Year: 2021

G6-10 Volunteering Experiences

Please sign up as soon as possible for your volunteering experience.

In case you didn’t know, students in grades 6-10 must complete at least ONE experience and write it up on ManageBac before Dec 15th at 4pm

Check Veracross for a variety of ways you can help others!

ManageBac Monday!!!!!

So far, 202 people have signed up to help with upcoming Volunteering Experiences!!!! That’s so great!!!!!!!!

Please update your ManageBac description as follows: (we’ll look at how to add a reflection next Monday)

POTS!!! from Wuxi Discover China Spring 2021

Last spring, a group of students made these beautiful clay pottery on their WUXI DISCOVER CHINA trip. They were recently sent to us.

Please claim your beautiful clay pots from outside D229.

 

After Tuesday, 1pm they are free to a good home!

Volunteering Reminders – October 31st

There are TWO different volunteering experiences taking place on Sunday, October 31st. There are volunteers for the PTA and volunteers with the Student Council.

Please make sure you report to the correct group.

All volunteers (PTA and SC) must purchase a ticket. Tickets are only 50 rmb and this entitles you to some food and drink. Tickets will be on sale in the Centre Foyer before school.

CASH ONLY.

Grade 9 MAP Testing Today and Tomorrow!

Hello Gnarly Nines,

Your Reading MAP test is happening today from 8:00am in the LGR. Please bring along a charged laptop and a positive mental attitude. The data we gather from this assessment will help us best support your learning and reflect all of your hard work. Mr. Bratton will take your Block One attendance there, so no need to go to Block One today.

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

See you there!

Ps. Grade 9’s are up again Tuesday morning with the Maths assessment from 8:00am in the LGR. See you all there!

🔔🔔🔔Latest risk level alert（October 22) and official link for query of risk level🔔🔔🔔

  • Author By oliviazhu
  • Publication date October 22, 2021
  • Categories: Staff

By October 22, there were 1 high-risk area, 9 medium-risk areas.

High Risk Area (1)

Erjinaqi city, Alashan, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (1)

Dalaihubu Town

Medium Risk Area (9)
Zunyi city, Guizhou Province (2)
Renheyuan compound, Huichuan District; 
Dofangxiangjiangwan compound
Beijing City (1)
Hongfuyuan community, Beiqijia Town, Changping District
Erlianhaote city, Xilinguole, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (3)
Xilin Community 
Xicheng Community 
Eren Community 
Alashanzuoqi, Alashan, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (1)
Xinhua subdistrict, Bayanhaote Town
Chengguan District, Lanzhou city, Gansu Province (2)
Yunxiang Compound
Tianqinglishe Compound
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22日）🔔🔔🔔
现将10月22日省疾控中心提供的全国各县区疫情风险等级予以通报：
全国现有1个高风险地区，9个中风险地区：

高风险地区（1）

内蒙古自治区 阿拉善盟 额济纳旗(1):

达来呼布镇

中风险地区（9）

北京市 昌平区 北七家镇(1):

宏福苑社区

贵州省 遵义市 汇川区(2):

仁和苑小区

仁和苑小区

内蒙古自治区 锡林郭勒盟 二连浩特市(3):

锡林社区

西城社区

额仁社区

内蒙古自治区 阿拉善盟 阿拉善左旗(1):

巴彦浩特镇新华街道

甘肃省 兰州市 城关区(2):

云祥小区

雁北路天庆丽舍小区

Experiences for G11 and 12 Students!

Please join the following experiences if you need something that could be considered

Creativity:

  • Orchestra
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Chinese Drumming
  • Art Club
  • Coaching
  • Rock Band
  • Art Competition
  • Writing articles for magazines
  • Calendar Club
  • Photography
  • Production
  • Video Review
  • etc.

