Welcome Lettter from the PYP coordinator

UtbildningförvaltningenThe International School of ÄlmhultSchool office : 0476-554 95Head : 0476-551 88Preschool manager : 0476-553 31 Date 2013-05-13Welcome Lettter from the PYP coordinatorIntroductionI am writing to wish you and your children a good start to the term and every success throughout 2013 -14.I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new families and staff joining our school community,and Iam sure that you will settle quickly into your new lives in International school of Älmhult.About me : My name: Sonia Phal Dessai. Iam Originally from Goa - India, and have fine work experiencewithin IB with renowned institution, namely Oakridge International school at Hyderabad, India. I startedmy work in Älmhult International school as preschool manager followed by accepting the role tocoordinate the PYP programme.We at International school have a very dynamic, enthusiastic team and I would like to take theopportunity to introduce our team to all.Our Preschool staff is,o Cherries – Anna and Annkristino Strawberries – Sabina and Victoriao Banana – Karina and Pamo Raspberries – Catherine and Danh.And PYP staff iso PYP 1 – Shannono PYP 2 – Samuelo PYP 3 – Sandrao PYP 4 – Petero PYP 5 – ElizabethIam sure you have got the chance of meeting our dynamic, enthusiatic teachers and have already startedcommunications with them respectively.Communications:We are happy as well proud with our website that allows to upload the newslettersOur current website: www.almhult.se/International is a very useful source of information. We willendeavour to communicate with you regularly through the established media of newsletters which will bepublished on the Website from the current academic year.We have been working on the design and development of our website and anticipate launching thesechanges in the near future.We hope to increasingly use electronic means of communication hence kindly ensure that your contactdetails e-mail address in particular, is updated for our records.Assessment /Reporting :For this academic year we have minor changes:We will have : Open houses (unit related) – After Every 6 weeks. 3 way conference (Student Development plan) - Autumn term i.e. week 42 -43 SLC (Portfolio celebration by students) - Spring term i.e week 20 Exhibition (PYP 5 students learning) – spring term i.e. week 20- 21 Written report by teachers (Holistic development of a student) – Spring term i.e. week 23 -24P.S. : These dates are provisionally outlined and are subject to change.Postaladdress Box 501, 343 23 Älmhult ● Visitingaddress Östra Esplanaden, Älmhult ● Telephone 0476-554 95Webpage www.almhult.se ● E-mail theinternationalschool@almhult.se

UtbildningförvaltningenThe International School of ÄlmhultDates for calendarEvents with in school:• 9 th Sept. :- School jog• 24 th Oct. :- UN day celebration for students• 3 rd Nov. :- Diwali celebration for students• 13 th Dec. :- St. Lucia celebration for stduents• 19 th Dec. :- End of Term Program (event for Parents)(Details to follow)• 31 st Jan. :- Chinese new year for students• Week 7 :- Ice skating (Dates and more info to follow)• Week 24 :- Sports day (event for parents)(Details to follow)Teacher Training Days• 19 th Sept. : Staff in service day (No School for students)• 25 th Nov. : Staff in Service day (No School for students)• 7 th Jan. : Staff in Service day (No School for students)Dates for Parent information related to Curriculum• 1 st Oct : Coffee Morning (details to be followed)Concluding my first official letter to The International School community, I would like to reflect on howpleased I am to work with such a prestigious school. I look forward to working with the staff, PTA, andother bodies to ensure an outstanding educational experience for our students in the years to come.RegardsSoniaPostaladdress Box 501, 343 23 Älmhult ● Visitingaddress Östra Esplanaden, Älmhult ● Telephone 0476-554 95Webpage www.almhult.se ● E-mail theinternationalschool@almhult.se