OCTOBER EVENTS 3-7: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ACTIVITIES 10: NO SCHOOL—COLUMBUS DAY 14: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS CCRSM TRAINING FOR TEACHERS 18-21: HEALTH SCREENINGS 24-28: RED RIBBON WEEK 28: PTO POPCORN FRIDAY

NOVEMBER EVENTS 3: END OF 1ST QUARTER 4: NO SCHOOL—TEACHER WORKDAY 11: NO SCHOOL—VETERANS DAY

SPECIALS SCHEDULE

Monday: Day 5 (3rd)

Day 1 (4th/5th)

Tuesday: Day 1 (3rd)

Day 2 (4th/5th)

Wednesday: Day 2 (3rd)

Day 3 (4th/5th)

Thursday: Day 3 (3rd)

Day 4 (4th/5th)

Friday: Day 4 (3rd)

Day 1 (4th/5th)

Amelia Earhart Intermediate School

Principal - Ms. Wendy Cooley

Assistant Principal - Dr. Jason Federico

From DSN: 634-1329 From Cell phone: 098-961-1329

Issue #6 September 30, 2016

MAIN OFFICE HOURS 0700 – 1600, M-F

BELL SCHEDULE Warning Bell 0845

Tardy Bell 0850

Dismissal Bell 1500

Early Release Day (Tues)

Dismissal Bell 1400

PCSing or Withdrawing Students

Please notify the office immediately or a minimum of 10 days

prior to the student’s last day to allow sufficient time to process

records.

A withdrawal form must be filled out with orders attached.

Oct 3 — Oct 7 (Subject to change)

3

A: Beef Wrap

B: Cheese Breadsticks

w/ Marinara

C: Mandarin Chicken

Salad

Veggies

Steamed Broccoli

Fruit

Pineapple Chunks

4

A: Chicken Sandwich

(Hamburger Bun)

B: Three-Bean Chili

w/Cornbread

C: Chef Salad

Veggies

Green Beans

Fruit

Orange Wedges

5

A: Chicken Tenders

w/Dinner Roll

B: Grilled Cheese

Sandwich

C: Tuna Salad

Veggies

Garden Side Salad

Fruit

Rainbow Fruit Cup

6

A: Egg & Cheese Taco

w/Blueberry Pancakes

B: Chicken Sausage

Slider (on a croissant)

w/ Blueberry Pancakes

C: Vegetarian Egg Roll

Veggies

Deli Roaster Potatoes

Cucumber & Carrot

Sticks

Fruit

Banana

7

A: Chicken Nuggets

w/ Dinner Roll

B: Fish Sandwich

w/Cheese

C: Ham Salad

Veggies

Sweet Corn

Fruit

Mandarin Oranges

Amelia Earhart Intermediate School actively seeks to

locate and identify children who may have educational disabilities and may be in need of special or

related services. If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech & language skills,

academic skills, or other developmental skills, please contact Ms. Nichole Maddock at 634 - 1329.

Early identification and intervention is one of the keys to future school success.

School Lunch MenuSchool Lunch MenuSchool Lunch Menu

The Cafeteria Staff is not allowed to heat

any student home lunch in the microwave.

Please plan accordingly.

Volunteers Needed!

Amelia Earhart Intermediate School is looking for volunteers for their upcoming Health Screening on October 18, 19, 20, & 21. If you're available to help, please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet.

To sign up, go to:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45AEAF23AA8-health/

Thank you for your assistance.

Due to the high volume of calls that we receive for student messages, we ask

that you make transportation arrangements with your children before they depart

for school in the morning.

Your cooperation will greatly minimize the interruptions during the

instructional day.

If a message is necessary, please call before 2:30 so we can get the message to

your student in a timely manner.

On early release days, please call before 1:30.

STUDENT MESSAGES

ATTENTION Important Information

Tardiness/Late Arrivals to School

When a student is late for school, his/her parents are required to sign the student in at the

Main Office and receive a tardy slip. Students cannot be dropped off without any notification

by the parents or guardians.

