on Third Quarter - American International School of Brazzaville

AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF
BRAZZAVILLE
Quote of this
issue:
Times
V o l u m e
“ T h e s e c r e t o f success is
constancy of
purpose”
By Benjamin Disraeli
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...on
Third
Quarter
Inside this issue:
Focus on third
1
Outstanding fees &
International Day
Eng. & Fr
2
Professional staff
Improving...
3
WCS Movie night
& Awards list
3
2nd Quarter
awards pictures
4
Charlie Brown
5
Spirit week
6
Menu
7
Upcoming Events
8
Calendar
9
AISB Mission:
The American
International School of
Brazzaville is committed to developing student intellect, character
and a sense of
community through an
enriched American curriculum in a challenging, diverse and secure
environment.
We are well into our third quarter and second semester. Experience tells us the third quarter can be a challenge for some who
are content with the successes of the first and second quarters.
Although it is important to recognize student achievement and
efforts, complacency that may lead to a sluggish third quarter
should be discouraged. It is so important that your children remain motivated now and all the way to the end of the school
year. Third quarter progress reports will be sent home this Friday, February 26. Once again parents are encouraged to review
the report with their children and emphasize how very important
it is that they always do their best.
Cap sur le troisième Trimestre
Nous y voilà, nous sommes bel et bien au troisième quart de l’année, en plein deuxième semestre et par expérience ce quart peut
être un véritable défi pour ceux qui se reposent encore de leurs
succès aux premier et deuxième quart. Bien qu’il soit important
de célébrer les efforts et réalisations, votre enfant ne doit cependant pas dormir sur ses lauriers mais plutôt rester motivé jusqu’à
la fin de l’année. Les bilans du 3eme quart seront envoyés à la
maison ce vendredi 26 février. Une fois de plus les parents doivent les passer en revue et insister auprès des enfants sur le fait
qu’il est important que ces derniers donnent le meilleur d’euxmêmes.
OUTSTANDING FEES
At this time, fees not paid create a more challenging situation
that negatively effects how the school operates. Invoices are
again being prepared to send out to those with unpaid fees.
These invoices will be followed up with telephone calls to
those failing to settle outstanding financial obligations. The
last thing AISB wants is to constantly remind parents of their
financial obligations. However, all fees are necessary for the
school to continue offering students and community educational opportunities. Please ensure these passed due fees
are paid as soon as possible.
FRAIS NON REGLES
Les paiements non effectuées affectent négativement le bon fonctionnement de l’école à cette période de l’année c’est pourquoi dépit du fait que l’AISB ne souhaite pas
faire des rappels constants aux parents, des factures sont néanmoins en cours d’émission pour ceux qui traînent encore le pas. Au regard de la nécessité pour l’école de
continuer à fournir à ses élèves et à la Communauté le nécessaire en terme de formation, ces factures seront suivies par des coups de fil. S’il vous plaît, veillez à ce que ces
frais dont le délai de paiement est dépassé, soient payés le plus tôt possible.
INTERNATIONAL DAY
International Day has been rescheduled! Currently
on the calendar for March 18, the event will now be
Friday, April 8. International Day annually is one of
AISB biggest days. Please put this new date on your
calendar and join us for this celebration of AISB diversity and our national pride.
CELEBRATION DE L ‘INTERNATIONAL DAY
L’International day a été reprogrammé ! Initialement prévu le 18 mars, l’évènement se
déroulera plutôt vendredi 8 avril prochain. L’international Day est l’un des plus grands
évènements annuels à l’AISB. Sil vous plaît, prenez soin de mettre de marquez vos calendriers et rejoignez-nous ce jour pour célébrer ensemble notre diversité et notre nationalité.
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PROFESSIONAL STAFF IMPROVING THEIR CRAFT
Parents clearly agree they want the best teachers possible for their children. Professional Development (PD) is
an important component in all schools that focuses on
educators to strengthening their craft. Recently, AISB
staff participated in some very important PD.
January 25 to 27, Dr. Virginia Rojas shared English
Language Learning (ELL) strategies and best practice with AISB teachers and instructional assistants.. She met individually, in small and large
groups emphasizing ways to provide an enriched
language environment in the classroom.
Our French teachers, Mr. Diagne and Mr. Kadaba participated in an AISA Professional
Learning Institute focused on World Language programs. They returned with new
ideas and approaches to the teaching of French. They will present to the entire professional staff information about their experience.
WCS SERVICE LEARNING GROUP
HOSTS A MOVIE NIGHT
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) service-learning group will be
hosting a Movie Night on Friday, February 26. The funds raised will
be used to “adopt” a baby gorilla. The movies are Inside Out for all
elementary students and Fantastic Four (2015) for Middle and High
School. Tickets are on sale at AISB now at the price of 3,000 CFA – this is inclusive of
the movie & snacks (drink, cookies and chips). The last day / time to purchase a
ticket will be Thursday morning. The movies will commence at 15:45 (3:45) on Friday.
