Kozak Korner #34. May 17th, 2024
| Director's Message
Dear Families,
Thank you to all the parents who attended our Coffee Chats this week. I enjoyed talking to you and hearing your thoughts, suggestions and concerns. My door is always open if you would like to meet.
May 31st we will have our Student Led Conferences (SLC) at school. Students do not attend classes that day but do accompany you to school to meet with their teachers! Appointments are made directly with the teacher for the younger students (8-years-old and less) and on the Family Moodle for all other students from Wednesday, May 22nd to May 30th Registration will close at 1 PM on May 30th.
You will see the MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) results on your Family Moodle. Please bring your questions to the SLC!
I am very much looking forward to the Spring Fling Art Fest tomorrow and hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Rachel Geary
rachel-geary@kyiv.qsi.org
| Spring Fling Fest
Dear KIS Community,
We're thrilled to remind you that tomorrow, May 18th, is the day we've all been eagerly awaiting - the KIS annual Spring Fling and Art Fest! This exciting event will take place right here on the KIS campus from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
We have a fantastic lineup of activities and entertainment planned for the day, and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you. Please see the schedule for details.
Remember, this event is open to the entire KIS Community, so be sure to bring your family and friends along for the fun! And don't forget to contribute to our potluck by bringing a dish to share - let's make this feast a delicious one!
Key Dates
May - June:
- 18 May - Spring Fling and Art Fest
- 22 May - Football Tournament Elementary
24 May - Football Tournament MS & Sec- postponed to further notice- 30 May - IB Film Festival
- 31 May - Student-Led Conferences
- 1 June - Digital SAT
- 7 June - Grad Walk
- 7 June - Water World Secondary StuCo
- 8 June - Graduation
- 13 June - Prek Concert
- 14 June - Elementary Concert
- 17 June - Prek & Elementary Field Day
- 18 June - MS & Secondary Field Day
- 19 June - Last day of school
| QVS Summer School
What is KIS Moms & Dads?
KIS Moms & Dads is a private group on Facebook for KIS parents and the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). It is a great way to find out what's going on with the PTO. To join please complete the membership questions.
| Moodle Account
Need help with your family Moodle Account? (This is where you should see MAP scores and Status Reports)
Please contact:
moodlehelp@kyiv.qsi.org
Hello Everyone,
My name is Chelsey Zoromski and I am your school counselor this year. I am available to meet with students, staff, and parents about any social emotional topics or university questions that may come up this year. I am currently living in Moldova but am available to meet with you on Teams on Thursdays and Fridays.
In order to schedule a meeting with me, please click here. This link will show you the time I am available and automatically adapt to your time zone. It will also send you all the information for the Teams meeting. You may contact me any time at: chelsey-zoromski@chisinau.qsi.org.
Please watch this short video to learn how to book appointments with me.
Chelsey Zoromski
School Counselor
Kyiv, Chisinau, Munster, and Montenegro
Click here to schedule an appointment with me
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.
SCHOOLWIDE: VYSHYVANKA DAY
On May 16th, the KIS campus community celebrated Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day! Proudly wearing our favorite vyshyvankas, we embraced and showcased Ukrainian rich cultural heritage. It was a beautiful day of unity and tradition, filled
PREK: CLASS 2/3
Our topic for this week was “Spring”. Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and we're thrilled to explore it with our little ones. From learning about the life cycle of plants to observing the changes in our environment, we had a variety of engaging
MS & SECONDARY: SOFTBALL EXHIBITION
We had a blast hosting a Softball/Baseball Exhibition this week, where members and coaches of the Ukrainian national baseball and softball teams came to KIS to showcase their skills and coach our students in the fundamentals
Are you passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and expanding young minds through literature?
Our CAS Book Club focus on diverse reads!
How Can You Get Involved?
We need your help to curate a fantastic reading list!
Moodle: Your All-in-One Platform for Seamless School Engagement
Seesaw: Elevating Learning Engagement
Office 365 Teams: Empowering Collaborative Excellence
We ensure that students have access to delicious and nourishing meals
Safe and efficient transportation is a key factor in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable school experience
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