It has been a crazy week since I last blogged! We wrapped up Johnson County Fair and while I am not sad to see that over, I don't think I was prepared for what would come next.
I had 8 phone calls yesterday of interested students from Bartholomew County and Johnson County that talked with us at the fair. I had one from Johnson County come in to register yesterday along with a second new student who heard about us from another student. Our families are the best advertisement we can possibly have so thanks to all of you out there spreading the ISC word!!!!
Yesterday was also the day Mrs. Nobbe went and recorded a commercial for QMIX, the best radio station in Southern Indiana! Listen for it on QMIX!
I also met with the vending company we will be using at the school. I was so excited to see we would have healthy options available. I know, as a parent, I was worried a little about no food service the first couple years, but I have to say, knowing there are going to be choices like salad, soup, turkey on wheat, baked chips and pretzels, milk and other good stuff, it makes me feel a little better. Sure, there will still be some goodies in there, but knowing there are healthy options makes me feel better! We are also still nailing down some other options for lunch being brought in so more to come later!
We are about to head to QMIX to be on the Morning Show. I hope everyone is listening!!
Monica
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tomorrow is the first day of the ISC student's life...
Tomorrow starts meetings with Director of Student Services, Alice Taulman. She is booked solid through the first day of school, meeting with students for scheduling. Here is the lowdown on what to expect:
- The student DEFINITELY needs to attend. We will be doing some assessment testing, when needed.
- You will get a good idea of what classes you will be having, but not the actual schedule. We will hand those out at open house on August 12.
- Alice will be able to answer curriculum questions and Ms. Nobbe and myself will be in the office, so if you have any school questions, feel free to stop in!
- If you have not turned in your enrollment packet yet, don't fret! (I work here and my packets are not in yet either!!!) Bring it in with you at your appointment.
If you have any questions prior, feel free to call the office and we will help out!
Sports signups are still going on for Fall and Winter Sports! If you are interested in Boys Tennis, Girls Golf, Boys/Girls Cross Country, Boys/Girls Basketball or Cheerleading, drop an email to our Athletic Director, Dave Christian, at sports@internationalschoolofcolumbus.com
Don't forget...next mixer is Friday, July 31st, 6pm-9pm, at the school...more details to follow, but be sure to save the date!
Monica
Monday, July 20, 2009
Johnson County Fair
We started Johnson County Fair this week. This has been a little different. First of all, if you have not been, you should go. It is a very nice fair. It is very clean and lots to see!
Second, I am finding that families in this area are actually very well acquainted with the IB curriculum! There are several IB schools in Indy and they have a good reputation! They are very interested in our school, especially given many are familiar with IB schools that are private and tuition-based. We are a free, public school and that is a draw.
In terms of facility, it is, for all intensive purposes, completed. Now, I am not a contractor so there may be some things I am not seeing :) I know we can't move in yet until inspections and all of that are completed. But, let me be honest....it looks FANTASTIC! It is so clean and bright! It is so hard to believe it was just a warehouse in May!!!!
We are busy here at the booth so I better get back to it!
Monica
Second, I am finding that families in this area are actually very well acquainted with the IB curriculum! There are several IB schools in Indy and they have a good reputation! They are very interested in our school, especially given many are familiar with IB schools that are private and tuition-based. We are a free, public school and that is a draw.
In terms of facility, it is, for all intensive purposes, completed. Now, I am not a contractor so there may be some things I am not seeing :) I know we can't move in yet until inspections and all of that are completed. But, let me be honest....it looks FANTASTIC! It is so clean and bright! It is so hard to believe it was just a warehouse in May!!!!
We are busy here at the booth so I better get back to it!
Monica
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Check out our students!!!
Soooo....look at those awesome ISC students! They are fantastic!!! And so excited to be on this new, incredible journey. Thanks to (top left and going clockwise) Isaac B., Taylar G., Logan B., Max M., Bryce C., and Shiloh C. for letting us put them on a billboard! Our kids at ISC are the kids next door.
