Dear all, there will be an Evacuation Drill on Wednesday 09 September, 2015@10:00am as scheduled for whole school.
Thanks/Myra
Language Acquisition
Introduce concrete concepts and vocabulary first.
September- November EARCOS Weekend Workshops
Hi Teachers,
Here is an updated list (Sept-Nov) of the EARCOS weekend workshops.
SEPTEMBER
Date: Sept 5-6
School: American International School of Guangzhou
Title: Reading Non-fiction across the curriculum in MS/HS
Consultant: Stevi Quate
Coordinator: Jill Watson, jwatson@aisgz.org
Credit: SUNY
» visit website
Date: Sept 5-6
School: Saigon South International School
Title: Transforming Student Learning
Consultant: Kim Cofino
Coordinator: Tina Fossgreen, tfossgreen@ssis.edu.vn
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Sept 5-6
School: St. Mary’s International School, Tokyo Japan
Title: “Think BIG, Start Small: Daily Differentiation in a Brain-Friendly Classroom”
Consultant: Martha Kaufeldt
Coordinator: Daniel Sharp, Sharpd@smis.ac.jp
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Sept 11-12
School: Morrison Academy
Title: Introducing Reading & Writing Workshop at the Secondary Level
Consultant: Stevi Quate
Coordinator: Missy Basnett, basnettm@mca.org.tw
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Sept 12-13
School: Shanghai American School
Title: Designing a health and wellness program to meet the unique needs of the international student.
Consultant: Amy Lauren Smith and Leah Hefte
Coordinator: Janet Claassen, janet.claassen@saschina.org
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» Registration
Date: Sept 12-13
School: International School Eastern Seaboard
Title: From Basics to Blast-off: Getting Going with Writing Workshop
Consultant: Scott Riley
Coordinator: Kristen Knudsen, kknudsen@ise.ac.th
Credit: SUNY
Date: Sept 19-20
School: International Christian School
Title: Next Generation Science Standards
Consultant: Kirk Robbins
Coordinator: Kathie Bergsma Glenn, glennk@ics.edu.hk
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer
» To sign up for the workshop, please find the Google form HERE.
Date: Sept 26-27
School: Tokyo International School
Title: Inquiry Mathematics: Research Based Strategies Which Maximize Student Learning
Consultant: Mignon Weckert
Coordinator: Christopher Frost, cfrost@tokyois.com
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Date: Sept 26-27
School: NIST International School
Title: Compass Education Level 1: Thinking, Learning and Acting for a Flourishing and Sustainable World/ Level 2: Applying Systems Thinking for Sustainability School Transformation
Consultant: Teresa Tung and Mike Johnston
Coordinator: Maija Ruokanen, mruokanen@nist.ac.th
OCTOBER
Date: Oct 3-4
School: American School in Taichung
Title: Writing Across the Disciplines: Frameworks and Flow
Consultant: Scott Riley
Coordinator: Michael Wiles, atung@ast.tc.edu.tw, mwiles@ast.tc.edu.tw / Annie Tung, atung@ast.tc.edu.tw
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Oct 10-11
School: International School of Bangkok
Title: Social and Emotional Learning in Schools
Consultant: Vicki Zakrezewski
Coordinator: Bronwyn Weale, bronwynw@isb.ac.th
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Oct 10-11
School: Ruamrudee International School
Title: Creating Strong Writers with the 6+1 Traits of Writing – An Introduction
Consultant: Madeleine Bystrom
Coordinator: Madeleine Bystrom, madeleineb@rism.ac.th
Credit: SDSU
» Download 6+1 Traits Flyer
» Registration form for 6+1 Traits
Date: Oct 17-18
School: Concordia International School Shanghai
Title: Incorporating scientific and engineering practices in the science classroom: POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) strategies
Consultant: Mare Sullivan
Coordinator: Anne Love, anne.love@concordiashanghai.org
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Date: Oct 17-18
School: Shanghai American School
Title: Child Protection in Your School: Building a Comprehensive Program
Consultant: John Everett and Karen Kinsella
