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Last call for HHH Sign Ups!

If you are planning to join the weekend trips to HHH, please return your permission form to Miss Angela (2207) as soon as possible. Today was the deadline but I will accept them tomorrow morning. Please pass on the message!

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Aperture Club

A quick reminder for anyone who wishes to request Aperture's assistance for sports portraits or any other events, they will need to contact Aperture at least one week prior to the date of the event. 

You can contact us through:

Bonnie.Zhu@student.isb.bj.edu.cn

Irisgzel.Cheong@student.isb.bj.edu.cn

Ethan.Houston@student.isb.bj.edu.cn

Thank you, Aperture Club

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Found items

Below items are in MS office, check here if you are looking for them.

PE bag, pencil case, Xiaomi cellphone, fitbit

 

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September Market Update: Is The Vancouver Housing Market Slowing?

Hello again! I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer so far!! I am providing you with an update as we head into the final stretch of summer. Recent media reports about the Vancouver housing market are suggesting that our bubble is beginning to burst. While it’s true that sales volumes have slowed since July and […]

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Daily Schedule (September 1)

Today is Day B - 1

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Principal's List September 1

The Principal's List is back!  Each list celebrates those students who have recently shown ISB Core Values (Global Mindedness, Integrity, Respect, Balance, Service, Creativity) in a way that got their teachers' attention.  A big thank to all these students for leading us all with their example.  They should each get a cool Principal's List badge from their homeroom teacher today!  A big thanks to our Middle School PTA for providing the badges!

Grade 6

Abigail Toone comes to each class ready to learn and participate fully.  She is also very quick to compliment the skills of her teammates.  Good sportsmanship, Abby!

Joel Kumi demonstrated excellent Respect and Integrity on MS Olympic day during Newcomb Ball. He encouraged team mates, showed great leadership, and tried to make sure that everyone on his team got a chance to play.

Integrity, respect: Katie Kim is always prepared, on time, helping others get organized and helpful to me, as well. She volunteers regularly in class, with enthusiasm.

Bryan Lim has really stepped up over the last two weeks by helping out his fellow classmates without being asked.

Hannah Wills has made a great impression on being new to ISB but also being new to her homeroom. She has shown 'Service' by being considerate of the class pet Chewbacca and feeding him when needed.

Erica Pan demonstrated caring, respect, and integrity by volunteering to be a mentor buddy for a new student. She took her responsibilities seriously and made sure the student was looked after and felt welcome during the first week of school. Erica has also set a good example for her peers through her positive attitude, excellent work habits,  and modeling of appropriate behavior.

Abby Toone showed a commitment to service when she volunteered to run an important errand for her teacher during Mentoring Class. Great job Abby.

Bersabeh Belay showed a commitment to service when she volunteered to run an important errand for her teacher during Mentoring class. Great job Bersabeh.

Eric Wang was absent early on in the year, and he showed integrity by coming to make up the work he had missed at lunch the day he returned to school. He immediately made up the classwork and the homework as best as he could.

Leon Guan demonstrated great responsibility and integrity as a learner last week, when he came in after school to ask questions about a science assignment. He didn't rush and took his time learning. Great job!

Jason Lau is new to ISB this year and is demonstrating balance in organizing his planner for his work load and in making new friends in grade 6! Way to go Jason!

Grade 7

Ben Bailey demonstrated integrity when he apologized and took ownership for disrupting our Chinese class when he entered the room late. He also demonstrated respect for our classroom guidelines and expectations.

Huck Henderschedt has shown great leadership and courage in his collaborative work during our first weeks of FA.  His thoughtfulness is particularly evident in his writing and discussion.

Ethan Koh showed his extraordinary tech skills by taking the lead to make the homeroom video for FA3.

Ben Bailey showed integrity when he brought the contents  (some money) of the desk he was sitting in, up to me, to make sure the owner might be found. I appreciated Ben's willingness to take care of the situation and the promptness with which he carried it out! Thanks, Ben!!!

Jerry Zheng showed integrity by turning in the money he found in the hallway.

Lynn Chen showed kindness and respect  at the MS function by going out of her way to make sure her classmate was taken care of.

Grade 8

Nefertiti Cheung served as a buddy to a new student in the first weeks of school and, in the process, extended her helpful and friendly attitude to all of her classmates in a way that  helped to build a strong sense of community in our class!

Kevin Hong demonstrated service and creativity as he went above and beyond as DJ for the Back to School Bash. He put time and effort into the job and his excellent musical taste resulted in a fantastic dance for all. Thanks for a great start to the functions, Kevin!

Haylie Wampler showed great creativity in her Chinese class work. She is using a variety of visuals to support her ideas so to make her expressions more effective and attractive to the audience.

I am going to score a lot of goals, Mell Mbaoh said on the way to the Olympic Day soccer field.  But as I reffed the afternoon games I did not see Mell score a single goal. What he did do is show off some impressive dribbling skills and pass off the ball some someone else could score. Respect.

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Once Upon a Hutong

Big thanks middle school for a huge audition turn-out! I appreciate the time, effort and courage of everyone who tried out for the play. Bravo!

The  Call-back List is now posted at the PA Hallway. To confirm your participation,  sign your name on the list. Those who don’t sign their names will lose their slots in the play.

 

Event: Call-back Audition (for those being considered for speaking or dance/gymnast roles)

Time: 3:30-5:50 PM

Date: September 2, Friday

Venue: Theater

 

Those that made the Ensemble don’t need to come to the Call-back. They just need to come to the first rehearsal on September 12.

 

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New Property Transfer Tax in Vancouver BC

New legislation in the province of British Columbia will add a 15% property transfer tax for foreign buyers purchasing property in Vancouver. After several weeks of number crunching and data collection, the decision has been finalized. Though not perfect, the new tax is an effort to curb foreign buyers from purchasing a large proportion of […]

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Model United Nations is Recruiting!

Calling all 7^th and 8^th grade delegates! Middle School Model United Nations is now recruiting! Experience the excitement and learn the skills of international debate and discussion in a lively and stimulating environment. The MUN ASA is a valuable opportunity to discover your potential to change the world! Stop by room 3303 at lunch on Friday to learn more about MUN at ISB!

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Daily Schedule (August 31)

Today is Day A - 1

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I Can Do apps

It is no secret that Elizabeth and I love using our iPads with children.  Today I thought I would share one of my favourite app companies with you – I Can Do apps.  They make a range of speech therapy apps, all of which are really useful, but today I’m just going to talk about the two I use most often – Verbs and Associations.  No-one has asked me to write this review and I paid for the apps myself.  I am just sharing things that I find useful in therapy.

