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Kozak Korner #16. December 06th, 2024

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

Things are very busy at school as teachers close units, finish final projects and plan for the end of the year festivities and concerts. I would like to mention that we have had some issues with our generator this week. There have been several occasions when it took a few minutes for the generator to work consistently. We are working to address these issues. Be assured that your child was never in the dark or in any danger. 

We look forward to the preschool and elementary concerts next week. Our PTO has a wonderful series of events planned on December 12th and our KIS staff have more fun planned for the 13th, which is a half day.

Please remember that January 6th is a “travel day” and there is no school. Our first day back in the new year is January 7th.

Have a great weekend.

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

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

| Important Reminder: Term 2 Due Date 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We would like to remind you of the upcoming due date for Term 2 school fee payment, which is scheduled for December 13, 2024. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in meeting this deadline.

To ensure a smooth process and address any inquiries regarding invoices or payments, please feel free to contact our Business Office at businessoffice@kyiv.qsi.org. If you require an updated invoice or have any payment-related inquiries, our team will be more than happy to assist you and provide any necessary documentation.

Additionally, if you haven't already submitted the signed Educational Contract for the 2024-25 School Year, we kindly request you to do so at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your continued cooperation. 

| Winter Concerts

 
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Key Dates

December - January:

  • 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 

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Event Calendar

Policy and Procedures

 

| Winter Festival

 
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| International Night

 
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Dear KIS Community,

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to our upcoming International Night, a celebration of the diverse cultures that make our school community so special! This exciting event will take place on February 01.

We encourage you to participate by representing a country that is meaningful to you. This includes showcasing food and drinks, traditional clothing, participating in the flag parade, a local craft or game, music, or any other cultural highlights. Please let us know which country your family would like to represent by filling out the FORM

For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out to olga-kardash@kyiv.qsi.org .

We look forward to celebrating this amazing event with you and learning about the rich cultures within our school community!

| 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

 

| 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 .