Hello Again MS/US Students,
Please continue your discussion on the topic of appropriate language with the following prompt:
Is there a difference between cursing in your mother tongue vs. second/third languages? Should there be?
Looking forward to your thoughts.
One more prompt coming tomorrow!
Thanks for keeping the library quiet at break and lunch during exams. Individuals and pair studying only… all large groups of students should go to the upstairs of the cafeteria.
Happy studying!
Q: Why didn’t Cinderella make the basketball team?
Homework Club is on today from 3:15-4:15! Come get ready for your exams, work on projects, get organized, and have fun!
A: Because she ran away from the ball!
Thanks for bringing them back!
You may have noticed that we have 2 new outdoor table tennis tables outside the gym entrance. These are for everyone to enjoy. Please take care of the tables, the bats and the balls. We have a limited supply of bats and balls so please put them back in the box when you are finished playing so the next people can enjoy playing too.
Dear All,
You are invited to give professional feedback to the four members of the Senior Education Team; Juan, Marina, Kasson and Ruth, using the links below. The survey is being administered by Samantha and all responses are confidential. The survey will close on May 17th at 4pm. Many thanks.
Marina: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9M9D5R3
Kasson: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBNZLRV
Today between 2pm and 4pm there will be a second chance to purchase items from the Table Sale with all proceeds going to Amy Yang. The table sale will be in the foyer outside the Library. Please come along to browse, pick up some great bargains and support Amy!
Our MS/US Tuesday meetings will be focused on working with English & Math teachers on MAP Data, then on building class lists for next school year…
1. All MYP English A/B and Math teachers, please meet in the MYP LGR at 2:45pm with your laptops. We’ll spend 45 minutes diving into MAPs!
2. From 3:30pm: Class lists: Please see the attached plan here.. The following teachers are involved: Ben, Dan, Francis, Kris, Rick, Angela R., Paul U., Minza, Andrei, Robin M., Triona, Arsenio, Sarah M., Jon, Nikolai, Gretchen, Sarah T., Michael, Chris, Mal, Andrew M., Cheryl, Laura, May, and all Mandarin B teachers. Format is up to the individual groups. Just send then through when complete. Thanks!
3.3-Accreditation Steering Committee meeting in D218 at 2:45pm
Hello MS/US Students,
Please continue your discussion on the topic of appropriate language with the following prompt:
Where do you hear inappropriate language the most on our campus? In our community?
Looking forward to your thoughts.
Thanks!
PTA is giving out Birthday Cupcakes Today, Tuesday, at morning break, in the foyer in front of the Library. Happy Birthday all May Babies!
Tuesday May 30th at 7.30pm
Amy Childers still has a few tickets for this fabulous concert at the remarkable architect designed Poly Theatre
Even if you are not a classical music enthusiast -it is worth going just to experience being insider this remarkable Zaha Hadid building.
We are fortunate, following the untimely death of this world renowned architect to have one of her frontier busting buildings here in our city.
See Amy for details – do not miss this chance for some serious “KULTUR” and some stunning music by the renowned Radio France, Philarmonia Orchestra.
amychilders123@icloud.com
Sue
what : books (history, fiction, fun, English, French), clothes, jewelry, scarves, soft toys, stickers, toys and more …
where : outside the library
when : Tuesday 16
what time : 2:30 to 4:00
All proceeds go to Amy Yang Fund
Bring some change !
Hello MS/US Students,
Thanks for your attention and insights last Friday regarding the impact of language on our community.
A big takeaway for me was that, though there seems to be a wide range of thoughts on this topic, everyone I spoke with agreed that this is an area in which we can all improve. Be the change!
Please continue your discussion this morning with the following prompt:
What is appropriate language?
Looking forward to your thoughts!
Tickets are still available for the Pfrang Gala on Saturday 27th May from Sandra Fuchs. Tickets cost 750RMB each, which includes pre-dinner drinks, 100RMB towards drinks or raffle tickets, dinner and a fantastic band. Get a table of 10 together-pay now or pay later. ALL proceeds pay for the complete high school education of over 300 students. To find out more about the Pfrang Association, see the website here: The Pfrang Association
The top four winning teams from Friday’s Photo Scavenger hunt are invited to M252 at lunch today for their prize. See you there!
