News from Kyoto International School
Shimbun Post for Week 15 (December 11th, 2020)
We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 15 (December 11th, 2020) on our portal!
In this edition:
- Travel overseas during fuyu yasumi (winter holidays)
- Guiding Statements Working Group
- ‘My Files’ on Portal – Download Student Photo
- Green Screen Action
- Winter Concert Recording
- PTA Meeting on Dec 15th @ 8PM
Key Info & Dates:
- December 15th (Tue) – 8PM PTA Meeting (Zoom)
- December 18th (Fri) – Half-day pickup at 12:30pm (No bukatsu/lessons)
- Dec 19th to Jan 11th – Fuyu Yasumi (Winter Break)
- January 11th (Mon) – School Closed (Public Holiday)
- January 12th (Tue) – School Starts 8:30am
The school calendar overview can be viewed here.
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Shimbun Post for Week 14 (December 4th, 2020)
We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 14 (December 4th, 2020) on our portal!
In this edition:
- Kyoto City Zoo Art Award
- Grade 4 – Unit of Inquiry
- Recording of MSHS Info Session
- Dec 18th Friday pickup at 12:30pm
- Other Updates & External Events
Key Info & Dates:
- December 11th – Winter Concert (students only)
- December 18th – Half-day pickup at 12:30pm
The school calendar overview can be viewed here.
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Kyoto City Zoo Art Award
第47回「京都市小学生動物画コンクール」
Lisa’s name is listed as one of the winners of the Zoo Director’s award (as a 5th year student) as バーマン理佐 (Lisa Berman).
Full post in Japanese can be see here:
The above link contains a list of the winners of the 47th “Kyoto City Elementary School Animal Painting Contest”. Additionally an award ceremony was held to honour the students involved. There were 226 masterpieces submitted, 36 of which selected as prize-winning works.
EXTERNAL EVENT: English Drama & Art Program
We are please to inform you that Kyoto Lesson will be offering an English Drama & Art Program this coming Winter Break from 21 December to 8 January (3x 1 week).
You can register to any of the three weeks. Each week will have a different program so you can register your child to more than one week.
The class will be from Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Community Lab N5.5 (GoogleMap)
The school fee is ¥20,000 per week.
Below is a quick outline of a typical day:
- Warm Up: active repeat after me type of activity: Get to know you, Name Game, Jellyfish, I met a bear, A Ram Sam Sam, Milk Song
- 1 or 2 activities among: Music, Writing, Art, Games, Challenges, Drama, Reading, Language
- Relax time / Bring your own toy / book / board game, present it and play time
- 1 or 2 activities among: Music, Writing, Art, Games, Challenges, Drama, Reading, Language
- Project time: Newspaper, Manga or Movie
- Closing activity: String Games, Hangman, Bingo/Ogniv, Memory Game, Murderer Wink,
For Winter Camp this year, the plan is to have a major theme for each week. The students will learn about something such as weather, or Christmas / new years traditions. These weeks will incorporate small daily activities in art, drama & games and a cumulative activity for the end of the week.
Week 1: White Christmas ️ with Ashley & David
Song of the Week: White Christmas
Learning: Extreme Weather- Blizzards and Snowstorms
Stories: Christmas Stories- various
Group Activity: Write your own Christmas Cards
Week 2: The Night Before Christmas with Kris & David
Song of the week: Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
Learning: Christmas around the world
Stories: Christmas Stories- Various
Group Activity: Twas the Night Before Christmas mini-play
Week 3: Feliz Navidad ️ with David & Ashley
Song of the week: Feliz Navidad
Learning: New Year’s traditions
Stories: Christmas / New Years Stories- Various
Group Activity: Make your own Times Square Ball Drop
Kind regards,
Alan
Kyoto Lesson
Shimbun Post for Week 13 (November 27th, 2020)
We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 13 (November 27th, 2020) on our portal!
In this edition:
- Community Opportunity
- Kindergarten busy in the garden
- Events
- Grade 4 – Unit of Inquiry
- Let’s Keep Our Muscular System Healthy! (By Taichi)
- Feedback on the Technology at KIS
- Updated Health and Safety (COVID-19)
- Situation Report 24 November
- 100% negative PCR test results – KIS Staff
- News from the PTA
- PTA Questionnaire
Key Info & Dates:
- December 3rd – MSHS Info Session (Zoom)
- December 11th – Winter Concert
The school calendar overview can be viewed here.
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Shimbun Post for Week 12 (November 20th, 2020)
We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 12 (November 20th, 2020) on our portal!
In this edition:
- Message from the Principal
- Grade 4 – Unit on ‘Who We Are’
- MSHS Information Session
- Latest COVID-19 Update
- Counter Measures – COVID-19
- PTA Questionnaire
- PTA meets Kamigyo Ward Officers
- External: “Movie to the Future”, the due is TODAY!!
- External: Thinking about studying in Canada?
- Contact Info – Change/Update Form
- LINE for Emergency and Ease!
- Comments
Key Info & Dates:
- November 21st @ 2PM – Kids Smile Stadium (External Event)
- November 23rd – Public Holiday
- December 3rd @ 7PM – MSHS Info Session (Zoom)
- December 11th – Winter Concert
The school calendar overview can be viewed here.
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Shimbun Post for Week 11 (November 13th, 2020)
We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 11 (November 13th, 2020) on our portal!
In this edition:
- COVID-19 Situation Update
- Kyoto Food Bank – Donations
- External Event: Kids Smile Stadium on Nov 21st at 2PM
- Welcome to new students and families
- The Community Event News from PTA
- PTA Meeting – Nov 18th @ 8PM (Zoom Link)
- Grade 4 – Unit on ‘Who We Are’
- Dr Lomax Update (COVID) from November 10th
Key Info & Dates:
- November 18th @ 8PM – PTA Meeting (via Zoom)
- November 21st @ 2PM – Kids Smile Stadium (External Event)
- November 23rd – Public Holiday
- December 11th – Winter Concert
The school calendar overview can be viewed here.
External Event: Kids Smile Stadium – Nov 21st 2pm
Shimbun Post for Week 9 (October 23, 2020)
We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 9 (October 23, 2020) on our portal!
In this edition:
- Keeping our community safe
- Grade 4 – Unit on ‘Who We Are’
- Halloween Food Donations by October 30th
- School Photos for 2020/2021 Yearbook
- ManageBac – Reports, Attendance, & More
- Dr Lomax Update (COVID) from October 20th
- Quick access to forms, portal, and more with the KIS Official LINE account
Key Info & Dates:
- October 28th – School photos
Wear your school uniform - October 30th – Halloween @ KIS (Students Only)
Food donations to Food Bank Kyoto are required by any student wearing a costume. - November 2nd to 6th – Aki Yasumi
The school calendar overview can be viewed here.