VISITOR PASS

AMELIA EARHART INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ALL visitors to the school must report to the office

and receive a visitor’s pass. This is a security requirement and in the best interest

of student learning and safety.

ARRIVAL TIME FOR STUDENTS Students should arrive at school between 08:35-08:45

**Students arriving prior to 08:35 are unsupervised**

Parents are asked to make the appropriate arrangements

for their child(ren)’s supervision and arrival at school.

Thank you for your assistance with providing a safe

environment for our students.

Student Drop-off/Pick-up The only approved student drop-off/pick-up is on Beeson Avenue.

The bus loop and parking lot is off limits when buses are present.

This is for the safety of our students.

School Advisory Council

What is it? What’s it have to do with me? Why am I reading this?

Tune in, as the School Advisory Council (SAC) exists to advise the principal on issues

relating to educational programs, resources, services, school policies, etc. Parents/sponsors of

students attending AEIS may attend our meetings which occur quarterly or more, if needed.

Our first meeting will be in the Information Center at 1515 on 3 Oct. Only SAC members

may vote on issues, but you’re welcome to attend and share.

Any questions, contact Tracy.Bender@pac.dodea.edu. Thank You!

Our tentative agenda is as follows – please join us in these discussions:

Extra-curricular activities at AEIS will start the week of October 17, 2016. Clubs will begin at 3:05 PM. The descriptions of the extra-curricular activities that AEIS will offer this year are listed below. Please take the time to review the information with your children and encourage them to expand their interests by joining a club. Parent permission is needed for children to join any activity, and the permission slip is attached to this form. The permission slip serves as the child’s intent to join a club and is routed to the club sponsor. In cases where enrollment is limited, membership will be based on a lottery system. If your child is selected for an after school activity, you will be notified from the club sponsor before October 14. Transportation home is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Applications are due by 1500 on Friday, October 7, 2016. Late applications will not be considered.

AEIS FIREBIRD SINGERS

Grades: 3rd— 5th Meets: Mondays and Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM The Firebird Singers is for students who enjoy music and the chance to sing and perform in a large group setting. Importance in rehearsals will be placed on developing basic singing techniques, part-singing skills, and enhancing their musical knowledge through a variety of choral literature. We'll have concerts throughout the year. The goal is to present music that's challenging but enjoyable to help them become confident and expressive musicians. Maximum: 30 students

ART CLUB

Grade: 5th Starts: October 20th-Dec 15th Meets: Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM Grade: 4th Starts: Jan 5th- March 2nd Grade: 3rd Starts: March 9th- April27th Art Club meets throughout the year and students experiment with a variety of art materials. Students may create artwork to help beautify the school as well as learn art techniques. Maximum: 24 4th & 5th Graders; 20 3rd Graders

BEAUTIFICATION / GARDENING CLUB

Grades: 4th & 5th Meets: Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM Students in 4th & 5th grades will maintain the Japanese garden and the numerous flowering planters on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will be taught and be involved with the purchasing, planting, and the maintenance of the plants. Maximum: 8 students

CHESS CLUB

Grades: 4th & 5th Meets: Mondays 3:05-4:00 PM Students will learn the basics of chess. They will learn the different pieces and how to move them. Basic strategies, rules and etiquette of chess will be taught. Maximum: 22 students

FIREBIRD DANCERS

Grades: 3rd— 5th Meets: Mondays 3:05-4:00 PM In dance club we will focus our time together throughout the year on ballet and jazz, alternating between the two. Ballet is a very structured and disciplined form of dance, while jazz is more of an upbeat and fun style. The two will complement each other well! You can join dance club if you have experience or if you are a brand new dancer! Dance club is open to both boys and girls. Get ready to have some fun learning the love of dance, and get the chance to possibly perform some routines. Maximum: 15 students

FIREBIRD DRUMMERS CLUB

Grades: 3rd— 5th Returning Members Meet: Mondays 3:10-4:30 PM New Members Meet: Thursdays 3:10-4:30 PM

