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Dates to Remember
General Announcements
Friday, June 5 - Half Day
The last day of school is Friday, June 5. School ends at 12:00 pm. Buses will leave the school at 12:15 pm. Have a great summer! We look forward to seeing our returning students and staff back for the first day of school on August 13, 2015.
From the School Nurse
Please take advantage of summer holiday to update immunizations for your family. Current tetanus booster is required for participation in Fall and Spring Camps. All new students and students entering grades 5 and 9 must submit a complete medical exam - forms are available in the Admissions Office and the campus clinic. Have a safe and healthy summer!
End of Year Report Cards
Year-end report cards for returning students will be available from PowerSchool, FileBox on Tuesday, June 9 from 12 noon. Senior and leaving students records will be ready for pick up at 4:00 pm, Friday, June 5, if requested two weeks in advance. On Saturday, June 6 the Admissions Office will be open from 9am to 11:30 am for leavers’ documents that have been requested 10 working days in advance.
To minimize delays, parents or students themselves, not friends, should pick up the report cards to ensure accuracy of information. Final report cards cannot be prepared any earlier that the above dates due to exams and testing which continue through the final week of school. Thank you for your understanding!
From the Library - Summer Hours
For all returning staff and students, you are welcome to check out books from the library during summer. The library will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, between June 16 and July 30. We invite you to join us for the weekly Family Movie Time on Tuesday and Story Corner on Thursday, starting at 10 Am at the Elementary Library. We will resume the regular schedule on Wednesday August 12.
Visa and Passport Expiring?
Please check all passports and visas for your family to ensure that any that are due to expire during the summer holiday are renewed in a timely fashion. Any student turning 18 years of age should contact our HR department at least 1 month prior to their birthday to arrange a student visa if they are to remain enrolled at TIS. If you have questions please contact Admissions.
Summer Admissions Testing
TIS will continue testing students this summer for enrollment to the 2015-2016 school year. 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:
July 28
August 4
Registration will be at 8:30 a.m. Testing will be from 9:00 - 3:30pm. For more information please email: admissions@tiseagles.com
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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Ed-Tech Corner, by Lee Williams
Please click the title link for Mr. Williams’ article on summer tips for iPad uses. “Be iPad Summer Wise”
Counselors Corner, by Jeffery Scranton
US Nationally Certified Counselor; M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health, Clemson University; BA Southern Wesleyan University
AP Exams - AP Students will receive an email from CollegeBoard when their scores are available sometime in July.
End of the Year - The last day of school is approaching very soon. This is a time when many students struggle to stay engaged. The most common things seen by teachers are late and/or incomplete homework. Teachers work hard to make sure students stay engaged and give their best effort until the end.
Please encourage your student to finish their homework and get it turned in. Another way to help is to encourage your student to get plenty of rest. I like to think of the three S’s, Sleep, Study, and Social life. Students need our input as they try to balance the three S’s. Most of our students think they can have all three but at most they only have time for two. Lets help them make wise choices with the three S’s.
ECC
ECC Sports Day
Thanks for coming to ECC Sports Day! We all had a fantastic time.
Kindergarten Graduation
You are warmly invited to attend our Kindergarten Graduation on Wed. June 3. This event will take place at 7:00pm in the 1st floor Choir Room. The bussing for Graduation on June 3rd, Wednesday to and from TIS is as follows:
Pick-ups
5:50pm YG100 — —— 6:10 BDHT ——— TIS (one big school bus)
6:05pm Aocheng ——TIS (Watermelon bus)
Returns at 8:00pm
TIS———BDHT—— — YG100 (one big school bus)
TIS ———Aocheng (Watermelon bus)
Friday, June 5 - Half Day
School ends for this year at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 5. Buses will leave the school at 12:15 pm. Lunch will not be served, so you may want to pack a healthy snack that is not messy! If your child does not travel on a school bus, please collect him/her from the ECC at that time.
Elementary
Elementary Spring Musical Recording
A professional video was prepared for the elementary spring musical. You can watch it on Tudo by clicking on the following link: http://www.tudou.com/plcover/oYbAZkGWXXk/. Enjoy watching this wonderful performance once again and sharing it with family and friends.
After School Activities
We had a great time celebrating all the students have learned and done in after school activities at the Club Celebration last Wednesday. There will be no after school activities the last week of school.
End of the Year Field Trip
This annual field trip will take place on June 2nd at the Water Park. If it rains on this day, there is no alternate date planned. This is always a very exciting day for our elementary students. This is a student and teacher field trip only, a time for students and teachers to spend some quality time together before summer. A permission slip with more details went home this week.