Verbs

One of the staple basics of any speech therapists resource cupboard is a good set of verb pictures.  You can use them to work on so many different targets.  I do have a couple of good paper sets of verb pictures, but this app is also great for this.  When you open the app, you see these options

If you click on the top option, you get a huge set of verb flashcards.  These include simple and more complex verbs, all portrayed in beautiful colour photos with the word written underneath.  Even better, there is more than one example for each verb!  Here is an example of one of the flashcards.

I often use this part of the app, just for ease, rather than carrying around lots of sets of pictures.  I can use them to do all kinds of activities (see our post on verbs here).

One of the great things about I Can Do apps is that they all break a skill down into several different levels.  Each app offers 5 different levels, which immediately increases their flexibility and also makes them great to recommend to parents and schools, so they can work through the levels.

In my opinion, Verbs would be worth the money just for the flashcards, but it also has 4 other activities, mostly relating to tenses and grammar.

Here are some examples from the other levels.

This app is available in the App Store for £3:99 – an absolute bargain!

Associations

This is another app that I use really frequently.  I very often work on making and describing connections and I’m always on the lookout for new resources to use.  This app fits the bill perfectly.

As you can see, there are 5 different levels to choose from again.  Here are examples of 2 of the levels.

There are again beautiful colour photos and a range of different useful activities.

These apps are not the most exciting apps ever – you scroll through 10 questions, and it gives you a score out of 10 at the end.  There is no reward activity included within it, so with some children I will combine the app with a reward game.  So for example, we might talk about one of the verb pictures and then put a sword into Pop up Pirate or knock down a skittle or whatever activity I might have used with paper pictures.  Some children will sit and just work through the questions though just because it’s on an iPad and you can get loads done in a really short time!

This one is also available in the App Store for £3:99.

I have just talked about my two favourite I Can Do apps today, but they have a range of other apps too, working on before/after, sequencing, yes/no questions, phonological awareness skills and lots more.  You can see the full range here.

Also, do look out for their bundles.  They offer bundles of 4 or more of their apps for a reduced rate.  Even better, if you already own one, as you click through the buy the bundle, it will give you a discount for the one you already have!  I now own most of their apps because of this!

Which is your favourite I Can Do app?

 

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Shirts from PTA Booster Club

In our efforts to promote school spirit and ISB identity, Booster Club is pleased to provide each MS student with a navy blue t-shirt to use in school experiential learning trips or for any school related activities.

The distribution dates are from September 5 to 9 during lunch time outside the MS Cafeteria. Don't forget to give them a heartfelt THANK YOU!

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ASA registration

To all MS students,

 

Aug 29th was the first day for ASA registration.  Please take time this week to look at the selections on My Gate with your parents to see if there are any that interest you.  The final day for ASA registration is next Monday September 5th at noon time.

 

Please if you have any questions about ASAs this week please stop by the activities office.

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New books have arrived@ MS/HS Library

Middle Schoolers!  Hundreds of new books have arrived and are ready for checkout in the library, including the latest installments of your favorite series.  Swing by the library soon and have a look.  Teachers, bring your classes in if you'd like.  See you soon!

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GIRLS HONOR CHOIR MEMBERSHIP LIST

The 2016-2017 Girls’ Honor Choir list be will posted on Thursday afternoon on the Performing Arts Center notice board. Rehearsals will begin the following Monday September 5 in Room 1768. Congratulations to the Girls’ Honor Choir Members. The choir can have up to 18 members if the right spread of voice types are available.

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IDEAS FOR A THEMED FAMILY VACATION

When it comes to a themed family vacation, you have a good number of exciting options to choose from–there’s bound to be one your whole family will enjoy. Theme parks are more varied than ever, with many more to choose from than just a decade or two ago. Family themed resorts offer activities and amenities for all age groups; the same can be found on many different cruise ship vacations. Picking the best themed vacation for your family is often simply a matter of figuring out what activities each of your family members enjoy doing the most while on one of these trips.

 

Orlando Theme Parks

This famous Florida vacation destination has a wide variety of theme parks, each centred around movie or TV-based themes, fabled story places, or the kids’ favorite animated characters. Walt Disney World and its associated resorts are among the most popular in the world. Consider going during the holiday seasons: Easter, Christmas or New Years. With extra celebrations and parades planned, these are some of the most fun times.

 

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Themed Family Resorts

 

Each Disney resort has a different theme, each centred around a place, an era, or a topic. Some favourites include the Caribbean Beach Resort, the Grand Floridian Resort, and the All-Star Sports Resort. Another popular family resort destination is the Atlantis One Water Park Resort in the Bahamas.

 

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This one’s theme is centred around the lost city of Atlantis, and it features Splash Academy for younger kids as well as Entourage, a youth program for pre-teens and teens. A recent new location called Atlantis The Palm has opened up in Dubai, and it features a giant themed maze as well as more complementary supervised activities for kids of all ages.

 

Themed Family Friendly Cruises

Many different cruise lines feature themed vacation activities for kids, including swim and surf lessons, sports activities, movies, creative play, themed parties, and much more. Kids can enjoy cupcake decorating, dodgeball matches, and other activities that often get them to learn something new as well. Many cruise ships have a variety of themes. Consider booking a vacation onboard one of Royal Carribean’s ships featuring a DreamWorks® experience. From Shrek and Fiona to the gang from Madagascar, family members of all ages will be delighted.

 

Disney Cruise Lines offer the magical of Walt Disney while at sea. Family cruises are often favorites among pre-teens and teenagers because they have their own activities, dance clubs, movie nights, and plenty of other opportunities to meet and socialize with people their own age. These features of themed cruises also afford their parents the chance to have fun on their vacation as well.

 

Whatever your family enjoys, whether making memories at sea or strolling down Main Street USA, we hope these ideas will help you plan your next family vacation!

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NOTICE TO ALL TRAVELING ISB STUDENT ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS!

The new official school travel polo for students is now available for sale in the Booster Den. If you are traveling with any group or on any team this semester, get down to the Den and get your travel polo as soon as possible!

GO DRAGONS!

 

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Forensics Club

Do you enjoy arguing, giving speeches, telling stories, being on stage, or just really need to improve your public speaking? Join the ISB Forensics club today! The club will meet regularly every Tuesday and Thursday leading to try outs for the China Cup and APAC tournament forensics team. First meeting is Thursday, September 1 at 3:40 in room 3204. Come join your new favorite club!

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Food in the Library

Please remember that the consumption of food in the library is restricted to the library cafe. The rest of the library is a no-food zone. If you bring in food to eat in the cafe, please make sure it is wrapped to avoid spills on the carpet. 

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New Books in the High School Library Collection

Come and browse the new fiction and non-fiction titles added to the high school collection. The books will be displayed until the end of the week and are ready for check-out.

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High School Pit Band General Meeting

The high school pit band will combine musicians from a range of instrumental backgrounds, with actors, singers and thespians. We will introduce a new collaboration with the One Acts Festival, and the second semester with the High School Musical! No instruments needed for the first meeting, and we welcome all levels of instrumentation/vocals. Meeting will be in the performing arts band room 1715 at 14:30-15:30pm this afternoon!

