Category: Staff

Wednesday, March 5

Jennifer Holm (Babymouse author/illustrator) from 8:15-8:45https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTc4ZGNiODUtZmJjYi00YTRiLWJjNTItZjYyZDFhMzY1NTcy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22cb1ae4ea-7ae1-404a-8883-91d046ee4646%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2207db6532-40f3-4dd1-9cd9-8c524c90b902%22%7d

Thursday, March 6 – busy day!! Join what you can.

Kelly Crull (Washed Ashore author/photographer) from 8:15-9:10 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDI5Yzg5Y2ItNDA4NS00ZDYzLTk2MmQtYTc0MzZhMTRlYWI1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22cb1ae4ea-7ae1-404a-8883-91d046ee4646%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2207db6532-40f3-4dd1-9cd9-8c524c90b902%22%7d

Laurel Molk (Knitting for Dogs author/illustrator) from 9:30-10:00 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGI4MDdmYjgtODNkYy00MmZhLWFkOWUtYjNmNmU1ZGU4MWVh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22cb1ae4ea-7ae1-404a-8883-91d046ee4646%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2207db6532-40f3-4dd1-9cd9-8c524c90b902%22%7d

Laurel Molk (Knitting for Dogs author/illustrator) would appreciate questions in advance. If your class has questions, please email them to me by the end of Wednesday so I can make sure she is able to answer them.

Zanni Louise (Florence & Fox – Sharing Day author) from 2:00-2:30 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjkyMjQ3NzktZjY0ZC00ZmQ5LWFiNTQtYTJiZWU2ZTJkNmFj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22cb1ae4ea-7ae1-404a-8883-91d046ee4646%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2207db6532-40f3-4dd1-9cd9-8c524c90b902%22%7d

The announced Fire Drill has been reset @10.30AM on next Friday for the whole school.

Hi Homeroom teachers & Advisors,

We have about 11 more Bell Song slots still needing to be filled. If your advisory or homeroom would like to still submit and/or submit another song to post up please do so by using the following form.
https://forms.office.com/r/5pkNMPbecS

Please note that clips should be:
– 9 seconds long
– in m4a or mp3 format
– appropriate lyrics, topic and content for EY to Gr. 12

Thanks for sharing your voice!

Thank you all for sharing your ideas about assessments in the Tuesday afternoon meeting. If you’re interested in updating the assessment processes, please reach out to Jade to join the task force.

There are 20 students from Grade 6 to Grade 8 will be out of school at 1pm on Tuesday March 4 (Day 7) for ISNAC U15 Badminton in Wycombe Abbey Nanjing, they will miss block 4 and block 5 class.

You may find the names in the following link.  Thanks for your understanding and support.

ISNAC U15 Badminton Name List

There will be an announced Fire Drill@10.00AM on next Thursday as scheduled for the whole school.

📢 Important Update: PRC Social Insurance App Requirement for Foreign Experts

Effective January 1, all foreign experts must install the PRC Social Insurance App to activate Foreign Expert Card (FEC) information and QR codes.

🔹 New Staff: Can install and register once they have a local phone number.
🔹 Returning Staff: Must install the app by the end of February but should only register one month before FEC renewal.

Steps to Complete:

✅ Step 1: Install the app (Deadline: End of February).

💡 For iPhone Users: A local Apple ID is required. If you do not have a local Chinese Apple ID, The IT Department can assist with this.
💡 For Android Users: Enable installation from unknown sources in settings. Then scan the QR Code below to install the app. (The IT Department can also help if needed).

Please install the app in advance and wait to register until required. 🚀

If you need any assistance please come to the IT department and we can assist you.

✅ Step 2: Fill out this form (Please fill out this form so we know you are done!)

✅ Step 3: Register one month before FEC renewal. (This step will happen when it is your time to renew. Please just complete Step 1 & 2 for now.)

We are excited to announce that NIS will be hosting the ACAMIS ELL Conference on March 21st and 22nd (Friday and Saturday)! This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development and collaboration with fellow educators. This year’s theme is One Team, One Goal, focusing on school-wide collaboration and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning.) This is the conference website if you are interested.

Special Offer: All attendees from NIS will receive a discounted rate, only $260 to register! We encourage everyone to sign up and participate in this valuable experience.

If you have already signed up, thank you! If you haven’t yet, please add your name to the live Excel sheet by next Thursday to secure your spot.

Please contact myself or Alexia if you have any questions.