We have begun extending invites to speakers for TEDxYouth@NIS (scheduled for March 9th 2019). If you or anyone you know has a great idea worth spreading, please let us know!
tedx@nanjing-school,com
Javier, Luiz and Trina
Learning2 Asia Applications
Hello Fellow Educators,
We have the possibility of sending two additional educators to this year’s Learning2 Asia conference.
If you are interested, please complete the PD application located in the staff folder and submit to the relevant section head. The PD committee would like to consider applications at our September 7th meeting.
Please see Sonya with questions regarding learning2 beyond what you find on their extensive site.
Many Thanks.
Middle Schoolers in the Corridors!
Are you in Grades 6 – 10?
If the answer is yes then…. are you allowed in the Middle School corridor during break and lunch?
The answer is no! Students in Grade 6-10 cannot be in the upstairs corridors at lunchtime. Wait for the bell to go to your lockers or your classrooms. You have been warned 🙂
Discovery China (DC) Passport and Visa information
All students in grades 5 – 11: Please remind your parents to update Veracross with current passport and visa information. We need this information to book tickets and hotels.
Students with Chinese, Macau, Hong Kong or Taiwanese ID cards: please bring a hard copy to the Activities Office or send soft copy to elaineliu@nanjing-school.com .
Return to the Forbidden Planet – cast list
The cast list will be up on the notice board outside the Black Box this morning.
Congratulations to all involved!
We will have a read/sing through for the WHOLE cast this Thursday 3:15-5:15 in the PAC. Please see Mr Brown today if you will not be able to make this.
Grade 11 Retreat deets
Get set for a stellar two days, Grade 11! We leave tomorrow morning at 8:15am from the Centre Foyer. Please go to Advisory first, and then make your way over to the foyer.
You need to bring:
- Positivity and an open mind
- Water bottle
- Notepad
- Pens
You don’t need to bring:
- Your laptop
- Cash
Lunch and snacks are provided.
You should also dress comfortably and in clothes that do not restrict movement. These two days won’t be passive ones!
Day 3 PS Updates
Dear Teachers,
Enjoy your time today with parents and students during the bulk of your Parent-Led Conferences. A couple of reminders about lunch time schedule:
- Refer to the BTT for Tuesday and the attachment within the Week 3 PS Bulletin. All Primary BTT has been covered so that you may have lunch, and be able to pick-up students from lunch between 12:50-1:00pm (Thank you Katie).
- Students should return with you from lunch to bring closure to the day, and then be dismissed at 1:15pm.
- Busses will depart at approximately 1:30pm.
For Friday: Be prepared for our first fun House Challenges between 8:05-8:50am. Details to come from Bob on Thursday.
Second-step Information– Lead by Cal from 3:15-3:50 in Heidi’s room, Thursday afternoon. (For those interested)
University of Calgary Visits NIS
Save the date for September 27, 2018 at 12:50 in the MS/US LGR.
We have two NIS graduates from last year
who are starting this fall at Uni Calgary to study Kinesiology and pre medicine.
Visit their website for more details…https://www.ucalgary.ca/
CMB Notice
You can buy USD, GBP, EUR, HKD, JPY, AUD and CAD cash at CMB Xianlin Branch now. Please call CMB (Tel: 83119505) to make an appointment 7 days in advance.
Reminder about exchange money at the China Merchants Bank (CMB)
If you are an overseas staff, before you visit the CMB for exchange, please make sure that you take following items:
- CMB Card;
- Original Passport;
- Employment Contracts since school year 1617;
- Individual income tax (IIT) statements;
- Salary statement.
The IIT Statement will be issued on monthly basis, while the Salary Statement annually.
Cigna & OWC visit schedule for 1819 school year
Dear overseas staff,
- The dates of visit: Sept. 26, 2018 / Nov. 14, 2018 / Jan. 16, 2019 / Feb. 27, 2019 / Apr. 17, 2019 / May 22, 2019
- Time: 10:30~15:00
- Venue: H303 @ Centre
Best wishes,
Clara Xi
Wayne Liu will be the MOD of Sept. 1, 2018
Dear all,
Wayne Liu will be the MOD of Sept. 1, 2018.
Best wishes,
Clara Xi
PP Supervisors
Dear Grade 10 Students, the list of the Personal Project Supervisors has now been finalised and is attached to this post. You should also be able to see your Supervisor in Veracross by tomorrow morning. Please come and see me if you have any questions. Grade 10 Personal Project Supervisor List 2018
Discover China Grades 5 – 12
Dear Students,
The final Discover China Trip lists have now been created and uploaded to Veracross. Check your portal to see which trip you will be going on.
We are now purchasing travel tickets, planning accommodation and deciding on the activities.
Lots more information will be available next week.
Mrs Clarke
Parent-Led Conferences Tomorrow!
Hello NIS Learners,
A reminder that Parent-Led Conferences are tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. School dismisses at 1:25pm with buses departing just after 1:30pm. Please remind your parents and peers. Ask your Homeroom teacher or Advisor for more details.
Thanks!