Digital Citizenship: Computer Games
Yesterday we announced the Digital Citizenship Philosophy….
Today we want to remind you that in order to protect you and ensure that you are connecting in a way that promotes positive inclusive attitudes, you cannot play computer games in the Library or the Cafeteria. You need to go to the Gaming Room, C154, if you want to play computer games at break or lunch 1.
Why not have a discussion about this in your Advisory or Homeroom today?
Charity Theatre-meeting today
This is an opportunity for Grade 6 and 7 students to do Drama activities leading to a performance … if you are interested please attend a meeting TODAY (Thursday) at break 10:20 in the Black Box
Thanks
CMB Notice
Dear all,
CMB will CLOSE on February 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and OPEN IN LIMITED HOURS on February 15 & 19.
Any application for telegraphic transfer will NOT be processed at CMB during CNY from February 15 to February 21.
Grace Song
INSET Schedule
Good morning,
As you know, our first three days of INSET will focus on Inclusion, led by highly experienced, insightful and action-based Kristen Pelletier and Danette Sack. You may remember Danette as she was one of the accreditation team members who visited NIS in September 2017. If you have been at NIS for a (long) while, Kristen first visited NIS to lead an initial audit of our inclusion practices in 2012. We’ve come a long way since then!
On Feb 14, a number of targeted break-out sessions will take place. Please check Page 2 for groupings. If you don’t see your name, don’t worry! Kristen and Danette have something very practical and meaningful in mind for everyone!
You can view the schedule in the attachment or in the screenshots below.
Any questions – please ask a member of SET!
ISA Schedule – Wedneday
We are on Day 3 of ISAs – thank you to all proctors, scribes, and IT team!
Please see today’s G6-10 schedule below, with changes highlighted in blue.
Digital Citizenship at NIS
NIS has a new philosophy for Digital Citizenship. Here it is… you might want to discuss this in your Homeroom or Advisory. What does it mean for you? More information coming tomorrow.
Birthday Cupcakes -February Birthdays
PTA is giving out Birthday Cupcakes Today, Wednesday, at morning break, in the foyer in front of the Library. Happy Birthday all February Babies!
Dragon & Lion Dance
Dear Colleagues,
This Friday, 9th February we will celebrate the Year of the Dog. A Dragon & Lion dance will be performed by professionals. The first performance will be from 7.40 am to 8.00 am in the Quad. Students, staff and parents will watch and appreciate the traditional way Chinese people pray for good luck, peace, and a good harvest.
A second performance will also take place in the Quad from 9.10 am to 9.30 am, straight after the assembly. Some students will have the opportunity to get involved and dance with the performers. This is definitely a photo opportunity.
We would really appreciate it if you could remind your students about the two performances and assist us in sending the students back to classes at the end of each one.
Many thanks for your support!
xīn nián kuài lè! gǒu nián dà jí
新 年 快 乐！狗 年 大 吉！
Dorothy
Recycle Your Hongbao
Dear All,
Each year SET will hand out Hongbao to students in the morning for CNY, and this year we are trying to reduce the waste of the Hongbao and recycle them for next year.
Please let your student know that If they want to keep the Hongbao, they are welcome to keep it and bring it home and if they do not want to keep it, please don’t through them away.
They may bring back to their homeroom if they are the student from PS, or they may put in the Hong bao recycle box on second floor opposite of Student activity&athletics office if they are student from MS/US.
Xiexie,
Laurie back on Sundy
Dear all,
Pls be informed Laurie is off campus for AAIE Conference in New York and will be back on Sunday Feb 11.
Lucy
Charity Theatre
This exciting opportunity is for any grade 6/7 student who enjoys Drama. NIS students will be working with Migrant worker students taking part in a weekly Drama workshop leading to a final performance. If you are interested in joining this project please see me at break time on Thursday 8th Feb at 10:20, in the Black Box, there are only a few places left, so hope to see you there!
Accreditation & IB Evaluation Reports
Good morning,
You can find the Accreditation and IB Evaluation Reports on the server at this location:
Public –> Teachershare –> Accreditation Reports 2017.
A reminder from yesterday’s briefing that action in response to the feedback will be strategic and integrated in line with our Mission and Strategy. Of course you are welcome to share ideas with Laurie or any member of SET.
Arden
Digital Citizenship at NIS: All staff in PAC today 3.30pm
The Digital Citizenship Team will be presenting Digital Citizenship at NIS today in the PAC. This presentation is aimed at all staff, teachers and TAs. There is something for everyone!
See you at 3.30. Sneak preview below…
Curriculum Metaphors!
Please remember to send me your curriculum metaphors before the end of the week!
Thanks,
Arden