May 4, 2015
Dear Parents,
Hope you have had a wonderful long weekend. We had a spectacular Arts Day celebration on Thursday. The event was organized by the MS Fine Arts Department and students got the opportunity to take workshops offered by MS teachers, parents and outside presenters ranging from Hip Hop Dance, Air Guitar to the Budapest Circus. The day was concluded with a MS Talent Show and it was truly remarkable to see the amazing talents of our AISB students!
Please enjoy the photos from the day.
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Tech Crew Announcement- Where can you see their work?
The MS tech Crew would like to invite you to take a look at the selection of videos and slideshows that are posted on the MS Parent Portal of the school website under the tab titled "Videos and Slideshows". The page gets updated as videos, photos or slideshows of school related events and activities become available.
The link to the MS Parent Portal is here:
http://www.aisb.hu/page.cfm?p=3020
MS PSA- Looking for Reps for Next School Year!
We are looking for new MS PSA reps for next school year. The reign of current reps, Deb Christian and Niokki Smith is coming to a close at the end of this year. I want to thank them for their outstanding leadership and committment to working with the MS teachers. They have truly made the MS a better place for teachers and students. We will miss them next year but are looking forward to having someone step into their place for next year.
If you are interested send me an email or send one to Deb or Nikki! Thank you again to Deb and Nikki for their outstanding contributions to the MS over the last two years!
MS PSA- Looking for Reps for Next School Year!
We are looking for new MS PSA reps for next school year. The reign of current reps, Deb Christian and Niokki Smith is coming to a close at the end of this year. I want to thank them for their outstanding leadership and committment to working with the MS teachers. They have truly made the MS a better place for teachers and students. We will miss them next year but are looking forward to having someone step into their place for next year.
If you are interested send me an email or send one to Deb or Nikki! Thank you again to Deb and Nikki for their outstanding contributions to the MS over the last two years!
MAP Update: All related Information and Links on School Website
Students in the Middle School will be taking the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) on May 6th, 12th and 13th (One assessment each day). Students will be taking the MAP using their own laptops in their regular classrooms. These two changes will improve the level of comfort and familiarity for our students during the three days of assessment. The MAP will assess student growth in Math, Language Usage, and Reading. Results are shared with the end of year report card in June.
If you would like further information, Mrs. Fleming has put all the essential links on the Parent Portal under the MAP tab (see below). Note: you need to log-in to see the parent portal.
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CEESA MS Softball Tournament- Thursday to Sunday
We are excited about hosting this year's MS CEESA Softball tournament starting this Thursday and ending on Sunday. We will have both the Boys and Girls softball teams here from six CEESA schools. We are extremely thankful to all the families who hosting the 120 student athletes who are participating. Please come on out to watch games on Friday and Saturday to support our teams. A schedule will be sent out later this week and a big thanks to the athletic department (Matt Fleming-Athletic Director) for organizing this event and we are hoping for great weather!
Go Blazers!
Rec Frenzy: Friday, May 8 from 5-8pm
Blazers!,
On Friday, May 8 from 5-8pm we will be holding our next Rec.Frenzy! Some of the highlights of the Frenzy will include a skateboard park, open pool, the climbing wall, a home run derby, some outdoor volleyball, table tennis, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and an opportunity to fly a drone over the school!!!
We will also be hosting special guests from the visiting schools of the CEESA Softball Tournament, and from the 5th grade who will experience their first taste of a Middle School event. Hamburgers and fries will be available at the Field House from 5:00 to 6:00pm and it will cost 900 Forints per student. You will be able to pay at the Field House.
The Rec. Frenzy will officially start at 6:00 pm and finish at 8:00pm sharp. A sign-up link for Middle School will be sent to students directly. Students must sign-up in order to attend.
Counselor's Corner
Returning from a four day weekend, your children will be challenged by new, as well as summative experiences to solidify their learning. It is an exciting time!
*Weather in Budapest has turned gloriously Springlike!
*May is upon us, highlighted by many Student Life events.
*Departing student and friend lunch groups start this week.
*MAP testing will begin this week.
*A bigger than ever REC Frenzy is coming up on Friday.
*Departing parent group will be scheduled next week.
*Parent Book Club continues on Thursday afternoons.
*Grade 8 Job Shadowing Day is solidifying and soon students will make their choices.
*Grade 5 students and parents will experience orientation to the Middle School.
*Grade 8 students and parents will experience orientation to the High School.
*Middle School will be saying good-bye to Mr. Ducharme.
Please feel free to contact me for any assistance during these upcoming weeks. It is exciting to witness the significant growth that your children have made this year. Our upcoming Celebration of Learning will highlight the growth your children have made.
Nancy Seibel
MS Counselor
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