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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
No.485
21/03/2014
Spring Fun Day
ASA Tiny Techies
Contact InformationNanjing International School, Xue Heng Lu 8, Xian Lin College and University Town, Qi Xia District, Nanjing, P.R. China, 210023www.nanjing-school.comTel: +86 25 8589 9111 Email: [email protected]
3 Way Conferences
PTA Autumn Festival
K2 AssemblyGrade 10 Business TradeCNY AssemblyACAMIS Girls Soccer Tryouts
On Stage is Authentic
On Tuesday evening sitting in the theatre watching the Grade 2-5 performance of Gladiators really got me thinking about how real or authentic an experience a show of this size is for the students. Think of all the skills they are demonstrating to their classmates on stage and to the audience. They are learning about how to present themselves as individual performers as well as being part of a collective stage presence. They are remembering movements, facial expressions, words and songs. They are on a large stage in a big theatre performing to entertain.
There are so many ways we assess students and they usually have a grade or comment that goes with the assessment as a form of feedback. The assessment during the performance is demonstrated with immediate feedback from the audience. There is no grade or written feedback but an experiential sense of achievement which I would suggest stays with the students longer than the usual feedback they get in class. This was an authentic learning experience.
A number of parents have asked me a simple question ‘How do the teachers do it ?’ There is a deep commitment amongst teachers to the value of the learning and so they go beyond their usual degree of commitment to make this happen for the children. Teachers enjoy your feedback as well so remember to tell them if you think they did well. We all crave recognition to validate the efforts we put into developing the children; parents, peers and teachers..
Have a Memorable MarchLaurie [email protected]
PYP Gladiators Production
ContentOn Stage is Authentic! ! ! ! ! 01NIS Board Update! ! ! ! ! 02School Fee Information! ! ! ! 02!NIS Welcomes New Students! ! ! 03Student Led Conferences 04-05
Leaving Notice 06College Talk 07Speech & Debate 08Grade 10 Trip to Electric Motor Factory ! 09 CISSA Junior Volleyball 10CISSA Senior Girls Volleyball! ! ! 11CISSA Boys Volleyball!! ! ! ! 12Visual Arts Exhibition! ! ! ! ! 13Earth Hour! ! ! ! ! ! 14-15Toy&Book Exchange! ! ! ! ! 16G4 Maker Faire! ! ! ! ! 17Community Activities 18-19PTA Notice! ! ! ! ! ! ! 20Weekly Menu!! ! ! ! ! ! 21
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Membership of the NIS Board
The NIS Board experiences the same challenge to continuity that occurs throughout our community with families coming and going from NIS. The Board has an ad hoc committee made up of three members from the Governance Committee to seek out possible future Board members should openings occur. We are looking to add to the diverse group of parents who are ready to serve should the need arise.
There are two very important points to consider based on our Articles of Association:1. Any person who is co-opted to fill an opening must stand at the
next election.2. Any person nominated from the Governance Committee to fill
an opening at the end of year must stand for election against any other nominated member.
In other words the Board is involved in Succession Planning for membership, but the final decision is left to the members. Louise Liu was co-opted this year.
Current Status of Members of NIS Board
Of the current NIS Board:
Andy Chang and Mirella Savegnago are at the end of their current two year term. Mirella Savegnago has advised that she will be standing again for election to the NIS Board for a further two year term. Andy Chang will not be standing for re-election. Louise Liu was co-opted this year and must stand for election.
Julia Gusten (Board Chair), Bernhard Weber (Finance Committee Chair), Patrick Heckelmann (Board Vice Chair) and Monique Taylor (Governance Committee Chair) are at the end of their first year and have confirmed they will continue as Board Members.
The school website link to Governance www.nanjing-school.com/about-3/governance/ has a brief bio for Board members.
Annual Election of Members for the NIS Board
The Governance ad hoc committee is presently meeting possible candidates. If you would like to be considered please contact Monique Taylor, Governance Committee ChairNanjing International School Board [email protected] Mobile - 18252016664
Laurie [email protected]
Upcoming Events:The Upcoming Week Is W27
Tuesday, 25th MarchPTA Meeting
Wednesday, 26th MarchPYP/MYP Counselor WorkshopRegional PYP School Differentiation Job A Like
Thursday, 27th MarchDP VA ExamEARCOS Teachers’ Conference
Friday, 28th MarchDP VA ExamEARCOS Teachers’ Conference
Saturday, 29th MarchEARCOS Teachers’ ConferenceEarth Hour Event
NIS Board Update
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Dear Parents,
NIS regards parents as the entity responsible for fee payment. Please find the invoice for your child(ren) for 1st Semester (Aug 2014 – Jan 2015), Academic Year 2014/15 in Veracross( https://portals.veracross.com/nis ) -Parent Portal-My invoices. For school year 2014-15 we will stop issuing hard copy invoices.
