General Announcements
This Week in Pictures
Counselors Corner
ECC Announcements
Elementary Announcements
Middle School Announcements
High School Announcements
Athletic Announcements
Dates to Remember
General Announcements
Christmas Bazaar ~ Mark your Calendar ~ Saturday, December 6th
The Annual TIS Christmas Bazaar is fast approaching. If anyone is interested in having a table and selling things, please contact Ms. Trancy Li at tli@tiseagles.com, or call 8371-0900 ext. 300.
Admissions Fall Testing Dates
TIS is now accepting applications for Spring Semester 2015. If you have other children who wish to apply or friends who are interested in applying to TIS, please see the following dates for upcoming admissions testing:
November 18-19 Registration for testing 9:00 - 11:00AM
November 22 - Testing for grade 1-12
December 10-11 Registration for testing 9:00 - 11:00AM
December 12 - Interview for 3-5 year olds
December 13 -Testing for grade 1-12
For more information please email: admissions@tiseagles.com
From the Health Clinic
As we experience the change in season, it is common to be exposed to viral illness. Viruses are quickly and easily spread in the school setting. Viral flu season typically extends from late November through early March.
A chart of cold and flu symptoms is included below for your reference.
To boost the immune system and reduce your chances of becoming ill, consider adding the following measures to your family’s daily routine:
Sleep! Get a good night’s sleep, every night. The body’s immune system replenishes itself through deep, regular sleep. Encourage your child to sleep 8-10 hours each night.
Drink! At least 8 cups/1-2 L of clear liquid (water, soup, juice, herbal tea, etc.) every day. Drink more if you feel thirsty or have dry lips and skin.
Eat! Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Encourage your child to eat a variety of colors at each meal. Serve real, natural food to your child for meals and snacks.
Wash! Clean your hands with soap and water after you sneeze, cough, or use the restroom.
Exercise! Staying active, even when it’s cold outside, will help you stay healthy and strong.
Stay home! Take care of yourself and avoid sharing your illness with others by staying at home if you become ill.
TIS policy requires students to stay home with fever 37.7C/99.5F until fever free for 24 hours.
Comments or Suggestions?
Please use our online suggestion form.. Be sure to click “submit” when you have completed your comments. Please note you may submit your comments anonymously, but we will not be able to return your message personally, if you do write an anonymous comment. You may also write your comment down and pop it in our new Suggestion Box located in the school lobby. Any of our 4 main language groups may be used, we will arrange translation.
This Week in Pictures
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Counselors Corner, by Jeffery Scranton
US Nationally Certified Counselor; M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health, Clemson University; BA Southern Wesleyan University
Announcements for High Schoolers
Introducing New Middle School Counselor
I am excited to introduce Joo Ae Park as the new middle school counselor at Tianjin International School. She will be available to meet with middle school students Monday thru Thursday during school hours. She is also available after school by appointment. Joo Ae’s primary responsibility will be to serve the middle school students, teachers and parents.
Joo Ae was born in Korea. She has a B.S. degree from Seoul National University with a major in Physics Education. Joo Ae worked at Young Dong Junior High School in Seoul, Korea as a science teacher until she went to the U.S.A. She became a registered nurse after finishing nursing school at Kellogg Community College in Michigan, U.S.A. She worked as a nurse at different hospitals and a hospice nurse in Florida. Joo Ae and her family have been in China for 10 months now and recently moved to Tianjin.
Joo Ae is married to her husband, David for almost 24 years and they have five children. Older two sons are living in Florida, U.S.A. Three younger boys are attending TIS.
She looks forward to getting to know you.
College Applications
Many of our seniors sent out their college applications this week and are now waiting to see if they are accepted. I know many of them were stressed and are glad to have it done. We will continue to work with these students, as many of them will also apply for regular decision in December.
Please email me with any questions or concerns at jscranton@tiseagles.com
ECC Announcements
Class Assemblies
Please note the upcoming class assemblies. Parents of these classes are welcome to join from 8:30-8:50AM in the Music and Movement Room of the ECC:
November 21 - Redwood Class
Parents, we welcome you to stay after the assembly to have a time to meet one another and begin to build relationships!
Donuts with Dad - New Date
This fun activity is an ECC favorite. We are very much looking forward to seeing our ECC dads on Monday from 9:30-10:30AM. You will get a chance to play with your child, get a picture together, and eat donuts! If you cannot attend, please send a note to be read to your child. Sorry…no moms.
