Congratulations to Samantha Zou, who joined NIS in Oct 2003 and will shoulder her new role as Personal Assistant to Director from 14th May 2018!
Homework Club!
Homework Club is on Monday and Wednesday this week from 3:15-4:15 in the LSS area (C142). Come on down get some work finished, do group projects, study, and get some support if you need it. All students grades 6-12 are invited to attend.
Strategy Team Minutes of April 27
Hello everyone. Attached please find the Strategy Team minutes from April 27.
Thank you.
Chris
MYP Student Survey Today
Hello All Students Grade 6-10,
The IB want YOUR feedback about the MYP at NIS! Please complete this survey today in Extended Advisory (it should take about 20 mins). Thanks!
XBlock Report to Advisors Block 3
Hi Again XBlockers,
Please report to Advisors today during B.3 for a special session.
See you then!
Life 101 Monday
Grades 8-11 Life 101 will be in regular operation on Monday, Day 8 Block 2
Grade 8: Black Box
Grade 9: Drama Classroom
Grade 10: Cafeteria Mezzanine Floor 2
Grade 11: Large Music Room
DISPLAY BOARDS – Advanced Warning
The PYP EXHIBITION will be in Week 35. On 24th and 25th May, Grade 5 would like ALL of the big blue display boards.
If you are using blue display boards, please make sure that everything is removed, including pins and staples, please, so boards can be collected on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, 23rd MAY.
Grade 5 will be finished with the boards on Friday afternoon, 25th May.
Vacancy – Part Time German A Teacher
Effective: 1st August 2018
Application deadline: 9th May 2018
Interview: during the week of 14th May 2018
Qualified teacher in home country with high English proficiency. Related working experience in an international school setting is also desirable. IB MYP experience would be ideal but full training can be provided.
If you wish to apply, please submit your resume and brief letter of application to Holly Wang, Human Resources Manager at recruitment@nanjing-school.com.
Do you Want to Be the Next Student Council Presidents?
Attention All Grade 8-11 Students !
The Student Council is looking for 2 new Presidents.
One of them should be able to communicate in Mandarin fluently.
Elections will take place on May 9th in advisories.
Here are some students who have already shown interest.
In Grade 11 next year:
Felicity Crook
Michelle (Zhen) Qing
Winston Zha
In Grade 8 next year:
Summer (Chi) Hsia
What about YOU ?
Are you a natural leader?
Can you find 2 hours per week to plan and organise activities?
Do you want to make some changes in our school?
On Tuesday, May 8th – 1.00pm-1.20pm – you can meet the current acting presidents
Paul M. and Michelle (Zhen) Q. in D216 and ask them questions about a president’s role.
Email your name and (next year) grade to Ms Droulez by Tuesday 2.30pm.
Thank you.
Grade 11: A way to avoid an avalanche of work …
Having trouble motivating yourself with the EE or Senior Essay?
Come to the library this afternoon for an hour of power with Mrs Romero and Ms Ham. They’re there to help out, and get you sorted. Take advantage whilst you can.
Missing something?
Missing a sweater? Misplaced your favorite water bottle? Can’t remember where your left your hat?
All recently misplaced items left in the Blue and Green gym have been moved into the lost property cupboard, located between the IT Hub and Mrs Gijzen’s office.
If you have lost something recently please pay a visit to lost property to reclaim your belongings.
XBlock to Advisories and Life 101 Today
Hello Grade 6/7 Students,
Please report to your Advisory teachers today during Block Three. Dutton and Snyder’s Advisories have Life 101 today with Ms. Bezzerides, so please report there.
Thanks!
SCISAC Basketball trip on May 10-13
Attached list of 20 students will be absent from school on Thursday May 10th and Friday May 11th for SCISAC Basketball competition in Xiamen.SCISAC Basketball Name List
Grade 10 WEW
Hello Grade 10 students,
Friday, May 4th your Work Experience Week Placement Form needs to be completed, signed and turned in to your Advisor.
Advisors, please turn in to the Activities Office.
Looking forward to finalizing those placements!
Ambassadors for 2018-2019
AMBASSADORS WANTED!
If you are in grades 6 – 11 and interested in becoming an ambassador for the 2018- 2019 school year please send an email to Ms. Bezzerides or Mrs. Galaty.
New and returning ambassadors will take part in a training in the next few weeks. More information to follow once we have a finalized list of ambassadors.