Check out all the great things happening in the Den!

There are some great family resources in our Community Resources and Events Section!

Check them out!

MAY 7th

Mental Health Forum & Succulent Planting Family Event @6:30PM

MAY 12th

Honor Awards Ceremony- MS @ 5:15PM & HS @6PM

MAY 13th

Spring Music Concert @6PM

MAY 16th

Coffee & Conversations- Zoom @9AM

8th Grade Dance

MAY 26th

No School~ Memorial Day

MAY 28th

Early Dismissal @10:50AM

Class of 2025 Signing Day @8AM

MAY 30th

Junior/Senior Prom ~ Tickets Only

****June 5th-June 11th - Early Dismissal @ 10:50AM****

Exams for High School/Core Classes for Middle School

JUNE 5th - Exams 1 & 2 (HS)

JUNE 6th - Exams 3 & 4 (HS)

Graduation ~ Tickets only

JUNE 9th - Exams 5 & 6 (HS)

8th Grade Promotion ~ Tickets only

JUNE 10th - Exams 7 & 8 (HS)

JUNE 11th - Make up Exams ONLY High School

Last Day of School Middle School - Early Dismissal @ 10:50AM

Join Mrs. Hernandez on Friday, May 16th at 9AM for the last Coffee & Conversations of the 2024-2025 school year!

Click here for join the zoom!

Meeting ID: 975 6791 7727

Passcode: 047576

Don’t miss the chance to own a keepsake that captures the heart of our school year!

🎓 Order Your Student’s Yearbook Today! 🎓

Our IB school’s yearbook is more than just photos — it’s a celebration of your child’s journey through an academic year filled with global studies, creativity, collaboration, and unforgettable moments. Inside, you'll find:

📸 Candid and posed photos of your student
🌐 Highlights from globally-themed projects and events
🎉 Field trips, performances, and celebrations
🤝 Friendships, milestones, and memories

🗓️ Final Deadline: MAY 9th
💻 Order now at: https://store.shopyearbook.com/aisyearbook
🎉 Parent ads available in 1/4, 1/2, or full page sizes.

Limited quantities remaining — order today!

We are planning for the 2025–2026 school year, it's important for us to know who will be returning. Please take a moment to let us know if your child will be returning to our school next year.

✅ Why it matters:

• Helps us plan class sizes and staffing

• Ensures a smooth transition for your child if they aren't returning

• Supports transportation and resource planning

🗓️ Please respond by: ASAP
📩 Let us know by filling out this form below

Your response is vital to helping us prepare the best possible learning experience for all students.

Thank you for being a part of our school community!

We are thrilled to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2025! 🏆

‍🎓 Valedictorian: PARKER TAYLOR

‍🎓 Salutatorian: ANARIA BROWN

These remarkable students have demonstrated what it truly means to be a Dragon—fierce in their dedication, courageous in their goals, and unstoppable in the face of academic challenge. 🔥🐉

Earning these top honors is no small feat. It reflects years of late nights, hard work, critical thinking, and an unwavering drive to succeed in our rigorous IB Programme. Their journey sets the standard and inspires all of us.

Please join us in congratulating our two remarkable Dragons!

We recently wrapped up an amazing Day of Prevention for Students, filled with learning, connection, and inspiration! 💬💪🧘

Students participated in a powerful presentation on
"How to Stay Human in the Digital Age" — exploring how to stay grounded and kind in a tech-driven world. While also learning about boundaries while online, and some do's and don't when it comes to healthy technology habits.

They also enjoyed a relaxing yoga session that helped them reset and recharge, both mentally and physically.

A huge thank you to our incredible community partners who made the day possible:
🕊️ Peace Center
🏀 Boys and Girls Club
🧠 Project Prevent
🏠 Interval House
🎓 ReadyCT
🛡️ Project Save
⚽ Hartford Athletics

🩺Hispanic Health Council

🧩Our Piece of the Pie

Together, we created a space for youth to learn, grow, and connect in ways that matter. 💙

Our students took the adventure of a lifetime- they soared through the rainforest on ziplines, kayaked crystal clear rivers, rode horseback through breathtaking trails, and gave back through meaningful community service projects. Unforgettable memories, real-world learning and whole lot of fun.

