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Weishan South Road,
Shuanggang, Jinnan District
Tianjin 300350 P.R.China
Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: [email protected]
www.istianjin.org
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Dear Parents and Students
It was terrific to see such a strong turnout of parents for this past week’s Parent-Teacher Conferences, and for
our faculty to have the opportunity to share with you features of your children’s learning so far this school
year and to set growth targets for the coming quarter. We apologize if there were disruptions to the
schedule that resulted in delays to scheduled times and do encourage you to please contact your
children’s teachers or the relevant school office if you would like an opportunity to talk further.
At conference times I often reflect on the universal practice of parents, of their young infant
children who, in spite of an apparent lack of progress in the ability to learn to walk and talk,
nevertheless continue on full of enthusiasm, ultimately encouraging them on unto success. I
do encourage you never to lose this optimism and enthusiasm for your child’s learning, and to
maintain the gentle patience and belief that will see them through the struggles that they may
sometimes encounter.
On Wednesday we celebrated UN Day here at school, and in response to the current refuge crisis
in Europe, this year we focused our attention on the many positive influences and contributions that
immigrants and refugees have on the economies and societies into which they may flee. The day started
with a colorful parade of nations, which was followed by a wonderful UN Day concert, a series of thought
provoking learning activities, and concluding with a delectable international lunch. I wish to congratulate all of the
performers, and to extend a huge vote of thanks to the IST parent community who put on such a delicious and generous
meal for our entire community. It really was a wonderful day, and one on which the heart of our community was revealed
in the best possible way.
It was a delight to see so many of our community members dressed in colorful national costume for UN Day, although the
goose bumps that were also on display as a result of the sudden cold shift in the weather did remind us all that winter
will soon be upon us, and with it seasonal influenza viruses. In an effort to limit the transfer of germs we are once again
setting up hand sanitizing stations at each of our main building entrances and we ask that all parents please reinforce
their use, as well as the use of tissues and frequent hand washing.
Allied with this effort to improve general hygiene is a reminder to all families that nurses and doctors from the Tianjin SOS
Clinic will be in school next Tuesday and Wednesday to administer the annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Please feel
free to come in and hold the hands of terrified tots and teens.
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Finally, I wish to inform all parents that the school has just received a new shipment of PE
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uniforms with all sizes now in stock. Please feel free to come to one of the main offices
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to purchase a uniform if you need one. I also wish to remind you that the school has a
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selection of warm tracksuits, hoodies, and winter ‘beanie’ hats to keep your children
(and you!) warm over the coming winter.
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Warm regards
Steve Moody
Director
Commemorates the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918 with the collapse of the
Habsburg monarchy at the end of World War I. After the Czechs and Slovaks
formed their separate nations in 1992, the Czechs still celebrate this day as their
National Day.
IST
Wednesday October 28, 2015 Czech Independence Day
is an
Upcoming World Celebration Dates next week...
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Pink Day
IST celebrated PINK Day on October 16 to demonstrate support of and solidarity with the patients
of breast cancer in Tianjin in a meaningful way.
It was wonderful to see the community (students, staff and parents) turn out in great numbers
dressed in pink, and some sporting pink wristbands. There were pink posters, banners and
balloons displayed throughout the school campus. The donation drives and the bake sale to raise
funds for some Tianjin women to be able to have breast screening done were very successful. The
elementary student council and the secondary “Stand up to Cancer” action group joined forces to
collect about RMB 7000 for this noble cause!!
One of the highlights of the day and a very appropriate and visual show of solidarity with the breast
cancer patients was a group photo of all the pink clad IST students, staff and parents arranged in
the shape of a pink ribbon. The pink ribbon is the global symbol of breast cancer awareness.
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2016/2018 IST Scholarship Announcement
The International School of Tianjin is once again proud to announce its scholarship program
for students in their final two years of school. The purpose of the scholarship program at IST is
twofold: first, it provides an outstanding educational opportunity each year for a limited number
of current IST students of exceptional talent who are experiencing clearly-demonstrated financial
need; and second, it provides that same opportunity to a limited number of non-IST students of
exceptional talent in order to enrich the overall quality of both our student population and our
IB Diploma Programme. This latter group may or may not have financial need.
