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Kozak Korner #22. February 07th, 2025 

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

I would like to thank all of the families who represented their countries at International Night last week. This annual tradition is a wonderful way to highlight our vibrant and diverse community.

Thursday, February 13th is the 100th day of school! This event is celebrated by many of our classes and is a milestone in our school year. We are more than halfway through the year, and this is truly a time to celebrate the progress our students have made and the successes they have achieved.

After 100 days, I am hopeful that every student understands that they need to bring a water bottle to school! We do not provide students with paper cups on a daily basis! Thank you for understanding.

Just one week until the February break!

Have a restful and peaceful weekend.

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

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

| KIS Talent Show

 

ALL CALL FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO SHOW OFF THEIR STAGE WORTHY TALENTS!

KIS is hosting Talent Show during the KIS Art Fest on Wednesday, APRIL 16, in Auditorium.

All students in the 5-year-old through secondary classes with any musical, instrumental, dancing, acting, etc. talents and a strong desire to perform those talents are invited to participate.

This is a fun event for the whole family and a great chance for you to let your talents shine!

If you cannot present your talent or achievement on stage, please, share the most memorable moments of your performance or competition with Mrs. Olga Golitsyna and Mrs. Svitlana Ionova via e-mail:

👉🏻 olga-golitsyna@kyiv.qsi.org
👉🏻 svitlana-ionova@kyiv.qsi.org

Please plan to limit your performance to 3 minutes in total (including video performance).

SIGN UP FOR TALENT SHOW – February 10-April 1.

Please, fill out the FORM.

Anyone missing the April 1 deadline will have to try again the following school year.

*Please, note: any songs sung must be school appropriate. 

| KIS Week Without Walls

 

Dear KIS Community,

We are pleased to announce that this year will see the return of our annual Week Without Wall school activity.

Week Without Walls is an event where Middle School and High School students get to take a trip together with their friends and peers. This time away from the classroom encourages them to bond and teambuild in an atmosphere that is both relaxed and positive.

This year we plan to take three separate trips.

  • 11 year olds will have their own time away and arrangements for this are still in the planning stage.

The remaining students will have a chance to travel to the Carpathian mountains where they will get to spend a week of adventure, activities and perhaps even some fun.

  • The Middle School (12 & 13-year-olds) trip will take place on the week of the 19th of May.
  • The High Schoolers will travel in one large group on the week of the 9th of June.

Students will travel to the location, spend four nights there and then return to school in time for the weekend. Transportation issues are still being ironed out, but it will involve train or bus or both.

There will be an assembly next week for the students. At this assembly they will be given more details and any questions will be answered. They will then be given a permission slip that must be signed by their parents and returned with a one hundred dollar deposit in order to secure their place. There is a small chance that the number of participants will be greater than the places available. We encourage you to book your place as soon as possible. This will also greatly help with our planning for this trip. The closing date for deposits is March 3rd at 4 PM. We envisage this trip costing somewhere between $350 to $500, this will cover all transport, food, activities and accommodation.

We look forward to the resumption of this wonderful tradition.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at lee-feekins@kyiv.qsi.org.

Best regards,
Lee Feekins

| Voices Around The Globe

 

KIS joins Voices Around The World

“Shine a Little Light On Me!” is a newly written and inspiring song for the Voices Around The World, 2025 worldwide song project for school choirs and youth organizations in 65 different countries. Young participants learn the song, record the vocal tracks and make short video clips which will be mixed into international song/video release. If you are interested in participating and becoming an international song/video superstar, please use THIS LINK to start working on the song.  

