General
This Week in Pictures
Fine Arts Celebration - October 28th
Innovation Corner
ECC Announcements
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Athletics
Dates to Remember
PTO News
New Athletics Logo
We are excited to announce a new logo for TIS Athletics! It features a new look to our school’s mascot with “EAGLES” and “TIANJIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL” printed on the bottom. Our school is extremely proud of the growing athletic achievements in recent years. Our athletes practice hard and have excelled in a number of tournaments. All in all, we are excited about the fresh and new look this logo presents. Looking forward to seeing you soon at an upcoming tournament or match, supporting the TIS Eagles!
<–FINE ARTS CELEBRATION Results and Bus Schedule are on a separate tab, check it out!
TIS Model United Nation’s Conference
From October 20th to 22nd (Thursday to Saturday), TIS is hosting over 300 students for the fourth annual TIANMUN (Tianjin Model United Nations) Conference. At the opening ceremony on Thursday evening, there was a special guest speaker whose mission and experience was inspirational to all the participants: Sam Waldo, co-founder and CEO of Mantra.
This year’s theme—Cherishing Life—sheds light on the various topics from Syrian refugee crisis, protection of freedom of speech, to economic problems followed by the endangered banana plants, which are all playing a role in human life. The Executive team of TIANMUN 2016 are more than happy to invite all parents and teachers to visit conference rooms, and encourage our delegates to speak up and to play larger roles in TIANMUN.
From the Admissions Office
TIS is now accepting applications for the Second Semester, 2016-2017. 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 16th-17th Registration for testing 9 -11 a.m.
November 19th – Testing for grade 1-12
November 21st and 22th – Interviews for grade 1 -12
November 22th – Interviews for 3-5 year olds
December 6th -Testing and Interviews for grade 1-12
December 6th – Interviews for 3-5 year olds
For more information, please email: admissions@tiseagles.com
Weekly AQI Readings
Outside Average Reading = 263
Inside Average Reading = 57
Click the links below to View and Download Full-Sized Photos for Personal Use (For the current school year only)
This Week in Pictures
International Day 2016 photo album
FINE ARTS CELEBRATION– Friday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Important Announcements for the Fine Arts Celebration
Students have received their acceptance letters: the acceptance letter provides important details for performers and their parents. Please be sure that you read if you are a participant or a parent of a participant.
PTO Selling Food & Beverage: Dinner will NOT be provided at the event for audience members or performers. This year, the PTO will be selling baked goods. These goods will NOT be allowed to be brought into the Auditorium, but are encouraged to be consumed at the same time you visually partake excellent student artwork from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 24th: Art Projects Due
We are closing in on the deadline for art projects to be displayed at the Fine Arts Celebration. 1st – 12th grade students should submit their art work to their art teacher this coming Monday if they wish to display their art at the Celebration.
Results are in!
Congratulations to the following students for being accepted to perform in the Fine Arts Celebration!
Bus Schedule
Pick-up:
5:50 p.m. YG100 (side gate/main gate) —— TIS {peach}
6:00 p.m. BDHT (back gate) —— 6:05 p.m. BDHT (front gate) ——TIS {Kiwi}
5:50 p.m. Ao cheng ——TIS {Apple} & {Banana}
5:55 p.m. Fu Li Jing Men Hu —— 6:00 p.m. Hai Yi——6:05 p.m. BDHT (front gate)——TIS {Pineapple}
Return:
9:00 p.m. All buses ready
9:20 p.m. Busses depart:
TIS —— Ao Cheng {Apple} & {Banana}
TIS —— YG100 (Side/main gate) {Peach}
TIS —— YG100 (main gate) —— Aocheng {Mango}
TIS —— BDHT (back/front gate) {Kiwi}
TIS —— Subway —— BDHT (front gate) —— HYCZ (back gate) —— Fu LI Jing Men Hu {Pineapple}
See you all next week!
Innovation Corner, by Lee Williams
We have a new tool to share videos with the TIS community. TheNest combined with our video server allows us to have a dedicated space, so that we can share our TIS Events and Full length video’s with you. Please enjoy our first video page of what we hope will be many to come.
https://thenest.tiseagles.com/international-day/
ECC Parent Conferences
We loved visiting you in your homes this year for parent conferences. Please let your child’s teacher know your feedback about the visits. In the past, if you preferred a conference where you came to school, please make sure to let us know that.
Class Assemblies
Please note the upcoming class assemblies. Parents of these classes are welcome to join from 8:30-8:50 a.m. in the Music and Movement Room of the ECC:
October 28th – JK Mango Class
November 4th – K Coconut Class
November 11th – K Buckeye Class
November 18th – FC Redwood Class
Elementary Parent Conferences
Thank you for coming to this year’s parent conferences. We are thankful for the opportunity to meet with you and partner together for your child’s educational needs.
