Reminders/Updates

Reminders/Updates:

• Please spray your child with mosquito repellant in the morning before he/she comes to school as many mosquitoes are visiting our classroom daily.
• The Performing Arts room has continued to have AC problems. Please send a jacket/sweatshirt that your child can keep in the classroom and wear on the appropriate days.
• Individual Photos: Thursday, November 21
• PTA Book Fair: November 25 - 27. Our class will attend on Tuesday, Nov. 26 @ 8:00. You are welcome to come accompany your child in 'shopping'.
• UN Day is approaching. Please see the note below for more information:
  
  There are two events that the whole school gets together to celebrate at AISD. One is UN Day(October 24 but will be celebrated Nov. 27 instead), the second is Earth Day (April 22). The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the UN Charter had been ratified by a majority of the original 51 Member States. The day is now celebrated each year around the world as United Nations Day.
  "The purpose of the United Nations is to bring all nations of the world together to work for peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all people. It affords the opportunity for countries to balance global interdependence and national interests when addressing international problems" (UN website). We celebrate this day in honour of our vision statement and the principles behind the foundation which the UN is built upon.
  On UN Day (Nov 27), we will have an all school assembly with a parade of nations from 8:30 to 9:35 in the field. As this is a school wide event we try to include as many dance, drama, pictorial presentations and keep the speeches to a bare minimum to engage all students. 
  On UN Day (Nov 27), we will have an all school assembly with a parade of nations from 8:30 to 9:35 in the field. As this is a school wide event we try to include as many dance, drama, pictorial presentations and keep the speeches to a bare minimum to engage all students. 
  A gentle reminder to all parents to get an appropriate costume (national dress or clothing representing your country's flag) ready for the event as the your student will take part in the this whole school event.

• Please also see this note from Sara Eldon, a high school student, about Dharmarajika:
  
  Dharmarajika orphanage is providing education for hundredths of  young children ages 4-17. I, a senior at AISD, am trying to assist Dharmarajika in their pursuit and am currently helping them collect school supplies for the children. I am sure you are already making an effort to donate any old or extra school supplies but If your classroom or perhaps your students have any old or extra school supplies (such as rulers, erasers, pencils, sharpeners, notebooks or even school bags) I was wondering if you would help us by being so kind as to drop it off at a box outside the high school office or let me know and I will come and collect it. It would be very much appreciated at Dharmarajika. Thank you!