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Kozak Korner #33. May 09th, 2025 

 

| Director's Message

Dear Families,

Next Friday we have student-led conferences (SLC). These give our students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning by sharing their progress, goals and projects with their parents in a guided, supported setting. SLC builds students’ responsibility, strengthens their communications skills and encourages confidence and reflection. Please support your students by listening and celebrating their successes. There are no classes on Friday, May 16th.

We look forward to seeing you to celebrate your child’s progress this year!

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

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

| Student-Led Conferences

 

Dear Parents,  

On Friday, May 16th we will have our Student-Led Conferences. This is not a regular school day - there are no classes. Students come to school with their parents to attend the conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year and the growth that has taken place.  

Please note, that the online signups currently open for parents of students 10+.  All others book time directly with the teacher on SeeSaw.  

In order to book appointment, please logon to the Moodle with your parent login at https://study.kis.net.ua/login/index.php,

  • Click on “Family profile” link,
  • Click on “PTC signups” button in left vertical menu,
  • Click on “Registration” button,
  • Click on teacher picture, choose desired time slot and click on “Book” button next to it,
  • Select student and provide optional comment in the registration form and click on “Save”,
  • Repeat steps for rest of the teachers you would like to meet

Please find the instructions on how to Sign-Up for the Conferences here.

Please note that on Thursday May 15th, at 1 PM registration will be closed.

| Spring Fling Picnic

 

Dear KIS Community,

Due to the cold and rainy weather forecast for this weekend, we have decided to reschedule our Spring Fling picnic to ensure a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

đź“Ť Location: Kyiv International School
đź“… Date: Saturday, May 31st 
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM

This year’s picnic will follow a potluck format, so we kindly ask each family or guest to bring a dish to share.

Please take a moment to let us know what you’ll be bringing by filling out this short form HERE

We look forward to a warm, sunny day filled with fun activities, great food, and time together as a community.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!

| Literacy Week at KIS

 

A Story-Filled Week Awaits at KIS! đź“š

We’re thrilled to invite our families and students to Literacy Week, happening May 12–15 at Kyiv International School!

Stop by the Book Fair to find your next great read - just in time for summer adventures. Whether it’s a magical tale, a mystery, or a favorite series, there’s something for every young reader.

And don’t forget the highlight of the week! 
On May 14, students are welcome to dress up as their favorite book character! It’s a fun way to bring stories to life and share the books they love.

Let’s celebrate reading together - because every great journey begins with a book.

| Ukraine's Vyshyvanka Day

Celebrate Vyshyvanka Day with Us! 

Each year Ukraine honors a beautiful tradition - Vyshyvanka Day! The Embroidery Day falls on the third Thursday of May and this year it will be on May 15th.

We encourage all students and staff to wear their favorite vyshyvanka to school and join this colorful celebration of culture and identity.

Let your embroidery tell a story - of roots, resilience, and hope!

Key Dates

Spring - Summer:

  • 10 May - Spring Fling postponed
  • 12 May - MAP Testing 
  • 12 - 15 May - Book Fair & Literacy Week
  • 15 May - Vyshyvanka Day
  • 16 May - Student-Led Conferences
  • 16-18 May - Volleyball Trip to Moldova  
  • 18 - 23 May - MS WWW
  • 31 May - Spring Fling
  • 7 June - Sec IV Graduation
  • 8 - 14 June - HS WWW
  • 12 June -  Concerts (Elementary and Preschool) 
  • 20 June - Last Day of School

School Calendar 2024 - 2025 

School Calendar 2025 - 2026

Event Calendar

Policy and Procedures

 

| LOE: French DELF Exams

DELF Junior in June

All the students registered for DELF exams in April successfully passed them and soon will receive their Certificates. 

If you missed this opportunity, there is another examination session, in June:

  • A1 - June 10th, 2 pm
  • A2 - June 10th, 4 pm
  • B1 - June 11th, 2 pm
  • B2 - April 12th, 2 pm

The online registration has been already started and will be open till May 15th. 

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

Bonne chance!

| Bottles Caps

11-year-old class is doing a service-learning project to collect bottle caps to make drones for troops.

Also, we invited other classes to participate in a contest. We made a poster to show how many caps each class collected. All classes from 5-year-olds to 10-year-olds participate in the contest and collect bottle caps for troops. Whoever gets the most caps will win a pizza party!

- By Varvara I

 

| College & Counseling

 

| "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

 

| 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 .