ISM Important Information and Dates - August 2014

AUGUST 2014
The International School of Monaco
ISM NOTICES
RECEPTION
KISS N FLY DROP OFF
PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Early Years and Primary: Kiss ‘n Fly operates on
the Avenue de la Quarantaine side of the school.
To increase the security and improve the welcoming
of our students and parents, we will re-open the
Reception Desk for the Primary and Middle School.
This is best accessed by Avenue de la Quarantaine.
As from September 1st, all Primary and Middle
School students should only use this access.
INSTRUMENTAL AND SINGING
LESSONS
You should have all now received a copy of the
instrumental lessons sign-up form sent by e-mail.
Please ensure this is returned to ISM by the end of
Friday 5th September to allow timetabling to take
place to ensure lessons commence by the third or
fourth week of term. You can return the form either by
handing it to Reception or return it by email.
If you do not wish to park your car, your child(ren)
will be helped out of your vehicle by our assistants
on Avenue de la Quarantaine.
If you wish to park or leave your car unattended for
any time, you must not use the Kiss ‘n Fly.
If you park your car, you may escort your children
into the school building using the second floor Early
Years entrance or the third floor Primary entrance.
Middle School students can be dropped off at
Avenue de la Quarantaine with direct access to their
Unit using the third floor Primary school entrance.
Morning lessons begin at 8h20 promptly. Students
may be collected from Avenue de la Quarantaine or
from the Quai Antoine 1er at 16h00 (Wednesdays at
13h00).
MOBILE TELEPHONE POLICY
Early Years: Students are not allowed to bring a mobile telephone to school.
Primary: Classes 3 and 4: Students are not allowed to bring a mobile telephone to school.
Classes 5 and 6: All mobile telephones must be handed to the class teacher, turned off, at the beginning of the
school day and collected at the end of the school day.
Middle: All mobile telephones must be handed to the Homeroom Teacher at the beginning of the school day
and collected at 16h00 when school finishes.
Secondary: Mobile telephones are allowed in school, but must be turned off and be out of sight during class
time, in the library, cafeteria, and the Middle School building.
Please note that ISM declines all responsibility in lost or damaged mobile phones.
E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS / WEBSITE
CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE NUMBER / E-MAIL
Please note that we will e-mail important
communications and place newsletters and other
announcements on the school website. A contact
e-mail address for each student’s family is
mandatory.
All parents are asked to ensure that the school has
their up-to-date contact information; if you have
recently moved or are moving shortly, please inform
the school in writing or by e-mail of any changes on
[email protected].
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Important Dates
Please note in your diary the following important dates:
Monday, September 1st
Tuesday, September 2nd
Wednesday, September 3rd
Thursday, September 4th
Thursday, September 11th
Friday, September 19th
Wednesday, October 8th
Thursday, October 9th
Friday, October 10th
Monday, October 20th - 24th
Friday, October 24th
Monday, November 3rd
Secondary students return to school & Welcome visits for NEW students
Middle School students return to school
Early Years & Primary students return to school
KPM Start School
Information Meeting with Mr. Francis Gianni at 18h30 (5th Floor)
ISM 20th Anniversary Gala
Class Photos
Class Photos
Class Photos
Middle School Trips
Half term break begins (after school)
All students return to school
MORE IMPORTANT DATES TO COME
Early Years
Primary School
Information meetings:
Information meetings:
Class 2: September 22nd at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
Class 1: September 23rd at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
Transition: September 25th at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
KAM: September 26th at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
Class 3: September 11th at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
Class 4: September 12th at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
Class 5: September 16th at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
Class 6: September 15th at 14h00 in Early Years Hall
« Meet the Teachers »
for ALL Primary School Parents
September 17th at 14h00
Middle School
Secondary School
Information meetings:
Information meetings:
Class 7 - 9: September 16th at 18h30 on 5th floor
Class 10 & 11: September 15th from 17h00 to 19h00
Class 12 & 13: September 17th from 17h00 to 19h00
All meetings will be held on the 5th Floor of
12 quai Antoine 1er
Curriculum information evening and
« Meet the Teachers »
for ALL Middle School Parents
MEDICAL UPDATE
REMINDER
Please inform the school of any important
changes in your child’s health, notably
allergies, long term medication, accidents
or illnesses during the summer holidays
in particular.
School Fees for the coming year should
have been paid by now. Please note that
only students whose fees have been paid
will be permitted to start school.
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Thank you for your understanding.