Kozak Korner #02. August 22^nd, 2025 

You are welcome to contact teachers to make appointments on other days whenever the need arises. I request that parents do not go to classrooms unannounced and that you make a prior arrangement if you do want to speak with teachers, or contact Reception if it is something urgent. 

From time to time parents may wish to arrange birthday or other celebrations, sometimes at school and sometimes at an outside venue. For in-school celebrations please contact class teachers to make arrangements and the teacher will advise what is best for the class - with details such as which day and what time of day. If you are arranging something outside of school and invitations will be given, I request that all children in a class are invited. It can be upsetting for children if they feel they have been 'left out'.

I am going to repeat the following messages from last week as they provide important information and I want to ensure that you have noted these details.

I will be meeting with the Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO) next week to discuss events for this year and we'll be able to pass along some information about this in the near future.

 

Campus Hours: 8:10 am-4:15 pm

Our campus opens each morning at 8:10 am. Elementary students will go to the playground until their teacher meets them outside and will take them to class. Middle School and High School students will wait in the lobby until 8:27 am when they are dismissed to their classes.

If your child arrives before 8:10 am they will be asked to wait with our security staff until campus fully opens. If a siren is going in the morning and your child arrives before 8:10 am they will be let into our safety shelter as soon as they arrive to school. Teachers will be in the safety shelter to help supervise.  We will ask you to pick up your children each day at 4:00 pm and campus will close at 4:15 pm.

 

Morning Elementary Recess

Last year Elementary students spent their morning snack break inside the classroom. This year, Elementary students will have their morning snack break outside so please have them dress appropriately for the weather each day. 

 

Cell Phone Policy:

Elementary and Middle School: Devices should be placed in backpacks all day unless a teacher gives permission to use them for an assignment or class activity. 

High School: Devices are allowed to be used before school, during break/lunch, and after school.  Devices should stay in backpacks during class time and at all other times unless a teacher gives permission. 

If students find it difficult to follow this policy, they will be asked to turn in their device to reception for safe keeping and you will be contacted by administration. 

 

How to Contact Your Child During the School Day:

If you need to talk to your child during the school day, please contact reception and a message will be delivered to them. Please do not call or text your child directly during the school day.

 

Contacting School Staff:

Staff hours are 8:10am-4:15pm Monday-Friday. If you email a teacher outside of these times you may not receive a response until the following day. We endeavour to respond within 24 hours.

If you would like to make an appointment with anyone from the Admin team please call reception, who will make the necessary arrangements.

 

After School and Events

We are excited to offer after school activities and events again this year. Please look out for school communication for more information to follow. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday 26^th August after the long weekend,

Kind regards,

Susan Tilney
susan-tilney@kyiv.qsi.org

 

Afterschool Sports & Activities

Kyiv International School is excited to announce our first round of after-school activities for High School and Middle School, beginning September 8th. We encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, make new friends, and enjoy new experiences. 

After a long pause, KIS is proud to offer HS Speech and Debate, MS/HS Choir, and Cross-Country Running. Our new teachers are highly experienced and eager to support students in trying something new and developing their talents. Submit your responses by Thursday 04 September. 

👉🏻 Please sign up HERE. 

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Afterschool Activities Schedule: September 08-October 17 

Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
HS Football	Drama	HS Football	Drama
MS/HS X-Country	HS Speech & Debate	MS/HS X-Country	MS Cooking
MS Football	HS Fitness	MS Football	HS Speech & Debate
HS Math		HS Math	MS/HS X-Country
MS/HS Choir		MS/HS Choir	HS Fitness