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In Memory of Sarah Crites Last Thursday evening, we learned of the passing of Sarah Crites, a former AISL Parent. Sarah served on our school board for four years, the last two of which she was the Board Chair (2020-2022). Sarah worked for USAID and was passionate about education for all. She was a brilliant woman and this is a tragic loss of life. She leaves a husband and teenage twins, who are known to many in our community. May she rest in peace. Sarah in Sept 2022 with Sipho Phiri and John Armiger, Charge d’Affaires, US Embassy. The ISSEA STEAM competition here was simply incredible. Thanks to all involved, who like all the other ISSEA ADs, Coaches, and Chaperones, put in long hours over the weekend. The ISSEA STEAM logo was developed by one of our grade 7 students, Osanna, in the design class. How creative and it gave a main signature and identity for this fantastic event. ISSEA Results STEAM : Overall 4th Football: Girls 6th, Boys 5th Golf: Girls Division one champion in both the Gross and Nett categories - Uma. Boys Division 2 Gross category: Cobey came second and Johannes came third in the Nett category. Tennis: Girls came in 1st place, with Noor winning the girls individual gold medal. The Boys Team came 2nd place, with Filip winning the boys individual silver medal. Congratulations all round and a wonderful life memory for all involved. And how’s this for a picture? One of our 6th graders, Kush, played a 12th grader from AISJ in a qualifying round. What an incredible spirit of competition !!! SOAR Results and Strategy Update
Although only four parents attended each session on Tuesday, there was some very rich discussion on this extremely timely and important discussion. Here are the Slides, but it is the conversation around these where the deeper questions and understanding arise. If anyone has any ideas how we may communicate more impactfully, we are all ears. Our world is changing rapidly and we all need to be aware of the changes and adapt with them. PYPX Our PYPXers performed beautifully at their celebration assembly in the PAC last night and later shared their process and final product with their parents. They had delved into significant world issues centered around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Exhibition is the culminating event of the IB Primary Years Program and our learners demonstrated true transdisciplinary learning in their projects and performances. Congratulations to all of them! Earth Day is Coming Earth Day this year is on Monday 22 April. Our Primary WildLife Club Earth Day 2024 are taking action and our learners will be involved in various activities to raise awareness of the importance of all of us playing our part in not only the protection, but the thriving of our planet and the humans who live on it. Valuable dinner conversation. Election general Meeting (EGM) 22 May - Save the Date From the AISL Board Chair on behalf of the Board. Dear AISL Parent Community: Are you a current (or incoming) AISL parent? Will you have a child enrolled at AISL through June 2025? If so, please consider joining the AISL Board of Directors, who will be holding elections. This year there are two (2) positions in the upcoming Election General Meeting (EGM) on May 22. The Board is seeking candidates for the following positions:
Please send a bio, a brief expression of interest, and a headshot photo to board@aislusaka.org by Monday, May 6th. Candidates' bios will appear in the Leopard's Tale on May 9th and 16th. The Board will run elections at the May 22 EGM at 18:00 on the AISL campus. All are welcome to attend. Background: A seven-member Board of Directors governs AISL. The U.S. Ambassador to Zambia appoints two of the Board members, one of whom serves as the Chair of the Board. The five remaining members are elected by the AISL community - or AISL Association - which is composed of parents and legal guardians of students who are enrolled at AISL. Of the elected members, two must be affiliated with the U.S. Government, and three from the AISL parent community (referred to as the AISL Association). Elected Board members serve for two years and are eligible for re-election. The Board annually selects Board officers and committee chairs. The overall role of the AISL Board of Directors is to oversee the strategic direction of the school and support and supervise the Director as she implements the strategic plan and leads the school. The Board provides fiduciary oversight by approving an annual budget and setting school fees. The Board also establishes broad school policy in accordance with the school vision, mission, and core values. The Board accomplishes much of its work through Board committees, which may also include individuals from the broader AISL Association. The AISL Board of Directors holds a minimum of two open meetings and five executive (closed) meetings throughout the school year. The Board holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the first half of the year, and an Election General Meeting (EGM) in the second half of the year. We look forward to seeing you there. WorldFest is Here! Tomorrow is the much anticipated WorldFest Day. Wishing everyone a very special and memorable day. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of organizing this day. What a celebration of culture and diversity. Enjoy every moment! The AISL Leopards participated in ISSEA 3 this past weekend as follows:
