Parent-Teacher Forum
Greetings from the Parent-Teacher Forum! We are a group of volunteers made up of parents, administrators, teachers and staff, who...
- Help families adjust to AIS and to life in Vienna by providing information about the school and this beautiful city;
- Host various events throughout the year to build a stronger sense of community;
- Raise money that we reinvest into the school for the benefit of our students;
- Come together as a group once a month to get updates and stay informed about current events in the school;
- Work with the administration on common issues;
- And have fun together working for our children.
Every AIS parent, teacher, and staff member is automatically a member of the AIS PTF. Join us at our monthly meeting to stay informed and help us support our school.
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month during the school term
8:30 AM in the Faculty Lounge by the cafe.
Come and enjoy PTF Breakfast Among Friends!
Our meetings and events are posted in Scoops - the school's weekly electronic newsletter.
Tini Carmine
PTF Chair
- Events
- Supporting the Student Community
- Country Coordinators
- Resources for Newcomers
- Contact the PTF
- Meeting Minutes
Events
All School BBQ - 2 September 2017 11:00-14:00
The school and PTF welcome all families to this meet-greet and eat event for the entire family to kick-off the school year. Hosted in the AIS Sports Hall (Bubble).
Newcomers Coffees - 29 Sep 2017 and 23 Jan 2018 8:30-11:00
These informal informational get-togethers for new parents are organized twice a year in the AIS Theater: once in the fall for new parents and again after winter break for parents whose children join us mid-term. It is a great place to meet the school administrators and other new parents and ask questions about life at AIS and in Vienna.
Contact - P.newcomers@ais.at
UN Day - 19 October 2017 All day
This school event teaches ES students about the United Nations and the many countries who are part of AIS. A morning assembly in which UN representatives participate is followed by a "tour of countries" in the school gym --tables hosted by the PTF Country Coordinators who provide fun ways to teach our children about our diverse countries and regions.
Contact the coordinator - Coming soon!
PTF Halloween Party - 3 November 2017 18:30-21:00
Celebration for all ES students -- costumes and candy. Trunk or treat in the upper parking lot and fun and games in the AIS Sports Hall.
Contact the coordinator - Donna Scharpf
Seasonal Crafting - November and December 2017
All talented crafters are invited to join the group working in the PTF Penthouse in the Villa Annex. You can also support this important fundraiser by ordering your Advent or Door Wreath.
Contact the coordinator - Doris Kaltenbrunner
Bingo Night - 3 February 2018
A slice of pizza or a plateful of pasta and a winning Bingo card make for a great Saturday night with your family made even sweeter with the candy round. Register early; this is usually a sell-out.
Contact the coordinator - Coming soon!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day - 28 March 2018
A day on which we celebrate all that our AIS Teachers and Staff do for our students. We show our appreciation by bringing in food for an Appreciation Potluck Luncheon.
Contact the coordinator - Lynn Des Rosiers
ES Fun Run - TBD
ES students raise money and run for a charitable cause. The PTF provides refreshments.
International Food Festival - 5 May 2018 18:00-22:00
An amazing event if you pardon the bragging. Our annual IFF brings together the best cuisine and culture we can offer. Complete with a silent auction for the grown-ups and a basket raffle for the young ones.
Contact the coordinators - PTF@ais.at
Flea Market - 26 May 2018 10:00-15:00
Sort through your treasures and sell those at the Flea Market that no longer spark joy. Or come to the Flea Market to discover new treasures. Typical items include books, CDs, clothing for all ages, sports equipment, electrical appliances, furniture, decorations, you name it! The Junior class will be offering food and drinks. Sellers can rent a 3 x 3 meter booth for €30 (€35 for non-AIS families). Doors are open for buyers from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Reservations will be taken after the Easter break.
Contact the coordinator - Doris Kaltenbrunner
Supporting the Student Community
With the money we raise, we are able to give back to our school - on average €30,000 per year! Roughly half of that goes directly to AIS students through special projects (Appropriations).
2017-2018 Appropriations
The PTF Appropriations deadline is be mid-January.
