Please arrive at the start of lunch if you are competing in the inter house spelling competition. It will be held in Mr Battyes’ room today.
NIS Girls Invent
Anneliese Gegenheimer is a former IBM computer scientist who has a passion for engaging girls in STEM based activities. She has set up a non-profit for this in her hometown of Chicago. Anneliese is currently studying at Johns Hopkins in Nanjing and will be leading a session 3 ASA for our girls in Grades 4 and 5.
Here are the details of the ASA:
ASA Title: NIS Girls InventASA Description:Do you like solving problems? This after school activity is for the community of 4th and 5th grade girls who like finding creative solutions to problems in their community and are interested in learning more about the invention process. Students will work individually or in small teams to create a prototype and pitch their ideas!Venue: PYP Design PitMax # of Students: 25Grade/s: 4th and 5th grade girlsDay of Week: Friday
We are looking for mentors. We want six women who can come and support the ASA for one session each (of course, you can come more often). Anneliese is leading the ASA and I am supporting her, but we would love to have more hands on deck and are asking for you to volunteer 60 minutes of your time. No prep needed, just show up with enthusiasm.
If you are interested, please let me know: sonyaterborg@nanjing-school.com
MS/US Report Card Proofing Today!
Hello MS/US Editors,
Today (like right now!) have the chance to proofread your report cards in a slightly extended Advisory session until 8:25am.
Things to look for:
Are all of your classes are accounted for?
Are there any errors in the comments (your passport name should be used)?
Any missing comments or ATLs?
Does the sum of your criteria scores match these grade boundaries for each class?
If there are any errors or omissions, please email the teacher and copy (cc) Mr. Bratton for Grades 6-9 or Dr. Saavedra for Grades 10-12 before the end of Advisory today.
Also, at this point you might feel like begging a teacher for “one more point” to bump up a grade… Don’t do it! This is called “Grade Grubbing” and it’s not cool! If you have a question about your learning, ask it. But, if the Grade-Grubbing detector goes off, teachers have strict instruction to send you to us for intensive guided reflection.
Thanks and get to it!
Mr. Bratton and Dr. Saavedra
Week of Failing Forward Workshops
Workshop choices will come out on Monday, January 15th.
Sign up for workshops will be on Veracross will start at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17th.
Stay tuned!
Inter House Spelling Competition
Spelling enthusiasts,
This Friday, 12th January, the inter house spelling competition will take place at lunch time in Mr Battyes’ Room. Your house needs 2 boys and 2 girls from G6-8 and 2 boys and 2 girls from G9-12. If you think you have got what it take to help your house win, then please contact your house captains and/or leader no later than today.
Life 101 Today
Locations:
Grade 8 A: Black Box
Grade 8 B: D 340
Grade 8 C: D 246
Grade 9: Drama Classroom
Grade 10: Above the Cafeteria
Grade 11: Large Music Room
Grade 12: MS/US LGR
Strategy Team Minutes from December 14
Dear all,
Attached please find the Strategy Team minutes of Dec 14.
Thank you.
Chris
Cigna & OWC monthly visit
Dear overseas staff,
Please find here below the monthly visit schedule of this semester:
Wednesday Jan. 17, 2018 (10:15~15:00) @ H302A (next week)
Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018 (10:15~15:00) @ H303
Wednesday Mar. 14, 2018 (10:15~15:00) @ H303
Wednesday Apr. 18, 2018 (10:15~15:00) @ H303
Wednesday May 16, 2018 (10:15~15:00) @ H303
Best wishes,
Clara Xi
Life 101 Tomorrow
Locations:
Grade 8 A: Black Box
Grade 8 B: D 340
Grade 8 C: D 246
Grade 9: Drama Classroom
Grade 10: Above the Cafeteria
Grade 11: Large Music Room
Grade 12: MS/US LGR
MS/US Report Card Proofing Tomorrow Morning
Hello MS/US Editors,
Tomorrow morning you will get the chance to proofread your report cards in a slightly extended Advisory session from 8:00-8:25am. If you spot any errors or missing info, please email the teacher and copy (cc) Mr. Bratton for Grades 6-9 or Dr. Saavedra for Grades 10-12.
Thanks for your help!