Please return your library books to the tub in front of the library. Unfortunately, except for DP students, there will be no summer checkout this summer. I’m sorry for the inconvenience!
Briefing Today
Monday Morning Briefing will happen in the PAC today during Break. See you then!
Thank You 2019-2020 NIS Ambassadors
The NIS Ambassadors play a key role in welcoming new students to the NIS community. A transition can be a difficult process in a person’s life, especially during a time where developmentally you are so social. Having a support network of peers available helps ease with the arrivals and the farewells. Thank you, NIS Ambassadors, for your support, you are an asset to the community. Please stay tuned for the 2020-2021 NIS Ambassadors.
Managebac Level II – Last sessions this week!
Managebac Training
Our last two Managebac Level II training will be offered today from 1300 in D218. (Note: You must complete Level I training and the accompanying quiz in order to take Level II). Level III will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week covering the communication aspects of Managebac.
The instructional portion of the training will be around 20-30 minutes, but Cindy and Joe will be available for the duration of the lunch break to answer questions and facilitate deeper dives. All MS/US teachers must attend at least one session prior to the end of the school year (and before taking any other levels of Managebac training). Level II will cover the following:
Reporting – an introduction to how the gradebook functions in Managebac and connects with the various assessment tasks you’ve created, as well as how this looks on the student side.
Teachers will be able to:
- Understand how Formative and Summative assessments are represented in the Gradebook tab
- Understand how Managebac displays feedback on tasks to students
- Navigate through the Gradebook tab including student progress section
- Understand how tasks are represented on the Student portfolio (including the “Learning Goals” feature)
We look forward to hosting you in D218 at 1300! Special thanks to Danny for the use of his classroom.
REMINDER : YOGA FOR STAFF – EVERYONE WELCOME
GOOD NEWS – PUT A NOTE IN YOUR DIARIES
This Thursday 11th and final Thursday, 18th June our very own Pat S has kindly offered to run relaxing Yoga classes.
Where : Dance Studio – 3rd floor of Centre
When : 4-5pm
Who : YOU ! Everyone is welcome – come and give it a try even if you have never done any yoga before – ever….
What do I need to bring – your tired body
- No previous experience needed
- Comfy clothes
- Mats available
- No need to sign up – just come along and enjoy some stretching, relaxation and time for YOU
Cookies??
COOKIES!! AND COFFEE!!
Managebac Level III
Managebac Training
Managebac Level III training will be offered today and Friday from 1300 in D218. (Note: You must complete Level II training and the accompanying quiz in order to take Level III).
The instructional portion of the training will be around 20-30 minutes, but Cindy and Joe will be available for the duration of the lunch break to answer questions and facilitate deeper dives. All MS/US teachers must attend at least one session prior to the end of the school year (and before taking any other levels of Managebac training). Level III will cover the following:
Communications – an overview and light dip into how messaging works in Managebac in terms of communicating with students, parents and teachers (a bit different than Veracross).
Teachers will be able to:
- Send Task reminders
- Send Grade posting notifications
- Send Year Group notifications
- Understand the difference between notifications and sending email notices
- Understand what messages look like from the Student and Parent side
We look forward to hosting you in D218 at 1300! Special thanks to Danny for the use of his classroom.
Science Fair – Grade 9 off timetable all day
Hi all,
On Tuesday 9th all of the Grade 9 students will be in the PAC all day for the Science Fair.
They will not attend their scheduled classes on this day. Enjoy the extra report writing time on me 😉
(If we finish packing up early before the end of block 5, then they may return to their Service groups for the final few minutes).
They will also be setting up in the PAC during block 5 on Monday 8th. Please let me know if this’ll be a problem.
-Martyn
Sign up for the Science Fair!
This year we have an amazing group of Scientific Superstars in Grade 9 who are dying to share their Science projects with you. If you would like to bring your class to the Science Fair in the PAC on Tuesday June 9th from the end of break until lunchtime, drop Ruth an email with the time you want to visit so that she can schedule you in. Social Distancing to keep us safe!
Awards At NIS
Dear Students and Teachers in G6 -11,
It is almost Awards time. This year we are planning a virtual Awards ceremony on Wednesday June 17th at 2pm in Advisories. Here is a reminder of the criteria for the awards at NIS in Semester 2.
Questions? See Ms Ham or Mrs Clarke
Managebac Level II
Managebac Training
Managebac Level II training will be offered today from 1300 in D218. (Note: You must complete Level I training and the accompanying quiz in order to take Level II). Level III will be offered on Thursday and Friday of this week covering the communication aspects of Managebac.
The instructional portion of the training will be around 20-30 minutes, but Cindy and Joe will be available for the duration of the lunch break to answer questions and facilitate deeper dives. All MS/US teachers must attend at least one session prior to the end of the school year (and before taking any other levels of Managebac training). Level II will cover the following:
Reporting – an introduction to how the gradebook functions in Managebac and connects with the various assessment tasks you’ve created, as well as how this looks on the student side.
Teachers will be able to:
- Understand how Formative and Summative assessments are represented in the Gradebook tab
- Understand how Managebac displays feedback on tasks to students
- Navigate through the Gradebook tab including student progress section
- Understand how tasks are represented on the Student portfolio (including the “Learning Goals” feature)
We look forward to hosting you in D218 at 1300! Special thanks to Danny for the use of his classroom.
Managebac Level III
Managebac Training
Managebac Level III training will be offered Thursday and Friday from 1300 in D218. (Note: You must complete Level II training and the accompanying quiz in order to take Level III).
The instructional portion of the training will be around 20-30 minutes, but Cindy and Joe will be available for the duration of the lunch break to answer questions and facilitate deeper dives. All MS/US teachers must attend at least one session prior to the end of the school year (and before taking any other levels of Managebac training). Level III will cover the following:
Communications – an overview and light dip into how messaging works in Managebac in terms of communicating with students, parents and teachers (a bit different than Veracross).
Teachers will be able to:
- Send Task reminders
- Send Grade posting notifications
- Send Year Group notifications
- Understand the difference between notifications and sending email notices
- Understand what messages look like from the Student and Parent side
We look forward to hosting you in D218 at 1300! Special thanks to Danny for the use of his classroom.