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Next Generation Investments

Next Generation Investments (NextGenVest / NGV) will be starting this Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in room 3200! NextGenVest is a financial literacy club that places emphasis on learning, absorbing and spreading financial knowledge to the ISB community and beyond. There will be opportunities to learn more about money, speak with professionals in the business field, and more. See you at 2:30!

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Students Go for Gold at MS Olympics

Beijing might be a long way from Rio, but Olympic fever gripped ISB on August 26 when the middle school held their own version of the Games.

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HS Girls Fitness Club

Are you looking for ways to fit some exercise into your already busy schedule?  If so, please email Mrs. Blohm by Friday, September 9th to indicate your interest in joining our morning workout sessions.  Workouts will take place on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:20am in the FTC and will vary each session from cardio, strength and interval training, to pilates, and yoga.  Sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 20th.  Attending twice weekly is not mandatory and all ability levels are welcome!  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Blohm:  sblohm@isb.bj.edu.cn  

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Reality Check: Navigating the Alcohol & Drug scene in Beijing

High School Parent Drug Forum

Tuesday, Sept 6^th 10:00-11:30 am in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

Click here for more information.

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Looking Sharp! Grade 5 Sword Dance

Marching in perfect formation with their wooden swords tapping the gym's floor in unison, you could be forgiven for thinking the 120 fifth-graders had been practicing for months.

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Student Wellness Council

ISB Travel Bags

ALL Grade 9 students, NEW Grade 10, 11 and 12 students are entitled to an ISB Travel bag. Please go to MS/HS cafeteria corridor on September 5 – 9 during LUNCH TIME.

Returning students may have their broken bags replaced with new ones. Please bring the broken bag to exchange. Students who wish to have a replacement must write to booster@isb.bj.edu.cn and may get the new bags after September 9.

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Grade 9 MAP Testing

To all Grade 9 students:

Click here to find out your MAP group and room.

Click here for more details about the schedule.

 

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Join Interact!

Rotary is an international organisation that brings together volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary is now opening a youth branch called Interact in ISB to help raise awareness for projects such as iCare and Endpolio. If interested in helping the fight, please join us in room 1110 during Friday lunch times starting September 2 to become an Interactor!

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We’ve Got A New Job Opening: Mortgage Broker Administrative Assistant in Vancouver

As a top Vancouver mortgage brokerage office, we’re seeking to add another member to our administrative team. Being licensed in BC as a mortgage broker would be an asset, but for the right candidate it’s not mandatory. The qualified applicant will be expected to obtain mortgage brokerage license within 4 months of beginning employment. Our […]

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Daily Schedule (August 30)

Today is Day F - 2

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Message for Seniors

Seniors: Please remember to complete the Senior Retreat evaluation survey by Friday of this week. You can access it on Naviance Family Connection, and all seniors are required to complete the survey. Thank you for your opinions!

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ISB Tutoring Center is Recruiting New Tutors!

Want to become a teacher or tutor in the future? Do you like helping and supporting your peers? 

If so, the ISB Tutoring Center will be a great fit for you! This club is a peer-to-peer educational based program where high school students give academic support for students in all grades: MS-HS. Upon joining the Tutoring Center, you will have the opportunity to take a free 10-hour online tutor training course and receive an official tutor certificate! In addition, by becoming a tutor, you will gain new kinds of experiences and knowledge that you wouldn't be able to get from your typical classes. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Tutoring sessions run from Monday through Thursday after school for an hour (you will be required to tutor  once a week.) 

If you are interested in becoming a tutor at the Tutoring Center, come to Rm. 2333 for an information session this Wednesday (Mr. Russell’s room, near the Business Office) next Wednesday, August 31st, during lunch, starting at 12:45).  

Aspiring tutors must complete the attached application to be considered for a tutoring position. Click here for the application form.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Mr. Russell at drussel@isb.bj.edu.cn

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Roots & Shoots

Roots & Shoots is a school-wide organization that aims to foster respect and compassion for all living things. 

We offer opportunities to teach underprivileged local children at the Love and Hope Center, care for dogs at the BHAEEC animal shelter, and assist in food composting for the ISB cafeteria. 

If you are interested in any of the above, please stop by room 2113 from 3:30 to 4:30 on Thursday, September 1st.

Hope to see you there!

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THESPIAN INDUCTIONS

THESPIAN INDUCTIONS — new members will be in costume on Thursday September 1st. As part of their initiation they are required to perform a monologue when anybody asks them why they are dressed differently.  Some of the older members may also choose to perform a monologue, too.

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INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Opportunity for individuals or teams to participate in the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Please attend the first meeting on Friday, September 2, during lunch @ 12pm in room 1113.  

Contact Mrs. Monroe (room 2332) if you are not able to attend the meeting and want more information. 

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Grade Level Assembly this Tuesday

Gym 2 – Grade 9

 

Upper Gallery – Grade 10

 

MPR – Grade 11

 

Theatre – Grade 12

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TO ALL POETS, WRITERS, and PERFORMERS!

Interested in celebrating the power of the English language? Do words move you? Do you have a piece of writing you'd like to show off? We'd love to hear your stories, ideas, and level of interest. For more information, email or see:Austin Kwok (austin.kwok@student.isb.bj.edu.cn) or Mr. Philen (bphilen@isb.bj.edu.cn).

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Freedom From Chemical Dependency

FCD’s annual visit will take place in the high school, from September 5^th – 9^th.

FCD is a health education program that provides alcohol, tobacco and drug awareness and prevention.

Grade 9 students will attend an assembly on Sept. 9^th during flex time in the MPR. Please go directly to the MPR.

Grade 11 students will visit with a facilitator for 2 periods during the week. Schedules will be shared during flex time.

Peer Helpers & Student Wellness Council, on Monday, Sept. 5^th, 11:40am-12:25pm meet with the FCD facilitators in the MPR.  Lunch will be provided.

Student Council members, on Wednesday, Sept. 7^th, 12:25pm-1:05pm meet with FCD facilitators in the MPR. Lunch will be provided

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We For She

We For She advocates for women’s rights and empowerment and strives to spread awareness of gender inequality in our school as well as in our community. If you are interested in joining, come to our meeting on Tuesday, August 30th in room 3115 during lunch (bring your lunch).

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Flex Time for Week August 29 – Sept 2

Monday – Mentoring

Tuesday – Grade Level Assembly

Thursday – Study Hall (except for Grade 12s who will meet in the Theatre with IB Coordinator)

Friday - Mentoring

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Once Upon a Hutong Audition

I’m thrilled that a hundred students signed-up  to audition for “Once Upon a Hutong.” I’m excited to see your performance. 

