Month: October 2021

Community Activities

Gentle Reminders:

  • Autumn MAP Assessments will take place on the 3rd floor of The Centre from Oct.19th to Oct. 22nd in room H302A & H302B. All community activities in these two rooms have been CANCELLED accordingly.

All community activities in room H301 please shut down your cellphone, no music.

  • There is still a payment open for the Community Activities you and your kid signed in. Please come to cashier next week to collect payment slips and pay for your lessons. CASH ONLY.

CASHIER OPENING HOURS:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8.00-11.30 & 12.30-16.00

Tuesday and Thursday: 12.30-16.00

  • Students Learn to Swim activity: Please be noted that only the names on the list at the cashier can join the class.
  • Soccer NIFC K2-G12: There are still seats available for this activity.  Practices are on Saturdays morning from 10.00 to 12.00. The coaches will split students in grades. Above G4 and below. Then a quick warmup, practice soccer basis (passes, ball control), some activities simulating the game (shoutout, moves), and then 30min fun game.

Don’t forget to check our Community Catalog:
https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Programs/Browse.

Community Activities Sign Up Link:
https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Landing/Auto

Thanks for your understanding and support.

  • School will only allow NIS community members to enter school, everyone must come with their ID card (especially for adults) and SuKangMa, NO ID CARDS NO ACCESS.
  • No parking – E bikes and bicycles ok.
  • Masks to be worn on entry and temperature check.

Your Community Activity Coordinator
Christine Ge

Grade 8 MAP Testing Today

Hello Enigmatic Eights,

Your Maths MAP test is happening today at 1:00pm on the third floor of the Centre. Please bring along a charged laptop and positive mental attitude. The data we gather from this assessment will help us best support your learning and reflect all of your hard work in your Maths classes.

The schedule for all grades for this round of MAP testing is reposted here.

Good stuff!

Ps. Grade 7’s are up tomorrow (Thursday) for their Reading test. Get some good sleep tonight!

 

Community Activities

A Gentle Reminder:

Autumn MAP Assessments will take place on the 3rd floor of The Centre from TODAY to Oct. 22nd in room H302A & H302B.

All community activities in these two rooms shall be canceled accordingly. All community activities in room H301 please shut down your cellphone, no music.

Thanks for your understanding and support.

  • School will only allow NIS community members to enter school, everyone must come with their ID card (especially for adults) and SuKangMa, NO ID CARDS NO ACCESS.
  • No parking – E bikes and bicycles ok.
  • Masks to be worn on entry and temperature check.

Your Community Activity Coordinator
Christine Ge

ManageBac Closing Date!!!!!!!!!

All students in Grades 6-10!!!!

ManageBac will close on

Wednesday, December 15 at 4.15pm

All student in G6-10 must complete at least one entry for Service as Action and one for Volunteering in order to be eligible for Academic Achievement Awards.

Grade 6 MAP Testing Today

Hello Grade 6 Students,

Please head to the third floor of the Centre building after Break today for your Reading Map test! Please bring a charged laptop, headphones for those with a text-to-speech accommodation, and a positive mental attitude.

See you there!

Ps. Grade 8, you’re up tomorrow after lunch!

 

 

 2021 Flu Vaccination Registration

  • Author By nurse
  • Publication date October 18, 2021
  • Categories: Staff

Dear NIS staff and family members,

The flu shot will be arranged by school at the end of Oct. or the beginning of Nov. As limited number of flu vaccines at the moment, first Come first Serve.

Are you going to take vaccination at local community clinic this year?  If you are interested,  please read Influenza Vaccine Consent Form , you are required to sign a consent prior to vaccination.

Then please reserve your shot here 2021 Flu Vaccination Registration by Wednesday Oct.20. 

Please note, at this moment, the shot is only offer to NIS staff and core family members. If you have any queries, please contact with me via nurse@nanjing-school.com

 

Best regards

Nurse Ellen

Volunteers Needed – Saturday, October 30

As you know, every G6-10 student must complete ONE volunteering experience per semester.

Here is another chance!

We are hosting a Football tournament on Saturday, October 30. We need people to help collect the balls when the balls are kicked out of bounds. You need to be quick on your feet and focused on the game!

Please sign up for a shift on Veracross. We need eight volunteers for each shift. Here are the times:

A) 9.10 am – 10.25 am

B) 10.20 am – 12.15 pm or when the game finishes.

C) 1.20 pm – 3.15 pm

D) 3.10 pm – 4.40 pm or when the game finishes.

If you have any questions, please see members of the NISSAC team (Jisook, Chloe B., Yerin, Rachel, Katty, Jessica L, Jihyun, Kangjun, Donggeun and Woohyeong).

Sign up on Veracross! It’ll open at 10.30.

More Volunteers Needed – October 31st

WAIT….

did you know that

students in G6-10 need to do

at least ONE volunteering

experience per semester?????

