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IB LEARNER PROFILE TRAIT OF THE MONTH: CARING
As we begin a new month of school here at BIS, we also will begin to emphasize a new
IB Learner Profile trait. September was the month of ‘Inquiry’, but October will be
the month of ‘Caring’. Caring is defined by IB as students “showing empathy,
compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. Students have a
personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives
of others and to the environment.” Student empathy, compassion, and respect for
one another will be reaffirmed by teachers through literature, interactions and
reflection. The trait of Caring is how we make our school’s environment a happy
and welcoming one. Students will also take a looking into caring as a means of
improving the natural environment around them. Please, when possible, discuss what
is means to be caring with your child at home. We also are excited to hold our United
Nations Day on October 20th which will allow students to
hear and see first-hand how people and organizations are
helping each other around the world.
It is our school’s goal to make sure our student’s, when they
leave BIS, take the learner profile out into the world with
them. Not only demonstrating an understanding of what is
means to be ‘caring’ but also carrying sense of personal
commitment to helping others, and the environment
around them.
William Polan, Director of Studies
CROSS COUNTRY
The Taigan Cross Country Team made its way to Almaty last weekend in what turned out to be the most successful
cross-country event in the school’s history.
Schools from all over Central Asia competed, including three schools from Bishkek. Despite the early morning snow,
students showed amazing Taigan spirit with every student running a personal best (PB) time. Congratulations to the
Boys Junior Varsity & Varsity teams on each taking 2nd place overall. Special mention goes to Aila Grant who ran 3rd
in the Varsity Girls 5km and beating her personal best time by 3 minutes!
Other special mentions go to Dauren Oberhuber who set a new JV Boys school record with a time of 13:52 and
Alessandro Marti, who set a new Varsity 5km school record in a time of 20:39.
Oct. 8, 2017 Newsletter for BIS Parents and Friends. No: 5 / 2017-18
We would like to congratulate all runners on their effort and participation. A big thank you goes to our three
coaches, Coach Alex, Coach Grant and Coach Zarina, who attended the event and held numerous weekend trainings
in preparation for the event.
NEW OUTRIEA
To the People of the World,
From Catalonia to Kurdistan,
independence uprisings are in the air,
and Primary 4A has headed the call. On
September 29th, the Declaration of
Independence for the infantile country
of New Outriea was signed. Based on
the benevolent wisdom of the, student
created, “13 Rights”, New Outriea was
born. Any visitor to New Outriea is
under the protection of these 13 Rights
which include, the right to Plants,
Earth, School, Food, Community and
even Outer Space.
Our Revolution was born out of
the desire to make the world a
better place. One of New
Outriea’s most important “13
Rights” is the right to
Movement. Do not expect to get
your passport checked when
coming to visit. All are welcome
to visit, hangout or even
emigrate whenever you please.
If you do decide to stop by
please check out our newly
created Ministry of Tourism for
more information and hand-
made propaganda.
The students of New Outriea intend to use Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention of 1933 to gain recognition as a
sovereign nation. This requires students to form a fully functioning government, and also to engage in foreign
relations. To accomplish these tasks
students are currently writing letters
to world leaders, in an attempt to
set up trade-partnerships. If anyone
reading happens to personally know
any Presidents, Dictators, Kings,
Queens, Ayatollahs or Despots, who
would like to adopt our 13 Rights
please get in contact with our
Minister of Press. He sits next to the
art supplies cabinet in the back of
our Country.
Mr. Alex Primary 4A Form Teacher
NEW FACES
Ms Lim has a BA in Liberal Arts, an AAS Degree in Communication Arts and a Masters in Teaching English as a Second
Language from the University of San Francisco. She also has Multiple Subject CLAD Teaching Certification in
California. Her experience is very varied in the California public schools
system, with an emphasis on teaching English and creative arts, as well as
being a Grade teacher. When asked to briefly introduce herself to the BIS
community, Ms Lim wrote the following:
I am glad to be at BIS because I enjoy learning and working with many
different cultures. I grew up in Hawaii where although we are American, many
of us have a multi-ethnic background. I love to travel but have never made
another country as my home besides the US. The last place I came from was
California, so if you see me bundled up in lots of clothes, I am still getting used
to the cold!
Due to my travels and background, I love trying different types of food.
