BIFS Newsletter, 2016-02-19 (English)

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BIFS NEWSLETTERUnited in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality

Busan International Foreign Schoowww.bifskorea.org| [email protected]| T. 82 51 742 33

ISSUE 44, February 19, 201

Contentshis Coming Week at BIFSWed, Feb 24: BIFS Parent Workshop, PTA Meeting (9-11am)Thu, Feb 25: BIFS Spring Open House

Whole SchoolVisible Learning

BIFS New Articles of Association Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year

BIFS Parent Workshop Feb 24 PTA News BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration "Googley" Eyed Teachers BIFS Spring Open House Feb 25 IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts

0. PE Uniform Shop. Cafeteria Menu: Feb 22-26

2. Special Lunch: Daeboreum Food on Feb 223. Special Lunch: Thai Buffet on Feb 25

lementary SchoolPlaygroup at the Firehouse

ISA-ACER Student Teachers Upcoming Elementary Events

Middle School and High SchoolThe Homeroom Teacher - What is Their Role?

Middle School Health Screening

Personal Project Showcase Feb 29

or Your Diary

IFS Annual Calendar 2015-16 & 2016-17

chool & Community Links

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ow does one make learning visible? This was the fundamental question that Dr. John Hattie investigated fover 15 years to find the answer. Professor John Hattie is a researcher in education. His research interests includerformance indicators, models of measurement and evaluation of teaching and learning. John Hattie becamnown to a wider public with his two books Visible Learning and Visible Learning for Teachers. Visible Learning synthesis of more than 800 meta-studies covering more than 80 million students. According to John Hattieisible Learning is the result of 15 years of research about what works best for learning in schools. Many considem to be one of the worlds most influential education academics of today.

ke any research, it is important to take Dr. Hatties research in context. Since it received a lot of attention fromhe media linked to the publication of his Visible Learning meta-study, many schools thought it was simply

matter of plugging in his findings and visible learning would magically appear. The problem was that mandividual aspects of his research were taken and used as a kind of checklist that could magically improve

chools. It wont work like that. Learning and school improvement does not work like that. It is more of a journend research findings such as Dr. Hatties provide us with direction and inspire us in the process, but eachontext is unique. To learn more about Visible Learning, I would encourage you to view Dr. Hatties TED talWhy are so many of our teachers and schools so successful to expand your understanding about learning.

t BIFS, we use best practice educational research like Dr. Hatties work on Visible Learning to direct us troven methods and approaches to improve the learning experience for each of our students. We embed ulture of continuous improvement into our school by setting aside time for schoolwide vertical improvemeneams that meet throughout to discuss and apply such research. At BIFS, we are all seeking to learn on a dailyasis and make the learning visible for all to see!

n Baker

ad of School

Whole SchoolVisible Learning

BIFS New Articles of Association

s a reminder, if you have not voted for or against the proposed new Articles of Association, please cast you

ote. https://goo.gl/OT1T9T The Articles of Association have been posted in the Parents Area on thchool website. We need to hear from all of our parents! Thank you.
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Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year

FS is conducting an annual re-enrollment process to obtain commitment from families regarding their planor the upcoming school year. The form was sent out by email on Monday, February 1. Families who wish to renroll or leave for the school year beginning August 2016 must complete the re-enrollment form via email briday, February 12. To continue enrollment at BIFS for the 2016-17 academic year, a non-refundable re

rollment payment of 2,000,000 won must be made by Monday, February 29. The invoice will be sent toarents via email by Wednesday, February 17. Further questions, please contact the Admissions [email protected] | 051-742-3332, extension # 100 or 101)

BIFS Parent Workshop Feb 24lease come to our next BIFS Parent Workshop on Wednesday, February 24 Our IB Coordinators will biscussing "inquiry across the IB continuum, highlighting the connections between the PYP exhibition, the MYersonal Project and the DP Extended Essay.

me: 9-10 AM

ace: ES Hall (B5.5)

mmediately following the BIFS Parent Workshop, the PTA will hold their meeting in the same location. Pleasoin the BIFS admin team for a meaningful conversation!

ome to the PTA meeting on Wednesday, 24 February at 10:00 11:00am following the BIFS morning coffee a00am in the elementary hall on the 5th floor. Learn something new and how you can support your child

chool. We will be discussing International Day and have our Hot Topic.

ank you for supporting us as we together help make BIFS an enriching place for your child.

Priedeman

President

Mom, why is our country not here? Please dont disappoint your child on International Day if

our country is not represented! Please sign up to be YOUR Country Team Leader. Don'tave your country behind. The deadline is this Monday, 22 February. It is not a difficult job.ou will find joy in teaching others about your country.