5th Grade Graduation
On Friday, June 5th we will be celebrating the 5th graders' graduation from Elementary School. The graduation ceremony will take place in the auditorium at 8:30am.
Friday, June 5 - Half Day
School ends for this year at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 5. Buses will leave the school at 12:15 pm. Lunch will not be served, so you may want to pack a healthy snack that is not messy! If your child does not travel on a school bus, please collect him/her from the school lobby at that time.
Middle School
MacBook Orders
If you are working through the process of purchasing a new Macbook for your child's education at TIS, feel free to contact Lee Williams if you have any questions at edtech@tiseagles.com
Final Exams
Tuesday, June 2 will be the first day of final exams.
8th graders will have final exams in all of their courses on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
7th graders will take math, English, Chinese, and science final exams on Wednesday and Thursday
6th graders will take math and English final exams on just Thursday
Busses will leave at 12:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday for students taking final exams and lunch will not be provided for students taking finals on these days. Students taking final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to leave campus by 12:30 pm. Thursday, June 4th will be a full day, including a checkout fair and yearbook distribution.
Preparing for a Smooth Checkout process for Secondary Students
Checkout Forms
Students will receive their checkout form from their homeroom teacher on Monday, June 1. Students are encouraged to complete the checkout process (the top half of the form) with all of their teachers as they take final exams. Students must wait until Thursday afternoon's checkout fair to complete the bottom half of their form.
Helpful hints for Checking Out -
To help make secondary checkout a smooth process, please be sure to turn in all school textbooks, calculators, and other materials on the day of your final exam so that teachers can assess any charges for lost or damaged items.
Check Powerschool for your lunch card balance (the balance needs to be zero or positive before checking out) and for any other outstanding financial obligations. Plan to pay for any outstanding financial obligations on or before Thursday, June 4th so that it doesn’t come down to the last day.
Attend check-out fair on Thursday, June 4 from 1:15 to 2:30PM to finish the bottom half of the check-out form and complete the check-out process. Middle school students at this time may check out with the following departments: Athletics, Computer, Finance and Library. All completed check out forms should be handed into the Admissions Office Table at the Fair!
Awards Ceremony Friday, June 5
The third annual middle school awards ceremony will be held in the auditorium on Friday, June 5. Middle school students are required to leave campus at 12:15 pm after the high school awards ceremony and begin enjoying their summer break!
High School
Remember June 6th SAT test!
Students should meet at the 4th floor HS secretary's desk by 7:30 am with their admission ticket and passport/student ID (Required). A hearty breakfast and a good night's rest is the best test preparation!
Preparing for a Smooth Checkout process for Secondary Students
Checkout Forms
Students will receive their checkout form from their homeroom teacher on Monday, June 1. Students are encouraged to complete the checkout process (the top half of the form) with all of their teachers as they take final exams. Students must wait until Thursday afternoon's checkout fair to complete the bottom half of their form.
Helpful hints for Checking Out -
To help make secondary checkout a smooth process, please be sure to turn in all school textbooks, calculators, and other materials on the day of your final exam so that teachers can assess any charges for lost or damaged items.
Check Powerschool for your lunch card balance (the balance needs to be zero or positive before checking out) and for any other outstanding financial obligations. Plan to pay for any outstanding financial obligations on or before Thursday, June 4th so that it doesn’t come down to the last day.
Attend check-out fair on Thursday morning, June 4, from 10:15 - 11:30AM to finish the bottom half of the check-out form and complete the check-out process.
Second Semester Final Exams
Exams will be Tuesday - Thursday, June 2-4. High school students are expected to leave campus by 12:30 pm on June 2 and 3. Thursday, June 4th will be a full day, including a checkout fair and yearbook distribution, and high school graduation rehearsal.
Friday, June 5 High School Schedule
High School students will get feedback on their final exams before attending the high school awards assembly. The high school awards assembly will take place in the auditorium from 10:45 am to 12:00 noon. Busses will leave at 12:15 pm.
2015 High School Graduation Ceremony
On Friday evening, June 5, the class of 2015 will celebrate their graduation from high school at 8:00 PM in the TIS auditorium. Family, friends, and the TIS community are invited to join this happy occasion. A cake reception will follow the ceremony. Bussing will be provided.
Athletics
All athletic games are finished for the school year. Great job to all TIS athletes!
Dates to Remember
June 2 - 4
Secondary Final Exams
June 2
Elementary End of the Year Field Trip
June 3
Kindergarten Graduation
June 4
Secondary Check Out Fair
June 5
5th Grade Graduation
Half Day - School Dismissed at Noon
HS Graduation
June 6
SAT Testing for Registered HS Students
Teacher Workday
August 13
First day back to school for returning students