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Upcoming World Celebration Dates next week... Wednesday October 28, 2015 Czech Independence Day
Commemorates the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918 with the collapse of the Habsburg monarchy at the end of World War I. After the Czechs and Slovaks formed their separate nations in 1992, the Czechs still celebrate this day as their National Day.
It was terrific to see such a strong turnout of parents for this past week’s Parent-Teacher Conferences, and for our faculty to have the opportunity to share with you features of your children’s learning so far this school year and to set growth targets for the coming quarter. We apologize if there were disruptions to the schedule that resulted in delays to scheduled times and do encourage you to please contact your children’s teachers or the relevant school office if you would like an opportunity to talk further. At conference times I often reflect on the universal practice of parents, of their young infant children who, in spite of an apparent lack of progress in the ability to learn to walk and talk, nevertheless continue on full of enthusiasm, ultimately encouraging them on unto success. I do encourage you never to lose this optimism and enthusiasm for your child’s learning, and to maintain the gentle patience and belief that will see them through the struggles that they may sometimes encounter.
On Wednesday we celebrated UN Day here at school, and in response to the current refuge crisis
in Europe, this year we focused our attention on the many positive influences and contributions that immigrants and refugees have on the economies and societies into which they may flee. The day started with a colorful parade of nations, which was followed by a wonderful UN Day concert, a series of thought
provoking learning activities, and concluding with a delectable international lunch. I wish to congratulate all of the performers, and to extend a huge vote of thanks to the IST parent community who put on such a delicious and generous
meal for our entire community. It really was a wonderful day, and one on which the heart of our community was revealed
in the best possible way.
It was a delight to see so many of our community members dressed in colorful national costume for UN Day, although the goose bumps that were also on display as a result of the sudden cold shift in the weather did remind us all that winter will soon be upon us, and with it seasonal influenza viruses. In an effort to limit the transfer of germs we are once again
setting up hand sanitizing stations at each of our main building entrances and we ask that all parents please reinforce
their use, as well as the use of tissues and frequent hand washing.
Allied with this effort to improve general hygiene is a reminder to all families that nurses and doctors from the Tianjin SOS Clinic will be in school next Tuesday and Wednesday to administer the annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Please feel free to come in and hold the hands of terrified tots and teens.
Finally, I wish to inform all parents that the school has just received a new shipment of PE
uniforms with all sizes now in stock. Please feel free to come to one of the main offices
to purchase a uniform if you need one. I also wish to remind you that the school has a
selection of warm tracksuits, hoodies, and winter ‘beanie’ hats to keep your children
(and you!) warm over the coming winter. Warm regards
Steve Moody Director
IST celebrated PINK Day on October 16 to demonstrate support of and solidarity with the patients
of breast cancer in Tianjin in a meaningful way.
It was wonderful to see the community (students, staff and parents) turn out in great numbers
dressed in pink, and some sporting pink wristbands. There were pink posters, banners and
balloons displayed throughout the school campus. The donation drives and the bake sale to raise
funds for some Tianjin women to be able to have breast screening done were very successful. The
elementary student council and the secondary “Stand up to Cancer” action group joined forces to
collect about RMB 7000 for this noble cause!!
One of the highlights of the day and a very appropriate and visual show of solidarity with the breast
cancer patients was a group photo of all the pink clad IST students, staff and parents arranged in
the shape of a pink ribbon. The pink ribbon is the global symbol of breast cancer awareness.
The International School of Tianjin is once again proud to announce its scholarship program
for students in their final two years of school. The purpose of the scholarship program at IST is
twofold: first, it provides an outstanding educational opportunity each year for a limited number
of current IST students of exceptional talent who are experiencing clearly-demonstrated financial
need; and second, it provides that same opportunity to a limited number of non-IST students of
exceptional talent in order to enrich the overall quality of both our student population and our
IB Diploma Programme. This latter group may or may not have financial need.
Description and Value of Scholarships
The IST scholarships are awarded for a period of up to two years to students about to enter 11th
grade. The following scholarships are offered:
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Full scholarships: equivalent to the cost of all tuition and capital fees for grades 11 and 12.
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Tuition scholarships: equivalent to the cost of tuition only for grades 11 and 12.
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Bursaries: equivalent to half the cost of tuition fees for grades 11 and 12.
IST scholarship students will benefit from an outstanding education in their final two years of
school. Students who successfully complete the two-year programme will be awarded the IST
High School Diploma. IST is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and students have
the opportunity to earn the full IB Diploma, which is highly regarded by competitive universities
worldwide as an entrance qualification.
Interested candidates should contact the school office for an application package or call the
school at: 22-2859-2001
The closing date for applications is Friday, February 5th, 2016, with the scholarship examinations
scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2016.
D*E*A*R
What is D*E*A*R? These letters stand for “Drop Everything and
Read.” This is one time when kids are encouraged to drop things and
then pick up a book! At IST, “DEAR Time” is announced over the
loudspeaker and students settle down to read independently for 20
minutes. The goal is to encourage people to make reading part of
their everyday routine. As reported back from Ms. Bodha, whose DP
Biology class read content-‐related excerpts from Genome: The
Autobiography of a Species by Matt Ridely, ”This was an amazing
opportunity. One student asked to borrow the book!” Reading is
fun(damental).
