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General Announcements
May Holiday
Next Friday, May 1st is May Holiday. There will be no school for staff or students on that day so that families can enjoy the day together.
Spring Festival of One-Act Plays
Do you find your weekends dull? Do you need something to take your mind off of those dreary, monotonous days? Do I have the solution for you!!! The Secondary Theatre Program will be presenting a festival of one-act plays next weekend, so be prepared to be entertained! Those fortunate enough to attend will have the extra blessing of seeing both a drama and a comedy each performance.
You will laugh in amusement.
You will gasp in astonishment.
Your heart will resonate with the challenges the cast members face onstage!
Tickets are 25rmb per person (children 5 and under are free) and can be purchased at the front desk ahead of time or right before each performance. Bus Schedules and performance times are listed below. We hope you see you there!
Bus Schedule for Secondary Drama
April 24th Friday
Pick-Ups
6:05pm—YG100 (side gate/main gate)—TIS (1 bus）
6:10pm—Aocheng —TIS (2 busses）
6:00pm—YG100 (main gate)—6:25pm—BDHT (front gate)—TIS (1 bus)
6:20pm—HYCZ (back gate)—6:25pm BDHT (front gate)—TIS (1 bus)
Return
9:20pm Buses Depart
TIS—YG100 (Side/main gate) (1 bus)
TIS—Aocheng (2 busses)
TIS—BDHT—YG100 (main gate) (1 bus)
TIS—Subway—BDHT—HYCZ (1 bus)
April, 25th Saturday - 2pm Performance
Pick-Ups
1:10pm—Aocheng—TIS (one big school bus)
1:10pm—YG100 (side gate/main gate)—TIS (one big school bus)
1: 10pm—HYCZ (back gate)—1:15pm BDHT (front gate)—1:40pm Subway —TIS (one big school bus)
Return
4:15pm Buses Depart
TIS—Aocheng (1 bus)
TIS—YG100 (side gate/main gate) (1 bus)
TIS—Subway—BDHT—HYCZ (1 bus)
April, 25th Saturday - 7pm Performance
Pick-Ups
6:05pm—YG100 (side gate/main gate)—TIS (1 bus）
6:10pm—Aocheng —TIS (2 busses）
6:00pm—YG100 (main gate)—6:25pm—BDHT (front gate)—TIS (1 bus)
6:15pm—HYCZ (back gate)—6:20pm BDHT (front gate)—6:35pm Subway (1 bus)
TEDA Line: 5:40pm XTD—5:45pm HuaNa—5:50pm YJY—5:55pm GLY—TIS (Cherry Line)
Return
9:20pm Buses Depart
TIS—YG100 (Side/main gate) (1 bus)
TIS—Aocheng (2 busses)
TIS—BDHT—YG100 (main gate) (1 bus)
TIS—Subway—BDHT—HYCZ (1 bus)
TIS—GLY—YJY—HuaNa—XTD (TEDA bus)
The Eagle Eye
The latest edition of our school newspaper has be published on our school website. Please check the home page of our website under News and Events or use this convenient link to read Volume 7.5 online.
5K Fun Run and BBQ on May 7th
The annual 5K and BBQ is coming up again as we get ready for 2015 summer trips. This event is a fundraiser for our students that are going on summer trips to ChangBaiShan, Cambodia, and Yunnan! Tickets for both the 5K Run and the BBQ can be purchased in the Admissions office of TIS and also from any student participating in one of the summer trips!
Grab a friend and come out to support our students by running or walking in the 5K and/or by buying a BBQ ticket and enjoying some great food! 5K tickets can be purchased prior to the race or on May 7th, however, BBQ tickets will not be sold on the night of the event. You can purchase BBQ tickets up until May 6th.
Re-Enrollment
It’s that time of the year! You will soon receive information sent home via your youngest currently enrolled child. Re-enrollment will be submitted online. Please read the information carefully as there have been a few policy changes, such as making the bussing fee non-refundable if a student stops riding the bus or withdraws early.
Online re-enrollment will begin on April 27, 2015. A computer is available in the Admissions Office if you would prefer to complete the process at school. We are here to help, so please call in or phone if you have any questions, 8371-0900 extension 305.