 

What: MS play Audition

Date: August 29, Monday

Time: 3:30-5:50 PM

Venue: Theater

 

Please note that although many kids will be brave enough to try out, there are only about 40-45 roles in the play. If it doesn’t work out this year, there will be other ways to get involved. We will have a live string and MS Jazz pit band. Thus, if you are a musician, talk to Ms. Bulteel. 

 

Do your best, enjoy and as they say in theater, “Break a leg!”

 

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Share books with Kidsread Club this Wednesday

WHAT? KIDSREAD! A MS CLUB FOR BOOK ENTHUSIASTS!

WHEN? THIS Wednesday IN MS. PATTY’S ROOM 3405 AT 11:00 (LUNCH TIME)

WHY? TO SHARE YOUR LOVE OF BOOKS AND HELP UPHOLD ISB’S WINNING STREAK IN COMPETITION!

JUST COME AND SEE IF WE ARE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU! YOU’VE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE!

BRING YOUR LUNCH AND SIT IN FOR ONE SESSION!

GRADES 6, 7 & 8 ALL WELCOME!!

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MATHLETES UNITE!

All studnets in grades 6 through 8 who are interested in joining Athletes please bring bring your lunch and your laptop to the FA space (above the library) on Tuesday. Mrs. Williams and Mr. Craig will be coaching again and we need some serious competitors to build a great team.

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Calling ALL HS badminton players

Please attend a meeting on Monday 29th Aug or Tuesday 30th Aug in room 1123 at 12 noon to sign up or simply find out more about being a SMASHER- a HS badminton player acting as an Assistant coach to MS players. Minimum time required 1 hour per week, either Tuesdays or Thursdays. ALL details will be explained at the meeting. You do not have to be a great badminton player to be a SMASHER. (Mr Jogi)

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First Greenkeepers Meeting

To everyone who’s interested in environmental issues and awareness: Greenkeepers is the club for you! Through activities inside and outside of ISB, Greenkeepers actively promotes environmental sustainability. As a student-led service group, we have the freedom to implement our own ideas and projects for the benefit of our community!

Interested? Come to our introductory meeting on Wednesday, August 31st in room 3313 from 2:30-3:30. This meeting is for both new and returning members. We’re eager to see you all!

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Join Draxonic Design Studio!

Interested in seeing your designs around the school? Or on the flip-side, never touched Photoshop but want to learn more? Draxonic Design Studio is a graphic design club open to people of all experience levels! 

During meetings, we work on a variety of projects, including posters, logos, sports apparel, and more. We also have tutorials, games, and competitions with prizes! 

We meet every Tuesday after school from 3:30-4:30 in the art room 1632D right across the cafeteria. Our first meeting is August 30th; hope to see you there!

Interested in joining but cannot come to the meetings? You can be a FREELANCE member and work on projects while communicating with us via email and/or Skype. Feel free to shoot us an email at mail@draxonic.com saying you’d like to be a freelancer!

Want Draxonic to design something for you? Submit a request through http://ift.tt/2bSpQUs or email us at mail@draxonic.com (two weeks notice is preferable).

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Daily Schedule (August 29)

Today is Day E - 2

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Nightingale Charity Club

Are YOU Loving? Creative? Fun? Dedicated? Looking for a great club to join? If you answer yes to any of these then NCC is the club for you! We are a group of students who host a variety of fundraisers throughout the year, raising funds for children in need of urgent or long-term medical care. In addition we organize visits with the adorable children from LangFang Orphanage, providing them with emotional support that would otherwise be unfamiliar to them.  

In case you missed Thursday’s introductory meeting, we are hosting another information session next Tuesday after school 3:30-4:40 in Room 3207. Our official weekly meetings will start next Thursday after school from 3:30-4:30.  

Come and join Nightingale Charity Club!

 

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PTA Meeting

Tuesday - September 6, 2016
12:30 - 1:30pm
Room 1218

Come along and join our PTA Meeting!

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ASU Cancels Open House at Sun Devil Stadium

Here at the Phoenix Real Estate Guy, we love a good open house. We also love us some Sun Devil Football.

When we got the email from ASU a while back stating that we would be able to take a tour of the new Sun Devil stadium this coming weekend, we were pretty excited. Unfortunately, the open house has been cancelled as some “final touches” are put in place before the stadium opens to the public. ( see the email below from ASU concernning the ASU open house ) So, if you were planning to attend the open house at the new Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday, August 27th, please note that it has been cancelled.

The ASU football season WILL kick off on on Saturday, September 3rd at 7:45pm against NAU.

See a great game day rundown on DieHard Devil for what to expect when you arrive at the stadium this year.

I took a little tour of the stadium back in July and was pretty excited to see the changes that are taking place. I took these photos from that tour. The first two photos are renderings of the new stadium. The third photo is why MY seats will look like on game days.

Tour of Sun Devil Stadium

Here’s a video tour of the stadium in case you want to take a look. It’s about 11 minutes long and will give you a good idea as to what is going on. It’s pretty cool!

For a VERY short video that I shot in July, take a look at this one. It’s less than a minute long for those of you who have short attention spans!

See you at the games! Go Devils!

Dear Sun Devil Football Ticket Holder,

We are excited for you to be the first fans to enjoy the Sun Devil Stadium Reinvention when you join us for the season opener against NAU on Sept. 3.

If you’re half as eager as we are for the season to start, you will understand that Phase II of the Reinvention has been on a tight schedule since construction began the night of ASU’s 2015 Territorial Cup win last November. Construction crews have been working around the clock for the past nine months to make sure the stadium will be ready.

And it will be.

The next eight days are crucial for construction crews to put the final touches on the project, andunfortunately it is in the best interests of safety and keeping the construction schedule on track to cancel our Open House event this Saturday, Aug. 27.

Our two highest priorities are the safety of our fans and ensuring Sun Devil Stadium is ready for next Saturdaynight. The construction crew is completing the finishing details, so an Open House at this time would hinder both of these objectives. 

Sun Devil Athletics was given the option of holding the Open House and restricting access for our fans to the south end of the stadium, however we didn’t feel this was a fair option for you. Our fans deserve an opportunity to see the stadium and the enhanced gameday experience in its entirety.

With hopes of doing just that, we are opening the stadium on Sept. 3 at 6:00 p.m., two hours before kickoff and 30 minutes earlier than the normally scheduled 90 minutes for all ticket holders, to afford you an opportunity to find your seats and orient yourself in the new space.

Fans who are interested in supporting the Reinvention Campaign are encouraged to contact the Sun Devil Club at 480-727-7700 to receive a tour of the newly created premium level for a look at our club seating options. 

We are very sorry for this inconvenience. Thank you for your support and patience as we work through the final week of Phase II of the Reinvention, and we look forward to you experiencing the reinvented stadium and cheering on Sun Devil Football next Saturday.