Not sure where to start or finish so here goes by chronological order. Enjoy the links which contain access to the Opening and Closing ceremonies along with live streaming action (where possible) and photos for each respective event. Football:@ ICS: Girls 6th & Boys 5th ISSEA Football Webpage @ ISC ‘24 Golf: @ ISK: Girls Division One champion in both the Gross and Nett categories: Uma Boys Division 2 Gross category: Cobey came second and Johannes came third in the Nett category. ISSEA Golf Webpage @ ISK ‘24 STEAM:@AISL: 4th Place. The STEAM competition at AISL was simply magical. All Tournament: If you missed any of the Sail Boating, Robotics or Rocketry along with the Circus Zambia Performance See here: ISSEA STEAM @AISL ‘24 A huge thanks to all those teacher coaches involved in ISSEA STEAM especially to Mr. Ian H, Mr. Gus E, Ms. Maya M, Mr. Mike M and the Tech Crew, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Chota, Mr. James, Ms. Jennifer D., Mr. Shearer & Mr. Fisher, Robert Stewart & Dean L. ISSEA Tennis: The AISL Girls Tennis Team were crowned ISSEA CHAMPIONS with Noor winning the girls individual gold medal. The AISL Boys Team won 2nd place and Filip won the boys individual silver medal. There were other notable results but this was simply a brilliant collective performance both on and off the court of play by our Tennis student-athletes. See here the: AISM Tennis Webpage and additional photo here in the: the shared folder As always, special thanks to our AISL coaches and teacher-coaches and chaperones for their time, energy and commitments to our students: Ms. Moss & Ms. Kevin W (football), Mr, Janke L & Mr. Nathan (golf) & Ms. Kim S (Tennis). This Friday 19 April: AISL is hosting the ISAZ U7-13 Jnr Invitational Swim Gala. The action is scheduled to start at 13:00. Secondary pool. See here the most up to date: AISL Sport Calendar Jan-June 2024 GoooooOOOO Leopards Poster by Melisa V - G11 We are bringing back the triathlon!
If you remember, before the COVID-19 pandemic the school used to host a triathlon annually and this year we hope to bring it back. The Triathlon will be a fundraiser for the Zambian Orphans Association (ZOA) and is an event for the AISL community only(students, Teachers and parents). So if you are interested in biking, running and swimming the sign-up form is attached with more information. As participants or supporters, we hope to see you all there! Best wishes, Triathlon Planning Committee Cumulative Assessments will take place for I&S, LL, Maths, LA, Sciences (Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th of April). These tests are simply one way for MYP to align with DP. Practice taking timed assessments in exam conditions will help students in the Diploma programme. Each timed assessment is 60 minutes long and there is no weighting for these assessments. This means the grade a student achieves will be treated as another summative. (It will not count more or less than another summative.) Important - Design, Arts and PHE, are mostly not affected and will have regular classes. Here is the schedule. These are some other ways we have aligned with the Diploma Programme.
1. alignment of content and skills between grades in each subject 2. refashioning the ATL scope and sequence for the skills you see on reports 3. introducing reflection of ATLs from students 4. development of a school wide research scope and sequence 5. encouraging writing by hand, especially note-making and thinking The Grade 6 Individuals and Societies classes have been studying Indigenous Peoples and Minority Groups. In groups of 3 or 4 they were required to research and then create a diorama, 3D museum poster; hanging mobile, or any visual to illustrate how indigenous cultures, identities, philosophies, and ways of life are affected by globalization and modernization. To celebrate their "end product," the two classes presented their findings and products to their parents, peers, and teachers. During this unit, they put their ATL skills of research, collaboration, thinking, and communication to good use! Last week parents attended an MYP interactive session that gave them some idea of the sorts of learning experiences students have in class. Thank you to all those who came and participated. Here are the slides from the session.
Please see the schedule for an overview of the day's events.
Visit the WorldFest 2024 website at https://aislworldfest.my.canva.site/ for all information relating to the day - schedule, instructions for volunteers, entertainment and activities information and a map. Dear Parents,
We have some cases of tummy aches, colds, and sore throats going around. Please keep your child at home when they’re not feeling well to prevent the spread of infection at school. See your doctor to rule out strep throat and let me know the outcome. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) to reduce the risk of complications. ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ILLNESS Parents should check their child’s health and temperature before he or she departs for school each morning. Please do not send your child to school if any of the following symptoms or signs are present in the previous twenty-four hours: ♦Elevated temperature (100.04 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater) or chills ♦Acute cold, sore throat, or persistent cough ♦Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing ♦Vomiting, nausea, or severe abdominal pain ♦Repeated diarrhoea ♦Pus-like discharge from the nose or eyes ♦Red or inflamed eyes/lids ♦Skin rashes such as suspected and untreated impetigo, scabies This week, our G5 students shared their knowledge and understanding about an issue that was personal to them. As part of their PYPX, each student chose one of the UN Sustainable Development goals as an anchor for their PYPX research and learning journey. As part of their ‘How we express ourselves’ unit of inquiry, the students pulled together their messages through a creative art form. From talented painters, sculptors and drawers to actors and writers, our students expressed themselves through visual art, performing arts, technology and/or creative writing. It was wonderful to see them share all of their hard work from the past nine weeks with both our Primary and Secondary students, and the wider community. A very big thank you to our Grade 5 team, all of the mentors, our specialist teachers, and our maintenance teams for making this wonderful experience possible.
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