ES Principal ENotes: February 1, 2016

Dear Parents,
   I hope your family is finding ways to stay healthy . Last week we had many out due to illness. As the weather changes, it is normal for us all to feel affected. That said, please remember to keep your child home if he or she is ill.   Nothing is harder than learning when you don’t feel well.
   This week the elementary school will enjoy working with our Visiting Author: David Schwartz. Please see the note below about his visit from our school librarian Miriam James.

Have a wonderful week.
Jen

Important Dates:
February 1 and 2: Visit Author David Schwartz is here!
February 4: ES Parent Tech Connection Meeting (08:45)
February 7: PTO Family Bingo- 4-6 PM
​February 19: Mother Tongue Day!
February 22-26: Winter Break- No School

Parent Partnership

PYP Parent Meeting Recap:
   Thank you to the parents who came to our ES PYP Parent Meeting last week. We had strong turn out with excellent parent questions and suggestions posed. Our next PYP Parent Meeting will be March 30, when we will be joined by our new elementary PYP Coordinator, Miranda Rose. (More information will follow.)
As promised, here are links from the powerpoint and access to the handout.
Handout:
PYP Parent Pack- Frequently Asked Questions about the PYP
Links to explore:
IB Opening Classroom Doors
http://professionaldevelopment.ibo.org/
A PYP Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPyZpOVZYhU
The transition to PYP- Northern Heights School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP2nnOmHobs
Gems World Academy (Dubai) Sharing the Planet 5yr olds...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYdB2m3MPKM
 

Annie Jr.
   Annie Jr. is based on a famous musical that has been adapted to be performed by children. Set in Depression-era New York City, the plucky heroine has many adventures to find a new life. Along the way, she escapes the clutches of the evil Miss Hannigan and her family, befriends a loveable dog, Sandy, meets President Franklin Roosevelt and captures the heart of billionaire, Oliver Warbucks and his secretary Grace Farrell. Its exciting plot and catchy songs will be enjoyed by adults and children alike.

   Over 50 grade 1 -5 students have been working hard since the start of the year both on stage and backstage to bring this production to the ASW community. We invite you to the performances in the ASW Theatre on Sunday, 14th February at 15:00 and on Tuesday 16th February, after school. Tickets are available at the door for 10zł. Proceeds will go to Filia Domu Dziecka Nr. 4 na Grodzienskiej for their summer camps.
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Jane Cameron, Grade 4 Teacher

Library News: Visiting Author- David Schwartz

   We are fortunate to host author and "ambassador for math" David Schwartz today and tomorrow (Feb. 1 and 2). All ES students will have the chance to attend presentations by the author. We have books for sale in the library (15 PLN small paperbacks, 30 PLN large paperbacks, and 50 PLN hardcover books). The author will be available for book signing after school from 3:25 - 4:00 PM both days.  

ES Tech News
Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Online Life
On Thursday, February 4 at 8:45 am, please join Simon May and Kris Sheehan, our ES Technology Coaches in The Learning Center (near security) for another Parent Technology Connection (PTC) session.  In this session, we will discuss privacy settings, iPad safe settings, tools to support a balanced use of technology, and other strategies to manage the online life of both you and your child. Please bring a device if you have one. We look forward to seeing you all!

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
   We are starting Week 3 of the Winter Season of activities. It is still possible to sign up for a few activities where we have some spaces left. Please, remember that we can grant up to two seasonal activities to each student. You can check the list of available activities below:
ACTIVITIES STILL AVAILABLE:
MONDAY: Roots & Shoots, grades 1-5
MONDAY: Earth Trek, grades 3/4
MONDAY: Dancing, grade 1
MONDAY: Beads, grades 1-3
​MONDAY: Indoor Games, grades 1/2
TUESDAY: Tap Dance, grades 1-5
TUESDAY: Story Time, grades 1-2
TUESDAY: Before School Swimming, grades 4/5 - 1 last spot left
TUESDAY: String Art, grades 4-5
THURSDAY: Kinder Club, grades PK & K
FRIDAY: Salsa Solo, grades 4/5

If you wish to sign up for any of these please send an e-mail to Ms. Kusanovic: tkusanovic@aswarsaw.org

As always, we remind you to pack an extra snack when your child has an activity as there is no time to go to cafeteria before the start of activities. Also, please remember to pick your child up promptly at the end of the activity as sponsors might have other responsibilities afterwards and should not be expected to stay longer.

Students are expected to follow the school code "BE RESPONSIBLE, BE RESPECTFUL, BE SAFE" in the co-curricular program, too.

Community News

Stage Skills Workshop!

For all artistic enthusiasts in grades 3-8th ! Please try out our first winter break Stage Skills Workshops!

Your children will experience different classes in the following artistic areas: dancing and choreography, voice training, building communication skills, drama improvisation, practicing public speaking skills. They will create melodies and lyrics, will make musical instruments and participate in radio-play workshops. They will build strength, speed and and improve body coordination in the gymnastics and acrobatic workshops.

When: February 22-26th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: ASW
Age: 3-8th grades
Cost: 1200 PLN/ week

To sign-up, please fill out this form:

https://docs.google.com/a/aswarsaw.org/forms/d/1JFnaUEnM06iH5LqJeyeQnEAfZlF4xqKZEojmqRj87nk/viewform