International Schools Library Week (ISLW)
This past week every student celebrated a love of reading through
D*E*A*R*. Our wonderful library space was enjoyed as well when
students participated in a variety of Makerspace activities during
lunch. The mystery reader ‘drop ins’ that happened in the
Elementary school throughout the week provided a wonderful
opportunity for students to meet different teachers and find out
about their favourite books. The launch of the Panda Book shortlists
was a great success; many of the books have been checked out. This
year, elementary students must read 5 books or more in a category
to vote for their top choice. The voting party will be a pizza party held
this spring. Please stop by the library to find out more and to pick up
a Panda Book Award reading list for your child. Finally, it was
wonderful to see so many parents and students excited about books
at the Beijing Book Fair held in the library this week.
IST Library
&
In
formation Literacy Center
Secondary Coding Day with Ozobots Elementary Panda Creation Day
Mystery readers in Elementary Drop Everything And Read
Scholastic Books Orders
The first Scholastic book orders will be distributed on Monday.
Dear Parents and helpers,
On behalf of the PFO committee we would like to send all parents and
helpers a BIG THANKYOU that prepared so many Amazing dishes from
so many nations from around the world. What a fantastic IST community
we have!
Thank you again!
IST PFO Committee
Monday 2015-10-26 Tuesday 2015-10-27 Wednesday 2015-10-28 Thursday 2015-10-29 Friday 2015-10-30
Snack Fruit CutYoghurt Carrot CakeFruit Cut Mini PizzaFruit Cut Fruit CutCake Cheese SandwichFruit Cut
Sauteed Chicken w/ Broccoli 西兰花炒鸡肉
Pork Noodle 猪肉炒面
Roasted Chicken Leg 烤鸡腿肉
Spaghetti w/Meat Balls in Bolognese Sauce
肉丸意大利面
Mini Hotdog 热狗
Sweet Corn 玉米粒 Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬 Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬 Cherry Tomato 小西红柿 Stir Fry Zucchini and Corn
西葫玉米
Steamed Rice 米饭 Vegetable Sticks
蔬菜条 Steamed Rice 米饭
Vegetable Sticks
蔬菜条 French Fries 薯条
Fruit Fruit of the Day Fruit of the Day Fruit of the Day Fruit of the Day Fruit of the Day
Drinks Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult
Energy 热量（Kcal) Protein 蛋白质（g) Carbohydrate 碳水化合物（g) Fat 脂肪（g)
731 26 103 23
725 25 100 25
Morning snack offer available at 6 rmb, Sanck are only available for daily set lunch consumers.
Nutritional reading over the week
营养建议
Set Meal
Nutritional reading over the week
每周营养分析
Monday 2015-10-26 Tuesday 2015-10-27 Wednesday 2015-10-28 Thursday 2015-10-29 Friday 2015-10-30
Salad/Fruit Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day Deep Fried Pork Chop
炸猪排
Roasted Chicken Leg 蜜汁鸡腿
Chicken Sandwich 鸡肉汉堡
Chili Con Carne 墨西哥炒牛肉馅
Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage 芝士火腿通心面
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬 Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬 Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬 Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Roasted Potatoes
烤土豆 Steamed Rice 米饭
French Fries
薯条 Steamed Rice 米饭
Sauteed Chicken with Broccoli
西兰花炒鸡胸肉
Noodles with Beef Soup
牛肉面
Jingjiang Chicken
京酱鸡丝
Kimbab
韩式饭卷
Sauteed diced pork with Mushroom
黑椒猪肉丁炒蘑菇
Boiled Vegetable 煮蔬菜 Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬 Kimchi 辣白菜
Steamed Rice 米饭 Steamed Rice 米饭 Steamed Rice 米饭
Soup Cream of Pea
奶油青豆汤
Egg and Seaweed Soup
鸡蛋紫菜汤
French Onion Soup
法式洋葱汤
Tomato and Egg Soup
西红柿鸡蛋汤
Tofu Cabbage Soup
豆腐圆白菜汤
Dessert Banana Bread 香蕉包 Mini Muffin 小玛芬 Ice Cream 冰淇凌 Kiwi Tart 猕猴桃塔 Chocolate Cake
巧克力蛋糕
Energy 热量（Kcal) Protein 蛋白质（g) Carbohydrate 碳水化合物（g) Fat 脂肪（g)
730 24 99 24 725 25 100 25 营养建议 Western From The Grill Station Asian From The Wok/Noodle Station
Nutritional reading over the week
每周营养分析
IST Co – Curricular Activities (CCA) information:
Welcome to the IST Co- Curricular Activities (CCA) Program for 2015-2016 Session 1 Co – Curricular Activities (CCA) Dates:
• Session 1 will finish on Friday 30th October
• Confirmation for Session 2’s students placement will go home on Monday 26th October • Session 2 starts Monday 9th November• Mon. Aug. 31 – First Day of Session 1
For any questions about the IST Co- Curricular Activities (CCA) program, please contact the activities office, Guo Ying or Durian Wang, telephone 022 2859 2003 extension 8150, or visit
http://istianjinelearni
Saturday 24th October, ACAMIS HS Volleyball Tournament at YCIS Shanghai / ISAC MS Football Tournaments
Monday 26th to Friday 30th October No Secondary Sports activities Saturday 31st Ocotber ISCOT Indoor Football Exchange. Boys at IST.
Girls at TIS Friday - October 30, 2015
Elementary Halloween,Secondary Fright Night CCA Session 1 Last Day
Monday~Tuesday - November 2~3, 2015 Poet Visit: Kenn Nesbitt
Wednesday~Thursday - November 4~5, 2015 PD Day (No Classes)
Friday - November 6, 2015 Long Weekend
Monday - November 9, 2015 CCA Session 2 Starts
