Western CT Academy for International Studies
Elementary Magnet School
201 University Boulevard Danbury, CT 06811
PHONE: 203-778-7462 ATTENDANCE: 203-778-7466
Fax: 203-778-7467
Mr. Christopher Roche, Principal
The October PTO meeting (scheduled for tomorrow, 10/20) is cancelled, please join us for the next meeting on November 17, 2021.
Details to follow. Thank you!
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All questions regarding the Welcome Back Parties should be sent to AISPTODanbury@gmail.com
Additionally, per the special event form established and approved by the district, masks must be worn throughout the event. This was a condition for which we received district approval to have the event.
Letters from Principal Roche
IMPORTANT DATES
October 22nd -
Picture Day
The event code is: EVTXMWFCG
AIS PTO Welcome Back Party for Grade 3 to Grade 5 from 5pm to 7pm
October 26th - 2:30 Dismissal (ELP will be available)
November 2nd - Professional Development-Schools Closed
November 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm
November 9th- Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm
November 10th- Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm
November 11th - Veterans’ Day–Schools Closed
November 12th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm
November 24th - Early Dismissal-Holiday
November 25th and 26th - Thanksgiving Recess–Schools Closed
December 14th - 2:30pm Dismissal
December 23rd - 12:20pm Early Dismissal
December 24th–31st: Holiday Recess – Schools Closed
Technology and Learning Resources
If you have any questions regarding the Parent Portal or Borrowing Technology please contact - ais_helpdesk@danbury.k12.ct.us
Please list your child's name and grade in the subject line.
Afternoon Dismissal Change Submission Form
How to find my child's bus info 2021-2022
DANBURY RESIDENTS ONLY:
If you have a transportation change, request or question regarding your child's bus info, they can go on the transportation website:
https://sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/dps_transportation_department/
What Does Kindness Mean to Me_ 2021.mp4What Does Kindness Mean to You?
How does AIS Compare?
AIS has been announced as a Category 1 School of Distinction by the State of Connecticut for the 2018-2019 School Year.
Congratulations to all Staff and Students!
Remind Info
AIS General Information
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AIS Bus Information
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Raptor Procedures
Please know that we have just installed a Raptor Security System at AIS. For visits that are longer than just picking up and dropping off, parents will be asked for a driver's license or ID to provide to our safety advocate. This is an added security measure. Please know this may take an additional few minutes. However, the safety and wellbeing of all students is our preeminent concern.
Congratulations to Mr. Calvanese for being named Danbury's Teacher of the Year for 2019!
Please click on the video above to see Mr. Calvanese's Welcome Back Video.
board meeting video.mp4AIS Spotlight at the School Board
October 24th, 2018 - Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies presented to the Danbury Board Of Education during their Spotlight Your School portion of the board meeting.
AIS in the News!
May 17, 2018 - Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies has been named a 2018 Green Ribbon School for its environmentally sustainable practices by the U.S. Department of Education.
Photo: Carol Kaliff / Hearst Connecticut Media
AIS in the News!
Rick Asselta speaks to students at the AIS Magnet School Wednesday, May 9, 2018, about his project to raise money for honeybee kits for Puerto Rico. Asselta has lived in Puerto Rico for several years with his wife, who is from the island.
Read article here
PHONE: 203-778-7462
ATTENDANCE: 203-778-7466
SCHOOL HOURS
Regular Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Scheduled Early/Weather Dismissal: 8:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
1 Hour Early Release Day: 8:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2 Hour Delay: 10:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
3 Hour Delay: 11:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CHANGES IN YOUR CHILD'S DISMISSAL PROCEDURE
For changes in dismissal, you must call the school at 203-778-7462 before noon and speak to the school secretary. Please do not email your child's teacher with dismissal changes (teachers are busy teaching or may have a substitute) and please do not leave a voice message which may not be heard in time.
Unless otherwise notified by parent/guardian, the Danbury Board of Education will allow students to have photographs taken and used in the newspaper, videotapes, electronically including our website, and other publications. A form for such objection is below. Such written objection shall be valid for only one school year.
Directory Information Consent Form (for the 2019-2020 school year, please submit by 9/30/19)
Disclaimer: the AIS webmaster seeks to ensure that all content and information published at this website is current and accurate. In addition, the webmaster cannot be held responsible for the contents of any externally linked pages or individual teacher sites.
AIS Webmaster - aisweb@danbury.k12.ct.us
updated October 20th, 2021