General
This Week in Pictures
Innovation Corner
ECC Announcements
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Athletics
Dates to Remember
PTO News
Wednesday Bus Schedule for Parents (please note new bus times in red)
9:25 a.m. Olympic — 9:35 a.m. You Yi (Watermelon line, TIS school bus driver)
9:10 a.m. YG100——9:20 a.m. Aocheng——9:35a.m. HYCZ——9:40a.m. BDHT ——TIS (blueberry)
Summer School Online Registration 
Intensive English Summer Camp 2016 is accepting applications. Limited seats are left for the TIS Summer Camp. To register online, just click “Register Here“! If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 83710900-311.
From the Admissions
Re-enrollment
It is that time of the year! On Monday, April 25th information was sent home via your youngest currently enrolled child. Re-enrollment will be submitted online BUT there are important changes to be aware of, so please read all the documentation sent home carefully. Online re-enrollment began on April 25th, 2016 and is due by Monday, May 16th, 2016. A computer is available in the Admissions Office if you would prefer to complete the process here. We are here to help, so please email, or phone if you have any questions.
New Applicants
TIS is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. If you have other children who wish to apply or friends who are interested in applying, please see the following dates for upcoming admissions testing:
May 3rd – Testing for Grades 1-12
May 4th – Interviews for 3-5 year olds
For more information please email: admissions@tiseagles.com
Middle School and High School Spring Concerts & Bussing Schedule
MS Spring Concert – Bring out the Joy
Looking forward to seeing you tonight at 7:00 p.m.! Our Middle School bands and choirs are really enjoying their music and are excited to share their joy with you!
Admission: FREE.
Bussing Schedule – April 29th, Friday evening
Come:
6:00 p.m. YG100 (side/main gate)—TIS (Apple)
6:00 p.m. Ao cheng—TIS (Litchi; Grape)
6:10 p.m. Fu Li Jin Men Hu—6:15 p.m. Hai Yi (back gate)—TIS (Orange)
6:15 p.m. DLTY—BDHT (back/front gate)— TIS (Kiwi)
3:30 p.m. TIS— 4:15p.m.GLY—4:20 p.m. HN—TIS (TEDA bus)
Return – All busses depart at 8:30 p.m.
TIS—YG100 (1 Side; 1 main gate) (Raspberry; Grape)
TIS—DLTY—BDHT (back/ front gate) (Kiwi)
TIS—BDHT (Orange)
TIS—Subway—HYCZ—Fu Li Jin Men Hu (Peach)
TIS—Ao Cheng (Litchi; Apple; Coconut)
TIS—GLY—HN (TEDA bus)
High School Spring Concert – Summer Beginning
On Saturday, April 30th, 7:00 p.m., the High School bands and choirs will perform their Spring Concert in the TIS Auditorium. Come for an evening of great music!
Admission: FREE.
Bussing schedule – April 30th, Saturday evening
Come:
6:00 p.m. YG100 (side/main gate) — TIS (Apple)
6:00 p.m. Ao Cheng—TIS (Litchi; Grape)
6:10 p.m. Fu Li Jin Men Hu—6:15 p.m. Hai Yi (back gate)—TIS (Orange)
6:15 p.m. DLTY—BDHT (back/front gate)— TIS (Kiwi)
4:15 p.m. GLY—4:20 p.m. HN —TIS (TEDA bus)
Return – All busses depart at 8:30p.m.
TIS—YG100 (1 Side; 1 main gate) (Raspberry; Grape)
TIS—DLTY—BDHT (back/ front gate) (Kiwi)
TIS—BDHT (Orange)
TIS—Subway—HYCZ—Fu Li Jin Men Hu (Peach)
TIS—Ao Cheng (Litchi; Apple; Coconut)
TIS—GLY—HN(TEDA bus)
Upcoming Events
Elementary Musical – You are Special
Date: Friday, May 6th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for this beautiful story, reminding us that we are precious just the way we are!
Bussing Schedule
Come
5:30 p.m. YG100 (side gate pick up first, then main gate)—TIS
5:40 p.m. Aocheng—TIS (three school busses)
5:50 p.m. Haiyichangzhou (back gate)—5:55 p.m.DLTY—5:58 p.m. BDHT (back gate)—6:00 p.m. BDHT (front gate)—TIS
Return:
Buses ready at 8:00 p.m.
TIS——YG100 (main/side) (two school busses, one to the main gate and one to the side gate)
TIS——DLTY—Ban Dao Hao Ting (back/ front gate) (one school bus)
TIS——Subway station—HYCZ—Aocheng (one school bus)
TIS——Aocheng (three busses)
Buy Your Tickets for Annual 5K & BBQ Fundraiser!