In this style of Taiko drumming, the paranku (small handheld drum) and odaiko (large drum held by using an over-the-shoulder strap) will be used to drum along to choreographed dance steps. It is a unique, Okinawan cultural activity that can be enjoyed by all. The goals of the program will be: To teach the “3 basics” of Taiko---around the head with the bachi, proper leg-lifting, and how to heishi (“call-out”); To learn the choreographed routines to at least four songs and do at least one school performance in May; To develop an appreciation for an Okinawan cultural activity. Maximum: 50 students

FIREBIRD FITNESS (Girls and Boys – Separate Clubs)

Grade: 3rd— 5th Meets: Girls – Mondays 3:05-4:00 PM

Boys – Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM Firebird Fitness is a fitness program aimed to teach children about how to stretch properly prior to exercise, healthy eating habits, positive attitudes, goal setting initiatives, and how to train to walk/run safely. Our fitness program is created to teach kids a fun way to develop an active lifestyle, while promoting healthy habits, positive communication and building self-esteem. Other fitness activities (if time permits) will include fun healthy games such as 4 square, basketball, and soccer. Maximum: 20 girls and 20 boys

HOMEWORK CLUB

Grades: 3rd— 5th Meets: Mondays and Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM The purpose of the after-school homework club is to give students the support they may need to achieve academically in their present school courses. To accomplish this goal, the program provides tutorial assistance, as well as an environment conducive to productive study. Maximum: 20 students

ENGINEERING WITH LEGOS CLUB

Grades: 3rd — 5th Meets: Mondays and Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM Students will be able to build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors; program their models; and explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as language, literacy, and social studies. Maximum: 5 students

SANSHIN CLUB

Grades: 3rd — 5th Meets: Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM Students in 3rd – 5th grade will learn how to play the sanshin. This is a traditional Okinawan instrument. The club meets on Thursdays and is under the direction of our host nation teacher, Miyagi-sensei. Students will perform at AEIS at the end of the school year. Maximum: 18 students

THEATER CLUB

Grades: 3rd — 5th Meets: Thursdays 3:05-4:00 PM This year’s theater club will focus on musicals. We will be choosing a musical performance and work on putting our singing/dancing and acting skills together. The students will be able to help with choreography and work on their voice projection to an audience. There will be at least one musical performed this year. Please note that not all members may get a speaking role in the performance, but everyone will be singing. Maximum: 25 students

AEIS After-School Activity Application (Please Print)

Name of Student ________________________________________________________ Grade _________________

Teacher’s Name _______________________________________________ DEROS Date ___________________

Sponsor’s Name _______________________________________________ Duty Phone #_____________________

Best Contact Phone #(s) ___________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address __________________________________________________________________________________

Students MUST be picked up at the specified end time of the club.

Provide an alternate/emergency contact name and phone number. (This information will be given to the

after-school activity sponsor.)

Alternate/Emergency Contact (required):

Name _______________________________________ Phone # (s) ___________________________________

Please priority number your child’s club choices using a 1 (first choice), 2 (second choice),

and 3 (third choice).

Club sponsors will do their best to place students in their first choice club! However, if a club has more

applications than spots available, club sponsors will use a lottery system to fill their clubs. Club sponsors will then work

collaboratively to place those students not placed in their first choice clubs with either the second or third choice.

My child has permission to participate in the above listed activity.

___________________________________________________ __________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Applications are due to the AEIS Front Office

by COB Friday, OCTOBER 7, 2016.

Late applications will not be accepted.

_____ Art _____ Firebird Singers _____ Beautification/Gardening

_____ Sanshin _____ Homework _____ Firebird Drummers

_____ Theater _____ Chess (4th & 5th Only) _____ Firebird Dancers

_____ Firebird Fitness Girls _____ Firebird Fitness Boys _____ Engineering with Legos

For more information contact: aeispto@gmail.com