Super Saturday Soccer
We will have our last practice this Saturday, October 22nd. If it is raining or there is a high AQI we will move practice to the gym. If SSS needs to be canceled for any reason, you will be contacted by 8 a.m.
Report Cards
On Wednesday, October 19th grade reports were posted. Please log into PowerSchool to see your child’s report card under FileBox. If you have any questions concerning how to view the report card, please call the elementary office (ext. 310).
CTP4 Testing
Elementary students in grades 2 through 5 will be taking part in the CTP4 this coming Monday through Thursday. It is important that each student gets plenty of sleep each night and eats a good breakfast each morning, so that they can focus and do their best.
Elementary Health Fair
The elementary health fair is coming! This year we will be focusing on the importance of taking care of yourself. Students will be learning about various topics such as healthy snacks, emotions, staying active, and getting good rest. There will be two health fairs; 1st through 3rd grade will meet on Tuesday, October 25th and 4th and 5th graders will meet on Wednesday October 26th. Both health fairs will take place from 1:50 – 3:10 p.m.
After School Activities – Canceled Friday, October 28th
Due to the Fine Arts Celebration on Friday, October 28th all Elementary After School activities will be canceled in order to allow the students to prepare for their performances.
Student Led Conferences
Thank you for coming and supporting your middle school students during Student Led Conferences. We are thankful for the opportunity to meet with all our wonderful families as we continue to partner together to ensure the best education for your daughters and sons.
Standardized Testing-October 26th, 27th, 28th
Starting Wednesday, October 26th, students in grades 6-8 will participate in standardized testing of Language Arts and Mathematics ability. The students will be assessed using the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP-4). Please help your students by ensuring they have a good night’s sleep and an adequate breakfast before testing sessions.
Report Cards
This past Wednesday, October 19th, parents were able to log into PowerSchool and see their child’s report card under FileBox. If you have any questions concerning how to view the report card, please call the secondary office (ext. 321). If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress in a class, please contact the teachers. They would be glad to meet with you.
Knowledge Bowl 2016
Knowledge Bowl 2016 is fast approaching! This House Competition will involve students studying, and participating in a Quiz Bowl competition covering two House meeting periods on November 2nd and 9th. The topic for this year’s competition is SPACE.
Special Soccer Match – Monday after school
On Monday the 24th, the U-14 boys soccer team has challenged the High School Men’s soccer team to a match. It will start around 3:45 p.m. on the TIS soccer field. We will also be raising money for the Philippines service trip – admission to the soccer game is a suggested donation of 10 kuai, and there will be baked goods to buy and snack on. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you and your children out there supporting our students.
This Weekend – TIANMUN
You are welcome to come to TIS on Friday or Saturday and visit the sessions during this year’s TIANMUN. Students have worked hard and long to prepare for this event and will welcome approximately 400 students to our campus from other ISC and area schools. This is our largest MUN conference to date. Our students do a wonderful job and it gets more popular within the area each year.
With over 100 TIS students participating in TIANMUN in some capacity, this is a light homework weekend – no summative assessments, large projects, etc. due on Monday. This is one of two light homework weekends during the year.
CTP4 Testing for 9th and 10th graders
Monday and Tuesday morning, students will take the CTP4 standardized test. Please encourage them to get plenty of rest each night and eat a good breakfast. After the test, students will return to their regular class schedule.
Volleyball Tournaments Next Week
Next week we have two volleyball tournaments from Thursday to Saturday. If your high schooler plays volleyball, please remind them to check with their teachers before leaving for their tournament about assignments.
From the Counselor’s Corner
Registration for the December 3rd SAT test is due by November 3rd.
CTP4 Standardized testing will be Monday, October 24th, and Tuesday, October 25th. Students in 9th and 10th grades will take online standardized tests in English and Mathematics during the morning classes. Please make every effort to have your child in attendance on those mornings.
There will be an open house at the Fagerland’s home from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 6th with Cairn University. There will a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP with Mike McElroy at mmcelroy@tiseagles.com.
New Athletics Logo
We are excited to announce a new logo for TIS Athletics! It features a new look to our school’s mascot with “EAGLES” and “TIANJIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL” printed on the bottom. Our school is extremely proud of the growing athletic achievements in recent years. Our athletes practice hard and have excelled in a number of tournaments. All in all, we are excited about the fresh and new look this logo presents. Looking forward to seeing you soon at an upcoming tournament or match, supporting the TIS Eagles!