If you have any questions, contact to Svetlana Ionova at svitlana-ionova@kyiv.qsi.org  

Key Dates

Winter - Spring:

  • 9 February - All-Ukrainian Adaptive Pickleball Association Tournament 
  • 17 - 21 February - School break
  • 10 March -  Professional Development 
  • 19-21 March - School Play Premiere
  • 20 March - Francophonie Day
  • 28 March - Bingo Night (PTO event)
  • 12 April - PSAT
  • 16 April - Celebration of the Arts + Talent Show

School Calendar 2024 - 2025 

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Event Calendar

Policy and Procedures

 

| Calendar Update

 

❗️Bingo Night 🎳 has been moved to Friday, March 28th. 

| Take Away Food

Take-Away Food

We discourage our students from ordering take-away food during the school day, as most families have paid for the school lunch.  When students order take-away, it wastes the food that has already been prepared for them and also wastes your money.   

However, we do not have a policy that prohibits delivery during the lunch hour (Middle School/Secondary). If you do not want your child to order out, please tell them and ensure that they do not come to school with the money to pay for that!   

| Valentine's Day At KIS

Hey Kozaks,

The V-Day is coming. Check on what we've came up with, so you could enjoy this special time of the year to the fullest! 💕

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You've got a lot of love to give, right?

SecStuCo can help you spread your love all over the place on Valentine's Day this year.

For a small (okay, not small, but reasonable) fee, you can send any Middle School or Secondary student, or KIS Staffer one these packages:

  • A sweet little message,
  • A sweet little message and a single red rose,
  • A sweet little message, a single red rose, and a tasty treat,
  • A sweet little message, a single red rose, a tasty treat, and a cute little stuffie!

Plan your epic V-Day campaign, and drop hints to everyone who might want to shower you with affection on the day!!

PTOVDayPoster (PDF)

Valentine’s Day Spirit at KIS! 

The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is bringing extra love and festive cheer to KIS! Throughout the week, students can stop by the PTO shop to explore a special collection of Valentine’s-themed merchandise.

To make sure your child can join in on the fun, please send them with some cash for purchases.

Friday brings even more sweetness! The PTO will be hosting a Bake Sale, offering a variety of delicious treats. If your child would like to pick up a snack, consider giving them a little extra cash.

Let’s celebrate kindness, friendship, and love together!

Sincerely,
PTO

| Sports & Activities

 
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Drama News

Attention Parents and Students aged 5-8!!

Drama is a new LTP activity!

Important Info:

It is a TWO SESSION LONG ACTIVITY!

Students must be willing to commit to 12 weeks of Drama starting after February break.

This Year as a Learning Through Play activity the Drama I class will be devising, directing and acting alongside any and all early elementary students who wish to join "Theatre" as an LTP activity.

The play is an original story, a world premiere complete with an intriguing historical twist!

All rehearsals are during school time with two evening shows and one weekend show. 

In order to participate Students MUST be available the WHOLE week of MAY 05th - 09th and Saturday May 10th.

There will be Friday Day and Night shows (6pm)  and a show at the Spring Fling on Saturday May the 10th

Sign-Ups are out ALREADY, Friday.

If you have questions please feel free to contact Ms. Hume leanne-hume@kyiv.qsi.org

| College & Counseling

 

Spring PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 

Kyiv International School is pleased to offer Secondary I and Secondary II students a great opportunity to take the PSAT 8/9 (for Secondary I) and PSAT 10 (for Secondary II) at KIS this spring! This test is a fantastic way to practice for the SAT, assess their academic strengths, and receive valuable feedback on their skills in Reading, Writing, and Math.

Why Take the PSAT?

  • 👉🏻 Get familiar with the format and types of questions on the SAT
  • 👉🏻 Identify areas for improvement before taking high-stakes exams
  • 👉🏻 Gain experience with digital testing using the Bluebook app
  • 👉🏻 Receive a detailed score report to guide your future learning

Test Details

Date: April 12th (Saturday)
Location: KIS Safety Shelter

This week, students (Sec I and Sec II) and their parents received a detailed email with information about costs and registration deadlines. Please check your inbox to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity!

 

| "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 International Night 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who organized, participated, or simply joined us for the annual KIS International Night! It was truly a magical evening.

Here’s a video to cherish the memories - enjoy!

| 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

 

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 .