Dear
Students and Parents,
Join me
in welcoming everyone back from Discover India. Can’t wait to see the photos
and hear the stories!
Have a
restful Fall Break and see everyone back on campus on Tuesday, October 8th.
On-Campus: ULEAD
Our
Operation Smile club will be sponsoring their annual ULEAD conference for
students from the Chennai area on the weekend of October 12 and 13. The event
includes keynote speakers from Operation Smile as well as sessions led by our own
students that include team building and mission preparation.
Next Progress Update Approaching
The next
Progress Update will be on Friday, October 18th. Teachers will make every
effort to have their marking up to date and posted by this date. Please feel
free to check PowerSchool anytime after 4:00 pm on Friday the 18th.
In the New in India and Abroad - Vaping
Counseling Newsletter - October - Repeat Announcement
A quick share of a few recent articles about the action India is taking regarding vaping. First, on September 19th, the New York Times reported on the potential ban of e-cigarette products countrywide. Then, the Times of India, on September 20th, gave greater context to the effort. Health issues linked to vaping continue to surface in the United States and teens are now starting to speak out. You can watch some video footage about what teens have to say on this PBS News Hour website. Finally, a group of parent activists has formed in the United States calling for regulatory and legislative change. More information about this effort can be found on their Parents Against Vaping website.
At school, we are posting information for students about the potential health risks of vaping as well as information about potential bans in India.
Counseling Newsletter - October - Repeat Announcement
Next Early Release Wednesday - Repeat
Announcement
The next
Early Release Wednesday will be on October 9th. Students are expected to depart
campus in a timely and organized fashion upon dismissal at 2:00 pm. For our
Middle and High School students, a hot lunch will be served. Food services in
the iHub will close at 1:50 pm. Please note that the iHub will be open to
provide an air-conditioned waiting area until 2:40 pm in case drivers are
delayed. We appreciate your patience with traffic on these days as all three
sections are picking up students at the same time.
Sincerely,
Joelle
Basnight
High
School Principal