Speaking of people who need some props....Arlette Tinsley was AWESOME on QMIX yesterday! She was so funny! If you missed it, you can find it on QMIX's Myspace page at the link below:
www.myspace.com/discoveringcolumbuswithnikkig - Click on Arlette's name
We had a great night at the fair tonight. Beth H. is fantastic with our parents. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated Family Liason for the school. As the school year starts and we start working on our family volunteer commitments, Beth will be instrumental in scheduling and tracking those hours. She is already hard at work on volunteer opportunites and getting organized for the start of school.
In the coming days, we will have a lot of exciting announcements to be making! I will start with our next mixer. We will be having our next mixer on July 31st, 6pm-9pm, in the school. More details will be coming, but mark your calendars!!!
We have two more nights at the fair. Be sure and stop by and see our booth. We have the video running non-stop, featuring staff, faculty and a virtual tour of the facility!
Monica
Monday, July 13, 2009
Question of the day...
After our first few nights at the fair (which is going AWESOME!), I will answer the three most commonly asked questions here today:
1) Will there be a dress code? The answer is yes, but not in the plaid skirt and sweater vest variety. Mrs. Nobbe is looking at a strictly enforced common dress code, which will include, but not be limited to (as this is a work in progress at the moment): no holes in pants, pants must be worn around the waist with no undergarments showing, skirt/shorts must reach the tips of the fingers when arms are hanging loosely at the sides (no shrugging shoulders!), no sleeveless shirts or tanktops and any tshirts or logos must be acceptable, meaning no drugs, alcohol or any other objectionable image.
2) Will there be sports? Yes, yes, yes....we are developing a competitive sports program with the goals of the school in mind. We will promote our student athletes as just that, students first and athlete's second.
3) How are parent's convincing their children to switch because my child is hesitant to go? The best answer I can give is this...if you truly feel ISC is the best fit for your child, ask them to give it a shot. Even though I am blogging as the Administrative Assistant for the school, my first contact with ISC was as a parent. And as a parent with children coming to ISC myself (I will have two 7th graders and one 8th grader this fall with two more coming in the future), this was a hard call for us too. There is absolutely no doubt we felt that the curriculum and ISC experience would prepare our kids for the post-secondary educational experience we want for them. There was absolutely no doubt in our minds we were looking for a change for them. With the two that were in sixth grade at the time, it was a no brainer. They really didn't question it much. Of course, they asked about their friends, but we told them that they could still have the same friends. And they asked about sports and yes, they will have the same experiences as they would at any other school.
But the conversation with the older child was different. I waited until it was just the two of us and I told him that I wanted to send him to ISC in the fall. He told me, "I am not going". I explained why and he told me, "I am not going." I won't lie...I got very frustrated with him and finally I told him, "I am putting you in ISC in the fall and if you sit on the curb all day long, fine by me, but you will not be enrolled at your current school next year!" and I ended the conversation. Later, when we both calmed down, I gave a lot of thought as to what I needed to say to him, because I really wanted him to agree with me and for this to be a positive transition for both of us. I felt very strongly about this decision. I wanted him to understand why I was making this decision as his parent and I really wanted him to be on board. So I went into Round 2 knowing that, in the end, this was my decision, but I wanted him to feel like I was taking his feelings into account.
So Round 2 didn't start much different. I told him to tell me why he didn't want to go. Friends topped the list, of course. There were a few others, but all of them had to with social aspects or clubs or sports. None of them had to do with academics. So I told him that I wanted him to be in clubs, which we will have at ISC, and I told him I wanted him to do sports, which we will have at ISC. I also sympathized with him, regarding switching schools, because I did that alot as a child. I went to nine different schools in my youth due to my stepdad's job moving us around. I appreciate and was not discounting what he felt or said, but I needed him to listen to my reasoning's. Our kids are very active in sports and I believe they are important to them and support them. But the chance to study a world-renowned curriculum in a small school setting was huge. The chance to receive the IB diploma was huge. The possibility of leaving high school with up to 2 years college credit....outstanding! But more than anything, the rigor of the program would help his chances on the most scary statistic I had read as a parent: only about 53% of students who start college will finish their Bachelor's Degree in six years. And in every study, they point to poor high school preparation as a leading factor in this statistic. I told him that I wanted him to be the one out of two to succeed and not fail!
