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Kozak Korner #24. March 06th, 2026

| Interim Director's Message

Hello Parents,

This week marked a busy return from the break, and it has been wonderful to welcome our students back to campus and see them actively engaged in their learning.

Student grades were distributed via email earlier this week. If you did not receive the message or are experiencing difficulty accessing your child’s grades, please contact the school office and our staff will be happy to assist you.

In addition, Middle School and High School Students participated in the first part of the Student Code of Conduct presentation. This material was previously introduced to parents during the meetings held prior to the break. Students will receive the second part of the presentation next week. Once both sessions have been completed, the presentation will be shared with parents for their reference.

Please also note that there will be no school on Monday, March 8th in observance of International Women’s Day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.

Sincerely,

Chelsey Zoromski
chelsey-zoromski@kyiv.qsi.org

To schedule a meeting with Ms. Zoromski, please click here.  

Tardies & Being On Time

Arriving on time is part of being responsible and respectful of learning. Being “on time” means students are in their classroom, seated, and ready to learn when the bell rings.

Important tardy reminders:

  • Students arriving late must sign in at Reception and get a late pass
  • 3 tardies per quintile are allowed
  • 4th tardy: an email will be sent home
  • 6th tardy: a parent meeting will be set up with administration and student will receive an “N” warning for Responsibility
  • 7+ tardies: student will receive an “N” for Responsibility; there may also be an impact on scholarships and university applications; student may receive detention

When there is an air alarm, students still have 1 hour after the siren ends to arrive at school on time.

Key Dates

Spring:

  • 9 March - National Holiday - no school
  • 20 March - Francophonie
  • 20 March - PTO Bingo Night
  • 24-25 March - Yearbook Individual Portraits
  • 6-8 April - Spring Book Fair
  • 9 April - PTO Bake Sale
  • 9 April - School half-day
  • 10 April - Travel day - no school
  • 13 - 17 April - Spring break
  • 25 April - PSAT 9/10
  • 27 April - 20 May - IB Exams
  • 1 May - National Holiday - no school
  • 2 May - SAT Testing
  • 5 May - "Baba Yaha" Drama Show Premiere
  • 4-8 May - AP Exams

  • 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

  • 23 May - International Night

  • 26 May - MS Band Concert

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| Yearbook Individual Portraits

 
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Lights, Camera... KIS!

The camera is coming out for one of our favorite yearbook traditions! Individual portraits for the KIS Yearbook will take place on March 24th–25th for all students and staff.

These photos become part of the memories we keep for years to come, so please plan to be at school on your scheduled day and ready for your moment in the spotlight.

We can’t wait to capture the smiles, personalities, and that Kozak spirit! 

| PTO & Community Engagement

Get Ready for PTO Bingo Night! 

Mark your calendars! Join us on Friday, March 20, for an exciting PTO Bingo Night – a fantastic evening of fun, prizes, and community spirit!

🗓️ Event Timing:
🍽 4:00 PM – Delicious food available for purchase at the Cafeteria (pre-sales at the PTO Shop - see menu options HERE)
🎲 5:00 - 7:30 PM – Bingo Games (2 rounds – break – 2 rounds)

Game Cards Pricing:

  • Preorder: 200 UAH per set of 4 cards
  • On Bingo Day: 400 UAH per set of 4 cards
  • Middle Set: Buy 5 and get 1 free = 6 sets for 1000 UAH
  • Super Set: Buy 10 and get 2 free = 12 sets for 2000 UAH

Game cards will be available at the PTO Shop.

Planning to join?
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Exciting news for KIS families — a few lucky winners will enjoy the special perk of parking on campus!

Help Make Bingo Night Even More Exciting!
We’re looking for prize donations to make the night extra special. If you’d like to contribute, here are some great ideas:

  • Bookstore gift certificates
  • Quest room experiences
  • Bowling passes
  • Movie tickets
  • Family board games (Monopoly, Uno, etc.)
  • Gourmet food or chocolate baskets
  • Water bottles (not plastic)

💡 Promote Your Business!
Looking for a great way to showcase your business within our community? Bingo Night is the perfect opportunity! By donating a gift certificate, product, or free lesson, you'll not only promote your brand but also support a fun and engaging event for our families. It’s a win-win!

For prize donations or sponsorship opportunities, contact PTO President Yuliya Angel at +38 067 500 2775.

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.

| French Spring

 

Francophonie

There are more and more francophones at KIS, and we decided to organize a VIRTUAL CONCERT for our community. If you (students, teachers, parents) speak French and would like to read your favorite poem in this beautiful language or to sing a song, please, join us! You need only to make a video of your performance and to send it to: sergey-berezhny@kyiv.qsi.org, by March 16th and you will be on the stage with other participants.

