Forgot how to access EBSCO for database research? Wondering what’s available online to help with your studies? Want to check out an ebook to read in your spare time? Look no further! All links can also be found on the school library homepage.
Life 101 Today, Tuesday March 13
Locations:
Grade 8: Same groups, same location, same teacher as last time.
Grade 9: Drama Classroom
Grade 10: Above the Cafeteria
Grade 11: Large Music Room
Gr 6 to 8 Volleyball: Thursday Lunchtime
Volleyball Gr 6 – 8
We’re planning for this to be on Thursday, March 15
• 2 separate competitions: Gr 6 – 8 Boys and Girls
• Teams of minimum 6, maximum 12.
• Net heights – Gr6-8: CISSA Sr height (2.24m)
• Round Robin format, each team playing the other 2 houses. Captains can toss a coin to see who plays first.
• One set up to 17 points. No clear 2 points required. Score for each game is recorded.
Results:
• For each competition points calculation based on total games won. If this is the same for 2 teams, the head to head game will decide the winner. If it is a 3 way tie, the points difference will decide the placings. If any of these are equal, the competition shall be declared a 3 way tie.
• Overall Placings for House Points – The boys and girls competitions for each age group are combined to give a result for that age group. Points are awarded based on the current points allocation system (30, 20, 15)
Our first TEDxYouth@NIS 2018 talk is now live!
Check out Mr Barder’s talk on Networks of Interest here.
Homework Club!
Homework Club is open for ALL grade 6-12 students every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:15. Multiple teachers are always there and ready to assist students with homework, organization, projects, preparing for assessments, and more!
Come check it out!
Cultural Convention Closures
Today we welcome 100+ visiting students for NIS’ Cultural Convention. Please note these closures /changes:
- The music rooms are closed for practices during break, lunch, and after school.
- All MSUS music classes are shifted to D208.
- Korean Drumming is canceled
- MSUS choir continues, but in Ms. Heidi’s classroom
Please be welcoming of our visiting students. If you see someone walking around with a name tag, looking slightly confused, please stop and help them with whatever they need. Thanks!
10-12 Extended Advisory Today
Hello Students in Grades 10 and 11. Once you have checked in with your Advisor at 8:00 am, please go to
above the cafeteria for extended advisory.
Student Council’s Survey
MS/US ADVISORIES
Good morning,
Your advisory liaison should ask you questions today and forward your answers on the Student Council WeChat.
Topic : the new Veracross
If your advisory liaison is absent, tell your advisor who will email your opinions and suggestions to Hibah.
Thank you.
NIS Student Council
Bracelet found in the library
A nice bracelet with elephant charms was found yesterday in the library. Please come to the library to claim it!
Library open on Saturdays
Don’t forget, the library is open every Saturday from 10:00-12:00. Parents, teachers, and students, feel free to stop by and read, relax, study, and check out some books!
Gr 6 – 8 Volleyball is on next week: See your House captains
Volleyball Gr 6 – 8
We’re planning for this to be on Thursday, March 15
• 2 separate competitions: Gr 6 – 8 Boys and Girls
• Teams of minimum 6, maximum 12.
• Net heights – Gr6-8: CISSA Sr height (2.24m)
• Round Robin format, each team playing the other 2 houses. Captains can toss a coin to see who plays first.
• One set up to 17 points. No clear 2 points required. Score for each game is recorded.
Results:
• For each competition points calculation based on total games won. If this is the same for 2 teams, the head to head game will decide the winner. If it is a 3 way tie, the points difference will decide the placings. If any of these are equal, the competition shall be declared a 3 way tie.
• Overall Placings for House Points – The boys and girls competitions for each age group are combined to give a result for that age group. Points are awarded based on the current points allocation system (30, 20, 15)