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March 2008
Welcome to the March edition of the 2008 AIS Elementary newsletter!
We are having an exciting and challenging year!
Our Elementary theme words for the year are:
Tenderheart / Compassion
The verse for our theme is from Ephesians chapter 4 verse 32:
"Be kind to each other, tenderhearted and compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
Our slogan from the verse: "Be kind and compassionate"
This months events and announcements:
- Birthdays - Yukino on March 29th yay!
- Celebration Showcase 2008 is on Saturday March 1st. Students, please arrive by 9:30am, we will start at 10:00am and finish around 11:30am. ***Students, please let us know a.s.a.p. if you are not able to attend that day.
- Sunday, March 16th there will be an event with the city of Ashiya for the 10th anniversary of Shio-Ashiya. AIS students will perform at Ashiya Grand Park (Sogo Koen). More details from the office.
- Friday, March 21st will be a field trip to the Kobe Science Museum. Please be on time, wear your AIS t-shirt/sweatshirt, and bring a picnic lunch if you are not in the lunch program. The bus will load at 9:15 am, pickup time is the regular class time. We have room for 3 parent volunteers to join us, please contact the office.
- Tuesday, March 25st will be a calligraphy day with ink. Students please remember to bring an old shirt or apron.
- Saturday, March 29th is the AIS Easter Celebration and PA Bazaar. Elementary will be singing and playing music to support the kindergarten program.
- AIS Spring break begins March 31st and classes resume on April 7th.
- We will start our new school-wide discipline plan this quarter. The plan is inspired by the book of Proverbs and the goal is to build wisdom through consistent positive choices. Elementary students have been researching and assisting in the implementation of the plan. Parents, please help students look for opportunities to make wise choices at home as well.
- Skateclub is going well, students are learning many new things! The new mini-ramp will be open Mondays for AIS students 7 years old and up and there is an open a drop-in skate for parents or staff as well. Eligible students must have their permission form in before they can participate. Please see mr.dave for more information.
- Please remember to use reading books and practice reading at home. This is very important for vocabulary and reading fluency. Remember to complete your daily homework, check the homework sheet for details.
-Elementary Teachers
Ms.Myrna, Mr.Dave, Ms.Mitsuko, Ms.Tami
Jesus taught us to pray...
Our Papa in heaven,
You are so good and very cool.
Help us show others that you love them,
and help us listen to you.
Give us what we need today.
Forgive us for our mistakes and selfishness
as we forgive others who hurt us.
Keep us from trouble
and protect us from danger.
Thank you!
-written by the AIS elementary class Feb.2007
based on Matthew 6:9-13