Leaving Well Seminar
Please RSVP to admissions@tiseagles.com to sign up for this helpful seminar for departing families.
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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Spring Concert Information
Bus Schedules for MS and HS Concerts
Same Schedule Both Nights
Pick-ups
6:00 pm YG100 （side/main gate）——TIS （one big school buses）
6:00 pm Ao cheng——TIS （two big school buses）
6:10pm Fu Li Jin Men Hu—6:15pm Hai Yi (back gate)—TIS (one big school bus)
6:15pm DLTY——BDHT(back/front gate)---------TIS（A big school bus）
3:30pm TIS --4:15pm GLY-- 4:20pmHN-- 4:25pmYJY-- 4:30pm WT— 4:35pmHYX—TIS (TEDA bus)
Return Departing at 8:15pm
TIS-----YG100（1 Side; 1 main gate)（ 2 buses）
TIS——DLTY—BDHT(back/ front gate) （1 bus）
TIS———BDHT (1bus)
TIS---Subway—----HYCZ—Fu Li Jin Men Hu （1 bus）
TIS---Ao Cheng (3 buses)
Middle School Spring Concert: SPARKS!
On Wednesday, April 29th, 7:00 pm, the Middle School will be performing in the TIS Auditorium. The middle school bands and choirs are back with more exciting music! Come hear the 8th grade jazz band, combined middle school choirs, and a special multi-media number from the intermediate 7th & 8th grade band!
High School Spring Concert: Theme & Variations
On Thursday, April 30th, 7:00 pm the High School Concert Band and Concord Choir will be performing in the TIS Auditorium. Join us for an evening of touching and powerful music as well as an opportunity to honor our seniors.
Elementary Spring Musical
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 8th, for our spring elementary musical!
Ed-Tech Corner, by Lee Williams
Do you want your voice to be heard about our Technology Programs at TIS. Here is one more opportunity. Our next parent TechTalk will be Wednesday, May 6 in the “blue room” off the cafeteria from 11:00 to 12:00. I am excited to announce will be previewing our new interactive yearbook with an opportunity for you to contribute. There will also be a time for discussions and review of the year.
Counselors Corner, by Jeffery Scranton
I love the warmer weather and the sunshine. Summer is quickly coming and before we know it, the school year will be over. Many students in high school are studying hard for AP exams and thinking about what courses to take next year. I want all our students to finish this year well and be prepared for next year.
You can help! Be engaged with your child and let him or her know you support them. The next couple of weeks your high school child (including current 8th grade students) will be discussing what classes to take next year. Colleges and Universities want to see applicants take advantage of what their school offers. TIS is an Advanced Placement (AP) school and if your child wants to go to a top university he or she will have to take some AP courses.
Talk to your child about making wise choices when they choose AP courses. TIS currently offers 10 AP courses and the list of courses for next year will be released shortly. It is important for students to demonstrate competence across different disciplines. Most universities recommend (many require) students to take math/science, English/humanities, and another of their choice other than the ones listed. This helps universities see that your child has started to develop critical thinking skills and has been exposed to different disciplines.
ECC
ECC Class Assemblies
The following class assemblies are coming up. If you are a parent of a child in these classes, we warmly welcome you to come to the ECC to take part with your child. The assemblies will start at 8:30 AM.
Douglas Fir Class - May 8
ECC Garden
We have planted a lot of things in our ECC garden. Stop by sometime to check it out!
ECC Junk Modeling Day
All of our amazing Junk creations are on display in the ECC hallway. Please come visit and see how creative all of our ECC children are!!
Elementary
Super Saturday Soccer
We are looking forward to our next Super Saturday Soccer practice on Saturday, April 25th. If practice needs to be canceled due to weather or the AQI a notice will be put on the TIS Website (tiseagles.com) by 8am, please be sure to check the website prior to coming to practice. If you have any questions related to SSS please contact Miss Martens at cmartens@tiseagles.com.
Fun with Fathers
Fathers, we warmly welcome you to join us this Wednesday, April 29th in the morning for Fun with Fathers Day. You are welcome to come all morning or come and go as you need from 8:30 - 12:30. An invitation was sent home this week with more details regarding your child’s schedule. Come for a short time, or come for the whole morning and join us for lunch! This will be a special day just for dads and kids!