Parents and drivers are asked to pick up their children no later than 17:30 (5:30PM).
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2ND QUARTER AWARDS LIST
Student of the Quarter
PK3
KG
Gr 2
Gr 4
Gr 6
Gr 8
Marie Joseph Ombongo
Celia Kozaily
Binta Nsarhaza
Adam Issa
Nathan Gatse
Amelie-Nour Ondongo
PK4
Gr 1
Gr 3
Gr 5
Gr 7
Gr 9
Yacine Nsarhaza
Haymon Beyina
Geraldine Mouton
Hannah Amia
Lei Ao Hu
Joris Kabor
Honor Roll
Gr 7
Malik Issa-Adamou
Gr 9
Joris Kabore
High Honor Roll
Gr 8
Audrie Anaïs Ouedraogo
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On Friday, February 19, our grade 6 and grade 7 students performed the musical comedy “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”. The audience enjoyed the cast
singing and performing antics of these famous cartoon characters. We appreciate all the support from members of the staff, students and parents. Well done
to all our actors and people behind the scenes! Special thanks to the Director of
the play, Ms. Sandra Thomas!!
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Lunch Menu
Monday-2/22/16
Menu Déjeuner
Lundi– 22/2/16
Caesar salad, minced beef with
fried potatoes.
Dessert: Watermelon
Salade césar, émincés de bœuf avec f
rites de pomme.
Dessert : Pasteques
Tuesday– 2/23/16
Mardi– 23/2/16
Corn salad, fish sticks with curry rice
Dessert: Pineapple cobbler
Salade mais, Poisson panné avec riz au curry.
Dessert : Clafoutis.
Wednesday-2/24/16
Mercredi-24/2/16
NO LUNCH (Early dismissal day)
PAS DE REPAS (demi-journée)
Thursday-2/25/16
Jeudi-25/2/16
Egg mayo, couscous chicken
Dessert: Yogurt
Friday– 2/26/16
Œuf mayo, Poulet au couscous.
Dessert : Yaourt
Vendredi-26/2/16
Mixed salad, hamburger with fries.
Dessert: Fruit salad
Salade mixte, Hamburger frites.
Dessert : Salade de fruits
Lunch Menu
Menu Déjeuner
Monday 2/29/16
Lettuce, croque-monsieur with fries.
Dessert: Papaya
Tuesday– 3/1/16
Oriental salad, meatballs with spaghetti.
Dessert: Pineapple
Wednesday-3/2/16
Sliced carrots, curry chicken with rice.
Dessert: Bananas
Lundi– 29/2/16
Salade verte, croque-monsieur avec frites
Dessert : Papayes
Mardi-1/3/16
Salade orientale, boulettes de viande avec
spaghetti.
Dessert : Ananas
Mercredi-2/3/16
Carottes râpées, poulet au curry avec riz. Dessert : Bananes
Thursday-3/3/16
Greek salad, chicken, cabbage with
potatoes.
Dessert: Mangoes
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Jeudi-3/3/16
Salade grecque, choux au poulet avec
pommes rissolées.
Dessert : Mangues
Friday– 3/4/16
Vendredi-4/3/16
Mixed salad, pizza
Dessert: Fruits salad
Salade mixte, pizza
Dessert : Salade de fruits
AISB Times
Upcoming
Evènements
Events
à venir
Mark your calendar!. .
Marquez vos calendriers!..
School Year
Année Scolaire
2015-16
2015-16
 Wednesday, February 24
Early Wed. Dismissal at 12:00
Professional Development
 Mercredi 24 février
Demi-journée, fin 12h
Formation professionnelle
 Friday, February 26
3rd Quarter Progress Report
 Vendredi 26 février
Progress Report du 3eme Quart
 Friday, March 4
School Holiday
 Vendredi 4 mars
Congés scolaire
 Wednesday, March 9
Early Wed. Dismissal at 12:00
Professional Development
 Mercredi 9 mars
Demi-journée, fin 12h
Formation professionnelle
 Wednesday, March 23
Early Wed. Dismissal at 12:00
Professional Development
 Mercredi 23 mars
Demi-journée, fin 12h
Formation professionnelle
 Thursday, March 24
End of 3th Quarter
 Jeudi 24 mars
Fin du 3eme Quart
 Fiday, March 25
Spring Holidays
 Vendredi 25 mars
Vacances de printemps
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BRAZZAVILLE
Calendar : February, March and April 2016
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
29
2
1
26
27
3rd Quarter
Progress
Report
3
4
7
8
5
School
Holiday
No School
March 1
6
Saturday
25
Dismissal
12:00
Professional
Development
28
Friday
9
10
11
12
Dismissal
12:00
Professional
Development
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
24
End of 3rd
Quarter
26
Dismissal
12:00
Professional
Development
27
28
29
31
30
2
1
April 1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3rd Quarter
Report
cards
10
11
12
9
14
15
Dismissal
12:00
Professional
Development
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