Go Devils!

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Alumni Offer College Tips to Seniors

Six ISB alumni went back to school to demystify the college application process at the Seniors Retreat on August 25.

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Found item in MS office

A purse is found on Aug 25, Thursday, it has back to school bash ticket inside.

 

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Join MUN!

Hi everyone! If you would like to join Model United Nations this year please fill out the form below:

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You don't have to have any previous experience in MUN to join.  We have two meeting days available each week so you can either come on Tuesdays after school (in the MPR) or Thursdays after school (in 3106).  Meetings will go from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.  All students will also need to attend MiniMUN on either September 10th or September 12th and 13th after school to select our groups traveling to conferences in Singapore, Qatar, and Shanghai.  Hope to see you at next week's meetings!  If you have any questions, please email us at beimun@isb.bj.edu.cn.

 

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Back to School Bash !

Hope all of you have bought all your function tickets for the Back to School Bash by yesterday (no tickets will be sold today), as the function will be hosted today from 6:00 to 9:00pm! Woohoo! Remember to bring your ticket with you before arriving at the cafeteria. Dinner, a movie, and music will be provided during this function. Remember once at the function you must stay there. Please arrive by 6:30pm. You may leave early only when going with your parent(s). Locations to enjoy are:

MS Cafeteria – disco

MPR – the movie – Secret Life Of Pets

Field 1 – soccer, running around and having fun.

All other areas of the school are out of bounds.

 

Remember to stay hydrated and have fun! See you guys there!

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MS ASAs S1 Important Dates

MS Community,

 

This is a announcement about ASA for the Middles school but most importantly to our sixth graders who are new this year.  Just some important dates coming up for MS ASAs

 

Monday August 29th ASA Registration Opens

Monday September 5 Registration Closes

ASA Start date is September 12th

 

Please if you have any questions about ASAs please feel free to stop by the Activities office and see Mr. Cuthbert.

 

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Audition Dance Video

Once Upon a Hutong

 

MS Audition Dance video link: http://ift.tt/2bmb21a

 

Once Upon a Hutong Audition: Last Chance to Sign-up

 

We did it! 100 MS kids signed-up again to try out for the play. No harm trying. Experience itself is a teacher. It's not too late because you can still join the fun!

 

Event: MS Hutong Audition

Date: Aug. 29, Monday

Time: 3:30-5:50 PM

 

Audition packets and sign-up sheet are still up in the PA Hallway. It will l be removed by Friday at 1:00 PM. 

Since the sign-up sheet is full, add your name beside the slots where people cancelled their names. Or you can also add at the bottom and be 101!

 

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Daily Schedule (August 26)

Today is Day D - 1

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HS Students Pursue Passions at Club and Service Fair

Nearly 50 clubs and service groups showcased their enriching offerings to high school students at their annual fair on August 24.

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MS Olympic Day Reminders And Venues

Good morning Middle School students! 

 

Today is Olympic Day and we are all excited to see regions having fun participating in team sports. 

 

Here are a few reminders about the day: 

 

Olympic Day is during Periods 1, 2 and 5 only.

 

•  Enrichments and Lunch - normal time.

•  Enjoy the day and remember to show sportsmanship at all times.

•  Remember your Region Shirt, Hat, a Water Bottle and Sunscreen.

•  You need to go to your event immediately after mentoring.

•  If you are not scheduled to play in Period 1, pick a venue and cheer on your friends!

   

See here for your first session venues

 

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Hope Healing Home Visits are Starting!

Hope Healing Home is a local foster center that cares for and supports children with special medical needs. ISB has a long relationship with the home and has been helping in various ways for several years. Beginning the weekend of September 3, we will resume our weekly visits with trips on both Saturdays and Sundays (8:30 – 12:00). 

The commitment to this service activity involves contributing positively and attending the full 12 sessions. There will be a mandatory information and sign up session on Monday after school in Room 2113, beginning promptly at 3:40. If you cannot make this meeting but would like to sign up you must contact Miss Angela. 

If you have any questions, pop by and see me. 

Miss Angela

Office 2207 or Room 2113

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The Charity Fashion Show

Hi everyone! The Charity Fashion Show is an annual show organized completely by high school students.This year, all proceeds from the show will go to Roundabout, a nonprofit organization that supports over 48 charitable organizations locally, and The Starfish Project, a socially conscious fair trade jewelry company that provides dignified employment and holistic care opportunities for exploited women who were victims of human trafficking.

If you are interested in taking on a leadership role in the Charity Fashion Show core team, our first recruitment meeting will be on Tuesday, August 30th in Room 1218 in the Library during lunch. We are looking for secretaries, model managers, designer managers, students in charge of communications, publications, entertainment, lighting, and the treasury of this year's show. We want an even mix across grade levels, so we strongly urge underclassmen to consider participating in this charitable cause.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions at all, feel free to email:
veronika.lin@student.isb.bj.edu.cn

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Badminton Players

Make sure you wear your PE kit for today session.  You will not be allowed to play if you are dressed inappropriately.

 

Remember to bring your ID card.

 

Coach Iles

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Daily Schedule (August 25)

Today is Day C - 1

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Chicago’s New Cloud Tax: Should Small Businesses Be Concerned?

Over the past few years, cloud based technology is something that has moved beyond entertainment-centric services such as Netflix, permeating the business world in a number of big ways. Taking this into account, the city of Chicago has recently implemented … Continue reading →

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People selling Back To School Bash tickets

Here are the people selling Back To School Bash tickets at Lunch today.

Thursday:

Maryanne Huang

Coco Wu

Serena Chang

Mikayla Hinton

 

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Last chance to buy tickets of Back to School Bash

I hope you guys have been keeping up with the news the last few days, as today will be your last chance to buy your tickets (which are 20 kuai each and will be sold in the cafeteria). If you would like to have drinks, bring an additional 5 kuai. The Back to School Bash will be hosted tomorrow from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Detailed information will also be printed on the tickets. Hope you guys can make it:)

 

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4 Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

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Laser hair removal can be a great option for removing unwanted body and facial hair without the burns, nicks, and redness of shaving and waxing. Check out some of the most common benefits it could offer you, including: speed, long lasting results, painless and no need to grow hair between treatments. Below are 4 benefits […]

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Come out and join U12/13/14 Soccer/Football

Please if there are any students who still want to come out for U12/13/14 Soccer/Football.  Please come out this Thursday, yesterday the numbers were a little low and we need some more players.  Come out and join a team!

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How a Third Space Contributes to a Healthy Lifestyle

Life can be tiring, stressful, and filled with pressure, regardless of a person’s age or personal situation.  This is why it is now more important than ever before to have a third place in your life where you can escape. Consider how Starbucks created a third space, giving people an place to connect and relieve the pressures of everyday life.

