The Visible Thinking Routine (VTR) used on Tuesday’s meeting was Making Meaning.
The entire protocol is attached should you wish to try it out in your classrooms.
Tech Challenge
Massive thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and effort in the Tech Challenge. As you can see by the results above, it was an almost perfect afternoon for Xuanwu. Points were awarded: 3 points for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, 1 point for 3rd. In the case of a tie, both teams were awarded the first place points.
Congratulations, Xuanwu, Taiping, and Wutaishan.
Please pass on any feedback through your Advisory so we can make Tech Challenge even better next semester. (Advisors: please send us an email with any feedback: sonyaterborg@nanjing-school.com)
The Design Team
Katie Ham will be the MOD of Sept. 22, 2018
Dear all,
Katie Ham will be the MOD of Sept. 22, 2018.
Best wishes,
Clara Xi
Thursdays – EE & PP Support in the Library
EE & PP Support – Every Thursday 3:15 – 4:15 PM in the NIS Library.
Use this time to ask for advice, conduct research or simply as a quiet space to focus.
Touch Rugby on Friday’s
Calling all Grade 8 -12 students and interested staff members to come and play/learn the wonderful game of Touch Rugby/Football.
We are looking to continue the CISSA season for Grade 8 students and build relationships in readiness for possible tournaments and next years ACAMIS team/s.
When: Fridays
Time: 15:15-16:30
Who: Grade 8 – Interested Teachers and all are welcome.
Upper School Academic Honesty Workshops: Grades 10 and 11
Academic honesty sessions are being run today for Grades 10 and 11:
- Grade 10 – Block 3
- Grade 11 – Block5
Please attend the MSUSLGR promptly.
Bring your laptop, a notebook and a pen.
See you there!
Ms Lenk, Ms Romero and Ms Ham
Tech Challenge Today Block 5
All grade 6-10 students, please put your bag in your locker at the beginning of lunch today. BAGS MAY NOT BE BROUGHT TO TECH CHALLENGE SPACES. You will need nothing. At the end of lunch, when the music sounds, please head straight to the area outside the red double doors/ foyer and line up in year levels. One single file line, left to right, grade 6 to year 10. Once your line is ready, your ‘teacher in charge of lines’ will escort you to your space for block 5.
Please gather in your space, listen carefully to the instructions given out by the teachers with you and then battle to the death for the glory of your house! #I’mXuanwufoo#I’maWutaishanfan#It’saTaipingthing#
Mr. Baker
Important for MAP: All G5-10 Students!!! (and Advisors)
Good Morning,
Students please complete the following steps before your next MAP test:
- Please make sure that your Mac’s operating system (OS) is at least OS X El Capitan. You can do this by going to the little Apple in the upper lefthand corner and clicking on “About This Mac” and looking for the information box as pictured below:
2. If it is NOT, you need to upgrade the operating system making sure that it is OS X El Capitan (Version 10.11 see above picture), macOS Sierra (Version 10.12) or macOS High Sierra (Version 10.13):
3. If you are unsure of how to do this or confused by these instructions, please bring it by the IT Offices and we will upgrade it for you.
Advisors/Homeroom teachers please make sure that this happens to ensure a smoother MAP testing session for you and your colleagues.
Thank you,
The IT Department
School of Rock
For those about to Rock, We Salute You! Interested in joining a rock band? Come to the music room at the beginning of lunch. Class is in session this Thursday.
Mr. Yuen