So, in the end, we made a pact. He would come and give it a shot and we would agree to talk at the end of the year and if he truly was miserable, we would revisit our decision to send him to ISC. Of course, now that he has toured the building, met the teachers and started making friends, that conversation is a distant memory and he always tells me he is glad HE made the decision to come here :) And, as I sit here writing this, I realize that even though I wanted to scream when he was debating me, those will be very useful skills as he tackles the rigor of the IB program :)
Will that work for everyone? No, because each child and family is different, but that was one view. I had other parents tell me it was one of those moments of "Because I said so" for them. But the majority of the students I am meeting are so pumped and excited to be going. And it is contagious!
We are having another mixer for enrolled and interested students on July 31st. If you are having trouble convincing your student, bring them! Let them see the enthusiasm of the students, faculty and staff...it truly is contagious!
1) Will there be a dress code? The answer is yes, but not in the plaid skirt and sweater vest variety. Mrs. Nobbe is looking at a strictly enforced common dress code, which will include, but not be limited to (as this is a work in progress at the moment): no holes in pants, pants must be worn around the waist with no undergarments showing, skirt/shorts must reach the tips of the fingers when arms are hanging loosely at the sides (no shrugging shoulders!), no sleeveless shirts or tanktops and any tshirts or logos must be acceptable, meaning no drugs, alcohol or any other objectionable image.
2) Will there be sports? Yes, yes, yes....we are developing a competitive sports program with the goals of the school in mind. We will promote our student athletes as just that, students first and athlete's second.
3) How are parent's convincing their children to switch because my child is hesitant to go? The best answer I can give is this...if you truly feel ISC is the best fit for your child, ask them to give it a shot. Even though I am blogging as the Administrative Assistant for the school, my first contact with ISC was as a parent. And as a parent with children coming to ISC myself (I will have two 7th graders and one 8th grader this fall with two more coming in the future), this was a hard call for us too. There is absolutely no doubt we felt that the curriculum and ISC experience would prepare our kids for the post-secondary educational experience we want for them. There was absolutely no doubt in our minds we were looking for a change for them. With the two that were in sixth grade at the time, it was a no brainer. They really didn't question it much. Of course, they asked about their friends, but we told them that they could still have the same friends. And they asked about sports and yes, they will have the same experiences as they would at any other school.
But the conversation with the older child was different. I waited until it was just the two of us and I told him that I wanted to send him to ISC in the fall. He told me, "I am not going". I explained why and he told me, "I am not going." I won't lie...I got very frustrated with him and finally I told him, "I am putting you in ISC in the fall and if you sit on the curb all day long, fine by me, but you will not be enrolled at your current school next year!" and I ended the conversation. Later, when we both calmed down, I gave a lot of thought as to what I needed to say to him, because I really wanted him to agree with me and for this to be a positive transition for both of us. I felt very strongly about this decision. I wanted him to understand why I was making this decision as his parent and I really wanted him to be on board. So I went into Round 2 knowing that, in the end, this was my decision, but I wanted him to feel like I was taking his feelings into account.
So Round 2 didn't start much different. I told him to tell me why he didn't want to go. Friends topped the list, of course. There were a few others, but all of them had to with social aspects or clubs or sports. None of them had to do with academics. So I told him that I wanted him to be in clubs, which we will have at ISC, and I told him I wanted him to do sports, which we will have at ISC. I also sympathized with him, regarding switching schools, because I did that alot as a child. I went to nine different schools in my youth due to my stepdad's job moving us around. I appreciate and was not discounting what he felt or said, but I needed him to listen to my reasoning's. Our kids are very active in sports and I believe they are important to them and support them. But the chance to study a world-renowned curriculum in a small school setting was huge. The chance to receive the IB diploma was huge. The possibility of leaving high school with up to 2 years college credit....outstanding! But more than anything, the rigor of the program would help his chances on the most scary statistic I had read as a parent: only about 53% of students who start college will finish their Bachelor's Degree in six years. And in every study, they point to poor high school preparation as a leading factor in this statistic. I told him that I wanted him to be the one out of two to succeed and not fail!