 

A Time for Playfulness

 

The right atmosphere and mood are key factors to creating space that is relaxed and playfulTo feel relaxed and playful. Whether surrounded by bright colours to boost energy or you are immersed in a sea of pastels and whimsical characters, it’s difficult to resist feeling happy and joyful in a third (or themed) space.

 

 

Coolstuff Studios designs interiors that are the ideal setting for third places in a pediatric dentist office, a church Sunday School space or other location.  When children, adults, or entire families enter the space, they will immediately be caught up in a beautiful world of fantasy; every visit will be a wonderful experience.

 

Learn more about our FREE Envisioneering Encounter here.

 

Playfulness can make a positive difference for people of all ages; aiding in the relief of loneliness, boredom and stress.  When people have the chance to visit a fantasy world, they will look forward to visiting it on a regular basis.

 

A Home Away from Home

 

Every person needs to feel like they belong and third spaces can feel like a home away from home. Consider the self-employed person who uses their local coffee shop as an office every day. Or the group of children who can’t wait to connect at Sunday School each week. In a welcoming atmosphere, you can spend time with old friends and make new ones, have lighthearted conversations and enjoy other activities. Every person can be him or herself in an attractive, wholesome environment.

 

 

Being authentic can increase one’s confidence, joy, and peace of mind.  You do not need to travel far to find this special place. Any business that you or your family would normally visit can be turned into an adventure.  With themed space interior design, you will be walking into a place of joy every time you visit.

 

 

Everybody wants to have fun.  Everyone needs a break in their day-to-day routine.  A themed space is an option that offers opportunities for both. They are a great place to get away from the worries of everyday life, and enjoy time with your friends, family members, and colleagues. The dentist’s office, church, coffee shop, and virtually any business in your community can come alive when it incorporates a themed design.

 

 

 

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Call us at 1-855-823-6885

 

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People selling Back To School Bash tickets

Here are the people selling Back To School Bash tickets at Lunch today.

Wednesday:

Ashely Xue

Jane Sun

May Lee

Amy Lu

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Back to School Bash!

Good Morning middle schoolers! We have two more days until the Back to School Bash! Come with your friends to this event to have a wonderful evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, August 26! Don't worry if you forgot to bring 20 kuai, you still have one more day left!  Dinner, music and a movie will be provided for you there!  If you would like to have drinks, bring an additional 5 kuai. However, we won't be selling tickets on Friday so GET YOUR TICKETS QUICK! See you there!

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Club Football Strollers Tryout

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Girls Honor Choir Auditions

There has been sufficient interest to extend the MS Girls Honor Choir auditions a further week to accommodate more students.  The Girls Honor choir will perform their first concert on Wednesday October 26, in our theater.

The auditons will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 30 and 31, after school (next week) in room 1768 . Any interested girls in years 6, 7, or 8 may apply. No previous experience is necessary.  A love of singing is all that is required to audition. Information sheets are available from the sign up board in the Performing Arts Center.  

See Mr. Freeman for enquiries room 1727.

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Welcome to MS Kidsread Club

• DO YOU LOVE TO READ????
• DO YOU LOVE TO COMPETE?
• DO YOU WANT TO UPHOLD ISB’S 11 YEAR WINNING STREAK?

THEN YOU WILL WANT TO JOIN KIDSREAD!

 

KIDSREAD is a MS club that meets on Wednesdays at lunchtime in room 3405.

 

KIDSREAD's FIRST MEETING WILL BE NEXT Wednesday, AUGUST 31 in Ms. Patty’s room 3405 at 11am.

COME FOR AN INFORMATIVE AND FUN FIRST MEETING!

 

You may bring your lunch!

 

GRADES 6, 7,8—WE NEED YOU ALL!!!! 

 

Bring your friends! Bring your books! BRING YOUR BRAIN! Be a part of KIDSREAD!!!

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Club Football Strollers Tryouts

Are you a serious footballer? 

The Club Football Strollers kicks off next week with trials on August 30th and September 1st here in the ISB stadium from 18:30. There will be trials for the following teams:

• U-16 boys and girls
• U-19 boys and girls. 

If you are keen, experienced, and want to play year round footie, then be in the stadium next Tuesday evening. Information flyers available from the Activities Office.

click here for the flyer

 

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MiniMUN Beiwatch Press Team Application

Beiwatch Press Team is RECRUITING for MiniMUN!

Needed: Reporters, Artists & Art Coordinator, Layout Designers, Photographers,

Application deadline: Friday August 26, 3:30 pm, click here for the application form

Teacher’s recommendation’s deadline: Monday August 29, 8:00 am

Questions? Talk to Ms Abdallah, rooms 3213/3203, eabdallah@isb.bj.edu.cn

                      Find our recruiting table at the Wed August 24  after school activities fair

Requirements: Passion for writing, art, design and/or photography 

Commitment: MiniMUN Saturday September 10 8:30-4:30, 

                          Monday September 12 3:30-6 pm, and Tuesday September 13 3:30-6 pm

Benefits: invitation to BEIMUN as a Press Team member

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Daily Schedule (August 24)

Today is Day B - 2

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What is refinancing and why should you do it in Vancouver?

Vancouver is home to some of the highest real estate values in the country. If you own a home in this beautiful city, there are many ways you can use its value to increase your cash flow and achieve your financial goals. One option is to refinance your mortgage. Put simply, this means taking out […]

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Dress Code

Just a friendly reminder about our MS dress code. Teachers will be doing a dress code check today or tomorrow. If your teachers feel you are not following our guidelines, you will be asked to go to the office to sign your name to the dress code sign-in sheet. This will be your reminder. Teachers will continue to monitor this situation, and if you are asked by your teachers to go to the office again, you will need to change into our PE clothes or call home to have a parent bring a change of clothes. Lets work together to create a safe and healthy community of learners!

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MS photo orders

Dear all MS students and parents, please order your photos as soon as possible in this week as the photographer is here in China.

 

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Calling all actors

Opportunity to make a film for AmCham (US Chamber of Commerce)

Details as follows:

It's all day 8 am - 9 pm Saturday, September 3rd.

We're filming up at Mutianyu at our farmhouse

Transport, food, all will be provided

Lead female role needed plus other roles

Lead just needs to know her lines, it'll be fun. There are mainly adults in the cast but a couple of teenagers from WAB, BSB 

Please contact me if you are interested, my cell is 134811064861 WeChat Dinahwatkins 

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Science Education in the Future

With renowned Science Educator, Paul Anderson. 

Wednesday, Sept. 7th at 6:30 pm in the MPR

All parents welcome. See the calendar for more information. 

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MS Production Audition

Big thanks to the huge number of middle schoolers who came to the “Once Upon a Hutong" Audition Workshop!

 

Yes, you can still sign-up to audition for the play. The audition sign-up will close on Friday at 3:30 PM.