Elementary Announcements
Parent Day
Thank you to everyone that took part in Parents’ Day! We hope you enjoyed catching a glimpse of your child’s school life. It was great to have so many parents in and out of our classrooms! Please see this link for photos from Parent's Day.
After School Sports
This coming week, of November 17th, is the first week for season 2 of After School Sports. We look forward to a great season of indoor activities!
Crazy Hair Day
Friday, November 21st is crazy hair day in the Elementary. We look forward to seeing many creative and crazy hairstyles!
ISCOT Events
We are excited to be sending TIS representatives to ISCOT Science day and the ISCOT Table Tennis Tournament this coming week. Look for updates and pictures of our students taking part in these opportunities in next week’s Eagle’s Nest.
Middle School Announcements
Knowledge Bowl
Congratulations to this year's Knowledge Bowl champions, House 2 - Lightning Sharks. A big thanks goes to the following teachers for writing the Food themed questions: Dr. Kao (literature), Mrs. Webber (music), and Mr. Scroggins (art). Thanks!
Meeting with a Teacher
If you would like to have a conversation with one of your child's teachers, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Dai at ddai@tiseagles.com or (86) 22-8371-0900 ext.321.
Kids Read
Congratulations to the following middle school students who have been chosen to represent TIS at the Kids Read China Finals reading competition on January 30:
8th grade: Priscilla Shine, Ryley Hindman, Eva Brents,
6th grade: Joy Kim, Jacky Lim, Daniel (GyuTaek) Kim, Giovanna Lisuardi, You Rim Kim, James Zhang, Emily Lee
Mid-Quarter Reports
Parents are encouraged to check their child(ren)’s grades on PowerSchool at the mid-way point of each quarter. Second quarter grades should be up-to-date by 4:00PM on Wednesday, November 19. If there is an academic or behavioral problem at this point in the quarter, there is still time to address the problem before the quarter ends. Please feel free to contact a teacher with concerns or questions. You can find their contact information at www.tiseagles.com, under the "Staff" tab, then click Middle School OR contact Ms. Dai at ddai@tiseagles.com or (86) 22-8371-0900 ext. 321 to set up an appointment.
High School Announcements
CTP Score Reports
Score reports for September’s CTP testing in Language Arts and Mathematics are now available in your child’s FileBOX on PowerSchool. If you would like a more detailed report, please contact divisional secretaries.
High School Light Homework Weekends
The high school will have two "light homework weekends" this school year. A "light homework weekend" means that teachers assign no more than half of the normal homework load for that particular Friday, and there are no tests or projects due on the following Monday. The two weekends correspond to two major high school events: Tianjin Vida (weekend of November 14) and ISC Choral/Band Festival (weekend of March 27).
Early Graduation
Juniors who are considering a Korean university may want to consider early graduation. Students must apply for early graduation by December 15 of their Junior year. The application process involves a meeting with guidance counselor Mr. Scranton for the student and at least one parent. Please see Mr. Scranton for more information.
January 24 SAT Test Registration
Registration for the January SAT administration must be done on paper. Registration forms are due by 4:00 PM on Monday, December 8th, and payment is due on Wednesday, December 10th.
Athletic Announcements
Congratulations to MS Soccer Teams
Results from iSC Tournament
U14 girls 1st place
U13 girls 2nd place
U14 boys 2nd place
U13 boys 3rd place
November 17
Varsity boys and girls basketball games vs. IST @ TIS @ 4:00PM
Players will take the 5:10 buses home.
November 18th -
MS Volleyball games vs. TEDA
U13 Boys @ TIS Home Court. Players will take the 4:45 buses or 5:10 buses home.
U13& 14Girls @ TEDA, Bus will leave school @ 2:30 for TEDA.
Returning bus for U13 & 14 girls: 6:30 ish BDHT—HYCZ – AC – YGYB
If you have questions please contact: Mr. Strong nstrong@tiseagles.com or Mr. Cheng ccheng@tiseagles.com
Dates to Remember
November 14-15
VIDA - Tianjin
November 17
Donuts with Dad
November 21
Elementary Table Tennis at TEDA
November 27
ECC - 12th Grade Early DIsmissal at 11:45AM
November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School