Thursday, May 5th
This fundraiser is to support TIS Summer trips to Chang Bai Shan, Cambodia, and Yunnan.
5K Tickets – ¥50 Each
BBQ Tickets – Elementary ¥25 and Middle School to Adult ¥50
Tickets are on sale at the TIS Reception.
TIS HAS TALENT BENEFIT CONCERT
Auditions mid-May. If interested, please contact Mrs. Williams (dwilliams@tiseagles.com).
Weekly AQI Reading
Outside Average Reading = 126
Inside Average Reading = 56
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Innovation Corner, by Lee Williams and Susan Headrick
This semester TIS introduced a new workshop for middle school students in the Maker Space. The workshop is called “Beginners Electronic Workbench.” About ten 7th and 8th grade students have been diligently working on Wednesdays after school to create and innovate. Students are learning how to design, build, and code devices and small table-top robots. The Electronics Workbench uses a special computer processor called Arduino which is specially designed for prototyping new electronics with sensors, motors, LEDs, and various other input/output parts.
Below are photos of students learning how to make wearable electronics. Here they are experimenting with light sensors, conductive thread, and LEDs. Innovation is happening in the Secondary Maker Space.
No School Reminder
There will be no classes for ECC-Grade 12 on Monday, May 2 to observe the May Day Holiday.
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 a.m.
Redwood Class – May 13
ECC Junk Modeling Day
Thank you all for participating and donating fun things for this event! We had a fun and educational time!
5th Grade Parents – Band Re-enrollment meeting
On Wednesday, May 4th at 10:00, there will be a meeting for all re-enrolling 5th grade parents in the Band Room. Mr. Hebert will be explaining the transition from elementary to middle school band. He will help parents understand the program and the expectations. Please plan to attend this important meeting.
No After School Clubs – Friday, May 6th
In order to allow students to prepare for the elementary musical, there will be no clubs on Friday, May 6th. Students are to ride the 3:30 bus home.
You Are Special – Elementary Spring Musical
It’s getting close! You Are Special will be performed on Friday, 6th May at 7p.m. in the Auditorium. Please refer to General section for bussing schedule.
As a reminder, for this year’s costume; each Elementary student will receive a You Are Special T-Shirt as well as an apron, bag or waistcoat of their choice. The latter is for somewhere to place their boxes. Your children may wear dark colored trousers with black (or dark-colored) socks.
Super Saturday Soccer Notice
We are looking forward to our final Super Saturday Soccer practice this Saturday, April 30th. The indoor facilities are available this week. If practice needs to be canceled for any reason you will be contacted by a coach by 8 a.m.
5K Fun Run and BBQ
Just a reminder that all elementary students that attend the 5K Fun Run and/or BBQ on Thursday, May 5th must have an adult with them throughout the entire event. We are looking forward to a fun event!
Fun with Fathers
We want to say a special thank you to all the fathers that made it to Fun with Fathers! It was great to have you at school with us!
Passports and Visas – 5th Grade – Please Notify Admissions
In preparation for 5th Grade Spring Trip, please be sure that your son/daughter’s passport and visa are up-to-date as soon as possible! After completing any updates, please provide the updated documents to the Admissions office.
Mid-Quarter Reports
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.
Spring Trips
Middle School Spring Trips will leave Tianjin on the weekend of May 14th and return on the weekend of May 21th. A letter with a detailed itinerary will go home approximately one week before departure.
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling – Parent meeting
Parents of current 8th-11th grade students are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, May 4th at 10:30 a.m. in the Blue Room. Mrs. McElroy will review the TIS high school program: course requirements by department, graduation credits, a 4-year planning view, and a time for questions. We are excited about new class offerings and want to share that information with you all. We look forward to seeing many parents in attendance, and parents of 8th graders in particular!
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling – Student meeting
TIS students in grades 8-11 will receive 2015-16 course information by e-mail next week. All students (but particularly students in 8th grade) are encouraged to come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd, at 3:30 p.m. in room A404 (Mr. Wright’s room). The meeting will provide an overview of graduation requirements, introduction to new courses, and will have a time for students to ask questions.
Mid-Quarter Reports
On Wednesday afternoon, April 27th, grades were updated for all high school students for the 4th quarter thus far. Please check your child’s account online to help ensure that he/she finishes the year well.