Visits to the Nurses Clinic - Phone Call Policy
In order to further open up communication between home and school we have put a new policy in place this year. After a child visits the Nurses Clinic, the Elementary Secretary, Mrs. Xu, or a liaison will contact you to let you know the nature of your child’s visit and the recommended next steps by the nurse. As we know you know your child’s needs best we want to include you in the conversation, allowing you to make the necessary decisions to best meet your child’s needs. If you have any questions in regards to this policy, please contact Miss Mansell at kmansell@tiseagles.com.
5th Grade - Parents
On Wednesday, May 6 at 10:00, there will be a meeting for all re-enrolling 5th grade parents in the Band Room. Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Chen will be explaining the transition from elementary to middle school band. They will help parents understand the program and the expectations. Please plan to attend this important meeting.
Parent Tech Talk
Wednesday, May 6th, will be our final Parent Tech Talk of the year. It will take place in the blue room from 11:00 to 12:00. At this Tech Talk we will explore the App Aurasma and taking a look at this year’s interactive yearbook. There will also be a time for discussions and review of the year. If you have a child in 3rd - 5th grade, please stop by your child’s classroom before the tech talk to pick up your iPad. We look forward to seeing you there!
Elementary Spring Musical
Please join us on Friday, May 8 in the auditorium for the elementary performance of “The Three Trees”. Your child needs to wear a plain green shirt (provided by the school), dark brown or black trousers, and dark socks for the performance. The students will not be wearing shoes during the performance to keep the noise on stage to a minimum. Your child should arrive at school by 6:30 that evening. We are looking forward to a great performance!
Middle School
House Soccer Tournament
The 2015 House Soccer Tournament has come to a close. Five Houses competed in several games and showed great House spirit. House 4, the Whatever Penguins are crowned the 2015 champs. Congratulations!
Mid-Quarters
On Wednesday afternoon, April 29, all middle school students should have their grades up-to-date for the 4th quarter thus far. Please check your child's account online to help ensure that he/she finishes the year well.
No Homework Night
Next Wednesday, April 29th, is a No Homework Night. We hope you will be able to enjoy the evening as a family.
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling - Parent meeting
Parents of current 8th-11th grade students are invited to a meeting on Wednesday morning, April 29 at 10:30 am in the Blue Room. Mr. Luman will review the TIS high school course requirements by department, graduation credits, a 4-year planning view, and a time for questions. We look forward to seeing many parents in attendance, and parents of 8th graders in particular!
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling - Student meeting
All students in grades 8-11 (particularly students in 8th grade) are encouraged to come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 28th, at 3:30 pm in room A404 (Mr. Wright’s room). The meeting will provide an overview of graduation requirements, and a time for students to ask questions.
Spring Concert
On Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 pm., the Middle School bands and choirs will perform their Spring Concert "Sparks" in the TIS Auditorium. Join us for a night of exciting performances! Admission: FREE.
Concert Attire
Help us look "sharp" for our Spring Concert: All middle school students in band and/or choir need to wear "concert dress" for the April 29th Concert. For boys this includes an oxford-collared white shirt, black tie, black belt, black dress pants, black dress shoes, and black socks. For girls this includes a white dressy blouse, black loose-fitting dress pants, black socks, and black dress shoes. Girls may choose to wear a black skirt if it falls well below the knees while sitting. All clothes should be neat, clean, and solid-colored with no sparkles, stripes, or logos.
High School
June SAT Registration
Students interested in the June SAT administration should register online at https://sat.collegeboard.org/register by May 4th. Below you will find link to a form with step-by-step instructions for completing the registration process online. Please contact the TIS testing coordinator, Mrs. Gao, if you have questions or encounter difficulty. (Mickey.Gao@ldichina.com).
SAT Online Registration for Students
Spring Trip Activities Permission Form
Student should bring home a hard-copy of the 2015 Spring Trip activities permission form. Parents, please complete the form in accordance with your wishes, and return the form with your child by April 30th. The form should be returned to the teacher indicated on the form.
