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Kozak Korner #04. September 05th, 2025 

| Director's Message

Dear Parents,

Week 3 already! It's been our first full week of school and things are settling well. Thanks so much for your ongoing support and in particular your patience as we endeavour to resolve our current staff shortages.

We have interviewed a couple of Middle School/High School Science teachers this week but neither were entirely suitable so we have decided not to proceed with them. Much as we would all like to find a solution, I'm sure you will agree that finding experienced and knowledgeable teachers who will contribute to the education of our students and to the KIS community is of paramount importance.

The Admin team have been working with the Parent Teacher Organisation and decided on our first few PTO organised events. 

The first one will be the Back to School picnic on 27th September - more details to follow - Save the date!

Student Council (StuCo) are organising their first event which will be on 19th September. 

On 17th October PTO together with KIS Admin will organise a new event - a whole school 'Marathon'.

Please note that as we are all challenged by travel logistics at school breaks we will continue to provide extraordinary 'travel days' as follows:

Friday 17th October - Fall break...school will be in session for a half day. No lunch will be provided that day and students will be dismissed at the end of period 4. 

Thursday 11th December - Winter break...school will be in session for a half day. No lunch will be provided that day and students will be dismissed at the end of period 4. 

Friday 12th December - no school for students and staff.

Further dates for exciting events such as Winter Concerts and Drama Productions will be shared next week.

Looking forward to After School Activities which recommence next week on Tuesday 9th September. 

If you would like to contact the school reception, please use this e-mail address:

👉🏻 reception@kyiv.qsi.org

Thanks very much.

Have a safe and restful weekend.

Kind regards,

Susan Tilney
susan-tilney@kyiv.qsi.org

 

| Reminder - Term 1 School Fees and Educational Agreements

Dear Parents,

This is a kind reminder that the due date for the Term 1 fee was August 22nd.

As of September 5, we have reached the 11th school day of the term. According to the updated school fee policy, which is outlined in the Educational Agreement, once a student has attended more than 10 school days in a trimester, the full trimester fee becomes payable.

This means that if a student withdraws from school on September 5 or any date after, the full Term 1 fee must be paid.

If you have not yet made the payment, we kindly ask you to do so immediately. Otherwise, please expect to receive a notice from the School Director regarding the late payment.

In addition, please ensure that your Educational Agreement has been signed and submitted to the school, as this is a required document for all enrolled students.

Should you have any questions regarding payment or the submission of agreements, please do not hesitate to contact the Business Office for assistance: businessoffice@kyiv.qsi.org

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Best regards,
Business Office

Key Dates

Fall:

  • 9 September - "Learn Through Play" activities begin
  •  9 September - MS & Secondary Afterschool activities begin
  • 19 September - Clash of the Classes - StuCo event
  • 27 September - Back-To-School Picnic
  • 1 October - Ukraine's Defender's Day - no school
  • 10 October - Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • 17 October - PTO Marathon Fundraiser
  • 17 October - School half day 
  • 20 - 24 October - Fall Break
  • 8 November - SAT 
  • 20-21 November - Professional Development Days - no school for students

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Policy and Procedures

 

| Languages Other Than English (LOE)

This year, we have two new members in our department. They have been working at KIS for several years and now they are with us. Ms. Olga Kardash, a great IE teacher, will teach Spanish as well. Ms. Olena Petrunyok, staying in Pre-school, will explore the Ukrainian Native program with Elementary students. Welcome to LOE! 

The first weeks passed, and the LOE groups 2025/26 are completed. 

LOE teachers 

Elementary 

Middle School 

Secondary 

Anastasiia Rabchun 

French Intermediate 

French Intermediate & Advanced 

French 1 & 2, IB Fr. Ab initio Year 1 

Sergey Berezhny 

French Introductory 

French Introductory 

French 3 and 4, IB Fr. B and Ab initio Year 2 

Kateryna Munteanu 

 

German Advanced 

German 1 & 2, IB Ger. B and Ab initio Year 2 

Dana Horbunova 

Ukrainian Native 7 & 8 y.o. 