So, in the end, we made a pact. He would come and give it a shot and we would agree to talk at the end of the year and if he truly was miserable, we would revisit our decision to send him to ISC. Of course, now that he has toured the building, met the teachers and started making friends, that conversation is a distant memory and he always tells me he is glad HE made the decision to come here :) And, as I sit here writing this, I realize that even though I wanted to scream when he was debating me, those will be very useful skills as he tackles the rigor of the IB program :)
Will that work for everyone? No, because each child and family is different, but that was one view. I had other parents tell me it was one of those moments of "Because I said so" for them. But the majority of the students I am meeting are so pumped and excited to be going. And it is contagious!
We are having another mixer for enrolled and interested students on July 31st. If you are having trouble convincing your student, bring them! Let them see the enthusiasm of the students, faculty and staff...it truly is contagious!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The grass truly is greener....
Look at our beautiful green space! It is GORGEOUS! Absolutely gorgeous! It is going to be an amazing place for students to sit during lunch, have outdoor classes or just hang out. All we need now is a big Jaguar to show our ISC Pride :) A huge thanks to Joe Hauersperger and Dave Christian for laying the sod and the Freed the family for coming by and helping out!! It looks amazing! Every single day, more and more great things happen!
I went inside to see what was new and the doors to the classrooms were going up. The bathrooms counters and sinks are nearly finished. Lighting in the bathrooms and clinic are up and shining. It is truly, truly amazing! It is so hard to believe that just two months ago, when I first started with ISC, it was an empty warehouse. We have had an amazing crew of people bringing the building to life.
Beth H. had a great night at the fair. Thanks to the Stahl family for coming by and helping out! She said there was a lot of interested families coming by and there was a very positive response! Our booth looks spectacular!
I better run...today is my turn at the fair :)
Monica
Friday, July 10, 2009
It's Bartholomew County Fair Time!
And our booth is awesome! Beth H., our board secretary, is a mastermind of creativity! And our Athletic Director, Dave C., is her partner in crime on these creative things. They put together an amazing booth! Stop by and say hi, if you are enrolled family. Or bring interested families by and we would be happy to answer any questions! Be sure and check out which Indianapolis Colts player signed a picture for ISC, wishing us luck!
There was a great blog about the International School of Indianapolis today. Check it out at http://blogs.indystar.com/education/2009/07/international_s.html It is a great story showing how successful students are in the IB program. The blog mentions "2 Million Minutes" which is a FANTASTIC movie every parent owes their children to watch.
As I type this, Joe H. and Dave C. are rolling out the carpet for ISC...well, rolling out the sod. It looks great! We all owe them a huge thank you because it was a heavy-duty job they knocked out in amazing time!!!
Well, I am off to the fair. I starved myself today so I could indulge in wonderful food our fair has to offer.
Monica
There was a great blog about the International School of Indianapolis today. Check it out at http://blogs.indystar.com/education/2009/07/international_s.html It is a great story showing how successful students are in the IB program. The blog mentions "2 Million Minutes" which is a FANTASTIC movie every parent owes their children to watch.
As I type this, Joe H. and Dave C. are rolling out the carpet for ISC...well, rolling out the sod. It looks great! We all owe them a huge thank you because it was a heavy-duty job they knocked out in amazing time!!!
Well, I am off to the fair. I starved myself today so I could indulge in wonderful food our fair has to offer.
Monica
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A very busy week at ISC!
This is has been a very busy week at ISC so far! Our teachers have been in training. There is so much going on that the school site that it changes every single day. And so much information to pass on!
