Create a language-rich environment.
English language learners will benefit from increased exposure to print and language. A print-rich environment includes access to books and reference materials, labels and posters, and student work on bulletin boards. Word walls are also a great support for ELLs, and may be organized around a number of concepts.
Here is some further information about yesterday Bulletin Notice – Moving Soon of BOJ Xinjiekou:
As a BOJ officer said, the moving from Xinjiekou to Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Mansion would be on Sat, 12 Sep 2015. Also he said that it would open at the new location next Sun, 13 Sep 2015.
Attached is the walking directions from Zhangfuyuan Station Exit 3 to the Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Mansion, 26 Zhong Hua Road:
Head south toward Baixia Road
Turn left onto Baixia Road
Turn right onto Zhong Hua Road.
Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Mansion will be on the right.
The walking directions map would be shown on the staff room notice board as well.
Music for MYP/DP Choir and Orchestras is found on afp://largestorage.nanjing-school.com under music / sheet music.
Junior Orchestra (gr5 – 9): Moonlight Sonata
Senior Orchestra (gr9 – 12): Lincolnshire Posy Mvt6 & Bassoon Concerto K191 Mvt1
MYP/DP Choir: Yet to be determined
Please come see Miss Keus for more information.
Any application for telegraphic transfer and foreign currency exchange will NOT be processed at BOJ during Chinese Holiday from September 3 (Thursday) to September 5 (Saturday), 2015. They will be processed on September 6 (Sunday), 2015.
Swim Meet helpers are wanted on Sat Sept 12th from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Please signup on the C&S / CAS signup link.
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A huge congratulations to all students who have joined the Student Council, along with a huge thanks to all who put their names forward.
The list of Representatives are as follows:
Grade 6 Representatives:
Chloe
Brian
Grade 7 Representatives:
Hyelyn
Benjamin
Grade 8 Representatives:
Iris
Maria
Grade 9 Representatives:
Toshimasa
Abbie
Grade 10 Representatives:
Cesar
Willy
Grade 11 Representatives:
Maxi
Derron
Grade 12 Representatives:
Pevin
Suraj
Once again, congratulations and I hope that everyone has an amazing day!
Thank You,
Kostya Tyoschin and Cameron Young
Just informed by our BOJ, the BOJ Banking Department located at Xinjiekou would move to Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Building, 26 Zhong Hua Lu on Sat, 12 Sep 2015.
To go to the new location of the BOJ, we need exchange from Subway Line 2 to Subway Line 1 at Xinjiekou for 1 more stop (Zhangfuyuan, Exit 3).
Attached is the google map direction from our school to 26 Zhong Hua Lu.
The opening hours is the same as before: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Sunday – Friday ( Overseas Telegraphic transfer (T/T) is only available from Monday to Friday Except Public Holidays)
Good morning, Please see attached SET minutes.
Hello MYP Rockstars,
A few reminders from our assembly last Friday…
-We love you and want to keep you safe and organized. So…
-Please go to your locker right after Block 4 and again five minutes before the start of Block 5 (on the bell).
Why? It’s just a good habit to get into. Your back needs a rest and your know your things will be safe.
-MYP students shouldn’t be upstairs during lunch unless a teacher has asked you to meet (PPP, Stuco, etc).
Why? There is no one on-duty upstairs to make sure you are safe and sound. Plus, your dedicated teachers need a break!
-Take advantage of the great outdoors, gym, upstairs in the cafeteria, or library foyer during 1st 1/2 of lunch!
Why? These spaces were designed just for you!
-Backpacks are NOT allowed in the cafeteria during lunch. They go in your locker.
Why? We don’t have enough ice and bandages for all the injuries caused by tripping over 100’s of backpacks!
-We are looking for ideas for a better way to use our lockers. Let your Stuco reps know if you have one!
Why? Your ideas are often better than ours and Stuco exists for a reason!
Thanks and have a great (short) week!
Dear MYP students, the first tech challenge will be on Friday block 5. Represent your houses well.
The MYP inter house Tech Challenge is rapidly approaching. It will be block 5 on Friday Sept 4, this is a Day 1.
The following teachers will miss the chance to be involved because they are teaching grades 11/12 at that time: Ruth, Rob Battye, Danny, Juan, Luiz, Darren and myself.
I am making up the teacher supervision groups. If you have some reason why you cannot take part in the tech challenge please let Russel know, ex. you are a specialist teacher and are involved with PYP at that time or you will be away from school for some reason.
Please check the draft schedule below and let me know if there are any problems.
Thank you.
BICS and CALP
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) is the ability to function in everyday situations and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is the ability to use academic language. Research shows that children immersed in English can develop BICS in 2 years whereas CALP takes between 5 and 7 years. Non-native speakers who have attained a high degree of fluency and accuracy in everyday spoken English do not, in most cases, have the corresponding academic language proficiency.
How many times have you been asked by a parent for advice on how to help their child at home learn English?
Conceptual knowledge in the home language helps to make the input in the second language comprehensible. Asking students to research a topic, or talk about concepts they have learnt at school in their home language can help students gain a better understanding. By understanding the concept in the home language the student only needs to “cope” with the language. In the course of learning a concept/skill in one language s/he can transfer this to the second language.
The first Eco Team meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday 2nd September starting at 12:55 in room C122. PYP members will eat afterwards with MYP. Please send me your names before then if you intend to join us (PYP teachers, please send names). Looking forwards to a productive and greener year.
A reminder that the Eco Team will be screening part of the film, The Lorax, in the PAC, today (Monday) starting at 1:15 for anyone who is interested.
Ladies and gentlemen, here are the 2015-2016 PYP student council officers:
PYP Student Council will be using the display board outside Ms. Gijzen’s office so that PYP student voices are heard.