Yes, you can still audition even if you weren’t able to attend the workshop.

Yes, you will need to work hard to get into the play because we currently have over 90 middle schoolers signed-up for the play!

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MS Production Audition

Big thanks to the huge number of middle schoolers who came to the “Once Upon a Hutong" Audition Workshop!

 

Yes, you can still sign-up to audition for the play. The audition sign-up will close on Friday at 3:30 PM.

Yes, you can still audition even if you weren’t able to attend the workshop.

Yes, you will need to work hard to get into the play because we currently have over 90 middle schoolers signed-up for the play!

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People selling Back To School Bash tickets

Here are the people selling Back To School Bash tickets at Lunch today.

 

 

Tuesday:

Annabel Lee

Austin Li

Justin Woo

Emma Liu

 

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Back to School Bash!

Greetings, middle schoolers! We have three days until the Back to School Bash! Hangout with your friends at this amazing event! We will be serving dinner, a movie, and playing your favorite songs (thanks to our amazing DJs)! This event will be hosted from Friday 6:00pm to 9:00pm. All of which are included in the tickets that we will be selling in the cafeteria from today to Thursday. Tickets are 20 kuai each! If you would like to have drinks, bring an additional 5 kuai. Remember, only three days left to purchase your tickets! 

 

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Musicians for Once Upon a Hutong

Come and be part of the MS Production in the jazz/pit band.  This year, instrumental musicians will be playing as part of Once Upon a Hutong.  The first rehearsal will be on Wednesday September 1st.  Come and find Ms Bulteel in #1721 for more information.

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Important Message for Seniors

Seniors: It’s important that you start checking your ISB e-mail address on a regular basis. There is currently a very important e-mail that was sent to all seniors from the counselors about the Senior Retreat on Thursday, and to date not too many people have seen it. Your ISB e-mail address is used to communicate a number of important items throughout senior year, so please make sure that you are checking it regularly.

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Daily Schedule (August 23)

Today is Day A - 2

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Grade 9 MAP testing - Fall 2016

All grade 9 students will take part in three sessions of MAP testing starting Tuesday, September 6^th.   Please read the message sent directly to your school email address to learn more about the upcoming MAP testing and find which location you will be testing in. 

Date	MAP Session	Block	Time
Tuesday, September 6	Language   Usage	D	8:15-9:40
Wednesday, September 7	Math	H	8:15-9:40
Thursday, September 8	Reading	A	8:15-9:40
Friday, September 9	Make-up testing   date	E	8:15-9:40

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Encouraging eye contact

Sometimes, children with speech sound difficulties tend to give slightly less eye contact.  This means that they don’t look as much at other people when they are talking.  This is not always the case, but I have often had parents comment on it.  Certainly, when I am doing speech sound therapy, I spend a lot of time trying to encourage the child to watch my face and copy – generally their ability to say the sound is much better if they are really watching what I am doing.

Just one word of caution before I start – I am talking here about children with speech sound difficulties.  Children with other difficulties, in particular those on the autistic spectrum, can find eye contact difficult, even painful.  With these children, it is counter-productive to insist on eye contact.  It is so difficult for them that they can’t focus on anything else.  If this is the case for your child, these ideas are probably not helpful – they won’t make any difference anyway, and it is probably not the most useful thing to work on.  However, for many children who have no other difficulties and just need to work on a few speech sounds, encouraging them to look at you more, especially during the times you are practising speech sounds, can really help.

So, how do we do this without constantly saying “look at me”?!  I have to say, that I do usually end up saying “look at me” quite a lot too!  However, here are some other ideas that can work really well with many children.

• Get on your child’s level.  If your child is sitting on the floor, you should sit on the floor too, so you are at the same level.  I sometimes find myself moving several times through a session so that I am in the best place to get eye contact relative to where they are.  Sometimes, I will lay on the floor but usually sitting is sufficient.
• Use toys.  I often move the toy we are playing with up to my face.  I wait until the child is looking at the toy or game piece, then I move it slowly and the child’s eyes often move with it.  As soon as their eyes reach my face, I say the sound I want them to watch.  I sometimes even do this with my iPad – I bring it up next to my face and then close the case so that they can no longer see the screen!
• Use your hands.  This is one of the many reasons why I usually use Cued Articulation during my speech sound therapy sessions.  Using your hands to make a sign to go with the sound, is often a great way of encouraging a child to look at you while you’re talking.  You can also use a finger in a similar way to how I described using toys (this is a trick I learned from Elizabeth).  Put your finger out in their line of sight, then when they focus on it, move it up to your face.
• Use bubbles.  Most speech therapists I know love bubbles!  I am no exception.  There are many things they are great for (see our post here) but one of them is for encouraging children to look at your face.  In the anticipation of waiting for you to blow a bubble, most children look at your mouth.  Try saying a sound and getting the child to try copying, then blowing some bubbles.
• Use a mirror.  Most young children enjoy looking at themselves in a mirror.  Sit side by side with your child and look in a mirror together.  Lots of children find it easier to look at your reflection than to look directly at you.  This is often a fantastic way to encourage children to watch you saying a sound.

What other ideas do you have for encouraging children to look at you when practising speech sounds?

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Message from ISB Kungfu Team

On August 19, the ISB Kungfu team traveled to Fujian province to compete in the 2016 Xiamen International Wushu Competition. Below is a list of the participants:

Amanda Shu (9)

Karen Chen (9)

Lawrence Xu (11)

Michelle Liang (11)

Katie Li (12)

Rebecca Yap (12)

Trinette Wong (12)

In total, the team received 3 gold medals (Lawrence Xu: Spear; Trinette Wong: Spear; Trinette Wong: Shaolin freehand), 5 silver medals and 8 bronze medals while competing in a total of 19 events. 

Some members of the team will also be travelling to Shaolin Temple to compete this October.

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HS SATB Honor Choir "Impromptune" 2016-2017 Auditions

Attention all singers: Guys and Girls. Two more days for auditions this week: Tuesday and Thursday in Room 1768pm. The sign-up sheets are on the PA board near the Performing Arts office. You can collect the audition materials from:

·      Student collect-folder\vschapel\Impromptune 2016-2017

·      Or see Mrs Schapel in Room 1727 

 

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ASA Registration & Start Dates

ASA Session 1 (Monday, September 12 - Friday, November 18)

Registration opens: Monday, August 29

Registration closes: Monday, September 5

For more information and to sign-up, please see click here.