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BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration

We would like to ask for your cooperation in registering BIFS Family Member ID Cards. Please register youards with the security office at the front gate when visiting BIFS, and dont forget to register your attendance byacing your card at the card reader when you enter and exit. This is for security and to help us account for asitors in case of fire or other evacuation. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

Googley" Eyed Teachers

uring Valentine's weekend 14 teachers braved the cold weather of Seoul to attend the Google for Education

ummit presented by the EDTECH Team. Over the course of 2 days, teachers attended sessions on how to use ariety of Google Apps for Education products within the classroom. Sessions included, exploring Googllassroom, Google Maps and several teachers got to try Google Cardboard first hand using Expeditionseachers also decided to test their wits by attending the Breakout EDU session (a product that brings the fun oscape rooms into the classroom)!


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IT Services has negotiated a range of discounted prices and trade-in deals on Applproducts for staff and students at BIFS, from our Apple equipment vendor, ComIT.

avings are typically around 12% for MacBook laptops and iMacs, 11% on Mac Minis, 8% on iPad Airs, and 6%n iPad Minis.

o view a list of available products and order, please visit the following web addresses:

(Korean)

(Trade-in prices)

you have any questions, please email [email protected].

BIFS Spring Open House Feb 25

FS Spring Open House is Thursday, February 25, from 9:30 AM. There are still a few seats available, so pleaselp us to spread the word about our school! Thank you for your support and partnership!

T Services - Apple Computer Discounts
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is a great time to purchase your BIFS blanket!! A doubleyer of polar fleece is guaranteed to keep you warm on

hese cold days!! BIFS blankets are40,000 KRWW 35,000 KRW and can be purchased in the PE Uniform

hop.

BIFS Beanies*10,000 KRW Colors: Black, Gray and CobaBlue*BIFS Beanies can be purchased in the PE UniformShop.

Gray and white Hoodies (no zip) *30,000 KRW*Hoodies can be purchased in the PE Uniform Shop.

PE Uniform Shop

OOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT SCHOOL? The PE Uniform Shop is a great place to start! Noxperience is needed! Training is provided!! For more information about volunteering in the PE Uniform Shopontact Dee Baker [email protected].

HE PE UNIFORM SHOP is now open Monday thru Thursday! Please check the calendar on the BIFS website foctual shop hours each week.Note: Shop hours are determined by the availability of our volunteers!

IFS Beanies and BIFS Bears Hoodies are made available to you by the BIFS Bears Club.

ll general information regarding PE Uniforms can be found under the life at BIFS tab on the BIFS website!
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Cafeteria Menu: February 22-26

We serve brunch buffet or international buffet every 3rd Thursday of a month.

Sandwich Bar

Lunch Menu


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Salad

Beef, Tomato and Cucumber Salad with CilantroMinced Chicken with Chili Mint Leaves and Cilantro

Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Chili Sauce

Pineapple Rice SaladRice Noodle Salad with Fish Sauce and Peanuts

Main Dish

Sauted Chicken with Cabbage and LemongrassRed Beef Curry

Fried Crispy Vermicelli with Peanuts, Vegetables and Chili SauceFried Prawn Rice with Eggs and Lettuce

Fish Vegetable CurrySteamed Rice with Chili Lemongrass

Deep-Fried Prawn Crackers

Dessert

Kanom Piak PoonBoiled Rice SweetsTapioca PuddingSeasonal Fruits

pecial Lunch: Daeboreum Food on Feb 22

pecial Lunch: Thai Buffet on Feb 25

aeboreum: the day of the first full moon of the lunar year

Four kinds of Namul(Seaweed, wild green, bean sprouts, turnip)

Ogokbap, five-grain rice(Millets, glutinous rice, red bean, dried jujube)


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Elementary SchoolPlaygroup at the FirehouseOver the past three weeks, the Playgroup children have been interested in firefighters. The children participated

role-plays and created a firetruck and fire extinguishers out of recyclables. The children were invited to watcdemonstration about how to use fire extinguishers, and they went on a fire extinguisher hunt around th

chool to count how many fire extinguishers are on the second floor from building A to C, documenting theiount by tallying and taking photos with the iPad. Through the hunt, the children gained experience in countingne to one correspondence, collecting data, and had a lot of fun!

he children have been reading a book called, Fire Truckby Ivan Ulz. There is a page that describes wharefighters do when they go back to station, including what they eat. To make their learning meaningful andonnected to their life, the students were invited to make a meal described in the story as, hot, hot chicken, hotot macaroni and cheese and hot, hot broccoli. They washed, cut, and cooked the meal (with some assistance)hey all enjoyed the meal just like in the book. We love following the children and their interest in firefightersext up, a field trip to the firehouse!

l Lesser

oup teacher


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Date/Time Event Details

eb 22 Term 3 Electives Begin

eb 26, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Students who took part in the First Lego League elect

and competition in Seoul will give feedback about thexperience and share what it was all about.

eb 26, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Grade 1 will present their learning related to their UnitInquiry and their work on opinion writing.

ar 1 No School for Students Professional development day for faculty

incipal

Leda Cedo

PYP Coordinator

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Upcoming Elementary Events

SA-ACER

he grade 3-5 students showed excellent focus and effort during the ISA-ACER testing on Wednesday andhursday. Because portions of the test are hand-scored by trained scorers, the results can take several months

We will be sending your childs score report via email after it arrives.

tudent Teachers

FS is happy to host student teachers (teachers in training) as a means of supporting those who are beginningheir careers. The students also benefit from these exchanges by having another adult in the room working wit

hem. We have two student teachers starting soon in 2R and 5G. More info will come shortly, with a short bio onach student teacher, once the details of their participation have been finalized.


