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Kozak Korner #27. March 26th, 2026

| Interim Director's Message

Dear Families: 

It has been a lively and productive week on campus. With the first warm days of spring beginning to arrive, our students and staff are enjoying a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm. Classrooms are buzzing with engaging projects, the playground is filled with laughter, and our athletes and performers are hard at work preparing for upcoming events. This sense of growth and momentum is a wonderful backdrop as we move into the final two weeks before spring break.

During this busy stretch of the school year, staying connected is more important than ever. We want to ensure that every family has access to the information and opportunities that enrich our school community. In the announcements below, you’ll find updates on scholarship applications, parent English classes, and a variety of upcoming events designed to support learning, engagement, and connection. Your engagement helps keep our school community strong and vibrant.

Sincerely,

Chelsey Zoromski
chelsey-zoromski@kyiv.qsi.org

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

| Parent Meeting Updates

Question: When will parent English classes start?

Answer: Our IB students, with help for our CAS Coordinator, have volunteered to run a "Beginner English Class" and an "Intermediate/Advanced English Class" for parents.

Please sign up by using this form: 

👉🏻 Parent English Classes Sign-Up – Fill out form.

Classes will start next week and run for a few weeks until IB Exams start.

 

Yearbook Portraits on April 1 (For Those Who Were Absent)

On April 1st the school will have additional Yearbook Individual Portrait day for those who were absent on March 24th and March 25th. Please come to the Auditorium between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. 

Key Dates

Spring:

  • 1 April - Yearbook Portraits for those who were absent

  • 1 April - MSB soccer match at KIS vs AISU Mixed HSB/HSG volleyball at KIS vs AISU

  • 1 April - MSG volleyball away game at school #8

  • 6-8 April - Spring Book Fair
  • 8 April - PTO Bake Sale (moved from April 9th)
  • 9 April - PTO Easter Hunt and Activities, 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

  • 13 May - Talent Show

  • 14-16 May- CEESA HSG Volleyball, Riga

  • 23 May - International Night & Open House

  • 26 May - MS Band Concert

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| New Scholarship Opportunities

 

Kyiv International School will be offering a limited number of need-based scholarships for the 2026–27 school year. Families interested in applying can access the application form on the school website (https://kyiv.qsi.org/) during the application period: March 13 – April 10.

If you have questions about the scholarship application process, please email:

👉🏻 scholarship@kyiv.qsi.org

| Spring Book Fair

 

Dear readers,

It’s been quite some time since we last gathered for a book fair, and we sincerely hope you are all doing well.

We’re excited to invite you to a book fair, which will take place at your school from April 6th to 8th. This time, we’re bringing back your favorite titles along with the newest releases and bestselling books of recent years.

🗓️When? April 6th-8th
📖 Who can attend? All book lovers are welcome!

If you are unable to attend, please visit our online store.https://shop.dinternal-education.ua

See you soon!

Best regards,
Dinternal Book Lovers Team

| KIS Talent Show

 

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

KIS is hosting Talent Show on Wednesday, MAY 13, 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)

All music should be sent in mp3 format. 

SIGN UP FOR TALENT SHOW – March 24 - April 6

Please, fill out the form.  Anyone missing the April 6 deadline will have to try again the following school year.  

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

| Online Learning Opportunities With QSI Virtual (Secondary Only)

 
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Dear Families,

Summer at QSI Virtual School offers secondary students a flexible, high‑quality way to stay academically engaged, earn credit, and prepare for the year ahead—while still enjoying their summer break. Whether your student wants to explore new interests, recover credits, or get a head start on future coursework, QSI Virtual provides a wide range of online courses designed to support individual goals.

Why Choose QSI Virtual Summer Courses?

  • Explore future pathways through courses such as creative writing, global issues, international relations, consumer math, and psychology.
  • Enter the fall semester prepared by completing prerequisites for Advanced Placement (AP) courses over the summer.
  • Create flexibility in next year’s schedule by completing courses early, opening space for electives or advanced coursework.
  • Recover credits with support through flexible pacing and additional teacher guidance.
  • Maintain academic momentum by practicing math and English skills over the summer and reducing learning loss.
  • Access courses not available locally, helping students meet graduation requirements while broadening their academic experience.

Enrollment Information

  • Enrollment Opens: March 1
  • Enrollment Closes: June 15

Early enrollment is encouraged, as space in some courses may be limited.

We invite you to explore the enriching possibilities our summer courses offer. Visit our Summer School page for more details or reach out to your QSI school counselor or administrator to discuss how QSI Virtual School can fit into your summer plans.

Let’s make this summer both productive and rewarding with QSI Virtual School.

Kind regards,

Tim Macmillan Director,

QSI Virtual School

| PTO & Community Engagement

The image features a vibrant pink background with various baked goods, including cupcakes, cookies, and a large cake, prominently displayed in the foreground. The text announces a %22PTO Bake Sale%22 event scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th.

PTO Bake Sale Coming Up! 🍪

Our PTO Bake Sale is approaching soon, on Wednesday, April 8th, and we would love your support! Families are warmly invited to contribute by bringing homemade or store-bought treats to donate.

All proceeds traditionally will go toward supporting school initiatives and activities for our students.

Please take a moment to complete the participation form - we would be delighted to have you join us and help make this event extra sweet!

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Please let us know if you'd like to contribute

Thank you in advance,
KIS PTO

 

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.

| "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 

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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.