A deposit, or minimum payment, of RMB 25,000 per student is required to ensure the applicant’s place in the grade for 2014/15 school year, and it must be paid by 15th April 2014. The balance of RMB70,000 must be paid by the due date 31st May 2014.
The deposit will be refunded in full if the Admissions Office receives written notification on or before the 16th June 2014 of your intention to leave NIS.The notice must be sent to the following email address : [email protected]
After this date, the deposit will not be refunded.
After the payment has been settled, PLEASE send the proof of payment to [email protected] or by fax at 86-25-8589 9222 Accounting Office,and quote the invoice number on it.
If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Yours sincerely,
Arek Owczarek
Operations & Finance Manager
Email: [email protected]
Important Information About School Fee Payment
NIS Welcomes New StudentNIS Welcomes New StudentNIS Welcomes New Student
Name Class NationalityBellville,Hudson K1B USAOng Lee, Kai Jia K1B Malaysia
Ong Lee, Hung Ping K2B MalaysiaLee, Hung Jie 2C Malaysia
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PYP Student Led Conferences.Dear Parents,
Student Led Conferences are approaching. This is an opportunity for your child to share their learning with you. The conferences are always one of the highlights of the school year and take place on Wednesday, April 2. Please sign up for a time on Veracross.
The Student Led Conference is compulsory. There are no classes on this day; however, it is a school day and your child’s attendance with you is required for the length of their conference. Student Led Conferences are an important aspect of the Primary Years Programme and for developing your child’s ability to reflect on and communicate about their work and progress.
If you have any further questions, please contact me.
Derek [email protected]
MYP Student Led Conferences A NEW & IMPROVED FOCUS FOR 2014
Dear Parents,
This year will focus on students demonstrating new skills and understandings through application of knowledge, performance, and discussions. In each class students may be:•Performing ... a dialogue / exercises / a technique•Solving... problems and explaining their method and applications •Describing...how learning has changed your opinion; how the learning can be applied to real life•Comparing... a first draft to a second attempt•Setting ... specific and achievable goals for Semester 2•Identifying ... two stars and a wish
Remember that this is a compulsory regular attendance school day. Although there are no scheduled classes, students must attend either in the morning or the afternoon WITH THEIR PARENT(S) OR A “SURROGATE” PARENT. Please work around scheduled PYP conferences.
Students MUST bring their laptop. Remember to SIGN IN when you arrive.
If you have any questions, please contact Arden Tyoschin at: [email protected]
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES –WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
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PYP Student Led Conference Sign Ups
As mentioned in the item above parents can now sign up for the Student Led Conferences on Veracross.
From the Parent page click on Parent/Teacher conference Signups at the top of the page (see screen shot below.）
This takes you to the sign up page where you can select one of the available times from the drop down menu. (see screen shot below)
During the Student Led Conference your child will also take you to see the work they have been doing in specialist lessons. You do not need to make an appointment for seeing the specialist.
Derek [email protected]
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Information for Leaving Families Dear Parents,
This is a time of year when some families will be moving on from Nanjing, either returning to their home countries or embarking on their next overseas posting. To assist our planning for the coming year please read and follow the exit procedure below. This information may have a direct impact on new families wishing to enter the school. We understand that some parents are still unsure, but if you know kindly let us know as soon as possible.
Exit Procedure1.As soon as you know you are leaving please email:
[email protected] indicating your intention to leave and requesting any documentation that you may require.
2.Collect a clearance form from Reception or the Admission’s Office3.Clearance forms must to be completed by the parent and student; in the PYP the
Homeroom teacher will assist with this, in the MYP and DP this is the student’s responsibility.
4.On the last day of school the transcripts will only be released on receipt of a completed clearance form.
Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any queries please let us know.
Monica [email protected]
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Savannah College of Art and Design
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees in distinctive locations and online to p r e p a r e t a l e n t e d s t u d e n t s f o r professional careers. SCAD offers degrees in more than 40 majors and more than 60 minors in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning.
This visit will occur on Monday, March 24th at 1:15pm in the HS Counseling Office. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland
The Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), established in 1893, was the first hotel school in the world. Today, it trains and develops the next generation of leaders and managers for the international hospitality industry. Its diverse student body comprises 2000 students from more than 90 different nationalities. EHL is the first hospitality management school worldwide with double accreditation at a university level.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland - Joshua Gan to meet with G11 class at 8am on Tuesday, March 25th, in the MYP LGR.
European University
In 1973, European University is a triple-accredited, top-ranked international business school with main campuses in Switzerland (Geneva and Montreux), Germany (Munich) and Spain (Barcelona). We encourage students to transfer between our international campuses all of which follow an identical curriculum taught exclusively in English.
Everyone welcome on Wednesday, March 26th at 1:30pm in HS
REPS COME TO NIS
Final SAT of the YearThe final SAT will be held in June 7th, 2014!
