Are you currently in Grade 8 or above?
Then you are eligible to be the new NIS MS/US Student Council President for next school year.
You need to find a running mate and then contact either Paul Meyer or Mr Hornell by Monday May 6th at 3pm.
Tech Drop In Monday, 3:15 Room D240
Monday at 3:15, April 29th, in room D240, I will host a tech drop in. This is a time to come by and have all your questions about tech systems at NIS answered. It is also a chance to learn some tips and tricks for Veracross, ManageBac, Turn-It-In, Microsoft 360, and more. So come by room D240 on Monday to learn a little about tech.
MSUS Lunch 1 tomorrow
As it is Athletics Day tomorrow, MSUS students will go to Lunch in the Cafeteria in Lunch 1 (12.50). The Primary School will have Lunch 2 (1.20pm).
Also the Gaming Room and the Music Room will be closed tomorrow at lunchtime due to the Athletics Day.
Thanks for making this work,
Mrs Clarke
MS/US Athletics Day – FINAL Information and staff allocations
Hi everyone,
The students are looking forward to showcasing their personal excellence in different athletic events and this is their summative performance based on goals they have set for themselves. We look forward to you joining us and supporting them in this endeavor.
General Overview
08:00-08:10
All Grade 6-11 participating students register and then head to their house area for 08:10
Non participating Grade 11 students will meet Katie
Xuanwu – Green gym (closest to the blue gym)
Taiping – Green gym (closest to the DC)
Wutaishan – Outside in the marquee
Students participating in the 1500m should be excused and head to the track to warm up.
08:10-08:25
Relay teams should be finalised at this point with the sheets already with the house leaders (Please hand into Scott/Ben)
08:30 All students/teachers should be outside in the Marquee or heading to their first event which starts at 08:30
10:20-10:40 – NO MS/US Break-time though relevant BTT teachers should attend.
Lunchtime – 12:50 – 13:50 (MS/US Students eat FIRST in the cafeteria from 12:50-13:20)
14:00- 15:00 – 100m Finals (All finalists be ready, also might happen before lunchtime) and Relays (4x100m, 6x200m and possible staff relay)
All teachers in BOLD will be the lead person for the event and reminded/instructed how to measure/time from 08:10 outside on the track by Ben/Scott on Wednesday morning!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to come and see us.
On behalf of the students, Scott and myself thank you in advance for your support of this event.
Ben and Scott
P.S Mixed staff relays are encouraged so get networking to see who would like to take part!
Map Testing Today and Thursday
Hello All,
Grade 8 and Grade 6 are up for MAP testing today (Tuesday) from 10:30am at the locations listed below. Give these assessments your best effort and attention!
Grade 8 Reading:
8A-Ms. Merrylees Room (D241)
8B- Mr. Snyder’s Room (D212)
8C-Ms. Ryan’s Room (D347)
Grade 6 Math:
6A-Mr. Underwood’s Room (D220)
6B-MS/US LGR (Dutton)
6C-Mr. Merrylees Room (D342)
Ps. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is MS/US Athletics Day, so no MAP. On Thursday, Grade 7 and 10 will have MAP Maths. The full MAP schedule is here.
tons of nonfiction books available in the library
There are many nonfiction books that have been weeded out (withdrawn) from the library that may be of interest to teachers, TAs, and other personnel in the school. These books are all in English and written for older students and adults. Come on down to the library!
Access to Financial Times
Trying to access Financial Times but it says you need a login? Here are the steps to register:
- Go to www.ft.com/schoolsarefree.
- Type in Nanjing International School in the ‘Check if my school has FT.com access’ section.
- Select ‘get access’.
- Type in your school email and select ‘Submit’.
- Your school’s custom sign up link will then be sent to your school email. Click on the link and fill in the registration form while on the school WiFi and using your school email.
Questions? Ask Mrs. Romero in the library.
Arek will be the MOD on April 27, 2019
Dear all,
Arek will be the MOD on April 27, 2019.
Best wishes,
Clara Xi
Clothing Donations
Hello! My name is Yaewon and I am in Grade 9. For my Design project, I need some red and black fabric. If you have old clothes that I could repurpose that are red and/or black, please bring them to school and drop off in the donation box in the foyer or to the Design Centre. Any type of fabric, any shade of red or black.
The donation box will be in the foyer until Friday.
If you have further questions please email me: yaewonjeong@nanjing-school.com
Volunteering Experiences
NIS needs YOU!
Sign up on Veracross for a range of volunteering experiences. Sign up is open now.
We need pitch managers, bake sale helpers, ball people, etc.
Questions?
annayuen@nanjing-school.com
ManageBac
Please ensure your ManageBac entries are all up to date before LOCKDOWN. A completed entry has:
-grade before the title of the experience
-volunteering or Service as Action selected
-description (who, what, where, when, why) with smart goal
-reflections (facts, feelings, findings, future)
-evidence
-ONE learning outcome (different one each time)
In addition, Gr10 and G11s must have:
-proposals
-a balance of strands
-a variety of learning outcomes
ManageBac will be locked at 9pm (Beijing time):
Grade 11 – May 17th
Grade 10 – May 22nd
Grade 9 – May 24th
Grade 8 – May 27th
Grade 6 – June 3rd
Grade 7 – June 6th
There are other requirements, please come by the Activities Office if you have questions.
Anna
MAP Testing Today and Tomorrow
Good Morning All,
Grade 8 will kick off MAP testing today at 10:40am in the following locations:
8A-MS/US LGR
8B-Large Music Room
8C-Drama Classroom
Please bring you charged laptop and something quiet to do when you are finished.
Take your time and do your best!
Ps. Tomorrow (Tuesday) Grade 8 is up again along with Grade 6. The schedule is here for more details.
Grade 12 students meeting after school today
A short reminder to Grade 12 that we will have a short meeting this afternoon in the MSUS LGR to talk about the Grade 12 Trip and a few other things.
See you all there at 3pm!
Ms Ham & Mr Mello
SLT Meeting Minutes – April 17
Dear All,
Please find the attached SLT meeting minutes in week 29 for your information.
New Student Led Club
A new club: Student-led Statistics & Economics Club
has been created for Grade 10 students. They will meet on Wednesdays at 3:15-4-15pm in the Economics classroom.
Contact Minseo in Gr 10 or Ms Anna for more info.
Volunteering –
Volunteering
Please check Veracross later today for changes to the volunteering experiences. We have added times to Spring Fun Day and to World Cup Volunteers.
Sign up quick before all the spots are gone!
Email Ms Anna if you have questions!