Coordinator: Janet Claassen, janet.claassen@saschina.org
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» Registration
Date: Oct 17-18
School: International School Manila
Title: Cultural Weeding – Library Innovation
Consultant: Kevin Hennah
Coordinator: Sam Cook, cooks@ismanila.org
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Oct 24-25
School: Cebu International School
Title: Collaborating for Integration and Differentiation
Consultant: Dr. Virginia P. Rojas
Coordinator: Adela Mae Martinez – Alguno, earcosrep@cis.edu.ph
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NOVEMBER
Date: Nov 6-7
School: Taipei American School
Title: Tech-Integrated Libraries: Building the Future One Service at a Time
Consultant: Dr. Candace Aiani
Coordinator: Peter Kimball, kimballp@tas.edu.tw
Credit: SUNY
»Download Flyer | Registration Form
Date: Nov 7-8
School: Jakarta Intercultural School
Title: Structured Word Inquiry: Developing literacy and critical thinking through scientific inquiry about how English spelling works, research and practice
Consultant: Pete Bowers
Coordinator: Murray Hodgson, mhodgson@jisedu.or.id
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Nov 7-8
School: Shanghai Community International School -ECE
Title: Early Years Literacy
Consultant: Matthew Glover
Coordinator: Heather Knight, hknight@scischina.org
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Date: Nov 13-14
School: Taipei American School
Title: Using Technology to Effective Reach Every Learner
Consultant: Greg O’Connor
Coordinator: Peter Kimball, kimballp@tas.edu.tw
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer | Registration Form
Date: Nov 14-15
School: Ruamrudee International School
Title: Foundations in Math: Developing Mathematical Thinking and Conceptual Understanding in Grades Kg-2
Consultant: Sara Garrett
Coordinator: Madeleine Bystrom, madeleineb@rism.ac.th
Credit: SDSU
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» Registration Form
Date: Nov 21-22
School: UWCSEA
Title: Education for a Sustainable Future
Consultant: Mike Johnston
Coordinator: Caroline Meek, centre@uwcsea.edu.sg
Credit: SUNY
Date: Nov 21-22
School: NIST International School
Title: Service Projects from Needs Analysis to Completion
Consultant: Andy Dorn, Rick Hannah, Graham Harper
Coordinator: Maija Ruokanen, mruokanen@nist.ac.th
Date: Nov 21-22
School: Thai-Chinese International School
Title: Elementary innovation: transforming every lesson with digital media
Consultant: Sean Thompson and Brady Cline
Coordinator: Mike Brown, michael.brown@tcis.ac.th
Date: Nov 28-29
School: Suzhou Singapore International School
Title: Giving Effective Feedback to your Students
Consultant: Richard Bruford
Coordinator: Renee Rehfeldt, reneerehfeldt@ssis-suzhou.net
Language Acquisition
Create a language-rich environment.
English language learners will benefit from increased exposure to print and language. A print-rich environment includes access to books and reference materials, labels and posters, and student work on bulletin boards. Word walls are also a great support for ELLs, and may be organized around a number of concepts.
Further information about the Bank of Jiangsu Moving next Sat,12 Sep 2015
Here is some further information about yesterday Bulletin Notice – Moving Soon of BOJ Xinjiekou:
As a BOJ officer said, the moving from Xinjiekou to Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Mansion would be on Sat, 12 Sep 2015. Also he said that it would open at the new location next Sun, 13 Sep 2015.
Attached is the walking directions from Zhangfuyuan Station Exit 3 to the Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Mansion, 26 Zhong Hua Road:
Head south toward Baixia Road
Turn left onto Baixia Road
Turn right onto Zhong Hua Road.
Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Mansion will be on the right.
The walking directions map would be shown on the staff room notice board as well.
Orchestra Sheet Music
Music for MYP/DP Choir and Orchestras is found on afp://largestorage.nanjing-school.com under music / sheet music.
