Phoenix Flyer

Korea International School

In This Issue:• KIS Talks• Seoul Campus International Day• Pangyo Reading at Home• Middle School Let the Music Begin• High School NHS• Phoenix Athletics - Cross Country• Phoenix Activities - Speech & Debate

15/16 Issue 4

We have spectacular teachers at KIS. They are consist-ently working, learning and growing to ensure that our stu-dents are receiving a world-class education. Our teachers attend professional development all over the world. How-ever, some of the most meaningful and effective training comes from a colleague right down the hall. On October 9th, The Center for Teaching and Learning hosted the 3rd KIS Talks. KIS Talks were created to respect the wisdom and experience of our esteemed faculty. They occur on the professional development days for teachers that have been built into the master calendar. Teachers have the choice to present, attend or do a little of both at KIS Talks.

On October 9th, our faculty were able to choose from 26 teacher-led sessions. The presentations were for teachers by teachers, and the diversity of topics was as varied as our faculty. Writing letters of recommendation, book talks, and fostering creativity in our students were just a few of the engaging and informative sessions offered. Mrs. Hopkin facilitated an informational session on the applied learning opportunities in the KIS Greenhouse, and Ms. Godek discussed how to connect your classroom to others around the world. It was difficult to determine which two sessions to attend when there was such a great variety of relevant topics to choose from. Despite the diversity in session topics, they all had one thing in common: to enhance and inspire our KIS teachers.

In 2014, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was engaged by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to con-duct a research study on professional development for teachers to help identify needs and opportunities for improvement. This study found that teachers want professional development to be delivered by someone who understands their experience. They feel it is meaningful when it is relevant, interactive and sustained over time. It was in this spirit that KIS Talks was created. KIS Talks is personalized because teachers have the ability to choose the session to attend based on their current needs. Teachers find professional devel-opment time to be most valuable when another teacher shows them what is working for students or has revolutionized their classroom.

KIS Talks have been prioritized as part of the professional development plan of The Center for Teaching and Learning. Every year, each member of the KIS faculty is given funds to use for professional development. Teachers use these funds to attend conferences, take classes, or purchase professional reference materials. KIS Talks are a venue for teachers to share the knowledge and information they gain through this ongoing professional development.

I was able to briefly sit in on the majority of the KIS Talks sessions being offered on October 9th. I was humbled by the professionalism and knowledge I observed dur-ing my observations. KIS is a remarkable place to work: a place where your colleagues inspire you to strive for greatness in your classroom and in our school. This inspiration permeates not only through the work our teachers do, but also the work our students do.

KIS Talks

Tara VarennaAssistant Directorof Teaching and Learning

KIS Today

Sweet Potato Farm: Field Trip! Start!

Seoul CampusElementary School Highlights

Last week the Pre-kindergarten (PK) and Junior Kinder-garten (JK) classes from both Pangyo and Seoul Campus took a trip to a sweet potato farm. This field trip was a great opportunity for students to learn about harvesting vegetables and to enjoy the autumn colors in the country-side. It was a beautiful day to be outside, with blue skies and a light breeze.

While on our field trip, we picked sweet potatoes, searched for crickets and other insects in a rice field, fed sweet po-tato leaves to cows (a few of the students even got slimy kisses from the cows), and took a tractor ride around the farm. At first some of the students were nervous about getting their hands dirty while digging for potatoes, but once they realized how much fun it was, they jumped right in. In the end, each student took home a bag full of

sweet potatoes. In class, we carved the potatoes to make stamps as well as cooked some potatoes, sprinkled them with brown sugar, and ate them for snack. We are thankful for the wonderful support we received from the PK and JK parents and we’re delighted to combine the two campuses. The best thing we can do for our young stu-dents is provide opportunities for them to explore this great world and they did just that on this adventurous field trip to the farm!

Meredith VossJK Teacher

Anna SnellerPK Teacher

Seoul campus had our annual International Day Fair on October 8th. We had 13 amazing country booths for students to visit - Korea, USA, Canada, China, France, Libya, Kuwait, Ecuador, Japan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and New Zealand. Students, families, and teachers were able to experience various activities including play-ing traditional games, doing crafts, taking pictures, and sampling different kinds of food from all of the countries. Students had in-ternational passports to get visas from all those countries and they got 5 Phoenix points if they visited all the countries. We also had a Taekwondo and Takkyeon presentations (Korean traditional martial arts) and mini lessons for all the students at Seoul Campus.

