NIS Bulletin WEEKLY

NEWSLETTER
Student led conference

No.558
01/04/2016

Bulletin – April 1, 2016

Strategy Launch – Thursday, April 21st 6:45pm (school gym) Content

From Mr. McLellan 01~02
We will be launching our new strategy and officially School Fees Collection Information 02
opening our Design Centre that evening. We chose an Parent Leaving Notice 03
Gym Closure Notice 03
evening time slot so that parents who cannot make Parent Video Workshop 04
daytime meetings will be able to participate. The event Early Years Production 05
Link for Lunch Menu, Swimming
will be student led, creative and engaging. What do Pool & Community Activities 06
‘Student Voice and Choice’ and ‘Burst the Bubble’ G9 Inter-Disciplinary Unit 07
mean? Come and see. Grade 12 Visual Arts Exhibition 08〜～09
Pecha Kucha 10
A Little Night Music 11
ACAMIS Cultural Convention 12
Family Bike Ride 13
PTA Notice 14
Snow Japan 2017 15
2016 Pfrang Gala 16
Hopeful Hearts 17

Contact Information
Nanjing International School, Xue Heng Lu 8, Xian Lin College and University Town, Qi
Xia District, Nanjing, P.R. China, 210023
www.nischina.org
Tel: +86 25 8589 9111 Email: enquiries@nanjing-school.com
 Upcoming Events:
Parent Focus Group The Upcoming Week is W29

Wednesday 13th April

Thank you to the parents who gave up time to attend the five Parent Parent Tech Coffee Morning
Focus Group meetings. This was the best turn out of fathers we have Thursday 14th April
ACAMIS G5-6 Math Olympiad
had with the morning start before going to work still the most popular ACAMIS Badminton @ NIS
ACAMIS Soccer @ DCS
time. At the end of each session we talked about the school mission Friday 15th April
and without exception there were members of the parent community ACAMIS G5-6 Math Olympiad
G12 CSA Completed
who highlighted different aspects of the four main tenets of our Re-enrollment School Fee Due
mission. The first choice across all five groups was Creative Thinking ACAMIS Badminton @ NIS
ACAMIS Soccer @ DCS
followed by Personal Excellence. Trying to develop critical thinkers CISSA Track & Field @ Shanghai
who are also people who have high standards for themselves is central Saturday 16th April
ACAMIS Early Year Workshop
to what we work towards within our diverse and inclusive school ED Camp
ACAMIS Badminton @ NIS
community. ACAMIS Soccer @ DCS
CISSA Track & Field @ Shanghai
Sunday 17th April
‘ave an ‘appy April ACAMIS Early Year Workshop
ACAMIS Soccer @ DCS
Thursday 21st April
Laurie McLellan Strategy Launch, 6:45pm
lauriemclellan@nanjing-school.com

School Fees Collection

Dear Parents,
 
Please be informed that Nanjing International School issued invoices for Semester 1 of School Year 2016/2017 on
Tuesday 15th March 2016. 
All parents received an email with the PDF invoice attached and are responsible for payment of the fees.

A re-enrolment fee or minimum payment of RMB 25,000 is required for returning students to ensure their place in
the next grade for the 2016/17 school year.
The fee must be paid by 15th April 2016.
The balance of school fees must be paid by the due date 31st May 2016.
The re-enrolment fee will be refunded in full if the Admissions Office receives written notification on or before the
13th June 2016 of your intention to leave NIS. The notice must be sent to the following email address :
admissions@nanjing-school.com
After this date, the deposit will not be refunded.
When appropriate, please pass this information to your company's finance or human resources department
and arrange for the payment to be made by the due date.

You can also view your child(ren)'s school fee invoice in Veracross after March 15th. The instructions are below:
1.Log into the Parent Portal
2.Click "My Invoice" to view the Billing Account Page
3.Click "View " to view and "Print to PDF" to print the invoice

Please contact me if you require further assistance.

Regards
Arek Owczarek
Deputy Director - Operations and Finance 
arekowczarek@nanjing-school.com
Parent Leaving Notice
Dear Parents,

This is a time of year when some of our families will be moving on from Nanjing, either returning to
their home countries or embarking on their next overseas posting. To assist our planning for the
coming school year please read and follow the exit procedure below. This information may have a
direct impact on new families wishing to enter the school.
We understand that some parents are still unsure, but if you know kindly let us know as soon as
possible.

Exit Procedure
1. Once you know you are leaving please send an email to admissions@nanjing-school.com
indicating your intention to leave and requesting any documentation that you may require. Let us
have the name of your child or children, their current grades as well as your expected leaving date.
2. Collect a clearance form from Reception, or download off the website.
3. Clearance forms need to be completed for each leaving student.
4. On the last day of school transcripts will only be handed over if we have received your completed
clearance form.

Here in Admissions we are always

happy to help, so do drop by if you
have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Monica Bian
monicabian@nanjing-school.com

Gym Closure schedule

Dear NIS Community ,

Both Blue & Green Gyms will be closed for whole week of Middle
Semester Holiday from April 2nd to April 10th due scheduled
maintenance.

arekowczarek@nanjing-school.com
 NANJING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL APRIL 13, 2016

Parent Video Workshop

RSVP by Sunday, April 10 Contact: tomjohnson@nanjing-school.com

Film
Learn to Think and
Shoot Video using
iPhones and
handheld devices

April 13, 2016

Want to become a video editor?

