General Announcements
Christmas Bazaar - Full Details
This Week in Pictures
Counselors Corner
ECC Announcements
Elementary Announcements
Middle School Announcements
High School Announcements
Athletic Announcements
Dates to Remember
General Announcements
From the Head Principal's Desk
Thursday, 11/27 - Half day of school: 11:30 dismissal with busses departing at 11:45 (no school lunch provided)
Friday, 11/28, Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
From the Admissions Office
Living in an international community we understand that some families may be ending their contracts and returning to their home countries at the end of this quarter. To help make the transition as smooth as possible, we ask that you give us at least 2 weeks notice so that we can prepare documents needed for the next school. We also want to help prepare each student to exit well from their class and the school. Having advance notice provides teachers time and understanding as they help students say goodbye. Good closure is important and helps with adjustment to the new location.
Please contact our Admissions Office for the necessary forms and information to ensure there are no delays in preparation and release of student records. Please note, we require 10 school days to prepare documentation. Contact Admissions for more information.
Christmas Bazaar ~ Mark your Calendar ~ Saturday, December 6th
For more details on the Christmas Bazaar, including busing information, please click the Tab on the left called "Christmas Bazaar - Full Details"
Parent Presentation - Wednesday December 10
As a follow-up to parent requests/interest from last Principal’s Coffee, we are pleased to offer the following parent presentations on Wednesday morning, December 10th.
10:00 am Parent management/monitoring of student MacBook use (Blue Room - Mr. Lee Williams)
11:00 am Parent management/monitoring of student iPad use (Blue Room - Mr. Lee Williams)
11:00 am College Admissions testing (White Room - Mr. Jeff Scranton)
Vehicle Pass
As of 1 December 2014, vehicles entering TIS school grounds for drop off or pick up of students, will require a vehicle pass. The deposit is 100RMB per pass, which is refundable when you withdraw your students from TIS. Please contact Trancy Li by email on; tli@ealges.com, to order your vehicle pass.
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:
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
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.
Bazaar - Full Details including Busing
Christmas Bazaar Busing Information
In the Morning
9:25am YG100 — TIS (one bus)
9:25am Fu Li Jing Men Hu - 9:30 HYCZ - 9:35 BDHT - TIS (one bus)
9:25am Olympic - 9:35 You Yi (Watermelon bus)
9:30am Di Liu Tian Yuan — 9:35BDHT - (1 bus)
9:30am Aocheng — TIS (two buses)
9:50am Subway — TIS (one bus)
10:25am YG100 — TIS (one bus)
10:25am Fu Li Jing Men Hu - 10:30 HYCZ (one bus)
10:35am Di Liu Tian Yuan - BDHT 10:36 (one bus)
10:30am Aocheng — TIS (two buses)
In the Afternoon
12:30 pm
TIS — YG100 (one big school bus)
TIS — Aocheng (one big school bus)
TIS — Subway - Di Liu Tian Yuan - BDHT—HYCZ—Fu Li Jing Men Hu (one big school bus)
2:15 pm
TIS — Youyi -- Olympic—(watermelon)
TIS — YG100 (one big school bus)
TIS — Aocheng (three big school buses)
TIS — Subway - Di Liu Tian Yuan - BDHT (one big school bus)
TIS —BDHT -- HYCZ—Fu Li Jing Men Hu (one big school bus)
3:15 pm
TIS — YG100 --- AoCheng (one big school bus)
TIS — Subway -- Di Liu Tian Yuan -- BDHT—HYCZ— (one big school bus)
Grade Level Booths for Christmas Bazaar
As you know, every year members of the PAC and moms from each grade have participated in the Christmas bazaar by selling food and other goods. Since the PTO has not yet started, some "room mothers" have decided to organize each grade's booth. This year, we would like to join as a larger cooperative group by grade level, if possible, to prepare and run each booth with all of the moms in our grade. We want this to be a fun project where we can all come together and work for a good cause, and have a chance to get to know one another. Moreover, on the day of the bazaar, kids may also help their moms run the booth.