June SAT registration
Students interested in the June SAT administration should register online at https://sat.collegeboard.org/register by May 5th. 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, Mr. Scranton, if you have questions or encounter difficulty. (jscranton@tiseagles.com)
Spring Trip Information
Students attended a special Spring Trip informational assembly on Friday afternoon, in grade-level groups. Another letter with final details will be sent to parents on Monday, May 9th. We’re looking forward to a wonderful week of learning and adventure on the 2016 Spring Trips!
2015-16 Course Selection & Scheduling
Students will receive a course booklet this Friday and scheduling on PowerSchool should open next Wednesday for current grade 10 and 11 students, and will open soon after for current grade 8 and 9 students. Parents, please talk through your child’s schedule selections in order to set reasonable goals. All students (but particularly students in 8th grade) are encouraged to come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd, at 3:30 p.m. in room A404 (Mr. Wright’s room). Parents are invited to attend a similar meeting Wednesday, May 4th, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will provide an overview of graduation requirements, introduction to new courses, and will have a time for students to ask questions.
University Visits
Seoul National University visit － May13th, 2:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend and a bus will be provided.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
AP exams will take place Monday, May 2nd through Friday, May 13th. All students taking the exam have been provided with the AP Bulletin for Students and Parents or may pick it up at the HS secretary’s desk. 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 a.m.
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
Online Courses – Summer, 2016
High school students desiring to take online courses during the summer of 2016 (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 online courses need to meet academic criteria, have permission from the principal, and pay for the classes on their own. Online classes demand a great deal of self-discipline and inner motivation, and should not be attempted without a strategic plan.
Game Results
TIS Athletic Tournament Results:
ISAC U13 Boys Tournament:
TIS vs. DCB: Lost 6-32
TIS vs. WAB: Lost 4-20
TIS vs. IST: Lost 12-13
ISAC U14 Boys Tournament: (Sportsmanship Award)
TIS vs. BCIS: Lost 25-26
TIS vs. YCIS: Lost 25-32
TIS vs. DSP: Won 17-6
ISAC U12 Girls Tournament:
TIS vs. HISB: Lost 2-6
TIS vs. BSB: Lost 0-10
TIS vs. DCB: Lost 2-11
ISAC U13 Girls Tournament: (Sportsmanship Award)
TIS vs. IST: Lost 7-10
TIS vs. BCIS: Won 12-6
TIS vs. ISB: Lost 8-30
TIS vs. DCB: Lost 4-19
ISAC U14 Girls Tournament: (2nd Place Trophy)
TIS vs. HIS: Won 20-0
TIS vs. BISS: Won 16-11
TIS vs. TEDA: Won 31-9
TIS vs. YCIS: Lost 3-32
ISAC JV Ladies Soccer Tournament:
TIS vs. ISB: Lost 0-12
TIS vs. BSB: Lost 0-5
TIS vs. DSP: Lost 0-7
ISC Ladies Soccer Tournament: (2nd Place Finish)
TIS vs. CDIS: Won 2-1
TIS vs. ISQ B: Won 4-0
TIS vs. WYIS: Won 2-0
TIS vs. ISW: Won 3-1
Semifinals TIS vs. WYIS: Won 1-0
Finals TIS vs. ISQ: Lost 0-4
ISC Mens Soccer Tournament: (1st Place Finish)
TIS vs. ISW: Won 5-0
TIS vs. CDIS: Tied 2-2
TIS vs. ISQ: Won 1-0
TIS vs. WYIS: Won 1-0
Semifinals TIS vs. ISQ: Won 3-1
Finals TIS vs. CDIS: Won 2-0
Upcoming Games – Annual 5K & BBQ Fundraiser
Thursday, May 5th
This fundraiser is to support TIS Summer trips to Chang Bai Shan, Cambodia, and Yunnan.
5K Tickets – ¥50 Each
BBQ Tickets – Elementary ¥25 and Middle School to Adult ¥50
Tickets are on sale at the TIS Reception.
Please contact your coach or Mr. Strong nstrong@tiseagles.com if you have any questions regarding Athletic Announcements
Dates to Remember
April 30
HS Spring Concert
May 2
May Day Holiday, NO school ECC-Grade 12
May 5
5K & BBQ Fundraiser
May 6
Elementary Spring Musical – You are Special
May 14
Secondary Spring Trips begin
Please click here to open the current PTO Newsletter
Wednesday Bus Schedule for Parents (please note new bus times in red)
9:25 a.m. Olympic — 9:35 a.m. You Yi (Watermelon line, TIS school bus driver)
9:10 a.m. YG100——9:20 a.m. Aocheng——9:35a.m. HYCZ——9:40a.m. BDHT ——TIS (blueberry)
Return bussing to same locations at 1:00 p.m. Meet in the front of the TIS main entrance.
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