Welcome to AIS @LM 2016-17

Hello ALL

 

Happy FALL!!

 

PLEASE READ (preferably everything!! Multiple colours are used to make sure you don't get bored!! I Have DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS as there are always a few that tend to be at a loss as to the modalities. Most of you I know are "pros" at this.

 

1.       Classes start on October 15^th.First two weeks we will build rockets. PLEASE COLLECT TWO INSIDE TUBES OF PAPERT TOWEL ROLLs AND TWO INSIDE TUBES OF TOILET PAPER ROLLS.

2.       Instructions that we will use for making the rockets are attached.

a.       we will guide your children

b.      Those of you that have done this before-we need you to be FORMAL HELPERS-at least one or two per row of students.

c.       We will provide-the folders, the parachutes etc.

d.      PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELVES with the instructions-so that the "building" can go smoothly.

3.       One parent is required to be there. I would like both parents to come. Siblings are okay as long as they can stay "reasonably" quiet!!

4.       We start at 9:00 AM and end by 11:0 AM;

5.       IF ANYONE ELSE that are registered do not get this, please pass this along to them.

6.       PLEASE LET ME KNOW if ANY names are to be ADDED or DELETED.

 

 

·         ADDRESS:

 

9231 Corporate Boulevard

Rockville, MD 20850

 

·         DIRECTIONS:

 

a.       If you are coming up 270 (from the spur)-270 North, take Exit 8-turn left at light-go past the bridge and turn right into corporate boulevard, right at T junction, left at STOP sign and left when you see parking-go 50 yards, building entrance is on your left.

b.      If you are coming from Clarksburg/Boyds etc. on 270 S, take Exit 8-turn right at light, and turn right into corporate boulevard, right at T junction, left at STOP sign and left when you see parking-go 50 yards, building entrance is on your left.

c.       Coming up OR down Shady Grove turn right OR left into Corporate Boulevard.

 

If you still are CONFUSED, please use a GPS!!

 

·         IDs

 

PLEASE bring your driver's license or passport as an ID

 

·         GENERAL PROTOCOL

 

PLEASE arrive after 8:00 AM-typically 8:15 AM on all DAYS EXCEPT DAY 1.

Show your ID to the person at the desk

Go upstairs to the common meeting area (cafeteria –no food available!!); There are a couple of Vending machines-MOST kids and SOME parents like them!!

WE will start by about 9:00 AM

Please keep all children/siblings from running around!

NEED SIX TO EIGHT volunteers to form a PHONE tree TO CALL PARENTS ABOUT CANCELLATION (on bad weather days)

 

DAY ONE

 

·       Please aim to arrive by 8:00 AM-just so we all can become familiar with the logistics; We will get done by 11:00 AM.

·       REMEMBER to bring IDs

·       BRING THE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS & TOILET PAPER ROLLS YOU HAVE COLLECTED (If you have not today is a good time to start!!). If you have SPARES, please bring them-your siblings or someone else that has forgotten can use them.

·       Help RAJ rearrange the chairs and Tables (THESE NEED to be put back the way they were at the end of the class so that employees can eat breakfast Monday!!)

·       Help RAJ make parachutes (cutting trash bags into strips!!)

·       Help RAJ distribute-glue, scissors, manila folders, rubber bands, straws, foam tubes, AND "large doses of patience"!!

·       Help RAJ distribute notebooks and pencils

·       Help the children in and around where you are!!

 

 

Cheers

 

Raj Raghavan

AIS: Parents Day Project List

Hi All, 

Please see the attached PDF that contains Student's name and their projects titles. 

Thanks

Krishna

AIS Parents Day

All

 

Information on Parent's day this Saturday at Lockheed and next Saturday at NIST (100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD)

 

In general:

 

1.        Those who signed up as moderators:

a.        All of you may or may not be picked-they are a fair number from NIST who volunteer and about two or three are assigned to a room

b.        You are there to facilitate the children-put the flash drives in, help the children to keep papers (if any) from dropping, calm them down etc.!

c.        If no one asks questions, please ask something simple-let them answer-makes them proud!!

d.        Keep presentations to within 10-12 minutes generally-older kids get a bit more leeway.

e.        If the certificates have spelling errors, please give it to Alga, Richard or Bob-AIS luminaries

f.          

LM Parent's Day this Saturday-last session at LM till next October:

 

1.        We would like ALL parents to come (siblings are welcome).

2.        We would like to start by 9:00 AM-so please come in by then

3.        A smart young lady will be doing a great presentation for about 30 minutes.

4.        We will start the presentations after that.

5.        We will have 4 groups of kids in 4 rooms presenting-please encourage your kids and others.

6.        I would like to request  Mr. Manoharan, Mr. Samavedam, Mr. Iyer, Mr. Hegde along with 4 ladies to be moderators.

7.        I would like to request Mr. Bharadwaj to come, if possible and take pictures to send to NIST folks.

8.        Couple of ladies have done a great job of organizing a small party after in a very short time. Please stay and attend.

 

Parent's day at NIST-next Saturday:

1.        Please arrive between  8:15 AM and 8:35 AM

2.        All adults bring an ID

3.        Please go left after you enter and around (follow the road) to the big/tall administration building.

4.        Park in the big parking lots

5.        Pick up your badges and agenda inside and go to the room with your children.

6.        Moderators should be able to help settle everyone down.

7.        If you have to leave early, let the moderator know so that your child can present earlier than later.

8.        Once all done, please adjourn to the auditorium for a brief session-introductions, guest speaker etc. Should all be over by 11:45 or 12:00 noon.

 

See you all this Saturday

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Krishna Samavedam
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AIS -February 27th

Hello all

 

1.        Hope most of the children have completed/almost completed their Parent's day projects.

2.        As usual, please come after 8:00 AM

 

We have 4 great sessions for you this Saturday:

 

·          Chemistry and Chemicals: –Learn about "Exothermic and Endothermic" reactions! How some chemicals give out heat and some absorb heat; Are there  chemicals that can you can (safely) use to warm up your hands, other than gloves in winter? Does your body give out heat/absorb heat/both and why?

·          Build Towers/Bridges: Learn the art of building towers with spaghetti sticks and Marshmallows. Learn about how strong the structure would be/how much weight can it carry/can it survive an earthquake?

·          Life of "Pi" and Geometry- Learn all about what "Pi" is, where is it used, what is Pythagorean theorem-is it a name, is it a person or is it imagination and what is it? Where is this used and why should you know it? Also will it help you build Bridges and Towers!!

·          Two-in-One Bonus (Limited number of kids): A Parent with two of her children is going to present this" Learn- about "What are three different ways to melt ice" This is also for for Moms and Dads!! Learn by doing it hands on: Also the 2^nd topic (and one of my favourites)-"Why is the sky blue and sunsets are red and orange" Why do these colours appear the way they do-again a hands on topic

 

In addition, for those Parents, guests and other adults that are interested in stretching their limbs (Yoga postures, positions and stretches to limber up) the teacher will be available-AND if there is a quorum-at least ten individuals, will conduct the session. Please wear comfortable clothes.

 

Cheers

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Krishna Samavedam
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