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Kozak Korner #10. October 17th, 2025 

| Director's Message

Dear Parents,

The Marathon today is the 3rd sporting event this week! Many thanks to Ms. Zoromski in particular for her superb organising and planning. On Tuesday KIS hosted a football tournament with teams from local schools. Our players demonstrated sportsmanship and played very well. They were placed 3rd. Then on Wednesday, KIS hosted a cross-country run again with teams from other schools who were invited to run the course. Endurance and pacing were clearly evident. Both teams practise regularly after school with their dedicated teachers helping to prepare them for events such as this and also for upcoming CEESA trips. 

I am sure everyone is looking forward to the week long break Fall break, coming up next week.

Both StuCo and the Fall Festival team have been hard at work preparing for the week after the break when Spirit Week will take place culminating in the Fall Festival on Friday.

The next Kozak Korner will be published on Friday 31st October.

Kind regards and stay safe.

Susan Tilney
susan-tilney@kyiv.qsi.org

 

| Spirit Week at KIS

| The Fall Festival 2025

 
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| Trunk Or Treat At The Fall Fest

Dear Parents,

We’d love to invite our amazing KIS community to participate in Trunk-or-Treat at our annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 31st! This fun tradition is always a highlight of the festival, and we would greatly appreciate your involvement. 

There are two ways how to participate:

  • One: Bring a bunch of candy, toys, or other fun treats to hand out to the children who visit the trunk.
  • Two: Decorate Your Car. Get creative and decorate your car’s trunk with a fun or spooky theme. You can use decorations like lights, props, and fall-themed items to create a festive atmosphere. Make sure it's family-friendly and exciting for kids! If you would like to participate and decorate your car trunk, please sign up through this FORM. 

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating together!

Key Dates

Fall:

  • 20 - 24 October - Fall Break
  • 24 October - November SAT Registration Deadline
  • 27 - 31 October - Spirit Week
  • 31 October - Fall Festival
  • 6-8 November - MSG Soccer CEESA Trip
  • 8 November - SAT 
  • 13 November (tentatively) - Dance For Kindness
  • 15 November - PTO Wine & Cheese 
  • 20-21 November - Professional Development Days - no school for students

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Policy and Procedures

 

| Dance For Kindness

 

Join Us for the Dance for Kindness Event!

Dear KIS Community!

Get ready to move, groove, and spread kindness! Watch, learn, and practice the dance below in your free time, then join students and teachers in celebrating the Day of Kindness during the week of November 10. Let’s make kindness go viral—one step at a time!

 

| 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

| 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.