Junior Orchestra (gr5 – 9): Moonlight Sonata
Senior Orchestra (gr9 – 12): Lincolnshire Posy Mvt6 & Bassoon Concerto K191 Mvt1
MYP/DP Choir: Yet to be determined
Please come see Miss Keus for more information.
BOJ Notice
Any application for telegraphic transfer and foreign currency exchange will NOT be processed at BOJ during Chinese Holiday from September 3 (Thursday) to September 5 (Saturday), 2015. They will be processed on September 6 (Sunday), 2015.
Language Acquisition
Adapt texts by eliminating non essential information and paraphrase concepts into simpler English.
Important Notice from the Bank of Jiangsu: Moving soon
Just informed by our BOJ, the BOJ Banking Department located at Xinjiekou would move to Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Building, 26 Zhong Hua Lu on Sat, 12 Sep 2015.
To go to the new location of the BOJ, we need exchange from Subway Line 2 to Subway Line 1 at Xinjiekou for 1 more stop (Zhangfuyuan, Exit 3).
Attached is the google map direction from our school to 26 Zhong Hua Lu.
The opening hours is the same as before: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Sunday – Friday ( Overseas Telegraphic transfer (T/T) is only available from Monday to Friday Except Public Holidays)
SET minutes: Aug 25
Good morning, Please see attached SET minutes.
MYP Lunch Revisited
Hello MYP Rockstars,
A few reminders from our assembly last Friday…
-We love you and want to keep you safe and organized. So…
-Please go to your locker right after Block 4 and again five minutes before the start of Block 5 (on the bell).
Why? It’s just a good habit to get into. Your back needs a rest and your know your things will be safe.
-MYP students shouldn’t be upstairs during lunch unless a teacher has asked you to meet (PPP, Stuco, etc).
Why? There is no one on-duty upstairs to make sure you are safe and sound. Plus, your dedicated teachers need a break!
-Take advantage of the great outdoors, gym, upstairs in the cafeteria, or library foyer during 1st 1/2 of lunch!
Why? These spaces were designed just for you!
-Backpacks are NOT allowed in the cafeteria during lunch. They go in your locker.
Why? We don’t have enough ice and bandages for all the injuries caused by tripping over 100’s of backpacks!
-We are looking for ideas for a better way to use our lockers. Let your Stuco reps know if you have one!
Why? Your ideas are often better than ours and Stuco exists for a reason!
Thanks and have a great (short) week!
MYP Tech Challenge Friday September 4 Block 5
The MYP inter house Tech Challenge is rapidly approaching. It will be block 5 on Friday Sept 4, this is a Day 1.
The following teachers will miss the chance to be involved because they are teaching grades 11/12 at that time: Ruth, Rob Battye, Danny, Juan, Luiz, Darren and myself.
I am making up the teacher supervision groups. If you have some reason why you cannot take part in the tech challenge please let Russel know, ex. you are a specialist teacher and are involved with PYP at that time or you will be away from school for some reason.
Please check the draft schedule below and let me know if there are any problems.
Thank you.
Language Acquisition
BICS and CALP
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) is the ability to function in everyday situations and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is the ability to use academic language. Research shows that children immersed in English can develop BICS in 2 years whereas CALP takes between 5 and 7 years. Non-native speakers who have attained a high degree of fluency and accuracy in everyday spoken English do not, in most cases, have the corresponding academic language proficiency.
How many times have you been asked by a parent for advice on how to help their child at home learn English?
Conceptual knowledge in the home language helps to make the input in the second language comprehensible. Asking students to research a topic, or talk about concepts they have learnt at school in their home language can help students gain a better understanding. By understanding the concept in the home language the student only needs to “cope” with the language. In the course of learning a concept/skill in one language s/he can transfer this to the second language.
PYP Student Council officers
Ladies and gentlemen, here are the 2015-2016 PYP student council officers:
- President: Angele
- Vice-President: Fiona
- Secretaries: Casey and Mathilda
- Publicity officers: Yongsuh and Suyeon
PYP Student Council will be using the display board outside Ms. Gijzen’s office so that PYP student voices are heard.