Deadline for application: April 1st/14
Test Center Code: 74345School Code (NIS): 694219Country Code: 457
Cost: ! SAT I 564RMB! SAT II 403RMB and !80RMB per subject test
COLLEGE TALK
Final ACT of the Year
The next ACT will be on April 12th,
2014. Cost: 434RMB No Writing or
533RMB with Writing
For these tests you MUST register
ONLINE and not through the school.
ACT Test Center Code: 872250
External Test Dates for 2014-2015 School Year:
The external testing dates have been set for next year and here they are: PSAT - Saturday, October 18th, 2014 SAT I
and II - Saturday, October 11th, 2014; Saturday, November 8th, 2014; Saturday, December 6th, 2014; and Saturday,
June 6th, 2015 ACT - Saturday, October 25th, 2014 and Saturday, April 18th, 2015!
Grade 11 Student/Parent College Prep MeetingsI will continue meeting with G11 students and their parents over the coming month to create a plan for the upcoming
months leading up to the application cycle. See Ms. Zoe Tang to set up an appointment
COLLEGE NIGHT(G11 Parents/Students)
April 17th, Thursday
7 - 830pm
MYP LGR
The evening will go over the general process of the college application to the USA, Canada, UK and Hong Kong. There will be time to answer questions as well.
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ACAMIS Speech & Debate
Showcase!
Events include: Duet Acting, Dramatic Reading, Oratory
Where? Black BoxDay? Wednesday, 26th March
Time? 7:00pm
Susan [email protected]
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Last week, Mr. Fleming took the grade 10 Physics classes to the Bosch Siemens Home Appliance Park to see how electric motors are made. The students have studied how electricity is used and generated.
safety first
Back in the classroom the students got in teams and built electric motors.
Thank you to Mr. Eisert for him time in both explaining the theory of electric motors, the modern advances with brushless DC electric motors and showing us the factory floor.
Russel Fleming [email protected]
Grade 10 Trip to Electric Motor Factory
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Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)
Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058
Vicki Hong (Athletics & Activities Secretary [email protected] extension 1036
CISSA Junior Volleyball
Last Friday our 18 players for the CISSA Junior Volleyball travelled to Shanghai to participate in the tournament on Saturday at Shanghai American School. We made up 3 teams, teams played between 6 and 8 games. Our players improved significantly over the season.
All teams won some games and enjoyed the experience of playing against many school from Shanghai.Erik, Felicity and Anthony were selected by their teammates to play in the representative game at the end of the day.Special thanks to our student coaches Ebba, Kali and Lauren for assisting each week.
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Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)
Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058
Vicki Hong (Athletics & Activities Secretary [email protected] extension 1036
CISSA Senior Girls Volleyball
After 8 weeks of training, it was time to put all of the hard work into practice in the final volleyball tournament of the season. We travelled to SAS Pudong and played 6 games for the day. The girls began
sluggishly and found it difficult to get into the first game. The serves weren’t going in, there was no calling of the ball and minimal movement.
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Each game the girls gained a little more confidence and improved their game play with some very close results.By the last game the girls were getting serves in, calling the ball and moving well around the court which resulted in our only win for the day.Loeke and Milly were selected to play in the rep games and won both.Congratulations to all the girls for a great learning season! Coach Weatherly
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Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)
Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058
Vicki Hong (Athletics & Activities Secretary [email protected] extension 1036
CISSA Boys VolleyballOn March 15th at SCIS Hongqiao, the CISSA Senior Boys Volleyball team had a friendly competition with schools from the Shanghai area. There were two boys teams made up of 8 and 9 players each. This was a great opportunity for the students to use the skills which they had been building on all season long in one final tournament.
The two boys teams continuously improved and learned a lot throughout the tournament and both teams won their last game while showing incredible teamwork, improved serving, and great sportsmanship. Thanks to all of the players for their great attitudes and amazing efforts during practice and during the tournament.
Coaches Fischl and Watkins
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Saturday 29th March at NIS
From 6:00 p.m. Lights out at 8:30 p.m. for one hour
LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING!•Fire-pit (BRING A BLANKET TO SIT ON!)•Music, dance and drama performances by students, teachers and parents•Sing-alongs (BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS!)•Book & toy exchange
•Story-telling•Games in the dark •Arts and crafts•Sales•Star-gazing•Gardening: planting, potting for a vertical garden, tour of school garden•Environmental presentations
•‘I will if you will’ environmental pledges•Save Our Species art exhibition (animal/Earth-themed contributions welcome)•Bring a ‘nude food’ picnic (no waste) or buy from PTA (wraps, fruit kebabs, pizza)
Why not arrive on foot, by bike, on skates, by bus or metro or car pool that evening.
Dress to show you care for the Earth, e.g animal costumes, in green etc.