Description and Value of Scholarships
The IST scholarships are awarded for a period of up to two years to students about to enter 11th
grade. The following scholarships are offered:
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Full scholarships: equivalent to the cost of all tuition and capital fees for grades 11 and 12.
Tuition scholarships: equivalent to the cost of tuition only for grades 11 and 12.
Bursaries: equivalent to half the cost of tuition fees for grades 11 and 12.
IST scholarship students will benefit from an outstanding education in their final two years of
school. Students who successfully complete the two-year programme will be awarded the IST
High School Diploma. IST is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and students have
the opportunity to earn the full IB Diploma, which is highly regarded by competitive universities
worldwide as an entrance qualification.
Interested candidates should contact the school office for an application package or call the
school at: 22-2859-2001
The closing date for applications is Friday, February 5th, 2016, with the scholarship examinations
scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2016.
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IST Library & Information Literacy Center D*E*A*R
What is D*E*A*R? These letters stand for “Drop Everything and Read.” This is one time when kids are encouraged to drop things and then pick up a book! At IST, “DEAR Time” is announced over the loudspeaker and students settle down to read independently for 20 minutes. The goal is to encourage people to make reading part of their everyday routine. As reported back from Ms. Bodha, whose DP Biology class read content-­‐related excerpts from Genome: The Autobiography of a Species by Matt Ridely, ”This was an amazing opportunity. One student asked to borrow the book!” Reading is fun(damental). International Schools Library Week (ISLW)
This past week every student celebrated a love of reading through D*E*A*R*. Our wonderful library space was enjoyed as well when students participated in a variety of Makerspace activities during lunch. The mystery reader ‘drop ins’ that happened in the Elementary school throughout the week provided a wonderful opportunity for students to meet different teachers and find out about their favourite books. The launch of the Panda Book shortlists was a great success; many of the books have been checked out. This year, elementary students must read 5 books or more in a category to vote for their top choice. The voting party will be a pizza party held this spring. Please stop by the library to find out more and to pick up a Panda Book Award reading list for your child. Finally, it was wonderful to see so many parents and students excited about books at the Beijing Book Fair held in the library this week. T H E
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Secondary Coding Day with Ozobots Elementary Panda Creation Day Mystery readers in Elementary Drop Everything And Read Scholastic Books Orders The first Scholastic book orders will be distributed on Monday. T H E
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Dear Parents and helpers,
On behalf of the PFO committee we would like to send all parents and
helpers a BIG THANKYOU that prepared so many Amazing dishes from
so many nations from around the world. What a fantastic IST community
we have!
Thank you again!
