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Kozak Korner #11. November 01st, 2024

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

I hope everyone had a restful break. It has been a wonderful week at KIS, full of fun and spirit. It is great to see so many of our students join in the fun. Fall Festival is a wonderful event that highlights the best of our community values!

Many of your children brought home Success Orientation Certificates the week before break. Please celebrate these successes! The Success Orientations are a vital part of the QSI philosophy and are essential qualities for happy, adjusted human beings.

A huge thank you to all the families that decorated their cars for the Trunk or Treat! Some of you truly went above and beyond and made this a magical evening for our students.

Have a great weekend!

 

You can always contact us by calling +38 044 452 2792.

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

| PTO Wine & Cheese 

 

Dear KIS Community - You're Invited! 

Join us on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 16:00 to 18:00 (or 19:00) for a memorable PTO Wine & Cheese 2024 Night at the school!

It’s the perfect chance to unwind, meet new faces, and reconnect with friends in a laid-back atmosphere. We’re making this an adults-only event, so you can enjoy an evening filled with delightful wine, a delicious variety of cheeses, and tasty finger foods.

We’ll have live music to set the mood and a raffle with some great prizes. Entry is just 500 UAH – tickets are available at the PTO Shop.

Does this sound like your kind of evening? Space is limited, so sign up now using the link 👉🏻 HERE and secure your spot for a fantastic evening!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Warmly,

The PTO

| Dance For Kindness

 

Dear Kozaks,

Our Dance for Kindness celebration is coming up on November 13th!

We encourage all participants to wear clothing in Ukrainian colors that day to show Ukrainian spirit and unity.

Next week is our final rehearsal week. If you’re new and still interested in joining, you’re welcome! Come, learn the simple dance, have fun, and be part of the performance.

Elementary students are warmly welcome to join the practice sessions with their parents. Please note that adult supervision is required for elementary participants.

Practice Details:

  • When: Every Tuesday and Thursday
  • Time: 4:15 - 5:00 PM
  • Where: MPR Room

To join us, please fill out the following participation form HERE

Thank you!

Key Dates

Fall:

  • 4-5 November - Global University Week
  • 6 - 10 November - CEESA Trip to Bratislava
  • 9 November - Wine & Cheese For Parents
  • 13 November - Dance for Kindness
  • 21 - 22 November - Professional Development - no school

School Calendar 2024 - 2025 

Event Calendar

Policy and Procedures

 

| College and Counseling

 
First page of the PDF file: QSIVirtualFair-Monday4thNovember

| "Empower" Lesson Plans

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.

| 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.  

| KIS Podcasts are Back!

 

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Real Talk KIS Podcast! Thank you, Mr. Amith for making this happen!

In our first episode since the February 24th full-scale invasion, we have a heartfelt conversation with Marcel, a lifelong member of the KIS community.

Join us as we explore Marcel’s unique journey, from his upbringing and experiences at KIS to the moments leading up to the invasion, the impact of the war, and his hopes for Ukraine's future. This episode promises to be both poignant and inspiring, offering a personal perspective on resilience and growth.

Episode 1: Growing Up at KIS with Marcel – don’t miss this powerful discussion that captures the spirit of our community! Tune in now!

| Week Highlights

 
IB Art Field Trip

IB ART STUDENTS HAVING AN INSPIRING FIELD TRIP

On Friday October 18th the IB visual Art class visited the Pinchuk Art Center. The field trip allowed our art students to experience "Curitorial Rational" at work in a world class Modern Art Facility. Students spent the afternoon exploring the exhibition

Continue reading about IB Art Field Trip

| 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

| Extra Services

 

| Announcements

 

 

We Are Hiring: Substitute Teacher

We are currently looking for a Substitute Teacher to join our team!

Do you know someone who:

  • Has good English speaking & writing skills
  • Holds a teaching certificate
  • Is passionate about education
  • Enjoys working with students in a dynamic international environment

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

For more details or to apply, please contact us at maria-sydorchuk@kyiv.qsi.org

 

English  Tutoring!

Are you looking for a tutor to enhance your child's English language skills? Look no more!

KIS teacher, Ms. Nataliya Rudenko offers:

  • Customized Lessons: Tailored to meet your specific needs and goals
  • Flexible Scheduling 
  • Focus Areas - Elementary, Kindergarten:  grammar, reading, writing, and math!

Why to choose Ms. Rudenko?

  • She is an ESL tutor with 10 years of teaching experience. 
  • Proven track record of helping students achieve fluency. 
  • Passionate about helping students succeed in a comfortable and supportive setting. 

If interested, please contact her at +38 067-665-36-97. 

English For Parents!

KIS is delighted to offer English Classes For Parents! 

Class starts at 8:30 am in Room 204.  

  • Tuesday, Thursday: Beginner learners
  • Wednesday, Friday: More advanced​ learners

Got questions? Please contact: natasha-kuzovleva@kyiv.qsi.org

Please follow the links below to access the Classifieds: 

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