🎡Our students recently returned from an unforgettable educational trip through Ireland, Wales, and England, where they explored the region’s rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. During the journey, they visited iconic landmarks such as Blarney Castle in County Cork, Snowdonia National Park in Wales, and the houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), and Westminster Abbey in London. They toured prestigious Trinity College and experienced local life in cities including Adare, Sneem, and London. 🏰🍀

Throughout the trip, students traveled by bus and ferry while taking part in cultural activities, sampling traditional cuisine, and gaining valuable insights into the diverse heritage of the British Isles. The experience fostered independence, curiosity, and a greater global perspective—while also creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Students enjoyed a 3 day trip to the City of Brotherly Love where they enjoyed visiting the Liberty Bell, Constitution Center and even climbed the infamous Rocky steps! They also enjoyed a day at the Philadelphia Zoo! This was a trip a great trip enjoyed by all who went!

Our 7th and 8th grade Dragons recently returned from an incredible trip to The Ecology School in beautiful Maine, where they engaged in hands-on environmental learning surrounded by nature. From exploring forest ecosystems and coastal habitats to practicing sustainable living, they experienced science in action—right under the open sky. 🌲🌊🔬

The trip sparked curiosity, strengthened friendships, and deepened their connection to the natural world. We’re so proud of the knowledge and inspiration they brought back with them! 🍃📸

As an authorized IB World School, AIS has developed five policies that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): an academic integrity policy, an admissions/access statement, an assessment policy, an inclusion policy, and a language policy.

These policies were developed by various subcommittees at AIS, and reflect both the basic tenets of the IBO and our school’s unique ecosystem. Policies are reviewed and revised annually. They are posted on our school’s website (under “About Our School”).

For your convenience, here are links to each policy:

• Academic Integrity Policy

• Admissions/Access Statement

• Assessment Policy

• Inclusion Policy

• Language Policy

Each month at International, we focus on one of the IB Learner Profile traits, and celebrate scholars and teachers who exemplify them. As partners in education, we love sharing ways that you can support the development of these traits at home.

As school year 24-25 wraps up, our thoughts run to our graduating seniors (congratulations!), as well as how best to support our 6-11 students as they continue on their paths toward graduation. Our commitment to the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs is due in large part to the ways that they prepare students for success as thoughtful, action-oriented, capable and caring adults.

Because there are fewer IB World Schools in the Northeast (as compared to other regions in the US), parents and caregivers around here may think that IB students could be at a disadvantage in the college admissions process. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Here are a few videos that speak to the advantages of being an IB student in college admissions:

Stanford University Dean of Admissions (retired) on:

• the value of an IB education

• what distinguishes IB students in admissions process

• what universities know about the IB Diploma Program

• how colleges and universities view the IB

For more information on the IB and university admissions, visit this link.

As you and your child embark on the college search and admissions processes, we encourage you to ask questions about IB at the schools and programs you’re considering. At International, we have compiled a list of colleges and universities with links to their IB credit policies. This could help direct your search for the right college or university for your child. Please reach out with any questions that you may have!

For the month of May, we focus on the last IB learner profile trait: Knowledgeable.

• This month, International’s featured IB Learner Profile trait is Knowledgeable. As knowledgeable people, we “develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.”

  
  

  Interested in ways to bring this trait to life outside of school? Here are a few ideas!

  
  

  • Ask your student about what they are learning and why it matters:

  • “Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?”

  • “Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of history?”

  
  

  • Foster any area that your student expresses an interest in with books and activities, but also be sure to encourage them to explore other areas (so they expand their horizons).

  
  

  • Encourage your student to become familiar with current events and to read and watch the news and watch the news - from reputable news outlets.

REMINDER:

We ask that all parent pick ups be no later than 4:45PM at the student entrance as the main area of the school will be closed.

Clubs end on May 8th!

Do you have an idea for a club for next year?

See Ms. Mendez on how to get a club started!

Spring Sport have begun!

Click the picture to access Final Forms, Full Schedules and More.

If you have sport questions or concerns please email:

Mr. Chaylyn Martin or Mr. Ryan Aeschliman

Make sure to check CREC Athletics for updated schedules to include times and locations!

https://gofan.co/app/school/CT87733

Tickets are $5 per person

Arts for Learning Connecticut’s Family Arts Festival

Saturday, June 21, 2025

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Whitneyville Cultural Commons in Hamden, CT.