Let's start with books...we are building our ISC library. If you have books you are thinking of throwing out, send me a list so we can see if our teachers would like them. Starting from scratch means....starting from scratch. Ms. Knipstine, our English teacher, provided a list (on our website www.internationalschoolofcolumbus.com) of books she would like to have in her class library also. Check it out. Keep your eyes opened when you hit those used book stores and yard sales. The only thing I ask is that you don't just bring me boxes of books. I wouldn't mind sorting them out and all, but we have very limited storage space right now!
Next up is sports! We are currently doing Fall and Winter sports sign ups. You can sign up for Girls' Golf, Boys' Tennis and Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country for fall. Winter sports being offered will be Boys' and Girls' Basketball. In addition to that, we will have cheerleading. If you would like to be put on the list, email sports@internationalschoolofcolumbus.com and we will get you added.
Going along with the topic of sports, we are still accepting applications for our Volunteer Coaching Positions. If you are interested, go to the website, www.internationalschoolofcolumbus.com, and go to Careers for the coaching description and Forms to download the application.
Our next mixer date is set. We will be holding it on July 31st so mark your calendar! More details to come!!!
Our next stop on Summer Fair Tour 2009 is upon us. Starting Friday, the ISC crew will be at the Bartholomew County Fair. Stop by our booth and get a ISC Jaguars temporary tattoo! We will also have a video going, with interviews with teachers and staff and a walking tour of the facility, provided by Joe Hauersperger. Beth Hauersperger is working hard on our booth. It should be pretty fantastic!
I can hardly contain myself....but we have a neat surprise to tie in with the fair. More to come...
Monica
Let's start with books...we are building our ISC library. If you have books you are thinking of throwing out, send me a list so we can see if our teachers would like them. Starting from scratch means....starting from scratch. Ms. Knipstine, our English teacher, provided a list (on our website www.internationalschoolofcolumbus.com) of books she would like to have in her class library also. Check it out. Keep your eyes opened when you hit those used book stores and yard sales. The only thing I ask is that you don't just bring me boxes of books. I wouldn't mind sorting them out and all, but we have very limited storage space right now!
Next up is sports! We are currently doing Fall and Winter sports sign ups. You can sign up for Girls' Golf, Boys' Tennis and Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country for fall. Winter sports being offered will be Boys' and Girls' Basketball. In addition to that, we will have cheerleading. If you would like to be put on the list, email sports@internationalschoolofcolumbus.com and we will get you added.
Going along with the topic of sports, we are still accepting applications for our Volunteer Coaching Positions. If you are interested, go to the website, www.internationalschoolofcolumbus.com, and go to Careers for the coaching description and Forms to download the application.
Our next mixer date is set. We will be holding it on July 31st so mark your calendar! More details to come!!!
Our next stop on Summer Fair Tour 2009 is upon us. Starting Friday, the ISC crew will be at the Bartholomew County Fair. Stop by our booth and get a ISC Jaguars temporary tattoo! We will also have a video going, with interviews with teachers and staff and a walking tour of the facility, provided by Joe Hauersperger. Beth Hauersperger is working hard on our booth. It should be pretty fantastic!
I can hardly contain myself....but we have a neat surprise to tie in with the fair. More to come...
Monica
Monday, July 6, 2009
It's school shopping time!
Jennings County Fair was a blast! Enrolling new students, talking with families about ISC and what we have to offer, even having friendly conversations with people who want to challenge what we are doing...it is all very energizing! How can you NOT be excited about the "IB for all" philosophy...and having the opportunity for any college-bound student to step into our school and make it happen???? Our student base is varied and amazing. There are no cookie-cutter students here. I think that was a very common misconception about our school at the Jennings County Fair - that we are (1) private, tuition based school and (2) only for the number one students in the area. We are for anyone with a desire to do the work and succeed. And we are 100% tuition FREE! Most people cannot wrap their heads around that; they are looking for the catch.