See http://www.earthhour.org/index.php for more details
Join us! Use
your power to
make a
difference!
NB:In PAC/cafeteria if rainy
Kath [email protected]
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Toy and Book Exchange
Bring your used toys and books to the Earth Hour Event on March 29th, 2014
From 6:00PM with lights out at 8:30PMYou will be able to exchange the toys and books you no longer read or
play with for ‘like new’ toys and books
Saturday, March 29th 2014
(6:00 to 7:00 PM)Nanjing International
SchoolPYP Student Council will host the exchange and invite all to participate!! Let’s exchange
and reuse rather than buy new books and
toys!!!
Clean books and
toys that are in good repair
please
A great oppor-tunity
to find some new books and toys!
Note: Exchange is from
6-
Kath Adams [email protected]
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As part our inquiry into how we organise ourselves, Grade 4 students organised a Maker Faire. By voting they created a committee that booked the facilities and large equipment like tables and chairs. Students decided on a personal project, something they wanted to make. Some students worked alone and others cooperated as part of a team. They constantly needed to consider their organisational skills, preparing equipment, designing an advertising campaign. Some groups needed to research before they could start making, while others used trail and error. It was challenging at times, especially finding
the right materials and t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g t h e problems. The final Faire was a chance for grade 4 to show their products and their process. They hope to inspire you to join the maker movement too.
NIS Grade 4 Maker Faire
If you were inspired, then you may be interested to learn about the Jinqiao Mini Maker Faire, to be hosted by Concordia International School in Shanghai. Tickets are free, but must still be booked in advance online. Check out their official website for further details, to book visitor tickets or even to book a booth if you would like to display. They welcome makers of all ages.!!http://jinqiaomakerfaire.com
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Community Activities
Saturday: Ballet lessons 9am- 1.20pm
Hip Hop 1.30pm- 3.30pm
Taekwondo / Wushu 9am- 12pm
Gymnastics 9.30am- 11.50am
NIFC Soccer 10- 11.30am preK- Gr 2 11- 12.30pm Gr 3 & above
Nanjing Rockets Rugby Team 3.30- 6pm DP & Parents
Crossfit Workout 3- 4.30pm MYP/DP & Parents
Sunday: Rugby Club 9 - 10am Kids 10 - 11am MYP & Adults
Volleyball 3- 6pm MYP/DP & Parents
Monday: English: 8.15- 9.45am (Eva), 10- 11.30am (Daniel)
Pilates: 8- 9am (adv), 9- 10am, 10- 11am
Zumba: 2- 2.50pm
Yoga (Neila): 4.30- 5.30pm
Ladies Soccer 6- 8pm MYP/ DP & Parents
Basketball 7 - 9.30pm
Sandra Fuchs [email protected] mobile 1381 5445 813
March 22 - 28th
Cycle 2
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Community Activities Cycle 2
Tuesday: English (Daniel): 8.15- 9.45am
Pilates: 8- 9am, 9- 10am, 10- 11am
Zumba: 2.35- 3.25pm MYP/ DP & Parents
Badminton 6 - 9pm MYP/ DP & Parents
Wednesday: English (Eva): 8.15- 9.45am, 10- 11.30am
Yoga: 8.30- 9.30am (Shylaja), 4.30- 5.30 (Neila)
Kick Boxing: 10- 11am
Golden Ball Football Club 6 - 9pm Parents
Pilates: 6.30- 7.30pm (Heidrun), 7.30- 8.30pm (Francesca)
Thursday: English (Daniel): 8.15- 9.45am
Pilates: 8- 9am (adv), 9- 10am, 4.30- 5.30pm
Nanjing Singers Choir 7.30 - 8.45pm
Volleyball 6.30 - 9pm MYP/ DP & Parents
Friday: English (Eva): 8.15- 9.45am, 10- 11.30am
Yoga (Shylaja): 8.30- 9.30am
Sandra Fuchs [email protected] mobile 1381 5445 813
March 22 - 28th
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Reminder: Next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday 25th MarchThe Centre Cafe @8:15am
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The PTA would like to thank all the NIS community members who participated in the 2014 International
Day Expo.All the nations booths looked fabulous and the performances were
very entertaining. Overall, it was a successful day, with the sun shining and many happy faces.
Thank you to all that were involved in making it a wonderful experience.
✴ PTA Merchandise will be available for sale every Tuesday from 2 until 3pm in the foyer at our new PTA merchandise
store.✴ Please note that classroom sales are delivered to your child every Friday, and are available by using the order forms located on the wall
near the display cases in the corridor of the foyer leading to the Admissions Office. Orders must be paid at the cashier by 10:00am
Thursday for delivery the next day.✴ Please note that we have some school hoodies available in limited
sizes. Price is 250RMB each. You can come to try out sizes on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
PTA - [email protected]
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