Cycle 3 PS ASAs and MS/US Clubs start today and will run for 6 weeks.
International Schools Assessments (ISAs): Grades 6-10
Good morning,
A reminder to students in Grades 6-10 that ISA writing assessments, both narrative and expository, will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday.
This means two interruptions to normal schedules, when students will go to a different locations for these assessments. Please see schedule below. Any questions, please see Mrs Tyoschin.
Have a great Friday!
Lunchtime hip hop
Join us for a hip hop class in the main foyer at 1:15 today. Another opportunity to fail forwards!
Chinese Drumming Club
Some members of Chinese Drumming Club has been meeting every lunch hour this week (and will be next week) for the upcoming CNY performance. We’ve now put together a good orchestration. If you are still interested in joining, please join us at lunch today.
Talent Show
Last night the student council hosted a great talent showed filled with well-prepared, skillful performers.
Thanks yous were given last night, yes, but the unsung heroes of the night were the tech and backstage crews. The backstage area was calm under pressure, and the tech was spot-on.
A performer’s talent shines on stage because someone gives them a spotlight and hands them a mic. Thanks to Mr. Brown and our tech teams!
SCISAC Basketball Sign ups are open
Grade 7 to Grade 9 students can sign up for SCISAC Basketball on Veracross. Practices start next week on Mondays and Wednesdays. The tournament will be in Xiamen on 10 – 13 May.
Drama opportunity for Grade 6 and 7
Charity Theatre 2018
This year’s Charity Theatre Programme will begin in March. This is a cultural exchange between migrant worker students in Nanjing and NIS students. We will work togthether doing theatre workshops and activities leading to a final performance.
There are 10 places for students in Grades 6 and 7.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please come to a meeting during Friday break (10:40) in the Black Box.
MS/US Awards Assembly Tomorrow Block One!
Hello MS/US Superstars,
Our MS/US Awards Assembly will be held TOMORROW at 8:15am in the PAC (rescheduled from the snow day!).
Please report to Advisory as usual and on-time for a special activity, then head to the PAC at 8:10am. Please leave your things in your Advisory and pick up after. This will mean no Block One tomorrow and maybe a few minutes out of Block Two. Sorry!
Award recipients, dress sharp and tell you parents (they have been emailed, but still!)
See you then!
MS/US Yearbook Photo Mugshot Make-ups
Dear Grades 6-12 Students
Students that were not here for October yearbook photos will have a retake tomorrow. This will happen during the first 1/2 of lunch (12:50-1:25) in the drama room (beside the Black Box)
If you are not sure that this is you, please ask your Advisor now (they have the list!).
For everyone else, check with your Advisor for your Study Group photo time.
Say “Cheese!”
Saturday Morning Football Helpers – MS Service Activity / G10-11 CAS (Service or Action Activity).
The Saturday K2-Grade 3 Football activity would like some Middle School / Upper School students to help from 10.00am to 11.30am. If you love Football and like working with young students please sign up on the Service Activities Sign-Up link or email me. The activity will start Saturday March 3. You will not have to do it every week. After signups are complete the Saturdays you will do it will be arranged. If you have any questions please contact me.
Changing Room Notice
Dear All
kindly be reminded that we are going to clean the fitness lockers again this Thursday 1st Feb. from 21:00-21:300.
Please do not leave your personal belongings in the lockers, and remember to return the key back to the front desk when you have finished exercising.
Any unclaimed items will be put in the Lost Property cupboards near the IT Offices,
Thanks for your cooperation!
Arek Owczarek
arekowczarek@nanjing-school.com
Chinese Drumming Club
We will have a Chinese drumming club practice today during lunch from 12:50 – 13:20. We will be working on the Chinese Dragon Dance, from Joe and Kay.
Veracross – Bolder, Brighter, and more Beautiful!
You may have logged into Veracross last night, or early this morning and found something new. Don’t fear, you’re still in the correct spot for your NIS learning needs! The day has come for the release of our new (and improved) Veracross Portal page for Students, Parents and Faculty. What does this mean for you? A true portal for students and faculty in terms of finding all those links to Managebac, Office 365, etc. and all from your “homepage” on Veracross. Also, a more visual page that will hopefully aid with navigation for those of us still learning to navigate the English language. There may be some things that we may have missed in the transition or that are merely found under a different heading. Either way, please don’t hesitate to email us if you feel something is missing and we will try to fix it.