Many parent volunteers helped at the fair to introduce their home culture and run many activities for students. We are very grateful to have such wonderful parents who were willing to contribute their time to expose students to new experiences! Pangyo Chinese and French students joined in to share cultural experiences at the fair as well. Our elementary students were able to learn from high school students which was wonderful. Teachers at Seoul Campus also vol-unteered to represent their home countries as well as guide students during the fair. We sincerely appreciate all your help and support!

The International Day Fair was a huge success and everyone who joined us on that day enjoyed the fair very much. Seoul Campus

students, families, and teachers feel truly lucky to have this chance to celebrate and share our diverse cultures from all over the world!

Seoul Campus International Day Fair

YoonHee KimKorean Teacher

We have all read or heard about conditions people live in that are so different from our own lives that we struggle to comprehend their reality. We may feel sympathetic towards them, but a moment later many of us return to our daily routine forgetting the experiences of others. As an educator, I often wonder how I can help students empa-thize, connect, and understand the experiences of others in order to make what we learn real.

The current Transdisciplinary Unit for Grade 5 at Seoul Campus centers around the book A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park in which a young girl from South Sudan is forced to make two long journeys per day to retrieve water from a pond in order to help her family to survive the seasonal drought.

With students who have access to bottled water literally right outside their classroom door, it is easy to see how they would find it difficult to relate, so we simulated the experience. Each student carried a large empty jug from the water cooler down to the Yangjaecheon Stream. Using various tools, such as rope, scissors, wood planks, masking tape, and cloth, each student had to fill his/her jug and carry it back to school. Most struggled greatly with the weight and limited tools. One student arrived back at school an hour later than the others, but he had transported the most water. Others sacrificed water to lighten the load, which would not have been an option for the girl in the story. A short walk to water went a long way in building empathy!

Russel ShawScience & Design Teacher

A Short Walk To Water

Jennifer WrightGrades 3-5 Teacher

Science instruction provides unlimited opportunities for students to not only have hands-on experiences, but also to shape their un-derstanding of the world based on these experiences and perhaps make it a better place to live. This term, our young scientists at KIS Seoul Campus have been exploring their world through investiga-tory experiences in Earth and Physical Sciences.

Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1 students have been keeping track of weather conditions, recording sunrise and sunset times, ex-amining the effects of the Sun’s energy on the Earth’s surfaces and plants, and tracking patterns of the Moon and the seasons. Pre-K and Junior Kindergarteners have been designing outfits suitable for diverse weather conditions, while Kindergarten students have been creating structures to manipulate the amount of sunlight and heat that our rooftop garden receives. Second graders are learning about the structure of matter, and applying their knowledge of materials to build a “me-box.” Grades 3 through 5 students are utilizing con-cepts in geology, weathering and erosion, as well as ecology, to come up with practical solutions to problems that plague people around the world. Grade 5 students are also designing and testing gravity-fed irrigation systems to be used in our rooftop garden and the greenhouse that they are constructing from recycled water bot-tles.

Keeping science meaningful means providing opportunities for stu-dents to work on possible solutions to real-world problems, and

allowing them the freedom to learn and make mistakes while still enjoying what they are doing.

Making and Keeping Science Real

Pangyo CampusElementary School Highlights

The third and fourth graders at KIS put on a wonderful show this past week in the first elementary music per-formance of the year. The show followed an untraditional format, combining music, drama, and traditional storytelling to create a memorable and special day for our audience!

The entire show was based on the book, The Empty Pot, by Demi. This Chinese folktale is about an em-peror who decides that his successor should be the child who is able to grow the most beautiful flower from seeds that he provides. A young recipient of these seeds, Ping, is overjoyed because he loves flowers and is successful growing everything he plants. However, despite Ping’s best efforts, the emperor’s seed will not grow this time, and the boy has only an empty pot to take to the emperor. After revealing that the seeds he handed out had all been cooked and therefore impossible to grow, the emperor ignores the beautiful blos-soms brought by the other children and nonetheless chooses Ping to become his successor.

The moral of this story rings especially true In the elementary school at KIS, where we work consistently to develop a clear understanding and practice of good character through our Phoenix Traits. In this case, by emphasizing the trait of honesty through a clear and captivating story, our students were inspired to do their best and always tell the truth throughout the production.

