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Kozak Korner #19. January 17th, 2025 

| Director's Message

Dear Parents,

I hope this email finds you well. I believe many students found this week a bit challenging – they were excited to come back to school on January 7th, but this week perhaps they remember vacation – without the academics, school routine and expectations. I have been working with teachers to remind students about what we expect at KIS: English and adherence to the Success Orientations! Please help us by reinforcing the importance of these at home.

Next Friday, we have student advocacy conferences in the morning. These are opportunities for students to give feedback to their teachers about various aspects of the classroom – the instruction, the assessment, the feedback, the interpersonal relationships and the class dynamics. These will take place during the first 3 periods of the day. Learning to advocate for what you need and speak for yourself are essential life skills.

Recognizing how you learn best and communicating this to teachers ensures that your education will be meaningful. These advocacy sessions are supported and scaffolded by our staff. If you would like to know more about these, please attend the coffee chats during the last week of January, or schedule a meeting with me!

Don’t forget International Night!

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

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

| Parent Coffee Chats

 

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to invite you to upcoming Parent Meetings with the School Director. These sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions, receive answers, and engage in meaningful communication.

  • Elementary: 27 January
  • Middle School: 28 January
  • Secondary School: 30 January

⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Auditorium

We look forward to seeing you there!

| International Night

 
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Perform at International Night!

Does your child want to represent your home country at International Night with a song, dance, or other performance? Complete the participation FORM by Monday, January 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

Performances will take place during the celebration without interruptions. Don’t miss this chance to share your culture!

P.S. Join us with your family for 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 at 17:00. 

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!

| English For Parents

 

‼️Important Notice:

The class will now begin at 10:15 AM.

Room 204:

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

For questions, please contact: natasha-kuzovleva@kyiv.qsi.org

 

Key Dates

Winter:

  • 20 - 23 January - MAP for IE students
  • 24 January - Student Advocacy Conferences
  • 24 January - Mafia StuCo Event
  • 27 January - Elementary Parent Coffee Chat
  • 28 January - MS Parent Coffee Chat
  • 30 January - Secondary Parent Coffee Chat
  • 30 January - Individual Portrait retakes (for those who were absent)
  • 1 February - International Night
  • 9 February - All-Ukrainian Adaptive Pickleball Association Tournament 
  • 17 - 21 February - School break

School Calendar 2024 - 2025 

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Event Calendar

Policy and Procedures

 

| StuCo

 
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| 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 Cares

 

Support Our Wounded Heroes! 🇺🇦

Kyiv International School, in collaboration with the German School, is doing a charity drive for clean or new clothes donations to help wounded soldiers in hospitals. A donation container is available near the reception, and we warmly invite our community to take part in this meaningful initiative.

💙 They gave their all. Let's give something of ours. 💛

Your contributions will provide comfort and care to those who have sacrificed so much. Together, we can make a difference!

Let’s stand united for our heroes. Thank you for your support! 

| 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.

| Week Highlights

 

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| Extra Services

 

| Announcements

 

Book Club For Adults

KIS has started 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. 

If you are interested, please contact Diane Baima at  diane-baima@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 10:15 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 .