IST PFO Committee
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Salad/Fruit
Western
From The
Grill Station
Monday 2015-10-26
Tuesday 2015-10-27
Wednesday 2015-10-28
Thursday 2015-10-29
Friday 2015-10-30
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Seasonal Fresh Salad Bar
Fruit of the Day
Deep Fried Pork Chop
Roasted Chicken Leg
Chicken Sandwich
Chili Con Carne
炸猪排
蜜汁鸡腿
鸡肉汉堡
墨西哥炒牛肉馅
Macaroni and Cheese
with Sausage
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Roasted Potatoes
烤土豆
Asian From
The
Wok/Noodle
Station
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Sauteed Chicken with
Broccoli
西兰花炒鸡胸肉
Steamed Rice 米饭
Dessert
Steamed Rice 米饭
薯条
Noodles with Beef Soup
Jingjiang Chicken
Kimbab
牛肉面
京酱鸡丝
韩式饭卷
Boiled Vegetable 煮蔬菜
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Steamed Rice 米饭
Soup
French Fries
Sauteed diced pork with
Mushroom
黑椒猪肉丁炒蘑菇
Kimchi
辣白菜
Steamed Rice 米饭
Steamed Rice 米饭
Cream of Pea
Egg and Seaweed Soup
French Onion Soup
Tomato and Egg Soup
奶油青豆汤
鸡蛋紫菜汤
法式洋葱汤
西红柿鸡蛋汤
Banana Bread 香蕉包
芝士火腿通心面
Tofu Cabbage Soup
豆腐圆白菜汤
Chocolate Cake
Mini Muffin 小玛芬
Ice Cream 冰淇凌
Kiwi Tart 猕猴桃塔
Nutritional reading over the week
Energy 热量（Kcal)
Protein 蛋白质（g)
Carbohydrate 碳水化合物（g)
Fat 脂肪（g)
每周营养分析
730
24
99
24
725
25
100
25
巧克力蛋糕
Nutritional reading over the week
营养建议
Snack
Monday 2015-10-26
Tuesday 2015-10-27
Wednesday 2015-10-28
Thursday 2015-10-29
Friday 2015-10-30
Yoghurt
Fruit Cut
Carrot Cake
Fruit Cut
Mini Pizza
Fruit Cut
Cake
Fruit Cut
Cheese Sandwich
Fruit Cut
Sauteed Chicken w/
Broccoli
Pork Noodle
Roasted Chicken Leg
Mini Hotdog
猪肉炒面
烤鸡腿肉
Spaghetti w/Meat Balls in
Bolognese Sauce
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Stir fry Vegetable 炒时蔬
Cherry Tomato 小西红柿
西兰花炒鸡肉
Set Meal
Sweet Corn 玉米粒
Steamed Rice 米饭
Vegetable Sticks
蔬菜条
Steamed Rice 米饭
肉丸意大利面
Vegetable Sticks
蔬菜条
热狗
Stir Fry Zucchini and Corn
西葫玉米
French Fries 薯条
Fruit
Fruit of the Day
Fruit of the Day
Fruit of the Day
Fruit of the Day
Fruit of the Day
Drinks
Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult
Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult
Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult
Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult
Milk/Yoghurt/Yakult
Nutritional reading over the week
Energy 热量（Kcal)
Protein 蛋白质（g)
Carbohydrate 碳水化合物（g)
Fat 脂肪（g)
每周营养分析
731
26
103
23
725
25
100
25
Nutritional reading over the week
营养建议
Morning snack offer available at 6 rmb, Sanck are only available for daily set lunch consumers.
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Weishan South Road,
Shuanggang, Jinnan District
Tianjin 300350 P.R.China
Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: [email protected]
www.istianjin.org
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diary dates
Sports Dates
Saturday 24th October,
ACAMIS HS Volleyball Tournament at YCIS
Shanghai / ISAC MS Football Tournaments
Friday - October 30, 2015
Elementary Halloween,Secondary Fright Night
CCA Session 1 Last Day
Monday 26th to Friday 30th October
No Secondary Sports activities
Monday~Tuesday - November 2~3, 2015
Poet Visit: Kenn Nesbitt
Wednesday~Thursday - November 4~5, 2015
PD Day (No Classes)
Saturday 31st Ocotber
ISCOT Indoor Football Exchange. Boys at IST.
Girls at TIS
Friday - November 6, 2015
Long Weekend
Monday - November 9, 2015
CCA Session 2 Starts
IST Co – Curricular Activities (CCA) information:
Welcome to the IST Co- Curricular Activities (CCA) Program for 2015-2016
Session 1 Co – Curricular Activities (CCA) Dates:
• Session 1 will finish on Friday 30th October
• Confirmation for Session 2’s students placement will go home on Monday 26th October
• Session 2 starts Monday 9th November• Mon. Aug. 31 – First Day of Session 1
For any questions about the IST Co- Curricular Activities (CCA) program, please contact the activities
office, Guo Ying or Durian Wang, telephone 022 2859 2003 extension 8150, or visit
http://istianjinelearni