ECC - balloon art/animals
Grade 1 - dart game and "pick a ball" game
Grade 2 - donuts
Grade 3 - stationery
Grade 4 - cookies
Grade 5 - Dduk-Ko-Chi (similar to DdukBokKi)
Grade 6 - coin tossing game
Grade 7 - baby Kimbob and fish ball soup
Grade 8 - hard-boiled eggs
Grade 9 - Santa’s post office
Grade 10 - used books
Grade 11 - triangle Kimbob and handmade quilts
We have recently sent you an email, please check your in-boxes and reply if you are interesting in helping. We look forward to many moms participation and catching up with old and new friends!
Used Books Collection
The 10th Grade students and moms will be selling 2nd hand books at this years Christmas bazaar. If you have any unwanted books, please hand them to Rachel Choi in admissions.
This Week in Pictures
To download images from This Week in Pictures please use this link:
Counselors Corner, by Jeffery Scranton
US Nationally Certified Counselor; M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health, Clemson University; BA Southern Wesleyan University
Update on SAT Scores
CollegeBoard announced that the November SAT test scores will be delayed by 4 weeks. We are working with students to provide information to universities so that they can continue with the admissions process. Please tell your child to see Jeff Scranton if they need scores sent. Universities will accept scores from the school counselor until official scores can be sent.
Tutors Available
The end of the semester is soon. If your student needs extra help please let us know and we can arrange for a tutor.
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:
December 5 - Douglas Fir Class
Parents, we welcome you to stay after the assembly to have a time to meet one another and begin to build relationships!
ECC Christmas Celebration 'The Treasure of Christmas'
Come celebrate with us! The program will be held on Thursday, December 11 at 7:00pm in the 2nd floor indoor activity room of the main campus. During the first part, you will have a chance to rotate through fun Christmas activities with your child. During the second part, the children will sing songs in the 2nd floor auditorium. Children may be dropped off at the classrooms between 6:30 and 6:45pm, and the activities will begin at 7:00. Your child should wear all black or very dark blue.
No Classes at ECC
There will be no classes at the ECC on Friday, December 12.
Elementary Announcements
ISCOT Table Tennis
Twelve of our 3rd - 5th graders had the opportunity to represent TIS at the ISCOT Table Tennis Tournament last Friday in TEDA. They had a great time and represented TIS well. They brought home several ribbons and demonstrated great sportsmanship through their positive attitudes!
Christmas Door Decorating Contest
To get into the Christmas spirit and spread some Christmas joy, the Elementary students and teachers are taking part in a door decorating contest. The doors will be completed by the end of the day December 5th and will be judged based on the following categories; best overall, most unique, most creative, most cheerful, funniest, and most festive. Starting the night of the Elementary Christmas Concert, we invite you to come and check out all of the creativity and festivity on display!
Elementary Christmas Concert
Elementary children will be presenting a Christmas concert on Friday, December 5th at 7pm in the auditorium. Students will need to report to their designated locations by 6:30pm. This will be a great opportunity to see what the students have been learning in music class this year! Following the concert you are invited to join us for our Milk and Cookies Fundraiser. A letter with further details was sent home with your child last week.
Merry Christmas!
Elementary Christmas Concert Bus Schedule
To TIS:
5:40pm YG100（side gate／main gate) — TIS (1 bus)
5:50pm Aocheng — TIS (3 buses)
6:00pm HYCZ (back gate) — 6:10pm BDHT — TIS (1 bus)
Return:
8:15pm All busses ready
8:30pm
TIS —— YG100（main/side/back gate）(1 bus)
TIS —— Ban Dao Hao Ting (1 bus)
TIS ---- Subway station——HYCZ (back gate)—Aocheng (1 bus)
TIS —— Aocheng (4 busses)
Milk and Cookies Fundraiser
The Elementary students are working together on a service project to help provide school supplies for a school in Svay Pak, Cambodia. Three former TIS teachers work at the school and we are excited to be able to support them in this way. We invite you to join us in this project by buying milk and cookies immediately following the Elementary Christmas concert.
*Another way you can help with this fundraiser is by providing cookies for the students to sell. If you are interested in helping in this way please send the cookies to your child’s classroom teacher by the morning of Friday, Dec. 5th.
