Student Weekly
Student Weekly
Apr. 22 to Apr. 26
Monday - "A - Day”
Tuesday - "B-Day"
Wednesday - "A-Day" - PTSCs - Formal Uniform - No Classes
Thursday - Spring Long Weekend - No Classes
Friday - Spring Long Weekend - No Classes
I am very proud of so many of you for doing a better job of using connecting language in the hallways! Well done.
I have noticed that having casual conversations in English is difficult for many, so we need to practice this more. The more you carry on conversations in English, the better you will become. It’s important to work on this skill, as some alumni (KISJ graduates that went to college) have told us that, even though their academic English was very good when they got to college, they sometimes felt lonely because they didn’t learn enough about how to have casual conversations in English.
Let’s use this as a time to work on that skill, while also making sure that we are speaking in kind ways that protect others.
MS DRAGONS,
With a short week this week, it is important to be mindful of our actions. Like we have been saying all year, the words your choose are your responsibility. Choose wisely.
Formal Uniform - This Wednesday we have no classes. Instead, you and your parents will be meeting with your teachers. It is expected that ALL students wear their formal uniform.
Assembly Behavior - It is important that we are at our best while at school. At no point during the school day should students need a reminder to wake up. Students are expected to get plenty of rest in the evening so that they are fresh when they come to school. Assemblies are unique opportunities for students to learn as a large group. It was disappointing to see a lot of students trying to use this time to sleep. It is not a presenter's job to "entertain" you. They should engage with you, but as students, it is your responsibility to be attentive and look for their message. We look for better attention in future assemblies.
DRAGONS Stars - This week we have a new element to the Weekly. We have seen so many positive behaviors recently. Check out the video below the DRAGONS Stars table to see if you are one of our monthly winners.
Connecting Language - We are now entering our 3rd week of our new connecting language approach. It is really important, for the safety of everyone, that students take the approach of using the connecting language while on campus.
MS Band Concert - This Tuesday, we will have our MS Band Concert. We are really looking forward to hearing all of our awesome musicians. Good Luck!
This will be a shortened week, with Parent Teacher Student Conferences on April 24. Keep your focus and do your best work! Early in the week, we will be introducing important information about our overnight field trip to the city of Gyeongju. Make sure that you pay close attention and ask your advisor questions!
We have a short week, with only two days of class. In advisory we will focus on appropriate joking-when is it okay to joke, what types of jokes are okay. We want to make sure that we are always being kind and honest.
We have a short week in front of us! Be sure to come to conferences with your parents if you have one scheduled. The year is winding down, but you need to stay focused. You still have things to learn!
DRAGONS STARS! Too often we focus on improving behavior and not necessarily celebrating all the awesome things our students do. Each week, I hear from so many teachers about some pretty cool, kind, and amazing things you do. Here are some of the DRAGONS STARS that shone brightly last week!
We finally got a Clash of DRAGONS eventlast Friday. The results have been added and the points are getting tighter. The Harabang could be yours!
The standings are up-to-date! Here is the slideshow with name lists, game rules, and the standings. (If your name is missing please contact Mr. Boland right away and let him know.)
STUCO
STUCO: The Spirit Week is on May 13th ~ 17th. Our goal is to show a connection between people, making sure that they understand each other. Thus, the theme is ‘Making Connections.’ Each day of Spirit Week will allow students to do this by dressing in different ways:
Mon- Pajama Day: Wear any clothes that you put on when you’re sleeping!
Tue- Matchy Matchy Day: Match clothes with your friends!
Wed- Color Group Switch Day: Wear your Color Group color! You will switch color groups, and meet other people in all core classes!
Thur- School Pride Day: Wear any clothes that are related to the school, such as athletic uniforms, musical hoodies, robotics shirts etc.
Fri- To be Determined
SERVICE: We are pairing up with Spirit Week to raise money for the Angel House Orphanage. More details to follow! Yay STUCO!
Broadcasting Club :
OUR MARCH BROADCAST is out!
Is your birthday coming up soon? We would love to do a birthday shoutout for you in our next broadcast!!! Please complete this form.
!!!VIRAL DRAGON!!!
Go VIRAL and have your video shown in our broadcasts. Submit a 30-second video where you show us your talent. Read the instructions on the form.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 4/23
MS Boys B Basketball vs BHA
Thursday 5/2
MS Girls Basketball vs BHA
Saturday 5/4
GEC Swim @BHA
Tuesday 5/7
MS Boys A Basketball @SJA
MS Boys B/Dev vs SJA
Wednesday 5/8
MS KISAC Golf at Elysian Jeju Country Club
MS Boys B Basketball @BHA
Thursday 5/9
MS Girls A Basketball @BHA
MS Girls B Basketball vs BHA
Friday 5/17 & Saturday 5/18
KISAC Boys Basketball @KISJ
KISAC Girls A Basketball @DIS
KISAC Girls B Basketball @BFS
KISAC Tennis @SJA hosted by BHA
KISAC Boys Basketball Help!
The boys' basketball teams are in need of some scorekeeping support for the 2024 MS KISAC Boys Basketball tournament hosted by KISJ. 3-9 volunteers will be needed for scorekeeping and timekeeping purposes. If you are NOT a member of the MS girls basketball teams and are interested in helping, please send a DM or email to loren@kis.ac!
Uniforms
While there is no exact information regarding the date of uniform arrivals, you should be receiving a shipping notification in the near future - either this week or the next!
Remember that uniforms are coming to your address, not to the school.
MS Theatre: LET’S KICK IT UP A NOTCH! 💥
The High School Advanced Theatre class is performing a Musical Theatre Revue in the HS Mini-PAC on Tuesday, April 23 from 5pm - 6pm. Admission is free, so just show up and cheer on your High School peers. The HS Mini-PAC is in the Music Lab located on the 4th floor of the High School.