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HS School Photo Schedule

Wednesday, August 24th

11^th grade students

08:15	Bai	to	Choy
08:45	Deibele	to	Kwok
09:15	Lee	to	Rogers
09:45	Shen	to	Xu
10:15	Yang	to	Zhu

12^th grade students

10:30	Almlie	to	Curtis
11:00	Dicicco	to	Jung
11:30	Kang	to	Lin
12:00	Littlewood	to	Shank
13:00	Shi	to	Woo
13:30	Xie	to	Zhu

 

Thursday, August 25th

9^th grade students

08:30	Abando	to	Citra
09:00	Destremau	to	Jung
09:30	Kadyan	to	Lin
10:00	Liu	to	Quon
10:30	Rai	to	Travers
11:00	Wang	to	Zong

10^th grade students

11:30	Baek	to	Fu
12:00	Gaudreault	to	Kreuder
13:30	Lam	to	Noh
14:00	Pace	to	Vavala
14:30	Wang	to	Zong

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Back to School Night for MS Parents

Middle School Back to School Night is on Thursday evening this week and is for parents only!  (Don’t confuse this with the Back to School Bash on Friday which is for students!)

 

Back to School Night is from 6-8:30pm and starts outside the ISB Theater!  All parents are encouraged to attend.  Light snacks and drinks will be provided from 6 to 6:30.

 

Parents who are new to ISB are also invited to join our counselors from 5 to 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) for a special “CHATT” session on transitioning to ISB.

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ISB Climbers Welcome New 'Great Wall'

It's bigger, it's wider, and it's taking experiential learning to new heights. Introducing ISB's high-performance climbing wall in Gym 3.

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To all Middle School Girls' Softball

The season has been postponed until Season 4 in the spring.  The reason for this, is there are no other middle schools in Beijing that have teams to play during season one but there are some schools willing to play Season 4.  Sorry to disappoint anyone by this,but we feel there will be a better chance for the softball team to play more games in the spring.

 

Please if you have any questions about this, come see Mr. Cuthbert in the activities office.

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A Letter To My Son With Down Syndrome The Night Before His First Day Of Kindergarten

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Noah, wow! I can’t believe you start your first day of elementary school tomorrow. I just finished putting you to bed and wanted to share a few things with you before your big day.

The night before his first day of kindergarten

First, you need to know I’m a little scared. It takes a lot of trust in other people (and God) to let other people be responsible for you all day. Sure you’ve been in preschool before, but this is different. This is a big elementary school! At dinner tonight I thought about how the playground at your new school isn’t fenced in all the way, and you like to run away sometimes. I worry about the teacher not paying attention and you running to the street and getting hit by a car, or kidnapped. I worry about other kids making fun of you, or wondering why you’re still in diapers, or can’t talk as well as they probably can (yet!) I worry about you needing help with your lunch box, or name tag, or backpack, or shoes, or a million other things.

I wonder if you’re ready for this.

You are.

I’ve seen you cross so many milestones. I remember the moment you were born. I remember bringing you home from the hospital for the first time. The remember all of those physical therapy sessions on the treadmill to help you learn to walk. I remember when you sat up for the first time. I remember when you pulled yourself up for the first time. When you crawled for the first time. When you took your first steps, and countless other milestones. Tomorrow is just another one of those milestones for you, and it’s a big one.

I love you so much. So much. And I’m so proud to be your dad, more than you will probably ever know. I wouldn’t change one chromosome about you. From the second I lied eyes on you at the hospital I’ve been your biggest fan (your mom is a close 2nd…!) You’ve crushed so many of your milestones, you’ve worked as hard as any little boy I’ve ever know, and I know you will do well as you start kindergarten!

As you start the first day of what will be a long journey of your education I want to share a few thoughts with you. These thoughts not only apply for tomorrow, but for the rest of your life.

1. You were created by God, in the Image of God, to do amazing things! Genesis 1:27 says that God made all people (including you) in His image. Psalm 139:13 says that God knitted you in your mother’s womb. And Ephesians 2:10 says that God created you to do good works! These are some of the most important things I can tell you. You were made specifically by the God of the universe and He loves and cares for you greatly. If you forget everything else, remember this. God loves you greatly, son.
2. God is control. Nothing in this world is a surprise to God. He runs the show, and He runs it well. Even when things happen in life that we don’t understand (and the odds are they will) He understands. God doesn’t tell us we will always understand everything, but He does tell us to trust Him in everything that happens. This is a lesson that you’ll have to learn over the course of your life, but trust me son, You can trust God. He knows what He’s doing.
3. Your parents love you greatly. We aren’t perfect parents by any means, but man, oh man, do we love you. We’re crazy about you.
4. People can be mean. Don’t let this surprise you. And as much as you can, don’t let it bother you. This is really hard to do, especially when your young. But you’ve got to learn to shake the haters off, and there will be haters.
5. Extend grace to people as much as you can. People are probably going to say things they don’t mean. People are probably going to make comments because they’ve never meet anyone with Down syndrome before. Some of these comments may be mean, some of them may be made out of ignorance. As hard as it can be, try to give people mountains and mountain of grace. (Even the mean people.)
6. A lot of people have never met anyone with Down syndrome. You look different to others who do not have Down syndrome. You sound different than others you don’t have Down syndrome. It’s ok. You need to let people know it’s okay to ask questions. Let people know they don’t have to walk on egg shells around you. Give them the freedom to talk with you about Down syndrome. People can be afraid of what they don’t know, so help them to get to know you. (This will be hard to do tomorrow since you’re only in kindergarten, but I wanted to put this one on the list.)
7. God has given you a personality that gives others joy. I love watching you give high-fives to others, or sing, or dance. You’re a fun little boy. I love the joy that you have. When people get around you, you help bring out their joy. That’s awesome. Keep doing that!
8. Your mom and dad worry about you…your dad way more than your mom! You’re our little boy, and so we worry about you. We worry about how other people will treat you. Or you doing something that you don’t know what your doing is unsafe (like running to the street when no one is watching.) We have to keep going back to number 2 on this list and remembering that God is in control and we can trust Him. He loves you even more than we do, and we trust Him. (But know, we’re still going to worry.)
9. I’m proud of you. Like crazy, over the top, can’t even put it in words, proud.
10. You have to keep your shoes on in school. Please.
11. God is in control. He loves you. And you can trust Him.
12. I’m only a phone call away. Seriously, if you want to come home, call me! I know, I probably shouldn’t say this, but I am. And I mean it.
13. I’m going to be eating a lot of lunches with you. Get ready. (I also hope you’ll let me do that when it’s not so cool to have your dad come eat lunch with you.)
14. Oh, and you rocked those Chuck Taylor’s today!

I’m sure I could think of many other things to share with you, but these are some of the biggies. I love you son. A lot. I have this strange mix of fear, excitement, and love going on inside me right now, but I can sleep well tonight knowing that God holds the whole world in His hands, and that includes you.

I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. You’re a special kid, Noah, and not just because you were born with Down syndrome. I know that God created you to do something amazing with your life, and I’m thankful I have a front row seat to watch it all unfold.

Sleep well tonight “little” man. You’ve got a big day tomorrow. (And so do I.)

Love,

Your Dad

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