After initially exploring the folktale in class, students began preparations by assuming a variety of perfor-mance roles. First, as composers and lyricists, and then as actors, dancers, singers, artists and directors. This way, each student was able to play an important role in the performance and production, combining their talents in order to create their own musical adaptation of the book.

Each class was able to use the story to showcase their understanding of traditional Chinese songs, folk mu-sic, and student composed melodies. To do this, the students performed using barred Orff instruments and unpitched percussion for the majority of the songs, along with the use of movement and dance to empha-size the story. Many student soloists shared their beautiful voices, while others demonstrated their expres-sivity in speaking and acting. All students contributed their musicality using the accompanying instruments.

What made the show truly come together was the collaboration between music, visual arts, and Mandarin language classes. All students and teachers in these classes worked together closely to create and obtain props and costumes, as well as simple set pieces to really make the stage and performance come alive. Everyone involved was excited to see the students become so deeply involved in this truly collaborative ef-fort, and using this approach to learning as a way of communicating a positive message to their audience.

The Empty Pot!

Lindsey CayerMusic Teacher

Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! In Spanish, that means “Welcome, to Costa Rica”! The fifth graders at KIS grew familiar with this expression in their last unit of

study, where they took on the role of engineers in a scenario that tasked them with developing a land use plan. In this case, a community in Costa Rica was gifted a large tract of land that students, acting as contractors, must use appropriately. To

accomplish this, our students have been working with a varied group of stakeholders in Costa Rica, each of whom represent different interests. The panel of community members involved are comprised of scien-tists interested in renewable energy, a luxury resort group, an adventure travel company, and an ecotourism group. With this in mind, the fifth graders engineered a plan that they believe would best meet the needs of the Costa Rican environment and its people.

The grade five students began developing their plan by empathizing with the community stakeholders in order to understand their specific needs. This was supported throughout their Social Studies class, where they learned how communities develop and solve problems. This was coupled with Reading, where our fifth graders dove into the novel Operation Redwood by S. Terrell Finch, in which a young man embarks on a mission to stop environmental crime--the cutting down of California’s oldest Redwood trees. Students dis-cussed the importance of conservation and always standing up for what is right.

In Science, the students learned about ecosystems, food chains, energy pyramids and the interdependence of living and nonliving factors as they affect an environment. Students extended their learning during Design class by researching these topics in relation to the Costa Rican rainforest, using Scratch programming to build a virtual ecosystem model to support their land use plan!

It’s almost time to convene and share the plans; the community stakeholders are looking forward to hearing how our fifth grade engineers propose to use the land!

KoLAB CornerElizabeth DiRenzoKoLAB Design Teacher

As parents, many of us are seeking ways to support our growing readers and ignite the natural passion for learning. Here are four practical tips for keeping the love of reading in your child’s life.

1. Talk with your child (a lot!) - Having conversations with children about what they are reading and thinking promotes understanding. Simple questions such as “Tell me more” or “How do you know that?” or even “What are you wondering?” have the ability to open up conversations about the books that your child is reading, along with the accompanying thought process needed to understand them.

2. Student Choice - “Students read more, understand more, and are more likely to continue reading when they have the opportunity to choose what they read. In a 2004 meta-analysis, Guthrie and Humenick found that the two most powerful factors for improving reading motivation and comprehension were (1) student ac-cess to many books and (2) personal choice of what to read.” Students need and thrive on choice, especially when it comes to what they read, watch and consume in media.

3. Wide Range of Reading Materials - Access to an abundant amount of online and paper reading resources will help your child broaden their thinking. Surrounding our students with a rich and varied amount of reading material helps them to learn about likes, dislikes, and the opportunity to discover new genres. A tool such as the Scholastic Book Wizard can help students discover new titles and reading material!

4. Social Reading - to engage in (or create!) a social reading network. Summer reading programs, book clubs, Battle of the Books, or join the multitude of online communities where exploring the narrative and real world are the center of the conversation.

Surrounding our readers with rich material and setting the stage for conversations about learning are vital parts of any student’s education. As a school community, we nurture and encourage a natural love of read-ing and are, in turn, helping to create students who are inquisitive and ready to take on the challenges of the world--with a little help from a good book of course!