On Friday 20th (French language day), you will be invited to our French Café. If you have already been there before, you will notice a lot of changes. This year, we will work for you from 10 am till 2 pm, it will not be so crowded, and everybody (sitting at a table) will pass the order in French. The next week, you will get more details about this event.

DELF Junior exams

Several times a year, the French Institute and the Alliance Française in Ukraine arrange the testing for students learning French. This is a great opportunity to check your level of language, and to obtain a document proving your mastery. DELF Certificates are recognized around the world and needed for studies and work in countries where French is spoken. 

The registration for the DELF Junior (12-17 y.o.) examination session that will take place in April, has started and will last till March 15th . 

Each test is divided in two parts. First, your listening, reading and writing will be assessed (the dates are below):

  • A1 - April 1st, 2 pm
  • A2 - April 1st, 4 pm
  • B1 - April 2nd, 2 pm
  • B2 - April 3rd, 2 pm

For the second part (speaking), the date and time will be chosen individually and may be set from 6-30 April. No worries about a conflict with our break, you can discuss your preferences with the DELF/DALF Coordinator, Monsieur Yassine El-Chehab (phone: 044.482.23.71, email: delfdalf.kiev@gmail.com). 

By the way, the fees are almost the same:

  • A1 and A2 - 1.300 hryvnas
  • B1 - 1.600 ₴
  • B2 - 1.900 ₴

If you are interested, visit: 

👉🏻 https://institutfrancais-ukraine.com/news/inscriprions-delf-junior

You should register your self online.

Bonne chance!

Have Questions About French Exams or Francophonie?

Feel free to reach out to Mr. Sergiy Berezhny at sergey-berezhny@kyiv.qsi.org

| PSAT 9 (Sec I) and PSAT 10 (Sec II) Opportunities

Dear Secondary I & II Students,

This spring, KIS is offering the PSAT 8/9 (Secondary I) and PSAT 10 (Secondary II) — a great opportunity to practice for the SAT and assess your skills in Reading, Writing, and Math.

Test Date: April 25th (Saturday)
Location: KIS Safety Shelter
Cost:
• PSAT 8/9 – $14
• PSAT 10 – $18

Why take the PSAT?
• Get familiar with the SAT format
• Identify areas for improvement
• Practice digital testing using the Bluebook app
• Receive a detailed score report

Registration:

Submit the signed registration form to Ms. Alina Filipchuk and payment to the Business Office by Thursday, March 19th. (College Board requires schools to place orders 5 weeks before the test date.)

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for future exams. Let us know if you have any questions!

 

Have Questions About College Board Assessments?

Feel free to reach out to our AP Coordinator, Ms. Alina Filipchuk at alina-filipchuk@kyiv.qsi.org

| Week Without Walls

 

Dear Students and Parents,

Please note that the deadline for MS/HS Week Without Walls (WWW) trip payments is Tuesday, March 10.

This deadline is final. We will not accept any payments after March 10, as we must confirm reservations, transportation, and activities with our providers.

If you are planning to participate in the trip, please make sure your payment is completed before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

 

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Have Questions About Week Without Walls?

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

| Persuasive Rhetorical Speech + Performance - Call To Action

 

To speak truth to power.
To stand up for what is right when it is difficult.
To refuse silence when silence protects wrongdoing.

Recently, our Secondary students took the stage in the auditorium to deliver powerful performances directly to the audience. Their task: to address young people all over the world on the topic of political awareness and informed youth engagement.

With purpose and conviction, the students aimed to persuade their peers to educate themselves about political parties and global issues, encouraging thoughtful engagement instead of relying solely on social media or remaining indifferent.

Take a look at some powerful moments from their speeches:

If we don’t choose our beliefs, someone else will choose them for us.

| Animal Supply Drive - Thank You!

My name is Mariia K., and I am a Secondary 4 IB student. Recently, our school community took part in the Animal Supply Drive in support of the Sirius Animal Shelter.

I am happy to announce that the drive has now come to an end, and it was a very successful event! Thanks to the generosity of students and families, we collected many donations that will soon be delivered to the shelter to help animals in need.

This project was more than just about winning a prize. It was about learning how important it is to help others, show kindness, and support animals who depend on people for care and protection.

For Elementary School, the drive was organized as a class competition, and we are excited to congratulate the 8-year-old class, who collected the most donations and won the pizza party!

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this initiative. Your support truly makes a difference for the animals at Sirius Shelter.

Thank you!

| "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

 
100 Days of School

100 DAYS OF LEARNING, GROWING ANF ACHIEVEING 

Kyiv International School recently celebrated an exciting milestone — 100 Days of School — a wonderful moment to pause and reflect on all that has been accomplished since the beginning of the year. Throughout the day, students participated

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Policy and Procedures

 

| 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.

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