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Kozak Korner #11. November 03rd, 2023

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

Thank you to all the families who came to help us celebrate our Fall Festival. We hope everyone who attended had fun!

This week I would like to highlight our QSI Success Orientations:

  • Kindness and Politeness
  • Concern for Others
  • Group Interaction
  • Aesthetic Appreciation
  • Responsibility
  • Trustworthiness
  • Independent Endeavor

These qualities are essential for productive and meaningful members of our community. These values will help our students navigate a changing and challenging world with grace and confidence.

KIS is an inclusive community – we welcome all committed students, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender or nationality. We welcome students to share their views and perspectives in a constructive way which broadens our horizons and helps us learn and grow.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful weekend.

Best regards,
Rachel Geary 
rachel-geary@kyiv.qsi.org

Key Dates

November:

  • 17 November - Movie Night
  • 23-24 November -  Professional Development - No school for students
  • 27-28 November - Individual portraits

School Calendar 2023-24

Event Calendar

| PTO Spotlight

 

What is KIS Moms & Dads? 

KIS Moms & Dads is a private group on Facebook for KIS parents and the PTO. It is a great way to find out what's going on with the PTO.  To join please complete the membership questions. 

How to join PTO? 

It's simple - just send an email at helengarbuz@yahoo.com or talk to one of the PTO members at the PTO store.

| College & Counseling

First page of the PDF file: Universitydeadlines

Hello KIS Community,

Many universities have deadlines of early January.  As a result, students need to meet the deadlines below for university.  

Everything on this list should be completed by November 10th.

  1. Common App information complete-every green check mark should be done. (only if you will need Common App for a US application)
    • I'm not asking you to submit your application by November 10th but I am asking for all your information about school, personal information, courses etc. to be complete by then.
  2. UCAS information completed (only if you will need UCAS to complete a UK application)
    • I'm not asking you to submit your application by November 10th but I am asking for all your information about school, personal information, courses etc. to be complete by then.

3. StudieLink (only if you will need StudieLink to complete a Netherlands application)

  • I'm not asking you to submit your application by November 10th but I am asking for all your information about school, personal information, courses etc. to be complete by then.

4. Any other university application

  • If your university is not using Common App, UCAS, or StudieLink you need to have the application information filled out
  • I'm not asking you to submit your other application by November 10th but I am asking for all your information about school, personal information, courses etc. to be complete by then.

5. Your university list should be finalized by November 10th. Remember, you should have somewhere around 10 universities

6. Your Brag Sheet should be complete and you should have already asked your teachers for letters of recommendations

7. Resume/CV should be complete

These items should be completed by November 24th:

  1. Common App Essay
    • I'm not asking you to submit your application by November 24th but I am asking for your essay to be completed by then
  2. UCAS Personal Statements
    • I'm not asking you to submit your application by November 24th but I am asking for your personal statement to be completed by then
  3. Any other personal statements or essays
    • Look at each university application to see their requirements
  4. TOEFL, ILETS, or other exams scheduled
    • They do not have to be taken by then but you should have them scheduled if needed.

PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES.  SOME OF YOUR UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE AN EARLIER DEADLINE.  LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE AN EARLIER DEADLINE. 

ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER I WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR DOCUMENTS DURING WINTER BREAK SO YOU NEED TO REQUEST ANYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH.

 

Chelsey Zoromski
School Counselor
Kyiv, Chisinau, Munster, and Montenegro
Click here to schedule an appointment with me

| Meet Your School Counselor

Hello Everyone,

My name is Chelsey Zoromski and I am your school counselor this year.  I am available to meet with students, staff, and parents about any social emotional topics or university questions that may come up this year.  I am currently living in Moldova but am available to meet with you on Teams on Thursdays and Fridays.   

In order to schedule a meeting with me, please click here. This link will show you the time I am available and automatically adapt to your time zone.  It will also send you all the information for the Teams meeting.  You may contact me any time at: chelsey-zoromski@chisinau.qsi.org.  

Please watch this short video to learn how to book appointments with me.

Chelsey Zoromski
School Counselor
Kyiv, Chisinau, Munster, and Montenegro
Click here to schedule an appointment with me

| CAS Book Club

 

| Week Highlights

 
Math Counts

SECONDARY: MATH COUNTS

This week, the KIS community held its first math counts meeting of the year. The young mathematicians racked their brains for new equations. They learned new mathematical skills and had fun challenging each other on the most 

Continue reading about Math Counts
PREK: Fall

PREK: FALL SEASON

Our topic for this week was “Fall”.  Fall is one of the most fun seasons to experience with kids, no matter what their age. Especially fall with preschoolers! It is a time of change. Leaves change color and fall from trees. Animals begin to prepare for winter

Continue reading about PREK: Fall

| Seasonal "Second's" Shop 

The KIS table at the garage sale raised over 300USD!

We will  be having a Spectacular Seasonal "Second's" Shop at school at this year's "Winter Wonderland" celebration. 

We will put all of the money raised together and make a large donation to the UA war effort. 

If you like to shop be sure to start saving NOW!!

If you have GOOD quality things to donate please contact Leanne Hume.

leanne-hume@kyiv.qsi.org she will happily organize, display and sell your items when the time comes. 

100% of all donations go to a Ukrainian charity.

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If you have an announcement that you would like us to publish, please reach out to kozakconnect@qsi.org .