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Middle School and High SchoolThe Homeroom Teacher - What is Their Role?

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ach Middle and High School student has a homeroom classroom that they visit each day for thirty minutes. Theole of the Homeroom teacher is important for the welfare of the students. The Homeroom teacher buildupportive relationships with students through daily interactions and the delivery of the Homeroom curriculumhey also support and guide each student through the academic and social demands of the Middle and Higchool.

ey Responsibilities:

Establishing a nurturing relationship with individual students in their Homeroom class.Encouraging each student to reach their full potential.Offering advice and guidance.Monitoring students academic progress (homework and assignment completion) through regular review oManageBac and ongoing discussion.Developing each students Approaches to Learning skills (i.e., Communication, Self-Management and Social).Contacting students parents if deemed necessary.Acting as a liaison for any matter related to Homeroom students.Keeping the administration (Principal, Student Support Team, Head of Year) informed about the progress o

each Homeroom student.Referring students who are struggling with academic, social or classroom behavior to (Principal, StudenSupport Team, Head of Year).Delivering the Homeroom curriculum.

s your child has many teachers it is difficult to know who to call. If your child is experiencing academicfficulties, or you have specific questions about a particular subject, you should begin by calling or e-mailing

our childs subject teacher. This is always the best course of action, as the subject teacher has the mosformation about the progress of your child.

you have concerns about your childs social or emotional needs, calling your childs Homeroom Teacher is theest place to start. Your initial call might not answer all of your questions or address all your concerns howevewill assist in getting you connected to the right person.

Jamie Robb

High School Principalincipal


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Middle School Health Screening

t the beginning of March, the Nurses Office will be conducting student health screenings for all students inrades 6 through 8.

he screenings will include the following:1.Height, 2. Weight, 3. Vision Screening

our childs height and weight measurements can be used to compare to the standards of other children theiame age, height, and weight, providing insight into their physical growth and development. The visiocreening is a tool to identify possiblevisual problems and make appropriate referrals for a professional examarly detection and intervention is important if a child has any potential health problems that could interfere withheir education.

hese screenings will be conducted annually at school and the information will be shared with you as well aemain in the student's health file year-to-year to help track their growth. Students bodies are changing rapiduring these Middle School years and this provides a great opportunity to promote health and wellness as wes the importance of healthy lifestyle habits.

encourage all students to participate in the health screenings! Please complete the emailed permission form oollowthis linkto give permission for your child/children to participate.

you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the nurse [email protected].

Personal Project Showcase Monday, Feb 29ave This Date! On Monday, February 29, you are invited to the Grade 10 Personal Project Showcase. Studentill be exhibiting their Personal Projects in the gym from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm and then again from 6:00 pm - 8:30m.

he Personal Project is an extended inquiry into a topic of the students own choosing. It gives the students apportunity to put into practice and strengthen their ATL skills (Approaches to Learning) skills and consolidateome of their subject specific knowledge in addition to developing knowledge of a topic or skill that is personallelevant to them. The students have made inquiries into very diverse and interesting topics: creative writing

hotography, website design, sports, motorcycles, travel blogs, painting, racism in sports, fashion, learning nguage, astronomy, education, etc.

ou can help the students by visiting their displays and asking them about how the Personal Project haxpanded their horizons and helped them develop their Learner Profile traits, improve the learning skills andven them a different perspective.

ome by inspired!

Montague

Coordinator

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For Your Diary

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ruary 2016

22nd Start of S03 CCA/Electives

24th BIFS Parent Workshop

PTA Meeting

25th Spring Open House

SKAC MS Vball @ BIFS

26th-29th MS Ski Trip 2016

26th ES Assembly

KISAC HS RED BBall @ CCS

27th-28th EARCOS Weekend Workshop

29th Personal Project Showcase

March 2016

1st Faculty PD No School

2nd-8th G12 Mock Exams

2nd ES Parent Coffee

4th ES Assembly

5th KISAC MS Boys Vball @ BISC

KISAC MS Girls Blue VBall @ CI

7th MS Basketball Practice Begins

9th BIFS Parent Workshop

PTA Meeting

11th HS Assembly

15th KIMEA Middle School Honor Orchestra Festiva

17th Whole School Music Concert & WoW FashionShow

SKAC HS Futsal @ GIFS (Blue)

18th Noon Dismissal

21st-Apr 1st Spring Break Holiday


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