Karen CallahanLiteracy Support Teacher

Reading at Home

Pangyo CampusMiddle School Highlights

Science isn’t only about fun, hands on experiments. Although labs are an integral part of the learning process, our Next Gen-eration Science Standards also have a number of strands relat-ed to literacy. One of the activities students have been doing in Grade Six Science is evaluating conflicting media sources for bias and agenda. With so much information online these days, I believe it’s more important than ever to teach students how to evaluate sources of information and make choices based on correct information (which shapes their beliefs as well). Here are our standards that we focused on:Gather, read, and synthesize information from multiple sources appropriate; assess the credibility, accuracy, and possible bias of each publication and methods used; and describe how they are supported or not supported by evidence.Data evaluate, hypotheses, and / or conclusions in scientific and technical texts in light of competing information or ac-counts.

Grade 6 Science Evaluates Media

Gary JohnstonGrade 6 Science

Stephanie AbelGrade 6 Science

Now is a great time to set an appointment with your MS Professional School Counselor to assist with academic support, if needed. While the role of Professional School Counselors vary, the role of an inter-

national school counselor should consistently focus on four aspects: academics, career, personal/social development, and worldwide awareness.

Professional School Counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student success (Lapan, Gysbers, & Kay-son, 2007; Stone & Dahir, 2006). Professional School Counselors address the needs of culturally relevant prevention and intervention programs (Lee, 2001) through a combination of individual counseling, group counseling and/or classroom guidance.

I can often be found in classrooms, the cafeteria or the halls to interact with students. If I haven’t had an opportunity to meet you, I hope you take the time to drop in to say hello (MS 202) and see how I can best serve you and your child.

ReferencesAmerican School Counselor Association: The Role of the Professional School Counselor. (2015, October 19). Retrieved from http://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/home/rolestatement.pdf

Lapan, R. T., Gysbers, N. C., & Kayson, M. A. (2007). Missouri school counselors benefit all students. Jef-ferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Lee, C. (2001). Culturally responsive school counselors and programs: Addressing the needs of all students. Professional School Counseling, 4, 163-171.

Dr. Elethia RhodenMiddle School Counselor

See Your Counselor

Music again rings through the halls of Korea International School. These are proving to be the strongest and most sensitive musical ensembles the school has yet seen. We’re excited to share what the Middle School choirs, bands, and orchestras have already achieved this year.

All KIS Middle School and High School choirs performed their first concert Tuesday, October 13th, in the PAC (the Performing Arts Center). They sang music from all eras and all styles, including sea shanties (MS Boys’ Choir), modern popular songs (Adele song by HS A Cappella Vocal Jazz, Carly Simon song by HS Chamber Singers), songs from the classical era (Haydn song by HS Chamber Singers, Paisello song by MS Blue Harmony), western folk songs (Australian by MS Blue Harmony, Scottish by HS Chamber Singers, Welsh by Concert Choir), African folk and freedom songs (South African by Blue Harmony, Ghanian by Boys’ and Girls’ Choir, Zambian by Concert Choir), and Brazilian-style samba beat (Cantar! by Girls’ Choir). The audience was nearly full, and a splendid time was had by all who attended. We hope to see you at the next choir concert December 1st.

The KIS Orchestra kicked off the concert season with their Fall concert on October 20th, titled Journeys Near and Far. All groups performed repertoire inspired by cultures and lands afar, in space and time. The Middle School Phoenix Strings and High School Phoenix Orchestra will compete again at the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference Large Ensemble Festival alongside the fine KIS wind ensembles. Students across the orchestra program have tackled some sophisticated repertoire: rising to the challenge, and maturing their musicianship on great works such as Pictures at an Ex-hibition, Nimrod, as well as Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Beyond the large ensemble classes, students are also sculpting fine chamber pieces, furthering their unique techni-cal and musical voices. We look forward to seeing you at our concerts this year!

Concert season has begun for the KIS bands, too, beginning with our Fall Concert on October 22nd. The Phoenix Band will be performing again at the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference Large Ensemble Festival on November 3rd. This is a judged festival, so the pressure is on for this mixed Grade Seven and Grade Eight group. Never fear, though. This is the best balanced Phoenix Band that KIS has yet heard, and these talented musicians have been working hard. Not to be outdone, this year’s Sixth Grade Band is one of the strongest yet, with outstanding leaders in all sections. You can expect to hear great things from that group over the next three years. The Seventh Grade Percussion Ensemble II is off and running as well, with a fun performance at the Fall Concert. Be watching for a surprise performance from the KIS JV Jazz Band in the next few weeks. They’re sure to bring the house down!

KIS proves again this year that it is not only the most prestigious location in Korea to study the foundational academics, but the higher arts as well.