Middle School Announcements
MS Christmas Concert - Save the Date for December 12
Christmas Concert
Help us look "sharp" for our Christmas Concert: All middle school students in band and/or choir need to wear "concert dress" for the December 12th 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.
Mid-Quarter Reports
Mid-quarter Reports were made available on PowerSchool 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.
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.
High School Announcements
HS Christmas Concert - Save the Date for December 13
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 as of 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.
Christmas Banquet
The TIS high school student council is planning the annual Christmas banquet for TIS high school students and staff. This year’s banquet will be held on Friday evening, December 19th at the Crown Plaza Hotel. The theme for this year’s banquet is “One Starry Night.” Students are encouraged, but not required to attend. Tickets (subsidized by the Student Council) will be on sale very soon for 120 RMB per person.
Banquet Dress Code
When planning for the banquet, please note the following excerpt from the secondary handbook:
Students will be expected to dress formally for these occasions. For men this includes a suit or dress slacks, dress shirt, and dress shoes. For ladies this includes dresses, skirts and blouses or a formal pants ensemble. Dresses must have two straps. Spaghetti strap dresses are allowed, but no cleavage should be seen. There should be no plunging necklines front or back. The dress must cover the middle of the back. Appropriate undergarments must be worn but should not be seen. Short dresses or slits should be no more than 10 centimeters above the knee.
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
Game Results
HS Basketball
Varsity girls 1st place
Varsity boys 1st place
JV boys 5th place
MS Volleyball
Volleyball Exchange Games
U14 girls 3 wins
U14 boys 2 wins and 2 loses
U13 girls 1 win, 3 loses
U13 boys 1 win, 2 loses
Games vs. Wellington
U14 boys 2:1 Wellington
U14 girls 2:0 Wellington
Upcoming Games
HS Basketball
November 26 HS Basketball vs. TEDA
Varsity Girls @ TEDA
Bus information:
Going : 2:30 pm TIS – TEDA.
Returning: 5:15 TEDA – YGYB – AC – ZLHY – HYCZ – BDHT
Food information: Pizza for dinner
J-Varsity Boys @ TIS
Bus information:
Returning: ride the 5:10 school buses home
Varsity Boys will have normal practice, no game.
November 29 HS Basketball vs. HIS and CISB (games played in Tianjin)
Varsity Girls @ TIS
Bus information:
Going : 9:30 HLS/YGYB - 9:35 AC - 9:55 ZLHY (Tea) - 10:00 HYCZ - BDHT
Returning: 2:30pm TIS – BDHT – HYCZ – ZLHY – AC – YGYB / HLS
Food information: Players can purchase lunch
Varsity Boys @ IST
Bus information:
Going : 9:15 YGYB – 9:20 AC – 9: 40 ZLHY – 9:45 HYCZ/BDHT – IST
Returning: 3:30 IST – BDHT/HYCZ – ZLHY – AC – YGYB
Food information: Players can purchase lunch
MS Volleyball
November 25 vs. Wellington
U14 Boys and Girls play at TIS Home Court
Bus information:
Returning: 5:30pm TIS – BDHT – HYCZ – AC – YGYB
December 4 vs. IST
U14 Boys and U13 Boys play at TIS Home Court
Bus information:
Returning: Student take 5:10pm bus home TIS – BDHT – HYCZ – AC – YGYB
U14 Girls and U13 Girls play at IST
Bus information: Leave TIS to IST at 3:30pm
Returning: 5:00pm bus from IST – BDHT – HYCZ – AC – YGYB
If you have questions please contact: Mr. Strong nstrong@tiseagles.com or Mr. Cheng ccheng@tiseagles.com
Dates to Remember
December 4
Renaissance Tree Lighting - HS Choir and Select Band Members
December 5
Elementary Christmas Concert
December 6
Christmas Bazaar
SAT Testing for Registered HS Students
December 10
Parent Presentations on Technology and College Admissions Testing
December 11
ECC Christmas Celebration
December 12
No School for ECC Only
MS Christmas Concert
December 13
HS Christmas Concert
ACT Testing for Registered HS Students