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Kozak Korner #11. October 31st, 2025 

 

| Director's Message

Dear parents,

I hope everyone has enjoyed Spirit Week and is looking forward to today's Fall Festival.

I am writing this week's message from the ongoing Directors' Conference where we have been discussing a range of topics that are applicable across QSI schools this year as well as looking to the future. 

I know that the Cross-Country team are having a wonderful time and we are all so proud of the students and teachers for enabling this to happen after so many years away from CEESA event participation.

The momentum continues next weekend when Middle School Girls will represent KIS.

I look forward to seeing you all again next week as well all the great photos.

Kindest regards and stay safe,

Susan Tilney
susan-tilney@kyiv.qsi.org

 

| A Big Thank You To Mr. Prima!

 
A smiling man wearing a red and black jacket stands in front of a dark background.

We would like to recognize Mr. Anatoly Prima for his outstanding dedication in organizing our athletic activities, events, and CEESA trips. His hard work and commitment ensure that our students have incredible opportunities to learn, compete, and create lasting memories.

Exciting news — our first team has already headed abroad for the CEESA Competition! And more are in the process of preparation.🏅

Thank you for making these experiences possible and inspiring our community through sports and teamwork!

| Dance For Kindness

 

Join Us for the Dance for Kindness Event!

Dear KIS Families,

Are you ready to shine in our Dance for Kindness video? 
If you’ve learned and practiced the dance flash mob at home — and are ready to show your moves — we would love for you to join us for the final rehearsal and filming sessions!

🗓️ Schedule:

  • Friday, November 7: Periods 7 & 8 – Rehearsals

  • Monday, November 10: Periods 7 & 8 – Filming

  • Wednesday, November 12: Periods 7 & 8 – Filming

📍 Location: Gym

Dress Code: Kozak Colors!
Wear red, white, and black to show your KIS Spirit!

Let’s celebrate kindness together through dance! We can’t wait to see our students (and families who practiced at home!) join in the fun and kindness on the dance floor.

 

Key Dates

November - December:

  • 5-9 November - CEESA MSG Football-Krakow
  • 8 November - SAT 
  • 10, 12 November - Dance For Kindness
  • 10-17 November - CEESA HSB Football-Sarajevo
  • 15 November - PTO Wine & Cheese 
  • 19-23 November - CEESA HS Speech & Debate, Prague
  • 19-24 November - CEESA HS Math, Budapest
  • 20-21 November - Professional Development Days - no school for students
  • 04-05 December - KIS Drama Premier - WILLPower
  • 10 December - Pre-K and Elementary Concerts
  • 11 December - school half day
  • 12 December - 11 January - Winter Break

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Policy and Procedures

 

| PTO & Community Engagement

PTO Wine & Cheese Evening – Adults ONLY!

Join us for a cozy and elegant evening of great company, fine wine, delicious food and good fun! 🥂

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕓 Time: 16:00–18:00 (and possibly longer if the mood’s right 😉)
📍 Place: The Roof – see location here

Enjoy a complimentary sommelier service and a thoughtfully curated wine tasting experience — from crisp whites to bold reds, with a touch of Prosecco to kick things off.

🎟️ Registration Fee: 2,000 UAH per person
👉 Pay at the PTO Shop

Plus:
🎁 A raffle with fun prizes
🎲 Light-hearted games to keep the mood flowing

Please let us know if you plan to join by filling out this short FORM — this will help us make sure there’s a cozy spot reserved just for you!

Relax, connect, and unwind with fellow parents, KIS admin and teachers — we can’t wait to see you there! 

Sincerely,
PTO

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.

| KIS Drama Premiere: WILLPower

 

SAVE THE DATE

“What’s past is prologue, what endures is us.”

Kyiv International School’s Kozactors proudly present WILLpower, a bold, original performance that collides Shakespeare’s timeless words with the restless imagination of modern youth.

WILLpower explores what happens when young performers take hold of the Bard’s language and make it their own — twisting, tumbling, and time-traveling through comedy, courage, and connection.

At its heart, WILLpower is a celebration of resilience. It honors the enduring human spirit that continues to speak through Shakespeare’s plays — and through the students who bring them to life in a time and place far removed from the Elizabethan stage.

With rhythm, laughter, and raw emotion, the piece transforms the familiar into something fresh, urgent, and defiantly alive.

This production is more than a performance; it is a creative experiment in courage and collaboration. The students have created scenes inspired by Shakespeare’s most powerful themes — ambition, loyalty, love, and loss — but infused them with their own voices, their own truths and our modern realities. The result is a mosaic of moments that question what it means to have will in the world today.

WILLpower stands as a tribute to imagination, teamwork, and the unstoppable energy of young artists who dare to engage deeply with the past — and, in doing so, shape what endures.

Performances at Kyiv International School:

Thursday December 04th & Friday December 05th at 6:30PM Sharp.

| "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

 
LTP Activities Round 2

ELEMENTARY LEARN THROUGH PLAY ACTIVITIES ROUND 2

This week, our Elementary students kicked off Round 2 of Learn Through Play Activities, and the excitement is contagious! Young learners are exploring new skills, working together, and having tons of fun in a variety of engaging activities. From making Cozy

Continue reading about LTP Activities Round 2

Spirit Week at KIS

KIS Spirit Week Fun! 

Our Kozaks had a blast celebrating Spirit Week with themed days, creative outfits, and lots of school spirit! Stay tuned — more photos from Friday’s Costume Parade and the Fall Festival will be featured in the next issue of the Kozak Korner.

| 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.