Month: August 2023

Inclusion at NIS

Inclusion at NIS 

At NIS, we believe the following about inclusion:

Definition: Everyone feels welcomed, valued, and accepted.

Action: Seeking out and integrating diverse perspectives and experiences is an active and ongoing process of intentional engagement that connects and strengthens community.  

But what does this mean for our practice in the classroom and in our community? Here are some beginning thoughts from the team at Novak Education.

Tip: Read the infographic substituting ‘difference’  (think: neurodiversity, language proficiency, learner variability, sexuality, ethnic/cultural background) for disability.

Want to know more?

Read the full blog post: https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/what-is-disability-in-education?utm_content=242919333&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-1228869229

Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzL8yMBKM7k&t=110s

G7-12 Student Council Meeting

This meeting is for students who played an important and active role in last year’s Student Council with Ms Beck.

We will have a meeting Monday AUG 21) , Lunch 1, in D228 with Mr Toole to discuss how to create this year’s Student Council.

 

Note About Music Facilities

Please be advised that the Large Group Rehearsal space in the Music suite is off limits to all students during the week of August 21 to 25, except during approved class times and the Mon, Wed and Thurs after-school activities.  We appreciate the patience as we inventory and prepare everything for this year.
Morning break and lunch duty teachers are instructed to ask students who come in during those times to find other spaces for the time being.  Please be respectful of their directions.  Much thanks from the Music Department.

Bells of NIS

One proud tradition of our school is that students choose the bells. This is typically done by Primary homerooms, Secondary Advisories, or other NIS student groups with songs in their collective hearts and/or positive messages to share.

Bell must be appropriate for all ages and under 10 seconds in length. They are usually songs that are downloaded, then edited in Quicktime or other music programs, then saved in one of the usual audio file types.

Any homeroom, Advisory, or student group that would like to submit a bell should upload their selections to the prestigious Official NIS Weekly Bell Selection Committee using this folder. Putting the homeroom/Advisory/group in the file name is also encouraged.

Sports Night for Grades 7-10

Dear students,

On Wednesday, the PTA are holding an excellent event: Sports Night! Come with your friends for a fun evening!

Director TGIF Sign Up

Dear NIS Family,

You are invited to the Director TGIF event at 4:00pm on Friday, August 25 at Laurie’s house, the sign-up forms are available in staff room till 2:00pm Tuesday, August 22. Please find attached address of Laurie’s house and navigation map for your information.

Any queries please feel free to let me know.

Alice in Wonderland Auditions

Auditions for this year’s Secondary School Production of Alice in Wonderland will be on Thursday 24th August 3:15-4:15 and Friday 25th August 12:30-1:00.

All Grade 6-12 students are welcome!

Come and see Mr Brown and Ms Philip in the Black Box for your audition extract and to sign up for the audition…

Reminder about Robotics Competition

Are you in G8-12 and have an interest and passion in Robotics?

Shanghai American School Puxi is holding an exciting Vex 16hr Robotics Build Event on Saturday 16th of September and Mr Brady has been able to reserve a number of places for NIS students to participate. Students get to attend two workshops throughout the course of the day, and will get hands on, practical experience with building, programming and competing (for fun).

This event is being organised and led by the Shanghai American School  and places have been strictly limited. The event will run from 0600 – 2200 (yes, you did read that correctly, 6a.m. start!!!).  So participating students would travel to Shanghai on Friday afternoon and return Sunday morning.

No equipment or experience is needed, everything will be provided.  Students get to partner up with a friend, and will then be put in mixed teams from there.

There are a limited number of positions available, so just a reminder, if you are interested in participating, please come and see Mr Brady in the Design Centre asap so you don’t miss out.

Facility Notice

  • Author By amyyang
  • Publication date August 18, 2023
  • Categories: Staff

Dear all,

Equipment Testing of Fire-fighting  System on this coming Saturday (Aug 19th)  8:00am~4:00pm.
Please ignore the broadcasting, the alarming bell during the period.

Thanks for your understanding.

Facility Team

ACAMIS Tennis 2023-24

NIS is working toward taking a Tennis Team to Beijing for this years ACAMIS Tournament.

This opportunity is available to students from Grades 6-12.

To register your interest in being part of this team, please come and see Mr Brady in the Design Centre for more information.

Robots Robots Robots – Do you love Robots ?

Are you in G8-12 and have an interest and passion in Robotics?

Shanghai American School Puxi is holding an exciting Vex 16hr Robotics Build Event on Saturday 16th of September and Mr Brady has been able to reserve a number of places for NIS students to participate.

Students get to attend two workshops throughout the course of the day, and will get hands on, practical experience with building, programming and competing (for fun). This is a community focused event with an emphasis on team work and having fun.

This event is being organised and led by the Shanghai American School Robotics Officer team and places have been strictly limited. The event will run from 0600 – 2200 (yes, you did read that correctly, 6a.m. start!!!).  So participating students would travel to Shanghai on Friday afternoon and return Sunday morning.

No equipment or experience is needed, everything will be provided. Students just need to bring a can-do attitude and breakfast!  SAS will host a pizza party in the evening. Students get to partner up with a friend, and will then be put in mixed teams from there.

So, if you are interested in participating, please come and see Mr Brady in the Design Centre.  There are a limited number of positions available, so come and see Mr Brady early so you don’t miss out.

Welcome Assembly Reminder

Good Morning!

Primary: Friday assembly time this morning as normal.

Secondary: Extended Advisory this morning. Seated in the PAC at 2:29pm this afternoon for assembly.

See you there!

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

Universal Design for Learning Graduate Certificate Program (Starts September 13)

Inquiry in Secondary Maths in HKIS Hong Kong, September 16th

Cathy Berger Kaye Service Learning in SCIS Shanghai, October 14-15

ACAMIS Early Years Conference in Shanghai, October 14 and 15

Learning2 Asia  IS Bangkok, November 2-4 (Deadline August 31)

Universal Design for Learning Virtual Courses and Certificates

All of the above are eligible for professional learning allowance funding. Please see Jacqui or Sara if interested, then complete the PLA request form. Thanks!