Sometimes I am brave, and sometimes I am not. Some of the more interesting
food I have tried is stinky tofu, balut, and raw yak meat! I look forward to
trying some of Kyrgyzstan’s interesting and unique cuisine.
Ms. Lim, Primary 4G Form Teacher
PARENT-TEACHER EVENING- OCT. 18TH
On October the 18th, the school will be hosting an evening of parent and teacher meetings. The ‘Open House’ will
take place from 4:30-6:00 and will allow parents and teacher to better introduce themselves.
For the Preschool and Primary school, parents will have an ‘Open House’ where they are able to come see their
child’s classroom, listen to their child’s teacher talk about the year ahead, and ask any questions they may have.
There will not be individual meetings on this evening, rather the parents will meet with their students Homeroom
teacher and co-teacher as a class. Individual meetings are held after each report period, when parents can discuss
their respective child’s progress.
For the Secondary School (MYP1-DP2), parents will be able to sign up for individual meetings with single-subject
teachers they would like to speak with. Next week we will send out details in regards to scheduling a time to meet
teachers.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Everyone knows that reading is an essential part of our lives. BIS encourages students to read more books as they
help us improve understanding, build self-confidence, gain experience from other people, boost imagination and
creativity as well as develop our reading, writing and communication skills. That is why
our school gives you an opportunity to order English language reading books, delivered
from the UK to Bishkek International School. The deadline for orders this month is
October, 12 2017.
Orders can be placed online going to:
http://eu-schools.scholastic.co.uk/bishkekinternationalschool or by leaflets that should
be filled out and submitted to Ms. Elena in the library. Leaflets are available at the
school reception and in the library.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Wednesday 18th October: Parent-Teacher Meetings
• Friday 20th October: UN Day at school
• 23-27 October: Half Term Break
• Tuesday 31st October: Fall Festival/Halloween
• Saturday 2nd December: Anniversary Show
More information about all of these events will be sent to you later, or see http://www.bis.kg
FOOTBALL SATURDAYS
After a week off for an international Cross-Country Meet, Football Saturdays are back on! Coach Grant looks forward
to seeing many of you there. Address: El Clasico - Geologicheskiy Lane - Jukeeva Pudovkina and Gorky. Cost per player:
120 som.
10:00am – 11:00am (5 – 7 years of age)
11:00am – 12:00pm (8 – 9 years of age)
12:00pm – 1:00pm (10 – 12 years of age)
LUNCH MENU
The lunch menu for 9-13 October is Menu A here: Menu
Form Teachers and our Chef are responsible for adjusting this menu to avoid any foods your child cannot eat, according
to the information provided to us by you.
KEEP IN TOUCH
If you have anything you want to discuss or suggestions for the school, please contact your Form Teacher and they
will either answer directly or pass the message on to the right person. Messages can be sent in English or Russian, or
in your own language. If you do not know the correct email address for the person you want to write to, please write
to [email protected] and our Reception will forward your email to the right person.
mmn
Preschool 1 Preschool 1 children have spent the past few
days learning about feelings and emotions. We
discussed that our emotions can shift from one
to another, and during a day we may feel happy,
sad, silly,
surprised or scared. We closely investigated what
causes our various emotions. We also talked
about how to express our feelings and emotions.
Our favourite activity this week was baking emoji
cupcakes. Children loved to mix all the
ingredients and decorate the cupcakes creating
happy and surprised, sad and angry faces
Ms. Meerim–
Preschool Newsletter No: 5/ 2017-18 Oct. 8th, 2017
Preschool Discoveries
Preschool 2
Preschool 2 started to learn about “how
I continue to grow and change” and
“my role within my family.” Children
showed their family’s pictures and talk
about all members of the family. They
compared themselves when they were
little and now and they noticed how
they grew and changed. Kamila said, “I
drank milk (in a bottle), when I was
little” pointing to her picture.
Thanks to all parents for participating
on this project and sharing with us your
family pictures.
Ms. Goulnara
Preschool 3
One more week has come and gone in a blink of an eye. Our
preschool 3 students had so much fun learning this week. We
learned about the letter ‘i’ and that ‘i’ is for ice-cream and
insects. We also had fun learning how to do the letter ‘i’ dance.
Our preschool friends were also working on learning the
numbers 15 and 16. We also made a number 15 cookie jar and
a big number 16 train to decorate our class.
Ms. Carmen