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Kozak Korner #15. November 29th, 2024

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

Pre-holiday fatigue is real! This fatigue can come from the stress of balancing schoolwork, extracurricular commitments, and the anticipation of time off. This "home stretch" is both a relief and a challenge. As the term ends, there’s often a lot to wrap up – from final projects to exams – which can leave everyone feeling drained. In addition, there are so many extracurricular concerts, parties and events.

Here are some suggestions for our community:

  • Manage Your Time – Less is truly sometimes more.
  • Prioritize Self-Care – eat well, sleep and take time to step away.
  • Stay Active – play in the snow, take a walk, try a new sport – just keep moving.
  • Stay Connected – keep an open line of communication, be tolerant and listen to others and to yourself!

Please enjoy the weekend!

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

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

| Yearbook Individual Portraits

 

Say cheese, KIS!

Individual yearbook portraits are happening on December 3rd and 4th! 

If the schedule is interrupted by an air alert, don’t worry—we’ll make sure to reschedule so everyone gets their moment to shine. 

| Book Fair Fest

 

 

Dear Book Lovers,

Get ready for a magical Winter Fair! ❄️ We’re bringing a wonderful selection of Christmas books and many of your all-time favorites to your school, just in time for holiday fun!

Winter Fair Details:

  • When? December 4th-6th
  • Where? School Hall
  • Who? Everyone who loves books!

Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can browse and shop our books online too. Use promo code JOLLY10 for a 10% discount on everything!

We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading this holiday season!

Warm wishes,
The Dinternal Book Lovers Team

| Permission To Leave

Dear Parents,

If we are in the shelter at the end of the school day, your Middle School/Secondary School student needs your permission to depart (elementary students must be signed out by a caregiver/parent). 

To give your child permission, please follow these steps:

  • Click on “Permission to leave” on left vertical menu

  • Click on “Grant” next to desired child name

Your request are registered.

Please keep in mind the following:

✅ Permission to leave request must be made in advance.
✅ Permission to leave persists until revoked by parents.
✅ By giving permission to leave you are also consenting to your child leaving the shelter in the case of an air raid alarm at dismissal time.

Key Dates

December - January:

  • 3 - 4 December - Yearbook Portraits
  • 4-6 December - Book Fair Fest
  • 7 December - SAT 
  • 10 December - Pre-K Winter Concert
  • 11 December - Elementary Winter Concert
  • 12 December - Winter Festival
  • 13 December - half day
  • 16 December - 3 January Winter Break
  • 6 January - Travel Day - no school
  • 7 January - back to school

School Calendar 2024 - 2025 

Event Calendar

Policy and Procedures

 

| Book Club For Adults

 

Bibliotherapy – Reading, Enjoying and Talking About Books Together 

KIS is starting a book club for adults, and you are invited to join!  

Here are the plans: 

  1. Read one book per month and be ready to discuss it in English. 
  2. Each month one person in the club chooses three titles and we will vote for which one we want to read. We will have one month to read the chosen title before our next meeting. 
  3. That book host/hostess of the month will also choose the restaurant or cafe where we will meet to discuss the book and enjoy each other’s company. 

Our first book is Grey Bees by Andre Kurkov. Our first meeting will be Thursday, December 12 at around 18:00. The restaurant will be chosen later. 

If you are interested, please contact Diane Baima at  diane-baima@kyiv.qsi.org 

 

 

| College and Counseling

 

| "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.  

| Week Highlights

 

| KIS Podcasts

 

Being a Mexican in Ukraine

In this episode, Mr. Amith sits down with Leonardo from Mexico and discuss his experience studying at KIS in the middle of a full-scale war.

For previous episode, please visit our YouTube Channel

| 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

 

| QSI Merit Scholarship

| 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 .