This weekend, as I walked through our local department store this weekend, it struck me how close the start of school is...we are only 40 days until the first official school day at ISC! I know, for me as a part of this amazing staff, I am excited. However, me as mom of five kids who are in school...I need to get shopping! Sales are starting! In answer to the parent's request to get the school supply list out as soon as possible, Connie and our teachers have devised their school supply list! (Keep in mind, we still have a few teachers coming on board so there may be a few additional items needed, but this is the master list!)
The list is posted all over the place....because in case you didn't know, we are very much staking our claim in the cyber-world. You can see us at:
Facebook: Search for International School of Columbus and join our group!
Website: www.internationalschoolofcolumbus.com
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/group/internationalschoolofcolumbus
If you have any questions, you can email me at mchristian@internationalschoolofcolumbus.com
Thanks!
Monica
This weekend, as I walked through our local department store this weekend, it struck me how close the start of school is...we are only 40 days until the first official school day at ISC! I know, for me as a part of this amazing staff, I am excited. However, me as mom of five kids who are in school...I need to get shopping! Sales are starting! In answer to the parent's request to get the school supply list out as soon as possible, Connie and our teachers have devised their school supply list! (Keep in mind, we still have a few teachers coming on board so there may be a few additional items needed, but this is the master list!)
The list is posted all over the place....because in case you didn't know, we are very much staking our claim in the cyber-world. You can see us at:
Facebook: Search for International School of Columbus and join our group!
Website: www.internationalschoolofcolumbus.com
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/group/internationalschoolofcolumbus
If you have any questions, you can email me at mchristian@internationalschoolofcolumbus.com
Thanks!
Monica
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy Fourth of July!
Tonight was a good night for the ISC Athletics Department. They had a booth at the QMIX musical fireworks and were selling Sweet Tea (courtesy of Captain D's, who supplied the booth, cups, lids, straws, ice and sweet tea!!!!!). They raised about $200 for the Jaguar Athletics! Thanks to our Athletic Director, Dave Christian, who organized the event, ISC parents Ed and Deb Wilson who came and worked the booth and students Isaac, Logan and Bryce, who poured tea all night. Future ISC Jaguars, Hannah and Noah, also made great salespersons! It was a fun night, capped off by a great fireworks display!
Speaking of sports, we are starting to get in applicants for our coaching positions. With this being our first year, our coaches will be volunteers. We are getting some really experienced coaches expressing interest! We want to build a quality, competitive athletic program and looking at the coaches we are seeing come across...we will be well on our way to doing just that!
Tonight is our last night at the Jennings County fair. Friday night was an interesting night at the fair. There wasn't a lot of foot traffic, but I had a family come that came specifically to see our booth and get information so that was a big plus! Definitely made the night go faster :)
Everyone have a safe and fun Fourth of July!
Monica
Speaking of sports, we are starting to get in applicants for our coaching positions. With this being our first year, our coaches will be volunteers. We are getting some really experienced coaches expressing interest! We want to build a quality, competitive athletic program and looking at the coaches we are seeing come across...we will be well on our way to doing just that!
Tonight is our last night at the Jennings County fair. Friday night was an interesting night at the fair. There wasn't a lot of foot traffic, but I had a family come that came specifically to see our booth and get information so that was a big plus! Definitely made the night go faster :)
Everyone have a safe and fun Fourth of July!
Monica
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Showing our ISC Jaguar Spirit!
Today was a loooonnnggg day for us at the ISC office. But it gave me a few things I wanted to put out there for everyone....
#1 - The July 1st date on the enrollment date is a soft date. Please get them in as soon as you can, but don't worry if you didn't get them in yet.
#2 - Spiritwear...if you are ready to show off your Jaguar pride...we are taking orders for shirts. Shirts are $14 and the logo will be on a green shirt (our school colors are a kelly green with dark blue as a secondary color). Add a $1 for XX sizes. The logo is below...
Hoosier Sporting Goods has also created a couple of ISC Jaguars stock one color prints that they can do at the store. They will be on the school wall with all the other school logos they have created! Yeah!
If you would like to order this special shirt, email me and we will get your order placed! Our Athletic Director, Dave, is placing the order this week so get your orders in by Monday. You can bring the payment by the office anytime during the week, as long as it is in by Friday! This shirt can only be ordered through the school Athletic Department and proceeds will go to our athletic program.