Game Results
HS Volleyball Tournament Results
Varsity Ladies Tournament – 1st Place Trophy
TIS vs. DCB: Won 3-1
TIS vs. BCIS: Won 3-2
TIS vs. HISB: Won 3-2
JV Ladies Tournament – Sportsmanship Trophy
TIS vs. WAB: Lost 0-3 (22:25, 18:25, 13:25)
Varsity Mens Tournament – 2nd Place and Sportsmanship Trophy
TIS vs. WAB JV: Won 3-1 (25:19, 23:25, 25:12, 25:21)
TIS vs. THIS: Won 3-0 (25:23, 25:20, 25:21)
TIS vs. BISS: Lost 2-3 (25:21, 20:25, 26:24, 17:25, 13:15)
JV Mens Tournament – 2nd Place
TIS vs. BSB: Won 3-2 (25:23, 22:25, 24:26, 25:17, 15:10)
TIS vs. HIS: Won 3-2 (25:27, 23:25, 25:15, 25:19, 16:14)
TIS vs. DCB: Lost 0-3 (16:25, 23:25, 23:25)
Monday Volleyball Results
JV Ladies vs. IST: Lost 0-2 (6-25, 4:25)
JV Mens vs. IST: Lost 0-2 (15:25, 19:25)
Upcoming Games
Middle School Soccer Games
Saturday, October 22nd
MS ISAC Soccer Tournaments
U14 Girls at BSB
Tournament schedule will be communicated by the coaches.
The bus will take the U14 Girls to BSB as well as the U12 Boys to ISB.
Pickup Order: BDHT 5:50 a.m. — HYCZ 5:55 a.m. — AC 6:10 a.m. — YG100 6:15 a.m. — ISB 9:15 a.m. — BSB 9:20 a.m.
Leave BSB at approximately 3:00 p.m. then leave ISB at 3:15 p.m.
Drop Off Order: BSB — ISB — BDHT — HYCZ — AC — YG100
U12 Boys at ISB
Tournament schedule will be communicated by the coaches.
The bus will take the U12 Boys to ISB as well as the U14 Girls to BSB.
Pickup Order: BDHT 5:50 a.m. — HYCZ 5:55 a.m. — AC 6:10 a.m. — YG100 6:15 a.m. — ISB 9:15 a.m. — BSB 9:20 a.m.
Leave BSB at approximately 3:00 p.m. then leave ISB at 3:15 p.m.
Drop Off Order: BSB — ISB — BDHT — HYCZ — AC — YG100
U13 Boys at IST
Tournament schedule will be communicated by the coaches.
Pickup Order: HYCZ 8:25 a.m. — FLJMHU 8:30 a.m. — AC 8:45 a.m. — YG100 8:50 a.m.— IST 9:20 a.m.
Leave IST at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Drop Off Order: IST — YG100 — AC — FLJMHU — HYCZ
U14 Boys at BCIS
Tournament schedule will be communicated by the coaches.
Pickup Order: YG100 6:50 a.m. — AC 6:55 a.m. — HYCZ 7:10 a.m. — BDHT 7:15 a.m. — BCIS 10:15 a.m.
Leave BCIS at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Drop Off Order: BCIS — BDHT — HYCZ — AC — YG100
High School Volleyball
ACAMIS JV Volleyball Tournament
Thursday through Saturday, October 27th-29th
JV Mens and Ladies teams will participate.
A letter detailing information, schedules, and transportation information will be emailed home on Friday, October 21st by your coaches in order to give a broader picture of what the tournament looks like.
ISC Volleyball Tournament Wuxi
Thursday through Saturday, October 27th-29th
Varsity Mens and Ladies teams will participate.
On Thursday, October 27th teams will leave TIS at 9:30 to go to the train station. All teams will travel on G121 train leaving Tianjin South station at 11:11 a.m. and arriving at Wuxi East station at 3:50 p.m.
On Saturday, October 29th teams will return home on flight FM9069 leaving Shanghai PVG at 9:35 p.m. and arriving at Tianjin TSN at 11:55 p.m.
Students will be bussed home from the airport to the normal athletic bus stops.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the athletic department using the email address provided below.
nstrong@tiseagles.com
Mr. Strong – TIS Athletic Director
October20-22
TIANMUN 4th Annual Conferences
October25
Elementary Health Fair
October28
Fine Arts Celebration!
October27-29
JV ACAMIS Volleyball Tournament at IST
Varsity ISC Volleyball Tournament in Wuxi
October29
ISAC Middle School Soccer Tournaments in Beijing
November3-5
Middle School ISC Soccer Tournament in Wuhan
PTO Pink Ribbon Tea and Silent Auction
A big thank-you to all who attended the event on Wednesday! Dr. Anna Li started the event with a smooth and informational presentation on breast cancer awareness. Parents and teachers then made cupcakes and bid on all of the grea
Wednesday Bus Schedule for Parents
9:10 a.m YG100 — 9:20 a.m. Aocheng — 9:35 a.m. HYCZ — 9:40 a.m. BDHT —— TIS
9:25 a.m. Olympic Towers —— TIS
Return bussing to same locations at 1:00 p.m. Meet in the front of the TIS main entrance.
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