Category: Student

Five students (Suin, Rosy, Kirsten, Lizzie and Jiansen) will be absent from school from Wednesday the 17th to Wednesday the 24th.

They are participating in the Common Ground Summit hosted by our sister GCD school in Hawaii.

G9-12 – Crossfit/Bodyweight Coaching

This group meets on Thursdays at 3.15 at the Fitness Centre.

The focus of this hour together is to learn how to use kettlebells and body weight to build strength without bulking up. You will practice good form and tone up. No previous experience is required, and everyone is welcome to learn this physical skill set for the rest of their life. Maximum 8 people. Sign up on SchoolsBuddy now. For grade 11s, this would count as Activity. For grades 9-11 this could be a part of your Wellness Story.

Hello Grade 9 & 10 Readers,

Grade 10 Readers are scheduled for 8:00am today in the LGR (all sections).

Grade 9 Readers are on from 12:3opm today in the Main LGR (all sections).

Tomorrow…

Grade 8 Sections A & B will take their Maths MAP in the LGR. 8C will test in Mr. Ibanez’s room (D340) from 8:00am.

Grade 6 Sections A & B will take their Maths MAP in the LGR. 6C will test in Mr. Harrold’s room (D219) from 1:00pm

Here is the MAP Schedule for everyone’s reference. Thanks!

If you haven’t already joined us but want to please fill out this form below!

Dear NIS

We are three 5th graders working on a project for our PYPX. As a part of our action, we are going to run a Sugar Challenge. This challenge is to stop eating added sugar. The NIS Sugar Challenge will begin on April 15th, 2024. The specific rules of the challenge are as follows,

Students in grades 1-3: (With parent and teacher’s help) try not to eat extra sugar for 2 days.
Students in grades 4-12: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.
Teachers: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.

As a reward, you will get a sugar-free but sweet cookie.

If you’d like to join us, please sign up on the form. For kids in grades 1-3 we ask that teachers help them fill out the form.

Join us in the Sugar Challenge!

G6-11 students,

Please use some advisory time on Monday to write up your MB entries.

Summary:

• Action
• Benefit
• (Choose ONE outcome ONLY)

Reflection

• Change
• Demonstration
• Evidence (Photo!)

This week has just a few year-long or paid activities happening.

Monday – Concert Band

Tuesday – Italian

Wednesday – AI Football Academy

Thursday – AI Football Academy and German

Friday – Italian and German

Please click here for a list of students. April 15-19th

Student Activities Cycle 4 begins next Monday April 22.

Global Citizen Diploma Stories

Hello Grade 9 & 10 Mathematicians!

Grade 10 Mathematicians are scheduled for  8:00am in the LGR (all sections).

Grade 9 Mathematicians are on from 1:oopm in the Main LGR (all sections).

Same times and place tomorrow for Reading.

Here is the MAP Schedule for everyone’s reference. Thanks!

Dear NIS

We are three 5th graders working on a project for our PYPX. As a part of our action, we are going to run a Sugar Challenge. This challenge is to stop eating added sugar. The NIS Sugar Challenge will begin on April 15th, 2024. The specific rules of the challenge are as follows,

Students in grades 1-3: (With parent and teacher’s help) try not to eat extra sugar for 2 days.
Students in grades 4-12: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.
Teachers: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.

As a reward, you will get a sugar-free but sweet cookie.

If you’d like to join us, please sign up on the form. For kids in grades 1-3 we ask that teachers help them fill out the form.

Join us in the Sugar Challenge!

This is it. It’s down to two books! Teachers and students, voting end today at 3pm. Many students and classes have already voted…thanks for the support!

Rissy No Kissies VS Gibberish

Vote Here or use the QR code

A Huge THANK YOU to all the performers in the talent show -it was great to see so many excellent and entertaining acts

Please support them by voting for your favourite  acts using this survey -(for any grade 6 -8 student who doesnt have a phone -please tell your advisory teacher and they can make a note of your choices and  they can let me know)

– Voting  ends TODAY!

Hello Grade 8 Mathematicians!

You are on for MAP testing today at 8:40am. Sections A & B will test in the Main LGR between Mrs. Morrow and Mrs. Noh’s offices. Section C will test in Mrs. Bennett’s room (D220).

Please be sure that your NWEA application has been updated. Your advisors can help you with this!

Grade 10 Mathematicians are scheduled for Monday morning at 8:00am in the LGR (all sections).

Grade 9 Mathematicians are on for Monday afternoon from 1:oopm in the Main LGR (all sections).

See you there and then!

It’s that special time of year once again!

Please find the Secondary MAP schedule here.

All testing will be held in the main building this time, so less walking and fewer stairs to climb!

All of Grades 9 & 10 will MAP in the Main LGR (between Mrs. Morrow and Mrs. Noh’s offices).

Grades 6-8 Study Groups A & B will also test in the Main LGR. Sections C will test in classrooms close to the LGR, so please check the schedule above for your daily locations.

MAP is an important chance to demonstrate your academic progress in Reading and Maths. This data is critical to your teachers, families, and you!

Please arrive with a charged laptop and charged brain ready to show what you know!

Please see Mr. Bratton with any questions!

Dear NIS

We are three 5th graders working on a project for our PYPX. As a part of our action, we are going to run a Sugar Challenge. This challenge is to stop eating added sugar. The NIS Sugar Challenge will begin on April 15th, 2024. The specific rules of the challenge are as follows,

Students in grades 1-3: (With parent and teacher’s help) try not to eat extra sugar for 2 days.
Students in grades 4-12: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.
Teachers: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.

As a reward, you will get a sugar-free but sweet cookie.

If you’d like to join us, please sign up on the form. For kids in grades 1-3 we ask that teachers help them fill out the form.

Join us in the Sugar Challenge!

Dear NIS

We are three 5th graders working on a project for our PYPX. As a part of our action, we are going to run a Sugar Challenge. This challenge is to stop eating added sugar. The NIS Sugar Challenge will begin on April 15th, 2024. The specific rules of the challenge are as follows,

Students in grades 1-3: (With parent and teacher’s help) try not to eat extra sugar for 2 days.
Students in grades 4-12: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.
Teachers: Try not to eat extra sugar for 5 days.

As a reward, you will get a sugar-free but sweet cookie.

If you’d like to join us, please sign up on the form. For kids in grades 1-3 we ask that teachers help them fill out the form.

Join us in the Sugar Challenge!