities Director: Stephen Sidaway: ssidaway@aswarsaw.org) Stephen and Neil will be working on allocating students into the winter session of activities. We will endeavour to send an email to all parents by Wednesday with confirmation details. Parent Partnership Meeting: Literacy and Math- 08:45 Wednesday in the TLC A011 Instructional coaching isn’t new in the world of education, but this year literacy and math coaching are new at ASW. Are you curious about what instructional coaching is and how it is impacting your child’s education? Please join Literacy Coach, Heidi Laffay, and Math Coach, Ann-Marie Cetlinska to learn more. Open House On Wednesday, November 16th, ASW will be hosting an Open House event for prospective families and other interested parties. Please spread the word among your friends and acquaintances! Everyone interested in international, American-style education for their child is welcome to join us on November 16th. Open House will start at 10:00am with a general introduction, after that we will be visiting classrooms and touring the school facilities. Parents can bring their children along! The event is scheduled to end at 12:00pm. Other Links of Interest: ES Office Weebly Counselor’s Corner PYP Implementation  Message from the Principal: It is nice to be at this point in the year. Routines and systems are in place and students and teachers are focused on curriculum and learning. It is a joy to be in the Elementary School. Please note Friday is a school holiday. Warmly, Jen Munnerlyn esoffice@aswarsaw.org 22-702-8530 Important Upcoming Dates to Note:
After School Activities Sign-Ups: Winter Session Offerings Booklet Please click this link: Elementary Winter After School Activities Offerings. Important: please read the document carefully to become familiar with the signup process. Signups will be available beginning today at 16:00 and will close on the morning of Monday, November 14 at 09:00. (Questions? Contact our Activities Director: Stephen Sidaway: ssidaway@aswarsaw.org) Open House On Wednesday, November 16th, ASW will be hosting an Open House event for prospective families and other interested parties. Please spread the word among your friends and acquaintances! Everyone interested in international, American-style education for their child is welcome to join us on November 16th. Open House will start at 10:00am with a general introduction, after that we will be visiting classrooms and touring the school facilities. Parents can bring their children along! The event is scheduled to end at 12:00pm. Other Links of Interest: ES Office Weebly Counselor’s Corner PYP Implementation |