Activity:

  • Thursday Yoga with Ms Noh
  • Sunday Community Vball
  • Tuesday Community Badminton
  • ACAMIS Vball
  • ACAMIS Bball
  • Sunday Community Bball
  • Saturday Football
  • Thursday Football with Mr Battye
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Workout in Fitness Room
  • Dance
  • Coaching
  • etc.

Service:

  • Swim Meet Volunteer Organiser
  • Pitch Manager for Football Tournament
  • Bball Scorekeeper
  • Lunch with K2
  • Coaching
  • Project Invent
  • Running a club for the secondary students or activity for primary school
  • Ambassador
  • Helping with a Primary School Activity
  • etc.

Questions? Contact Ms Anna

 

 

 

Volunteering Football Tournament New Schedule, New Opportunities

To the theme song of Bob the Builder….

 

NIS Lions,

can we host it?

NIS Lions,

Yes, we can!

 

Time to get busy, such a lot to do,

Hosting a tournament, we need you.

Volunteering is so much fun,

Working together, we get the job done!

 

NIS Lions,

can we host it?

NIS Lions,

Yes, we can!

 

 

Sign up on Veracross from 12 noon. There is a new schedule because we are now hosting a BIGGER tournament!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!

Speak to Jisook G11 or Max G9 if you have questions or other members of the NISSAC team (Rachel, Katty, Jessica L., Michael K.., Donggeun, Kangjun, Chloe and Jihyun S.)

Volunteering!

Please remember you need to complete one Volunteering Experience and write it up on ManageBac before December 15th!

Here are some opportunities available:

  • Football Tournament Ball People
  • One Letter, One Smile G6-8
  • Strings and Things G6-12
  • A.S.K. Mentors G8-12
  • Student Council Autumn Festival Volunteers G6-12
  • PTA Festival Volunteers – G6-10
  • Activities Office Helper – G10
  • K2 Lunch Buddies – G12
  • Table Tennis Activity Volunteer – G8-10
  • NIC Christmas (Dec 5) G 8-10
  • Swim Meet Volunteer G6-9
  • Basketball Scorekeeper G9-11
  • Swim Meet Volunteer (Dec. 12) G6-10

Check Veracross on a regular basis.

If it’s not listed, it will be soon. If it’s full, it’s full.

Questions? Find Ms Anna.

Grade 6 MAP Testing Today, Grade 9 Up Monday…

Hello Super Sixes,

Your Maths MAP test is happening today from 8:40am (after assembly) on the third floor of the Centre. Please bring along a charged laptop and a 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. Mr. Bratton will take your Block One attendance there, so no need to go to Block One today after the assembly.

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

See you there!

Ps. Grade 9’s are up Monday morning with a reading assessment from 8:00am. Please come straight to the 3rd floor of the centre, Mr. Bratton will take attendance. Thanks!

🔔🔔🔔Latest risk level alert（October 20) and official link for query of risk level🔔🔔🔔

  • Author By oliviazhu
  • Publication date October 21, 2021
  • Categories: Staff

By October 20, there were 6 medium-risk areas.

Medium Risk Area (6)
Erlianhaote city, Xilinguole, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (3)
Xilin Community 
Xicheng Community 
Eren Community 
Erjinaqi city, Alashan, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (1)
Dalaihubu Town
Chengguan District, Lanzhou city, Gansu Province (2)
Yunxiang Compound
Tianqinglishe Compound
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20日）🔔🔔🔔
现将10月20日省疾控中心提供的全国各县区疫情风险等级予以通报：
全国现有6个中风险地区：

中风险地区（6）

内蒙古自治区 锡林郭勒盟 二连浩特市(3):

锡林社区

西城社区

额仁社区

内蒙古自治区 阿拉善盟 额济纳旗(1):

达来呼布镇

甘肃省 兰州市 城关区(2):

云祥小区

雁北路天庆丽舍小区

Community Activities

Gentle Reminders:

  • Autumn MAP Assessments 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 this week to collect payment slips and pay for your or your kid’s 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 starting from this weekend. 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