Mike ShirkMiddle School Music

Let the Music Begin!

Pangyo CampusHigh School Highlights

Our KIS Seniors are in the middle of their busiest season! They have turned in their final decision lists of col-leges to which they will apply, and they are writing personal statements and filling out college applications in addition to keeping up with their school work and activities. Seniors submit their completed applications and send their standardized test scores on their own before the application due date. The College Coun-selors send an official transcript, a school report, a KIS profile, teacher recommendation(s) and a counselor recommendation letters through Naviance Family Connection. The four KIS College Counselors meet regu-larly with seniors (and often their parents) to guide them by developing “best fit” college application lists, reviewing personal statements, answering questions, and helping seniors stay on track.

In addition, many college and university representatives continue to visit KIS and meet with our students and College Counselors. Popular schools visiting this month include Claremont McKenna, USC, UPenn, NYU, McGill, UBC, UCSD, and Boston College. We’ve also recently hosted three college fairs with 15 to 30 col-lege representatives from the U.S. and U.K. in attendance at each fair. Juniors and Seniors are welcome at any college visit and sign up through Naviance.

We are also pleased to share that nine of our Seniors are National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars. They, and their counselors, have recently submitted applications for Finalist status where they may become eligible for elite scholarships at U.S. colleges. Seniors, who are U.S. passport holders, may become a Semi-Finalists by earning a high score on the PSAT taken in October of their 11th grade year.

On October 14th, KIS 10th and 11th grade students were given the newly revised PSAT here at KIS. The PSAT is excellent practice for the SAT, and students may now receive individualized SAT instruction through Kahn Academy and College Board based on their individual PSAT results.

During the PSAT exam time period this year, Seniors attended a workshop in the Conference Hall where they had the opportunity to work on their applications with continued guidance from their Senior Advisors and College Counselors.

Counselors’ Corner

Sandra TomsCollege Counselor

On October 10th, 2015, the National Honor Society of KIS hosted one of its largest functions and the great-est get-together of Korean National Honor Societies (KNHS). The conference, National Honor Societies of Korea, held the theme: “Leaders of Today.” This served as an opportunity for all NHS members across Korea to learn better leadership and teamwork skills by collaborating with those from other schools. Students from Asia Pacific International School (APIS), Busan International Foreign School (BIFS), Centennial Christian School (CCS), Daegu International School (DIS), KIS-Jeju, KIS-Pangyo, Seoul International School (SIS), Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS), and Gyeongi Suwon International School (GSIS) came to attend the event. After an introduction by the KIS high school vice principal, Mrs. Quirin, and KIS NHS president Sarah Chin, the participants proceeded to get to know one another through a quick round of “People Bingo.” People went around attempting to fill out bingo sheets

while simultaneously learning more about the different back-grounds and traits of their fellow NHS members.

The students were then split into 26 teams, all consisting of participants from different schools, and developed their col-laborative abilities through a multitude of entertaining team-building activities, such as “Describe the Image” and “Puzzle Race”. Finally, the teams worked together to create two final products: a creative video displaying true qualities of leader-ship; and Project KNHS that eventually all the National Hon-or Societies of Korea will take on and accomplish together. Through the long hours of discussion, with feedback from ad-visors, two teams came up with the final two projects: YOU-NITY; and Locks of Love / Shave to Save.

The conference was not just a time and place for learning and experience, but also for growth and budding friendships. For schools where the National Honor Society was still a small and developing community, students were able to learn and hear from those who were more experienced, and even take some ideas home to help their own communities grow. The team-work activities drew teammates closer together, despite their different backgrounds and schools. We all look forward to next year’s KNHS conference, which will be hosted by Seoul International School. Sei-Yon

Grade 10 Student

National Honor Societies of Korea: Leaders of Today

After two weeks of anticipation and time spent creating their team flags, Grade Nine students had a chance to showcase their Advisory’s teamwork and problem-solving skills during an Adventure Race through Ever-land. The scavenger hunt / race course included many opportunities for all students to show leadership and their own unique talents (like geography skills or decoding puzzles and maps). Teams faced their fears at the T-Express, solved an elaborate and confusing math problem, and took turns showing off theatrical skills on a stage within the park. Many teams had to work through difficult moments or setbacks in the race, but at the end of the day, everyone left with new memories with their Advisory. It’s safe to say that we know each other a little better than before!