German Intermediate 

German 3 & 4, IB Ger. Ab initio Year 1 

Olga Kardash 

 

Spanish Intermediate 

Spanish 1 & 2 

Maria Bizhyk 

 

 

Ukrainian Native 1, 2 & 3, IB Ukr. A: Literature 

Olena Petrunyok 

Ukrainian Native 9 & 10 y.o. 

 

 

 

Thank you for your support! 

Have Questions About LOE?

Feel free to reach out to our LOE Coordinator, Mr. Sergey Berezhny at sergey-berezhny@kyiv.qsi.org.

| "Empower" Program

 

Dear KIS Families,

We are excited to announce that from the next week, September 8th, we will be starting the Empower Program at KIS!

Have Questions About "Empower"?

Feel free to reach out to our Empower Program Coordinator, Mrs. Alla Titova at alla-titova@kyiv.qsi.org 

| Save the Date - "WillPower" Drama Show

 

 

Save The Date for  "Willpower" 
A Shakespeare Experience that is Exciting, Eternal and For Everyone!

Auditions and casting are now underway for Will Power, our middle and high school "after-school drama production."

This year it is not just one play, but an intense re-telling of Shakespeare’s most powerful moments—scenes selected for their power, beauty, and truth.

Themes that have echoed for centuries—loyalty, greed, mercy, revenge, love, hope—and still speak to us today. 

KIS students will bring these moments to life for our entire Kozak (and extended Kozak) Community on Thursday December 04th and Friday December 05th. 

What makes this production extraordinary is its collective spirit. Students as young as eleven will share the stage with our oldest secondary actors, each lending their own voice and energy to the bard's words.  

This is a group 40+ committed Kozaktors side by side, discovering that; Stories, Shakespeare and these eternal truths belong to all of us. 

A Bardic journey fit for a "KOBZAR'S" retelling, where song and story light the path of memory and fire the heart for what lies ahead.

The first spark has already been lit.  

Take a look, mark your calendars, and plan to be there. 

When the curtain rises on Will Power, you’ll see not only Shakespeare’s words—but also the strength, resliance and imagination of our own KOZAKTORS alive and onstage for all to see.

Let the PLAY begin!

 

Have Questions About "Drama"?

Feel free to reach out to our Drama Coordinator, Mrs. Leanne Hume at leanne-hume@kyiv.qsi.org

| Volunteers Needed

 

| Sports & Activities

Have Questions About "Learn Trough Play"?

Feel free to reach out to our "LTP" elementary activities Coordinator, Mrs. Dana Horbunova at dana-horbunova@kyiv.qsi.org

Have Questions About Afterschool Sports & Activities?

Feel free to reach out to our Athletics Director, Mr. Anatoly Prima at anatoly-prima@kyiv.qsi.org

| Week Highlights

 

| PTO & Community Engagement

Who We Are

Parent-Teacher Organization

The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), a non-profit group, brings together parents, teachers, and administrators to enhance the school experience for our students. PTO Lobby Shop raises funds to support school events, gifts, and surprises for students, teachers, and staff. Any KIS parent is welcome to join.

Learn more about Parent-Teacher Organization

What is KIS Moms & Dads? 

KIS Moms & Dads is a private Facebook group for KIS parents and the PTO. It's a place to discover ways to get involved in school activities, PTO events, and volunteer opportunities, as well as to share ideas, feedback, and suggestions with the school and PTO. To join, please complete the membership questions.

How to join PTO? 

It's simple - just send an email at pto@kyiv.qsi.org or talk to one of the PTO members at the PTO Shop.

| Integrated Technology Platforms

| Meet Your School Counselor

To schedule a meeting with Ms. Zoromski, our school counselor, please click here.  Her email is: chelsey-zoromski@kyiv.qsi.org. 

As a reminder, she works with all students in our school to support them academically and emotionally.  

| How To Contact Us

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.