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Shimbun Post for Week 29 (April 16th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 29 (April 16th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
  • Spotlight on Learning
  • Sharing who we are
  • Message from PTA
  • Upcoming events and holidays

Key Info & Dates:

  • April 26th-30th – Book Week
  • April 29th (Thu) – Shōwa Day (Public Holiday)
  • May 3rd to 5th – Golden Week (No School)
  • May 6th (Thu) – Back to School

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Shimbun Post for Week 27 (March 26th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 27 (March 26th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
    • Happy Haru Yasumi
    • Guiding Statements 2021-2024
  • Spotlight on Learning: Photos from SLC & PTSC
  • Message from PTA
    • Connecting Ideas in April
    • PTA Meeting
    • A Translator Needed!
  • KIS Olympics
    • Photos
    • Results
  • External News

Key Info & Dates:

  • March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)
  • External Event: April 3rd Kyoto City Zoo
  • April 5th (Mon) – Back to School
  • April 9th (Fri) 8PM – Connecting Ideas
  • April 15th (Thur) 8PM – PTA Meeting

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Shimbun Post for Week 26 (March 19th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 26 (March 19th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
    • Accreditation volunteers requested
    • Updated childcare guidelines
    • Welcome to new staff
    • Be part of the schools Mission Statement
  • Spotlight on Learning: Grade 1
  • Sharing who we are
  • KIS Olympics
  • Conference Sign up Reminder
  • Message from PTA
    • PTA Meeting Mar 23rd @ 8PM
    • Community Event Feedback Form
    • Facebook group for KIS community
    • Book Publishing “Finding Byakko: Magical Adventures in Kyoto”
  • External Events
    • Spring Camp for English Language

Key Info & Dates:

  • March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
  • March 23rd & 24th – EY1-G5 Student Led Conferences & G6-9 Parent Teacher Student Conferences
  • March 23rd (Tues) @ 8:00pm – PTA Meeting (Zoom)
  • March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
  • March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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External Event: Spring Camp for English Language

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 Spring Camp for English Language

If you are interested in a Spring Camp (not run by KIS) here are the details:

Kyoto Lesson is pleased to announced that they will be having a Spring Camp for their English Curriculum, from 29th March to 2nd April, daily from 10am to 4pm. Please do not hesitate to contact Kyoto Lesson for more details.

Also as a reminder, they will start their weekly English program: Emerging Fluency in April (right after the Spring Camp). The regular price will be jpy 20,000 per month and will offer a special discount for the launch and the fee will be jpy 15,000 for any registration happening before May.

Here is the link to the registration form:
https://forms.gle/H9Aio9zFnguc2YvZ8

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Shimbun Post for Week 25 (March 12th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 25 (March 12th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
  • Spotlight on Learning: Japanese
  • Sharing who we are
  • Attendance Notice and How to
  • Lessons & Bukatsu Update
  • Message from the PTA
    • The next PTA meeting in March
    • The PTA Activities in 2020-2021
    • The next month’s book club
    • Connecting Ideas community event
  • Kokokids Event – March 20th
  • Notice from The Ministry of Justice

Key Info & Dates:

  • Mar 16th @ 8:00pm – Chuck Kayser – Connecting Ideas on Zoom
  • March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
  • March 23rd & 24th – EY1-G5 Student Led Conferences & G6-9 Parent Teacher Student Conferences
  • March 23rd (Tues) @ 8:00pm – PTA Meeting on Zoom
  • March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
  • March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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Shimbun Post for Week 24 (March 5th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 24 (March 5th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
    • Student Led Conferences (EY1-G5)
    • Parent Teacher Student Conferences (G6-G9)
    • The Next Guiding Statements
  • Spotlight on Learning
  • Business Notice from Grade 4
  • Which face mask is best?
  • Message from the KIS Office

Key Info & Dates:

  • March 8th @ 9:00am – Registration OPENS for SLC/PTSC
  • March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
  • March 23rd & 24th – Student Led Conferences (SLC) & Parent Teacher Student Conferences (PTSC)
  • March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
  • March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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Shimbun Post for Week 23 (February 26th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 23 (February 23th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Today’s SOL: Language and Literature
  • Sharing who we are
  • Updates from the office
  • Message from PTA
    • Microwave available at the Gym during Lunch time!
    • The Minutes of the PTA Meeting
  • What is Seesaw?
  • K+ Saturday and Summer Camp
  • Thanks for all the socks!

Key Info & Dates:

  • March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)
  • March 5th (Fri) – Student Health Check
  • March 23rd & 24th – Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
  • March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics

View the recently published 2021-22 school calendar overview here.

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Shimbun Post for Week 22 (February 19th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 22 (February 19th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Food Bank Kyoto – Supporting Member
  • Today’s SOL: G4’s Biographies unit
  • PYP Parent Workshop on February 26th
  • 2021-22 Calendar Now Published
  • Please support grade 4 and the SDGs
  • Sharing who we are
  • Executive Board Meeting on February 14th
  • Guiding Statements Update
  • KIS Olympics on March 26th

Key Info & Dates:

  • February 23rd – The Emperor’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
  • February 26th (Fri) 11:00AM – PYP Parent Workshop (on Zoom)
  • March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)
  • March 5th (Fri) – Student Health Check
  • March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics

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Shimbun Post for Week 21 (February 12th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 21 (February 12th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • 100th Day of Learning
  • Spotlight on Learning: Middle School Science
  • Sharing who we are
  • 2020-21 Yearbook Orders now accepting
  • Message from PTA:
    • Next PTA Meeting on Zoom Feb 16th (Tues) at 8PM
  • Congrats to Kai Inoue with his Water Polo skills
  • Safe Tap Water Confirmation
  • Incident Report: Bank Parking Lot
  • REMINDERS:Health Check (Grades 1,3,5,7,9) on March 5th
    • Summer Camp registration is open
    • Semester 2 Bukatsu limited space left

Key Info & Dates:

  • February 15th & 16th – ISA Testing G3-9
  • February 16th (Tues) 8PM – PTA Meeting on Zoom
  • February 23rd – The Emperor’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
  • February 26th (Fri) 2:30PM – Signup closes for Bukatsu (Semester 2)
  • March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)
  • March 5th (Fri) – Student Health Check

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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