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Kozak Korner #06. September 19th, 2025 

| Director's Message

Dear parents,

I am pleased to let you know that Ms. Zoromski has reported some good news from the CEESA Athletic Directors' conference that she is currently attending in Helsinki. KIS has the go-ahead from CEESA to consider registering to attend several overseas events. Mr. Prima is now exploring possibilities and details, further information will follow just as soon as possible.

StuCo's first event takes place this evening, there has been great interest and "Clash of Classes" looks all set to be lots of fun!

Plans are coming together well for the PTO Return to School Picnic on 27th September, lots of activities, a bouncy castle, yummy food and maybe a surprise as well. See you all there.

Mr. Luke Woodruff has been warmly welcomed to KIS this week. 

Mr. Woodruff knows the school, Kyiv and Ukraine well and many of you know Mr. Woodruff from his time as a former Director of the school as well as from previous visits to KIS. It is valuable to have his insights and reflections. 

The first of a series of parent workshops will be in early October and the focus will be Languages Other Than English.

Kind regards and stay safe,

Susan Tilney
susan-tilney@kyiv.qsi.org

 

| PTO Bake Sale

Sweet News, KIS! 🍪🎉

Get ready — our awesome PTO Bake Sale is happening all day Wednesday, September 24th in the PTO shop area! 

Why you don’t want to miss it:

  • Delicious treats waiting for you.

  • Every bite supports the PTO fund that brings us amazing events, surprises, and gifts for students and teachers 

Parents, don’t forget to send a little cash with your kids so they can join the fun (and the little sugar rush 😉).

A huge THANK YOU to our PTO for baking joy into our community, one treat at a time!

Key Dates

Fall:

  • 19 September - Clash of the Classes - StuCo event after school
  • 24 September - PTO Bake Sale
  • 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, (school half-day)
  • 20 - 24 October - Fall Break
  • 24 October - November SAT Registration Deadline
  • 31 October - Fall Festival
  • 8 November - SAT 
  • 20-21 November - Professional Development Days - no school for students

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Policy and Procedures

 

| PTO Back-To-School Picnic

Dear KIS Community,

Our annual Back to School Picnic - a cheerful gathering to welcome the new school year together and YOU ARE INVITED! 

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: School picnic area

It’ll be a relaxed afternoon full of good food, fun activities, and time to connect.

What to Expect:

  • BBQ + Potluck: Please bring a dish to share with the community - from a treasured family recipe to something easy and tasty from the shop, every contribution adds flavour to our table.

  • Activities + Book Fair: Fun games - from badminton to football with dads; music, dancing, book fair and experiences for every age.

  • Volunteering & Participation: Parents, teachers, and students - your energy makes our picnic special. Join in by helping out or running an activity!

To help us prepare, please use the links below to let us know what dish you’ll be bringing, if you’d like to volunteer, or if you’d enjoy running an activity:

👉🏻 RSVP Volunteering Form – click here
👉🏻 RSVP Potluck Form – click here

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the start of a bright and inspiring school year together.

With warmest wishes,
The PTO Team

"Potluck of Kindness" - Student Initiative

 

PTOPICNIC (PDF)

Students and families,

As the upcoming PTO Picnic on September 27th approaches, we are excited to introduce a special table where you can join our “potluck of kindness” by gathering any garments and supplies for dogs at the Sirius Pet Shelter. From leashes and blankets to food and toys — every item makes a difference!!!

This contribution will expand our ongoing project of sorting food for the shelter and will strengthen the spirit of our school community. Together, we can make an even bigger contribution!

Sincerely,

Mariia S. 
CAS Student

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.

| "Empower" Program

 

The Empower curriculum integrates the Success Orientations, Social Emotional Learning concepts, and Child Protection principles into individual lessons throughout the year. These lessons will be delivered during a dedicated weekly EMPOWER class time. This approach aims to equip students with a comprehensive set of skills applicable throughout their lives. Specific lessons tailored to each grade level ensure developmental appropriateness. While some concepts may be revisited annually, the lessons will vary based on the students' age. For more information, please see the QSI Empower statement.

Teachers will keep parents informed about the upcoming lessons for their child, and for certain grades, the lesson plans will be accessible in this newsletter. Click on the post below to view the message from the teacher.

Have Questions About "Empower"?

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

| Week Highlights

 

| 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.