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Kozak Korner #22. February 13th, 2026 

| Interim Director's Message

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we are just one week away from February break. As a reminder, Friday, February 20th, will be a half day for students, with dismissal at 11:50 a.m. Please plan accordingly.

This week, we held elementary, middle, and high school parent meetings to share our newly organized Student Code of Conduct. I want to thank the parents and who took the time to attend and provide thoughtful feedback. Your partnership is invaluable, and I truly appreciate the engagement and support.

I took careful notes during each session and will continue working through the questions and suggestions that were raised. Our goal is to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across all grade levels while keeping student growth and accountability at the center of our work.

Students will be introduced to the presentations after February break. Once they have had the opportunity to review the information, I will share the materials with all families so you can see the full overview as well. 

Lastly, next week we will be having a visit from our Regional Supervisor, Luke Woodruff. You will see him around campus, so please feel free to introduce yourself and welcome him back to our school. We are looking forward to sharing with him the great work happening here.

Sincerely,

Chelsey Zoromski
chelsey-zoromski@kyiv.qsi.org

 

Health Reminder: Please Keep Sick Children at Home

Dear Parents,

As we move through the season of colds and flu, we kindly ask that if your child is feeling unwell - including symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, or general discomfort - please keep them at home to rest and recover.

This helps protect the health of all students and staff and supports a quicker recovery for your child.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Key Dates

 Winter - Spring:

  • 16 - 20 February - Regional Director's visit
  • 20 February - school half day
  • 23-27 February - February break - no school
  • 8 March - National Holiday - no school
  • 13 - 17 April - Spring break
  • 1 May - National Holiday - no school
  • 2 May - SAT Testing
  • 4 - 8 May - AP Exams
  • 7 May - Art Fest

  • 7-9 May - CEESA MSG Volleyball, Vilnius

  • 8 May - National Holiday - no school

  • 11 - 15 May - AP Exams

  • 14-16 May- CEESA HSG Volleyball, Riga

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

School Calendar 2026 - 2027

Policy and Procedures

 

| Goethe External Exams

German External Exams Are Coming Back!

We are happy to share exciting news with our school community - the German Goethe external exams are coming back this May!

This is a great opportunity for students who are learning German at our school, as well as for those who study the language independently, to officially test their German language proficiency and receive an internationally recognized certificate from the Goethe-Institut.

Depending on the number of registered participants, the Goethe-Institut will decide whether the exams will take place at our school premises or at an external examination center. The planned examination period is May.

We are currently collecting preliminary information to better understand the number of interested students and the levels they would like to take.
All interested students are kindly asked to fill out the survey, indicating the level they are considering.

👉🏻 Goethe German Exam - Interest Survey – Fill out form

The following levels are planned to be offered:

  • A1
  • A2
  • B1
  • B2

The exams are open to students aged 10 - 18 years.

Taking part in the Goethe exam is an excellent way to:

  • objectively assess your German language skills,
  • gain international certification,
  • and strengthen your academic profile for future studies.

Further organizational details will be shared once the survey results are collected.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the German department.

We look forward to seeing many motivated students take on this challenge!

Have Questions About Goethe External Exams?

Feel free to reach out to our German language teacher, Ms. Kateryna Munteanu at kateryna-munteanu@kyiv.qsi.org

| Week Without Walls

 
The image advertises a %22Week Without Walls%22 adventure trip to the Carpathian Mountains, featuring various outdoor activities such as rafting, hiking, and bonfires, along with local activities in Kyiv for those not traveling.

Have Questions About Week Without Walls?

Feel free to reach out to our Athletics Director, Mr. Anatoly Prima at anatoly-prima@kyiv.qsi.org

| Sports & Activities

LTP - Devised Drama Experience

"Learn Through Play" Activities – Final Block (Sessions 4 & 5)

We are inviting  interested students aged 7–10 to take part in our LTP DEVISING DRAMA program - it will take place during  the final two Learning Through Play sessions, which form a single block. 

Students who sign up for Session 4 must also attend Session 5, as together they build toward a finished performance. (May 05th)

This block is a devised drama experience led by Secondary I student directors and will culminate in two performances of  Baba Yaha’s Three Tales of the Forest on Tuesday, May 05th in our KIS auditorium.

Working in creative teams, students will explore Ukrainian folklore, reclaiming the tales of Baba Yaha through music, movement, storytelling, and ensemble play. The focus is on collaboration, imagination, and building one  big beautiful piece of theatre together.

Important commitments (non-negotiable):

  • Availability every Tuesday and Thursday, Period 8 (3:00–4:00 pm)

  • Students must be in Kyiv for the last two weeks of April and the first two weeks of May

Families interested in participating should complete the sign-up form, which will help the Secondary student directors plan rehearsals and best support all students involved.

👉🏻 SIGN-UP FORM

For any questions, please contact Leanne Hume at leanne-hume@kyiv.qsi.org

Have Questions About "Learn Trough Play"?

Feel free to reach out to our "LTP" elementary activities Coordinator, Mrs. Dana Horbunova at dana-horbunova@kyiv.qsi.org

Have Questions About Drama Activity?

Feel free to reach out to our Drama director, Mrs. Leanne Hume at leanne-hume@kyiv.qsi.org

| "Empower" Program

 

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.

Have Questions About "Empower"?

Feel free to reach out to our Empower Program Coordinator, Mrs. Alla Titova at alla-titova@kyiv.qsi.org 

| Week Highlights

 

| PTO & Community Engagement

Who We Are

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

| 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.  

| How To Contact Us

How to Contact Your Child During the School Day:

If you need to talk to your child during the school day, please contact reception and a message will be delivered to them. Please do not call or text your child directly during the school day.

If you need to contact the school during an air raid alert, please use the following mobile phone number:
+38-067-477-2918 - Reception

Contacting School Staff

Staff hours are 8:10am-4:15pm Monday-Friday. If you email a teacher outside of these times you may not receive a response until the following day. We endeavour to respond within 24 hours.