Congratulations to Mr. Persaud’s Advisory, who walked away with the winning total of points. Their team was a great example of shared leadership, spirit, and communication!

Jane ClarkGrade 9 English Teacher

Grade 9 EE: Trip Summary

Phoenix AthleticsThe 2015-2016 High School Cross Country team has returned with the biggest, and indeed the strongest, team in school history. With 61 run-ners in total, the team is once again led by our four renowned coaches: Mr. Yanuszeski, Mr. Bunting, Mr. Reschke, and Ms. Yousey. This season’s biggest change is the great addition of underclassmen (Grade Nines and Grade Tens) who not only brighten the team’s atmosphere but strengthen the team.

On Saturday, October 10th, our meet took place at Osan Air Base. Al-though the team trained hardcore for a week for this race, the weather report very unfortunately delivered the news of a 100% chance of rain, dis-heartening the runners. Along with the rain, the temperature also plunged down into the single digits (in Celsius). Despite the awful weather, the run-ners stepped up their game with very satisfying results. Although Patrick (Grade Nine), who had been our #1 runner did not run, Roger (Grade 11) bravely led the boys with a time of 19:00, followed by Jake (Grade 11) and our captain, Jerry (Grade 12). For the girls, Michelle (Grade Ten) finished first with a time of 21:23, her season’s personal best so far; with the twins, Amy (Grade Nine) and Beth (Grade Nine) coming next.

From October 15th through to October 18th, seven selected varsity runners from each girls and boys team (a total of 14 runners) went to Guam to represent KIS for the first time in our school history. They ran at the one-and-only Asian-countries’ cross country meet that KIS attends: the Asia Pacific Invitational Cross Country Meet (API meet). Familiar faces, such as William (Grade 12) and Yewon (Grade 11), were also ac-companied by four new freshmen and two sophomores. KIS placed fifth overall.

On top of that, the KAIAC (Korean American Interscholastic Activities Conference) race took place on Sat-urday, October 24th at KIS. Our course is considered the toughest course in all of KAIAC, with the finish being up the hill and on the soccer field. So, all of our runners have been training hard in October for our KIS-hosted KAIAC race.

High School Cross Country: October

Yoo-BinGrade 10 StudentXC Co-Manager

Phoenix ActivitiesKIS: Speech & DebateIt has been a busy start of the season for the KIS Speech and Debate team. The team hosted the KAIAC (Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference) Workshop in September, and then hosted the first KAIAC tournament this past week. KIS welcomed nine schools for the KAIAC tournament, three of whom had not previously competed. All of the hard work paid off as the squad took 1st place!

For Speech day on Friday, 1st place winners were Amy in Oratory and Skylar in Solo Interpretation. Taking 2nd place spots were Matthew in Poetry, Amy in Solo Interp, and Jenny in Extemporaneous. Third place winners were Sarah in Prose, Erica and Leona in Duo, and Katie in Impromptu.

During the Debate tournament on Saturday, Marc and Leanne took 1st place in Public Forum debate, while Amy and Jessica took 3rd. In Lincoln Douglas debate, Eddie took 2nd place. Finally, in Parliamentary De-bate, Jerry and Claire took 4th Place.

Things aren’t going to slow down for Speech and Debate, with the 2nd KAIAC tournament coming up in November, the Korea Public Speaking Championship the preceding weekend, and then the team will be travelling to Palo Alto, California for the Stanford University tournament in January.

Jim BurwellDebate Coach

KISBOOK FAIR

ES2015 FALL

with What the Book?

November 4th-6th

20% Off on All Book Fair ItemsDuring book fair event, All purchaser will receive 20% discount

and 10% of the total sales will be donated to School.

8am - 4pm Wed. Thur8am - 2pm Fri.

mini Auditorium

All PK-Grade 5 students will shop on Wednesday, November 4. Students will also make a Wish List to share with family.

The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday.

ES PTO is giving away 50 Book Fair coupons! The name of each student that participates in the 2015 Reading Incentive by November 2 will be entered into a drawing for the coupons!

Proceeds from the Fall Book Fair help fund the KIS Author Visit this spring.

KISBOOK FAIR

MS2015 FALL

with What the Book?

November 4th-6th

20% O� on All Book Fair ItemsDuring book fair event, All purchaser will receive 20% discount

and 10% of the total sales will be donated to School.

8am - 4pm Wed. �ur8am - 2pm Fri.

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