You didn’t? It’s okay, I am letting you know now (again). All students in grades 6-10 must do

at least ONE volunteering experience and then fully document it on ManageBac. Don’t worry, I’ll remind you AGAIN,

and AGAIN, and AGAIN! The PTA is once again hosting the Autumn Festival and will need awesome and energetic volunteers

to help with games and face painting. The sign up will be on Veracross. You will need to purchase a ticket for 50 rmb which entitles

you some food and drink. There are 2 shifts. Each shift requires 25 fantastic volunteers.

Shift #1 – 3:30-5:15pm

Shift #2 – 4:45-7:00pm

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Cheryl Moen or Ms Suzy Walker.

Club for New Students!

  • Author By annayuen
  • Publication date October 18, 2021
  • Categories: Staff

If you are a new student, a transitioning student, or if you are confused about the IB system or the NIS community, come and check out

A.S.K.

– a club that combines experiences and knowledge of IB student experts at NIS to help new students better adapt to the school & the system.

We meet Thursdays Lunch 2 in the Old Admissions Office or in D229.

Venue: D229 or Old Admission Office

 

VOLUNTEERING Experience – G8-12

Students are required to complete one VOLUNTEERING experience and one SERVICE experience per semester.

Here is a volunteering opportunity for students in Grades 8 – 12!

Name of STUDENT ACTIVITY: A.S.K. mentors (volunteers)

Day: Thursday Lunch 2

Venue: D229 /Old Admissions office

Grades: 8-12

Number of Participants: 10

Supervising Teacher: Anna Yuen

Description:

Are you someone who has experienced the transitioning process from one school to another? Are you an expert of IB programs or an expert in NIS? Are you interested in taking on the responsibility of helping other members in our community who feel lost and facing obstacles in this system? A.S.K. is recruiting student mentors/tutors who have 1) Authentic experiences and who are 2) Supportive and 3) Kind.

Secondary MAP Testing Starts Tomorrow!

Hello Grade 6-12 Students,

If you have not done so already please download the new NWEA MAP App today! Instructions can be found here or here. Please see IT for additional support.

The schedule for your testing over the next two weeks is located here. Please note your testing times and locations. Students testing in Block One should check in with your Block One teacher for attendance, then head to your testing location.

Grade 6 is up tomorrow after Break in on the 3rd floor of the Centre.

As always, the best preparation is a good night’s sleep, a charged laptop, and a positive mental attitude. Please let your Advisor, Ms. Clarke, or Mr. Bratton know what questions you may have.

Give this your best.

Flu Vaccination Registration

  • Author By nurse
  • Publication date October 17, 2021
  • Categories: Staff

Dear NIS staff and family members,

The flu shot will be arranged by school at the end of Oct. or the beginning of Nov. As limited number of flu vaccines at the moment, first Come first Serve.

Are you going to take vaccination at local community clinic this year?  If you are interested,  please read Influenza Vaccine Consent Form , you are required to sign a consent prior to vaccination.

Then please reserve your shot here 2021 Flu Vaccination Registration by next Wednesday Oct.20. 

Please note, at this moment, the shot is only offer to NIS staff and core family members. If you have any queries, please contact with me via nurse@nanjing-school.com

 

Best regards

Nurse Ellen

 

🔔🔔🔔Latest risk level alert（October 15) and official link for query of risk level🔔🔔🔔

  • Author By oliviazhu
  • Publication date October 15, 2021
  • Categories: Staff

By October 15, there was 0 medium-risk area, 0 high-risk area

Overseas (except Macao) are still all high-risk areas.
Official Link:
http://bmfw.www.gov.cn/yqfxdjcx/

🔔🔔最新风险等级提醒（10月15日）🔔🔔🔔
现将10月15日省疾控中心提供的全国各县区疫情风险等级予以通报：
全国现无中高风险地区

Community Activities

Thanks for your interest in Community Activities. Registration is still open until today 4pm. There are still a few seats available for some activities, like English Text book & Conversation, Hatha Yoga, Wednesday Work-out, Aqua Fitness, Chinese Brush Painting, Saturday Soccer NIFC, Pilates for Men, Yoga Staff Only, Pilates Staff Only, and some Adults Learn to Swim Classes.

Don’t forget to check our Community Catalog:
https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Programs/Browse.

Community Activities Sign Up Link:
https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Landing/Auto

 

Please come to cashier next week to collect your payment slips and pay for your lessons. CASH ONLY.

CASHIER OPENING HOURS:

Monday,Wednesday,Friday: 8.00-11.30aM & 12.30-4.00pM

Tuesday&Thursday: 12.30-4.00pM

 

And a Gentle Reminder:

Autumn MAP Assessments will take place on the 3rd floor of The Centre from October 18th to 29th in room H302A & H302B)

All community activities in these two rooms shall be canceled accordingly. All community activities in room H301 please shut down your cellphone, no music.

Thanks for your understanding and support.

  • School will only allow NIS community members to enter school, everyone must come with their ID card (especially for adults) and SuKangMa, NO ID CARDS NO ACCESS.
  • No parking – E bikes and bicycles ok.
  • Masks to be worn on entry and temperature check.

Your Community Activity Coordinator
Christine Ge