Spring Festival of One-Act Plays
Secondary drama students will perform two one-act plays (one comedy and one drama) on Friday and Saturday, April 24 & 25. You are warmly welcomed to come and enjoy the performances: Friday @ 7 pm; Saturday @ 2 pm and 7 pm.
Mid-Quarters
On Wednesday afternoon, April 29, all high school students should have their grades up-to-date for the 4th quarter thus far. Please check your child's account online to help ensure that he/she finishes the year well.
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling - Parent meeting
Parents of current 8th-11th grade students are invited to a meeting on Wednesday morning, April 29 at 10:30 am in the Blue Room. Mr. Luman will review the TIS high school course requirements by department, graduation credits, a 4-year planning view, and a time for questions. We look forward to seeing many parents in attendance, and parents of 8th graders in particular!
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling - Student meeting
All students in grades 8-11 (particularly students in 8th grade) are encouraged to come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 28th, at 3:30 pm in room A404 (Mr. Wright’s room). The meeting will provide an overview of graduation requirements, and a time for students to ask questions.
Advanced Placement Exams May 4-8, and 11-15
AP exams will take place Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 15. All students taking the exam have been provided with the "AP Bulletin for Students and Parents." Students are responsible for the information in this bulletin. Students should get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast before each exam. Students taking the morning exams should arrive at TIS by 7:30 am.
No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed to be brought into the testing room. Items to bring to the exam room:
Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers).
Black or dark-blue ballpoint pens for free-response essay questions.
An AP-authorized calculator if taking Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exams.
A ruler or straightedge if taking the AP Physics Exam
On-line Courses - Summer, 2015
High school students desiring to take on-line courses during the summer of 2015 (and earn TIS high school credit) should speak with Mr. Scranton, the Guidance Counselor, before May 8th. These courses are not designed to "get ahead" in a subject, but are used for transfer students to "catch up" and to resolve scheduling impossibilities. Students who take on-line courses need to meet academic criteria, have permission from the principal, and pay for the classes on their own. On-line classes demand a great deal of self-discipline and inner motivation, and should not be attempted without a strategic plan.
Athletics
Game Results
HS Soccer
HS ISAC soccer tournament
HS varsity girls 2nd place and sportsmanship trophy
HS boys JV: Lost 3 games in the tournament.
MS Basketball
MS ISC basketball tournament
U14 girls: 2nd place and sportsmanship trophy. Priscilla Shine was selected from TIS as a player for the "All - Tournament Girl's Team”
U14 boys: 4th place. Kendall Luman was selected from TIS as a player for the "All - Tournament boy's Team"
Games vs IST on April 21
U14 boys 29 - 17 IST
U13 girls 16 - 8 IST
U12 boys 17 - 37 IST
Upcoming Games
HS Soccer
April 23 - 25
ISC HS soccer tournament @ Qing Dao
Going April 23 Train G171 TJ west 10:51 - 15:32 PM QD
Returning April 25 Train G174 QD 16:10 – 20:40 TJ West
Bus Information:
April 23 - 9:30am TIS – Tianjin west train station
April 25 - 8:40pm TJ west train station – BDHT –HYCZ – AC – YGYB
MS Basketball
April 25th
ISAC MS Basketball tournaments. The coach will inform the players of the bus schedule next week
Food information: Players can purchase food at each location
U14 boys @ TIS
U14 girls @ BCIS (Beijing)
U13 boys @ TEDA
U13 girls @ WAB (Beijing)
U12 boys @ DCB (Beijing)
If you have questions please contact: Mr. Strong nstrong@tiseagles.com or Mr. Cheng ccheng@tiseagles.com
PTO News
PTO News Article
PTO Parent Choir
The PTO Parent Choir continues to meet on Wednesdays in the choir room with Mr. Emerson, our school Choir Director. Ladies from diverse nationalities attended and everyone had a great time. This is a fabulous opportunity for TIS parents to come together to sing, to express your buried musical passion and interest, to contribute and perform. Please join us in “singing!”
The Parent Choir will meet every Wednesday from 11:45AM -12:45PM.
Dates to Remember
April 24-25
Secondary Drama Performances
April 29
Elementary Fun with Fathers Day
ES/MS No Homework Night
MS Spring Concert
April 30
HS Spring Concert
May 1
May Holiday - No School