ES Principal ENotes- February 15, 2016

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to our students and teachers involved in Annie Jr.! What a joyful production on Sunday afternoon. Don’t forget, there is still a chance to see Annie. The last performance will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16th directly after school. Tickets are available at the door.

An important reminder for families leaving early for the Winter Holiday next week. Teachers are not required to provide work for students who leave early on vacations.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday week. School resumes on Monday, February 29th.

Warmly,
Jen

Important Dates:
February 16: Elementary Play Annie Jr. (after school)
February 19: Mother Tongue Day!
February 22-26: Winter Break- No School
February 29: School resumes

Parent Partnership:

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ATTENTION REGARDING SWIMMING: There was some confusion about the start of before school Swimming Clubs - this activity is scheduled from 7:30-8:15, however, students should arrive 10-15 min earlier in order to change and be ready to go in the pool at 7:30.

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:

STILL AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES:
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: String Art, grades 4-5
THURSDAY: Drawing Step by Step, grades 1-2
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
Mother Tongue Day in the Elementary School
Friday, February 19, 2016

ASW will be celebrating International Mother Language Day on 19 February. It is a day for celebrating all mother tongues. In other words – a day to celebrate language diversity. Supporting language diversity is also about supporting inclusion and acknowledging that language diversity helps to enrich us all; that this diversity of languages is a treasure, not a barrier.

This week you will see a growing exhibit showcasing all of the mother languages of our elementary school on display at the ES tower. We hope that you will enjoy this visual representation of ASW’s language diversity. This link will provide more information about the history of International Mother Language Day.

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 the form:

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

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