In this 3 hour workshop, starting at 8:15am, please bring your
Edit
own Mac or work with one of ours. We will explore the basics Create video using
of shooting, editing, and rendering to a final product. Apple iMovie,
adding sound and
Bring your own video, songs, and pictures that we can combine together to
simple effects
create a product you can share with friends and family. If you don't have
media, we will capture footage in our class. We will examine common
mistakes and employ techniques that professionals use. By the end of this
workshop you will be able to make a movie. 


1 2 3
Share
Save movies to the
CAPTURE SOUND EFFECTS computer and send
Consider shots, Capture and modify Use transitions, picture them to popular
silhouettes, rule of songs and sound in picture, split screen, Video platforms
thirds, and focus effects Ken Burns, and titles
 Early Years Production (May 18th, 2016)

In class we have been working on our song actions, choreography, lines and stage
directions.

If your child has lines in their class performance pieces can you please help them
to practice them and give them their cues.

All lines, songs, song actions and dance moves need to be memorized by
Friday 29th April.

In April we will be running through our full class/grade performance pieces and
reflecting on and developing them.

Please encourage your child/children to practice their parts at home.

Please note that all of the song lyrics, choreography, lines and stage directions are
all available on the PYP music edublog
http://share.nanjing-school.com/pypmusic/
Ms. Heidi heididean@nanjing-school.com
(Director)

5 and a half school weeks

to go!
Lunch Menu
http://www.nischina.org/page.cfm?p=571

Community
Events
http://www.nischina.org/page.cfm?p=534

Swimming
Pool Calendar
http://www.nischina.org/page.cfm?p=585
ruthclarke@nanjing-school.com
andrewkay@nanjing-school.com
Jon Disher
jondisher@nanjing-school.com
amykeus@nanjing-school.com
robinhutchison@nanjing-school.com
 Double Happiness Family Bike Ride Returns April 17

After a wonderful showing for the family bike ride several weeks ago, we’ve decided to host
another ride in April.

Join us once again for a happy family bicycle ride on Sunday, April 17. Like last time, this will
be a casual, slow ride on safe bike paths suitable for the whole family. We will have a snack/
picnic stop halfway. This is also a rubbish-free ride so please pack all food and water in
reusable, non-disposable containers.

Unless it’s raining, we will meet in the NIS parking lot at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am departure. We
will return around 11:00 am.

This is a family ride so all children must be accompanied by parents.

Email johnrinker@nanjing-school.com or michellerinker@nanjing-school.com for further info.

 Thank You to the PTA
 
Once again a fantastic selection of food and snacks were
delivered to the Staff Lounge on Tuesday to celebrate Staff
Appreciation Day.

A big NIS thank you from all of us who enjoyed the delicious food
and did not have to do duty during break.

The Staff at NIS all appreciate their wonderful PTA !

The PTA would like to thank all the parents that helped this Tuesday with Staff
Appreciation Day.  The teachers were very appreciative of the delicious food and
snacks we provided and also for covering their duties. This gave them the opportunity
to gather altogether and have a some time out. 

There will be a PTA Coffee Morning on Thursday 21st April from 8.15am in the Cafe.
Everyone is most welcome.

Spring Fun Day!!

Get ready for Spring Fun Day! Save the date...Saturday, April 30, 2016...12:00pm to
3pm at NIS!
Bouncy castle...water guns...slip and slides...and lots more. Tickets will go on sale
the week prior.

PTA Participation
Any NIS parent is welcome to participate in the organising and running of PTA events. If you would
like to help build the PTA community, please feel free to email the PTA president, Brandy
Rewekant, at ptapresident@staff.nanjing-school.com to join us!
 Snow Japan 2017
Following the successful Ski/snowboard trip to Japan for the past
two years, we are offering it again next year.

o r b o ar d s o m e of the best
Ski
orld!!
pow der in the w
Places are
limite d an
alrea dy f d
illing up s
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sign up n
ow!!

• Estimated Cost: ¥14,000 - ¥16,000 fully inclusive. (flights &

transfers, hotel, meals, 6 day instruction, ski pass & equipment)!
• Chinese New Year holiday 2017 (28 Jan - 4 Feb 2017)!
• Location in Japan to be confirmed!
• Two trips to the same place:!
• Student trip open to NIS students Grades 6 - 12 only. Contact:
Danny Clarke dannyclarke@nanjing-school.com !
• Family trip - for any families or adults. Contact:
Robin Marsh: robinmarsh@nanjing-school.com !
• Secure your place by emailing either Robin or Danny. First come first
served. Firm commitments will be asked for in the near future.
kathadams@nanjing-school.com
 If you’re moving, leaving
or just cleaning out, don’t
throw your things away! Please
donate your items to Hopeful Hearts

Hopeful Hearts Garage

Sale 13—15 May 2016
Toys, clothing, appliances, books, furniture, shoes, dishes, curtains, bedding, bikes,
coats, ski-wear, fabric, lamps, craft supplies, baby items, sports supplies and
equipment…the list is endless...and we’ll take it all!

“DONATION” Thursday 12 May 2016

Drop-off your donations direct to venue at RFG
THURSDAY 12 May 2016 from 10am—3pm
(Note: Please ensure all items are clean and in working condition before donating!)

“GARAGE SALE” OPENS

Friday 13 —Sunday 15 May 2016
FRIDAY 13—15 May 2016 from 9am—5pm
(Note: On-site items unsold by 5pm on Sunday will be donated to YMC)

Where: Royal Family Gardens (above the shop)

No. 6 North Xian Yi Road, Qixia District

Any queries, please contact Rebecca Burt

(+86 151 0514 4070 / burtrebecca@hotmail.com )
Drop-off available at NIS (PTA Room)