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Kozak Korner #12. November 10th, 2023

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

I would like to share this quote from Nelson Mandela:

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

At this juncture in time, the world faces immense social, economic, political and environmental issues – our challenge is to empower our students to creatively and collaboratively come up with solutions through open and constructive communication.

Our students continue to learn how to be productive members of our school community and face challenges with resilience and fortitude. Our new students are adjusting to a different school environment and different methods of learning. Our returning students are getting used to a school environment which is very different from our “community center” approach last year. 

Our teachers are working hard to promote and English as a common language. Please help us with this by talking to your child at home about the importance of speaking English on the KIS campus! Our teachers are open to your questions and concerns. Please use email (not Viber or phone calls) to address classroom concerns.

A reminder that supervision starts at 8:15. Elementary students who arrive earlier than this time should either be supervised by a parent, or they should sit in the lobby until 8:15. It is not safe for them to play outside without adequate supervision.

My door is always open to you – if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email me or make an appointment with Ms. Sydorchuk maria-sydorchuk@kyiv.qsi.org

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

| Health Notice:

First page of the PDF file: KISCovidPolicy

The Kyiv International School COVID policy is based on policies and guidance from the UK and USA. (Please see links below).

First and foremost: If you are sick – stay home! Coughing, sneezing, fever? Stay home! When you feel better and the symptoms are gone, come back to school.

You do not need to test for COVID unless you are directed to do so by a health care professional. If you feel sick and go to the doctor, they will assess your symptoms and may request you get a test. The school does not administer rapid tests and we do not pay for testing.

If you test positive, you should isolate for 5 days from the time the symptoms start. Day 0 is the first day you feel unwell. These are sick days – you will not teach virtually. After 5 days of isolating, you should wear a mask for an additional 5 days when you are in contact with people.

If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID they should self-isolate. If you need to have contact with that person, you should BOTH wear a mask during this contact.

Wearing a mask to school! If you are concerned about your health or the health of someone in your household, you should feel comfortable to wear a mask to school. If you believe you have been exposed to any illness (flu, covid, cold) but do not have any symptoms, it is good practice to wear a mask.

🔗 COVID-19 testing approach from April 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

🔗 People with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

🔗 Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC

Key Dates

November:

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

December:

  • 2 December - SAT Digital Testing
  • 6-7 December - Holiday Concerts
  • 9 December - Wine and Cheese 
  • 14 December - Winter Festival
  • 15 December - Holiday Breakfast and games. Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

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

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| Week Highlights

 
ELEM: Junior Soccer Game

ELEMENTARY: JUNIOR SOCCER

Congratulations, Kozaks, on the second win in the junior soccer game against Nova-Pecherska school! The final tally was 7:0. Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and it's wonderful to see the KIS team succeed. Maintain your good work and strive for excellence on the field

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IE: Sharing a Great Book

INTENSIVE ENGLISH: SHARING A GREAT BOOK

There are many great ways to become fluent in a foreign language, and reading a fine story is one of them. Some time ago, Diana, Gleb, Polina, and Sasha - all eleven-year-old IE students read “Is your Mama a Llama?” by Debora Guarino, a favorite children’s classic. They enjoyed

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MS & SEC: Soccer

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL: SOCCER

This week we had the privilege of fielding a mixed high school and middle school soccer team against Nova Perchersk. It was so much fun both to play but also to experience the incredible atmosphere created by a raucous Kozak crowd. As a coach I can’t begin to say how much this

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