A couple of cards of good wishes for Neil & Ferdi (Jakarta Intercultural School teachers) will be in the staffroom until Tuesday 10th for anyone to sign (or email me – Lindy – and I will add your name/message.) Here is their background story…. Many thanks!
World Universities Fair
The Fair is in Shanghai and starts at 5.30pm for students, and concludes at 8.30pm. I will be there earlier for Counsellor sessions, and will stay to guide you through your visit. You will need to miss at least Block 5 and lunch to make it on time, but I would suggest leaving school from Block 4…
Here’s the poster that’s been up for a week! If you are going to University, than I think this is a MUST, as there will not be another Fair accessible to you this large and diverse! Please be clear – you must inform myself and Dr Saavedra that you will be going and you MUST complete an OLF. I will be there on the day and can meet you and guide your Fair experience, but I cannot assist with any travel arrangements. Please chat to others who are going – some are going with parents – and plan to travel together.
Korean Helpers for International Day – MYP C&S
Five Korean Helpers (MYP) are required to help with the Korean Booth on International Day this Saturday. If you would like to help please email me.
Have you played Monopoly? Do you read Chinese? 你能认识字吗？- MYP C&S
I have a Chinese Monopoly set that will be used for an ASA but we need to translate the ‘Chance’ and ‘Fate’ cards into English. Would you like to help? 有一定的中文水平! Please contact me if you would like to help.
TODAY! Homeroom group photos and individual mugshots for yearbook
Due to a conflict, the G10 homeroom group photos have been moved to after lunch. Please see the updated schedule.UPDATED Yearbook mugshots and homeroom photos
Language Acquisition
Misconception 3: Competence in the home language is not important when learning a second language.
Non native students in international schools learn English more quickly and effectively if they maintain and develop their proficiency in the mother tongue. Research has shown that many skills acquired in the first language can be transferred to the second language. Children who have developed good reading skills in their home language, are more likely to be able to apply these skills when reading a foreign language. Similarly, the skills of being able to plan out a piece of writing or develop an argument in a persuasive essay can be applied in the second language once they have been learnt in the first.
#pypchat
This Thursday’s topic on #PYPCHAT is “Teachers as Researchers.” Sample questions – What is action research? How is a teacher also a researcher? Thursday 5 March (Asia Pacific) 6:00 -7:00pm. Info: on the pypchat wiki.
Austism Spectrum Disorder – handouts
Dear Teachers,
For those of you who attended Han’s INSET session on ASD, please see her handouts attached.
Arden
SET minutes – Feb 26
Good morning,
Please see the attached SET minutes from Feb 26.
Arden Tyoschin
Deputy Director – Learning
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Nanjing International SchoolPh: +86 25 8589 9111 ext 1040
Fax: +86 25 8589 9222
NIS: An inclusive learning community,
inspiring international mindedness, personal excellence, creative thinking
MYP/DP Friday Assembly this Week!
You are an MYP/DP student on 8:01am Friday morning… Where will you be?
A. Sitting in the theatre enjoying the start to an amazing assembly with your bag in your locker.
B. Powerwalking to your locker to put your bag away because you forgot that you can’t bring it to assembly.
C. Listening to the doors creak open as you make the awkward “walk of shame” to your seat.
D. Getting read the riot act by Dr. Saavedra just outside the theatre door for being late and then making the “walk of shame” while getting dirty looks from the audience.
E. Getting read the riot act by Mrs. Tyochin just outside the theatre for arriving late with your backpack, going back to your locker, then making the awkward “walk of shame” while receiving dirty looks from Mr. Cofer on stage.
There is only one correct answer… See you then. 8am, in your seat, no bags! Thanks!
Procrastinators Unite…Tomorrow!
Hey everybody,
For my PPP, I made, a short film on procrastination. Entitled “Enough Time,” I hoped this video could make people aware of this important topic. I had a lot of fun making it, and I hope you guys like it. There’s also a SurveyMonkey link beneath the video that I was hoping you could fill out for feedback.
Thanks – Derron Yu
CARDS for Jakarta
In Jakarta, teachers Neil Bantleman and Ferdi Tjeong are still in gaol with about 3 weeks left before the judges make a ruling. Currently they are presenting their evidence. Laurie will be going to JIS next week for accreditation and he will take a couple of cards. These will be in the staffroom until Tuesday 10th for anyone to sign (or email me (Lindy) and I will add your name/message.) These messages from around the world give much support and add strength to these men, their wives and the JIS community! Thank you!
4C SURPRISE
Do you like surprises? Do you lOVE surprises?
You do? Then come to the 4C homeroom at lunchtime (after you have eaten) to get a guaranteed surprise! Any time between 1.10 and 1.50 will be fine. Hope to see you there!
University of Sydney
Follow this LINK if you are interested in studying in Australia… There is a chance to meet reps from University of Sydney in Shanghai on Saturday 14th March.
MCPHS University (Massachusetts) on Monday 9th March
MCPHS University (Massachusetts)
Monday 9th March – 9.15 Block 2 Counsellor’s Office
Talks for prospective students on pharmacy, premed, nursing or other healthcare majors. Also a possible brief presentation on the field of healthcare and careers out there for students who chose to major in the health sciences.
Interested students should email me BEFORE the end of this week. I will need to talk to your class teachers to see if you can be excused.