Culture Clubs and Committees

VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE WORLD GO 'ROUND!  AIS offers many opportunities to get involved on a variety of levels: through Culture Clubs, by welcoming new families, working with sports or the Arts, or working to improve our community. Listed below is the 2010-2011 Committees and Culture Clubs currently active at AIS.  

Click HERE for a complete listing of PO Events offered by PO Culture Clubs & Committees in which your involvement would be much appreciated. Contact the Committee or Club Chair to find out how to help.   

Note: times, dates and locations of an Event may have changed. Always consult the school calendar or check our PO Bulletin for the most up-to-date information.

 

Ambassador Committee

The Ambassador Committee helps welcome our newest families and supports the Admissions Office by providing a warm environment in which to welcome new and prospective parents considering AIS for their children. They also provide leadership, structure and organization to new families in need. 

Contact: Please Volunteer!

 

Amigos Culture Club

Amigos is the Spanish/Latin cultural club of AIS. Amigos’ core mission is to promote the Spanish language and to celebrate cultural diversity by offering educational and social activities to our AIS families. They work closely with the Spanish department at AIS by providing support and assistance in organizing various activities such as el Día del Idioma which is aimed to enhance the Spanish language and culture at AIS.

Contact: Natalia Amazonas e-mail

 

Arts Alliance Committee

It is the mission of the AIS Arts Alliance to support all areas of the Arts throughout AIS, including music, theater and visual arts. The Arts Alliance Committee showcases and promotes the Arts within the AIS community and attempts to promote the AIS Arts program externally as well. 

Contact: Betsy Carpenter e-mail

 

Asian Culture Club

The purpose of the Asian Culture Club is to assist AIS in fulfilling its mission by celebrating the diverse Asian culture within the community. At the same time, the ACC promotes and supports the Mandarin program at AIS through cultural events such as the Asian New Year Celebration.

Contact: Hye-Young Kim e-mail or Mark Hayler e-mail

 

Deutsch Connection

The Deutsch Connection supports the German language program at AIS by promoting German culture, language and educational standards at AIS. The Deutsch Connection also helps prepare students who may be re-entering the German education system. The Deutsch Connection holds their annual Christmas Market in December. 

Contact: Deniz Oktar-Giray e-mail 

 

Ensemble / Francophile Culture Club

Ensemble is a multicultural parent association representing all French cultures of AIS.  Parrents who are a part of Ensemble are native and non-native speakers from all school levels.  Ensemble works to support, further, and promote all areas of AIS's French department with regards to academic curriculum, promotion of the French program, parent & family education, and social & cultural activities like their Wine & Cheese and La Kermesse events.

Contact: Christine LeCorvec e-mail 

 

Harambee Culture Club

The purpose of Harambee is to assist AIS in fulfilling its mission by increasing awareness and sensitivity among the AIS community to the unique perspectives, experiences and issues of those who view themselves as members of the black and/or African-American, African or Caribbean population. Harambee extends this conceptualization to include those who do not identify as such, yet offer their support. They are committed to the fundamental AIS values of respect, diversity, effort and joy of learning. They hold an annual event - Jazz in Black and White as well as several cultural activities throughout the year.

Contact: OPEN e-mail

  

Parent Programs

The PO works in partnership with the AIS parent base, school reps, and the school counselors, to identify and organize information that assists parents with supporting their children. The topics for Parent Programs over the course of the year cater to all grade levels and include issues of current debate or concern. Dates are listed on the electronic school calendar and participation is open to all parents and guardians.

Contact Susan Bartsch, e-mail

 

Sports Boosters

The Sports Boosters, also known as Eagle Watchers, is organized as part of the Parent Organization for the purpose of building a network of parent and student involvement to support the sports program and recognition of athletes. The club welcomes parents of students participating in all of the school sports programs. Officers are selected annually.

Contact: David Bell e-mail or Peter McKenney e-mail

 

Sustainability and Health Committee

The Atlanta International School Sustainability and Health Group joined the Parent Organization in Fall 2009. The Sustainability & Health Committee seeks to promote more sustainable and healthy lifestyles at AIS through collaboration and education.