We had a new student enroll today from Jackson County. I am amazed at how diverse our students home counties are. We have SEVEN different counties represented in our student population! That is amazing.
The building is changing everyday. The door that used to connect our school to the rest of the strip mall is gone! They were sanding and preparing the walls to be painted today. Connie Nobbe, our Head of School, now has walls on her office! We are 44 days until the first day of school! It will be here before you know it!
Jennings County Fair is still rolling. Beth Hauersberger, our board secretary, worked tonight. In addition to the families we are talking to, we really are having a great time. Beth's son and husband have both been there to help out, along with my husband and one of our incoming student's, Lauren S., family. If you are out and about, stop by the fair. We are there Friday night from 5pm-10pm and Saturday from 1pm-10pm.
Just a note...our office is closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Fourth of July holiday!
Monica
#1 - The July 1st date on the enrollment date is a soft date. Please get them in as soon as you can, but don't worry if you didn't get them in yet.
#2 - Spiritwear...if you are ready to show off your Jaguar pride...we are taking orders for shirts. Shirts are $14 and the logo will be on a green shirt (our school colors are a kelly green with dark blue as a secondary color). Add a $1 for XX sizes. The logo is below...
Hoosier Sporting Goods has also created a couple of ISC Jaguars stock one color prints that they can do at the store. They will be on the school wall with all the other school logos they have created! Yeah!If you would like to order this special shirt, email me and we will get your order placed! Our Athletic Director, Dave, is placing the order this week so get your orders in by Monday. You can bring the payment by the office anytime during the week, as long as it is in by Friday! This shirt can only be ordered through the school Athletic Department and proceeds will go to our athletic program.
We had a new student enroll today from Jackson County. I am amazed at how diverse our students home counties are. We have SEVEN different counties represented in our student population! That is amazing.
The building is changing everyday. The door that used to connect our school to the rest of the strip mall is gone! They were sanding and preparing the walls to be painted today. Connie Nobbe, our Head of School, now has walls on her office! We are 44 days until the first day of school! It will be here before you know it!
Jennings County Fair is still rolling. Beth Hauersberger, our board secretary, worked tonight. In addition to the families we are talking to, we really are having a great time. Beth's son and husband have both been there to help out, along with my husband and one of our incoming student's, Lauren S., family. If you are out and about, stop by the fair. We are there Friday night from 5pm-10pm and Saturday from 1pm-10pm.
Just a note...our office is closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Fourth of July holiday!
Monica
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
It looks so official...
It is amazing how it is the little stuff that gets me all excited :) Every time I drive down Central, I look over and see our new sign on side of our building and I just get excited. If you have not had a chance yet, you need to come by. The picture does not do it justice!! (Note....the blue tent is not part of the school, but it was where our awesome DJ's set up during the mixer....if you didn't make this mixer, be sure and come to the next one because it will be just as fantastic!)
Speaking of official, I had my first day here today with our new Head of School, Connie Nobbe. Today was her official first day as the ISC Head of School. If you would like to meet Connie or have any questions, call 812.376.7000 to set up an appointment.
Last night was my first night of Summer Fair Tour 2009. Jennings County has a great fair. I met many really great families. If I had a funnel cake for every time someone said to me, "I wish they had had something like this when I was in school", well, I would have a lot of funnel cakes!! But, truth be told, I feel the same way. I would have loved the opportunity that ISC is giving our students.
One question that I had asked several times was, "What kind of student would this school be good for?" My answer....anyone. We say we are "IB for all" and we mean it. This is an opportunity for more than the top 5% of students. This is an opportunity for any student and family that wants to make a commitment to the education they will be getting. Our families will be key to our student's success. The teachers are excited and ready to do their part. The next step is the parents and students.
Tonight was my second fair day. I had several really interested families and had a new student enroll! That is what makes the long days and nights worthwhile. Well, that and the deep-friend Oreos!!!
Monica
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