International Schools Assessments (ISAs): Grades 6-10

Good morning,

A reminder to students in Grades 6-10 that ISA writing assessments, both narrative and expository, will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday.

This means two interruptions to normal schedules, when students will go to a different locations for these assessments.  Please see schedule below.  Any questions, please see Mrs Tyoschin.

Have a great Friday!

Lunchtime hip hop

Join us for a hip hop class in the main foyer at 1:15 today. Another opportunity to fail forwards!

Chinese Drumming Club

  • Author By amykeus
  • Publication date February 1, 2018
  • Categories: Student

Some members of Chinese Drumming Club has been meeting every lunch hour this week (and will be next week) for the upcoming CNY performance. We’ve now put together a good orchestration. If you are still interested in joining, please join us at lunch today.

PYP Exhibition 2018 – Mentors

Grade 5 are looking for mentors!

  • The role of the mentor is chiefly to advise and keep students on track.
  • There should be regular meetings. For the most part we would like mentor meetings to happen during UOI time, in the grade 5 classrooms. HOWEVER – no problem if they come to you if that suits you better!
  • Offer advice on locating resources and using them efficiently.
  • Ask questions (i.e. to clarify thinking, to help with processing information, to extend knowledge etc.)
  • Help interpret sophisticated/difficult information.
  • Facilitate interviews, telephone calls, any electronic communication.
  • Goal setting and time management advice.
  • Be supportive and encouraging.
  • Celebrate achievements and successes with the students.

Please email any of the grade 5 teachers if you are willing to be a part of this exciting journey! Information meeting   NOT   Thursday 8th March at 3:15. TBD

Talent Show

Last night the student council hosted a great talent showed filled with well-prepared, skillful performers.

Thanks yous were given last night, yes, but the unsung heroes of the night were the tech and backstage crews. The backstage area was calm under pressure, and the tech was spot-on.

A performer’s talent shines on stage because someone gives them a spotlight and hands them a mic. Thanks to Mr. Brown and our tech teams!

 

Drama opportunity for Grade 6 and 7

Charity Theatre 2018 

This year’s Charity Theatre Programme will begin in March. This is a cultural exchange between migrant worker students in Nanjing and NIS students. We will work togthether doing theatre workshops and activities leading to a final performance.

There are 10 places for students in Grades 6 and 7.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please come to a meeting during Friday break (10:40) in the Black Box.

Travel Vaccinations – A Guide for your CNY Break (from OWC)

  • Author By claraxi
  • Publication date January 30, 2018
  • Categories: Staff

Dear colleagues,

please see the message below from OWC.

Best wishes,

Clara Xi

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As we approach the Chinese New Year break some of you will be going on vacation. Many of you will be visiting tropical destinations in Southeast Asia, or travelling to remote parts of China, which require certain travel vaccinations prior to making the trip.

One World Cover have put together a simple guideline to what vaccinations are required for popular holiday destinations in the region – including information on which hospitals and clinics in Shanghai and Beijing stock which vaccinations.

Please see the link here: Travel Vaccinations Guide

You might be surprised to hear in China that medication for or vaccinations against diseases such as yellow fever, cholera and malaria are only available at specific “travel healthcare centers” and that there is only one such center in both Shanghai and Beijing. Contact details for popular “expat” (or private) clinics and hospitals and the Shanghai and Beijing Travel Healthcare Center are included in the guide.

Please note that the information provided is intended as a general reference or guideline to assist with your planning prior to taking a trip. You should consult your Doctor prior to travel to see if you need a specific vaccination. There is often conflicting advice on what vaccinations are required for specific countries or areas within a country.

Wishing you all safe and happy travels…

 

MS/US Awards Assembly Tomorrow Block One!

Hello MS/US Superstars,

Our MS/US Awards Assembly will be held TOMORROW at 8:15am in the PAC (rescheduled from the snow day!).

Please report to Advisory as usual and on-time for a special activity, then head to the PAC at 8:10am. Please leave your things in your Advisory and pick up after. This will mean no Block One tomorrow and maybe a few minutes out of Block Two. Sorry! 

Award recipients, dress sharp and tell you parents (they have been emailed, but still!)

See you then!

MS/US Yearbook Photo Mugshot Make-ups

Dear Grades 6-12 Students
Students that were not here for October yearbook photos will have a retake tomorrow. This will happen during the first 1/2 of lunch (12:50-1:25) in the drama room (beside the Black Box)
 
If you are not sure that this is you, please ask your Advisor now (they have the list!).
 
For everyone else, check with your Advisor for your Study Group photo time.
Say “Cheese!”