Students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators are all encouraged to submit project proposals to be implemented in the 2018-2019 academic year. The Appropriations process opens now and closes February 9, 2018. For more information about the appropriations process, click here.
If you have a great idea that would benefit the AIS student community please fill out and submit the Appropriations Request Form:
Donna Scharpf
Appropriations Coordinator
Country Coordinators
Our PTF Country Coordinators are parent volunteers who serve as points of contact for families coming to AIS from specific countries or regions of the world. They help to ease the transition of our newcomers and create country/regional communities within AIS.
Judit Kottasz
Appropriations Coordinator
Resources for Newcomers
Welcome to your new school and city! We are committed to helping you with your transition. We hope that you'll attend our Newcomers' Coffee on August 25 and other social events. These are great opportunities to meet new people and learn more about school at AIS and life in Vienna.
Check out our Newcomers Package, prepared to assist you with living in Vienna:
AIS contact information can always be found here.
We can't wait to meet you!
Ana Robinson
Newcomer's Committee Coordinator
Nicoletta Cameli
Newcomer's Committee Member
Kati Khalilpour
Newcomer's Committee Member
Maryam Noorian
Newcomer's Committee Member
Viviana Vaughn
Newcomer's Committee Member
P.newcomers@ais.at
Newcomer's E-mail Address
Facebook Group: Parents of AIS Vienna
This private group, which is not affiliated with AIS, is open to parents of students attending AIS who can share local knowledge of living in Vienna. Please send your requests to join by email to Tammie Perdue from an email address that you have listed in the AIS Parent Directory. This will ensure that we only include current AIS parents in our group. We hope you will find this new resource helpful!
Parent Groups
These groups are formed by parents based around common interests. They are not sponsored by the school. Please find contact information in the online directory.
German Conversation—This group is currently full. You may join a waitlist by contacting Simone Guetter.
Discover Vienna—This group takes guided tours to various exhibits in Vienna’s museums. To be added to the mailing list, contact Nicoletta Cameli.
Bible Study—Two groups meet from 13:00-15:00 in homes near school and welcome anyone interested. Tuesday’s study is non-denominational. Please contact Liz Gheorghita for details. Wednesday’s study is from a Catholic perspective. Please contact Mary Marlowe for details.
Click here for golf information.
Click here for tennis information.
AIS Walkers—This group meets at the school security gate at 8:30 AM every Thursday morning that school is in session. We walk for about one hour, ending up back at the school. Join us for conversation and exercise in the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding the school. Last minute notices may appear via the AIS Parents Facebook page.
Contact the PTF
We look forward to talking with you. Please feel free to send us an email.
| Position or Event | Name |
| PTF Chair | Tini Carmine |
| PTF Vice-Chair | Jolana Hermannova |
| PTF Treasurer | Sirin Kont |
| PTF Communications Coordinator | Cathy Greeley |
| PTF Appropriations Coordinator | Donna Scharpf |
| PTF Country Coordinators Coordinator | Judit Kottasz |
| PTF Newcomers Coordinator | Ana Robinson |
| PTF Facebook Administrator | Renee Carmine-Jones |
| PTF Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) | Liz Sloat |
| ES Room Parent Coordinator | Manon Fuller |
| MS Grade Level Parent Coordinator | |
| HS Grade Level Parent Coordinator | |
| Volunteer Coordinator | |
| Supplies Coordinator | Jolana Hermannova |
| Teacher and Staff Appreciation Coordinators | |
| Out and About Coordinator | Claudia Siffert |
| Back to School BBQ (hosted by the school) | Tini Carmine |
| Halloween | Halloween Team |
| Seasonal Crafting | Doris Kaltenbrunner |
| Bingo Night | Bingo Team |
| International Food Festival (IFF) | The PTF IFF Team |
| Spring Flea Market | Doris Kaltenbrunner |
...and many other committed volunteers. For more PTF contacts please log in to the AIS Parent Portal to access the Online Telephone Book.
AIS contact information can always be found here.