This dynamic, all-day event is an opportunity to experience the full range of AFLCT’s programming through workshops and live performances in theatre, improv, visual arts, dance and movement, and music, all facilitated by our professional Teaching Artists.

Key Details:

• Free for children
• Adults: Suggested donation of $25, or pay what you are able
• Registration is open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1249481355369?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Drop-in style programming available throughout the day
• Closing performance and celebration begins at 2:00 PM

Whether you’ve worked with AFLCT before or are new to our offerings,

this event is an excellent way to:

• Preview the high-quality programs we offer to schools and community venues across Connecticut
• Directly connect with our Teaching Artists, staff, board members, and supporters
• Engage in meaningful, creative activities with your students and families
  

Soccer Programming Discounts:

20% discount on all Hartford Athletic clinics/camps at any location (Trinity Health Stadium, Day Hill Dome, Alternate Locations)

§ Use code HAPARTNER2 at checkout

Spring Skills Clinics Info & Registration Link

Summer Camps - Hartford Athletic

Click on the link to see what Summer Fun Camps are available in Windsor!

https://townofwindsorct.com/recreation/summer-fun-camps/

DROP OFF:

Families must ENTER FROM the BLUE HILLS AVE ENTRANCE. The Woodland Ave entrance is for buses only from 7:15-7:45 AM and 1:45-2:30 PM

PLEASE DO NOT PASS BUSES

EARLY PICK UP:

If you are picking up your scholar early, please be at the school no later than 1:30PM. Visitors will not be allowed in the building after 1:30PM to ensure the safety of our scholars.

• Doctor's appts during the day: If you are coming to pick up your scholar early, no need to call, please just come into the main office and sign your scholar out. We will call him/her from class upon your arrival!

PICKUP AFTER DISMISSAL:

As a reminder, we do not have after school care, and ALL scholars MUST be picked up no later than 3:00PM. And no later than 11AM on early release days. PLEASE CONTACT THE MAIN OFFICE IF YOU ANTICIPATE A LATE PICK-UP.

CHANGE IN TRANSPORTATION:

• Contact the Main office before 12:30PM, this will give amble time to our Office staff to get the message to your scholar.

The main office lobby will be closed from 1:30-2:15 PM, with exceptions ONLY for emergencies.

If your child is taking an alternative bus home, please contact MAIN OFFICE at 860-242-7834.

Please provide the following information by 11AM.

• Bus number
• Bus Route Stop and Town
• Parent name and phone number

Need to report an absence?

Email: AISATTENDANCE@CREC.ORG

• The school day is from 7:30-2:05.
• Scholars missing school for 3 cores or more will be considered absent for the day.
• Attendance matters for all classes so if a scholar can only attend 1 or 2 cores for an excused reason, we highly recommend they do.

Scholars absent more than 10% of the school year (18 days) are considered CHRONICALLY ABSENT by the State. The first 9 absences are excused with parent communication to the school. Ten and over will require specific documentation for reasons listed in the handbook (located on our website).

High School Scholars: Loss of credit for a class can occur after 12 absences (Half Year Courses) or 24 absences (Full Year Courses). Please contact your Counselor to discuss how credit can be recovered.

Please remind your child of the importance of waking up early and being in school daily. If you need support and resources please contact Ms. Gibson at sgibson@crec.org or their school counselor (listed below).

With the uncertainty of school closures, text messaging is the easiest and fastest way for the school to communicate with you. Receive text messages from the school for immediate access to what is going on!

• Important messages
• Upcoming Events
• Announcements
• School Cancellations and Delays

School Counselors:

Ms. Taylor Clarke- Grade 6 A-L and Grade 8

Ms. Tania Thibault- Grade 6 M-Z and Grade 7

Mr. Mark Field - A-L Grades 9-12

Ms. Monika Chudy - M-Z Grades 9-12

Administration

Mr. Ben Simon - Middle School Dean of Students

Mrs. Eleisha LeMay - Middle School Assistant Principal

Ms. Raynette Holmes - High School Dean of Students

Mr. Tom Craig - High School Assistant Principal

Mrs. Yesenia Hernandez - Principal