You can combine this event with the MS Band Concert at 6:30pm on the same day to have a full evening of KISJ performing arts! 🥳
FINALLY! Calling all actors! Did you see the musical and play this year? Do you want to try being in one? Were you in a musical or play this year? Want to do it again? Please fill out this form to receive more information about being a part of MS Theatre in the next school year 2024/2025! The form closes Thursday, May 9 at 4 pm.
MS Orchestra
9 May; MS Orchestra/Choir concert
Weekly playing/practice & R.D.E assignments need to be completed.
Please remember to keep your instrument in a warm place (like your bedroom) at all times when you take it home. While at school, always keep your instrument in the instrument storage rooms. It is too cold to leave instruments in your locker!
Grade 8 students have completed amazing clay masks, using the technique of slab building and carving into the clay. The design of the clay masks are based on the individual student study of global masks throughout different cultures.
MS Art: Grade 7 are currently finishing their canvas painting and creating very unique and personalized paintings. Below are some images of the work in progress. I look forward to seeing their canvas painting on our walls.
Interested in the martial arts?
If you have overdue books, please bring them back to the library. If you are having trouble with your SORA reading or want to connect, We can Help!
SmartPass Library Rooms have been added: G6 Lunch & G7/8 Lunch. Students who want to apply to stay in the library during lunch will have to SCHEDULE a SmartPass for one of those rooms towards the end of period 4. The librarians will approve those passes at 11:45 or at the time the student enters so the approved ones may go to the library. Exceeding requests (#31) will be denied and students will get a message. Make Sure to bring ID card.
When you create the pass, please specify the time as follows.
G7&8 : Mon-Thu 11:50am, Fri 12:20pm
G6: Mon-Thu 12:15pm, Fri 12:45pm
This will be a short quiz to help students review this weekly communication. It is important that all students review this newsletter each week, so they are prepared for the week, and to make sure they are INFORMED. Here is Did you read the Student Weekly Quiz #13
The table will be cleared as March has begun.
Make sure to check out the MS Office for items that have been misplaced. This should be one of the first places you look for lost or missing items. We often have an overload of hoodies and PE shirts. Please remember to label your belongings.
At the end of each month, we remove all items.
Wednesday After School: On Wednesdays, we have an early dismissal at 325. Students are expected to head off-campus or back to the dorms. Some students have to stay on campus beyond 330 for late pick up or an after school activity. This means we have certain expectations of where students must go from 330 onwards:
Late Pick-ups: Our library is open every day until 5pm. This is where students MUST go if they have to wait after school for the bus or a parent.
After School Activity - ANY student needing to stay for an after-school activity (sports/drama) MUST got to the ES/MSPAC Attendance will be taken in the PAC. Any student not in the PAC will not be permitted to practice that day.
Dorm students: All dorm students must report back to the dorms. If these stusend have an ASA, they can return to the day campus at 4pm.
Deli: The deli is not an option for students until after 4pm.
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) - According to the School Dorm and Life Guide, “Day students may bring PEDs to school but they are to remain out of sight throughout the school day. Staff may confiscate PEDs that are visible during the school day.” PEDs should be in your bags and out of sight while on campus. They should NOT be in your pocket or hand unless it is for an academic purpose. Taking your PEDs to the bathroom during classes or break time is not meeting our school expectations.
Respect - Remember to make sure that the language you use is respectful. Think about the words you use, they reflect who you are. In classrooms, English is the language we use.
Library at Recess: SmartPass Library Rooms have been added: G6 Lunch & G7/8 Lunch. Students who want to apply to stay in the library during lunch will have to SCHEDULE a SmartPass for one of those rooms towards the end of period 4. The librarians will approve those passes at 11:45 or at the time the student enters so the approved ones may go to the library. Exceeding requests (#31) will be denied and students will get a message. Make Sure to bring ID card. Make Sure to bring your ID card.
Bicycles, Scooters, and Skateboards: Students should not be riding these vehicles on campus. Students should walk these vehicles through the gate. All students should wear helmets as well.
Uniforms - Uniforms must be worn properly. Club shirts, Ambassador shirts, Team jerseys, hats, and Dorm clothing are NOT part of the casual uniform. ALL students should have their KISJ casual shirt on, even if they are wearing a KISJ hoodie. Respect our community by respecting our uniform.
FAQs
If you are wearing your formal uniform, long sleeve shirts should be tucked in and neckties are worn with the knot at the top of the shirt (not hanging loosely).
Plain white/black shirts purchased in the uniform shop are NOT uniform pieces. They are for wearing under uniform shirts if you choose.
Students are expected to ALWAYS be in uniform when on campus during the school day.
Shoes: The MS and HS have simplified the shoe policy schoolwide. For formal and casual uniform days, “Shoes must be all black and have closed toes and a back that covers the heel: running shoes (sneakers) are permitted.” This includes the logos, laces and soles on your shoes. If you have to ask, then you probably know the answer. It is awesome to see that most students have had the correct footwear for the first days of school. If you have other colors on your shoe, please make sure to get your new shoes ASAP. If you use Naver or Coupang you can find links to several shoes that meet our requirements. Many shoe stores such as ABC Mart also carry all black shoes in Nike, Reebok, Sketchers, etc.
Hoods and Hats: Hoods and Hats can be used outside for weather protection. Once you enter indoors (classroom, hallway, stairwell, cafeteria, lobby, etc.) all hats and hoods should be removed.
Responsible Use Policy (RUP) - It is important to review our Responsible Use Policy. During the school day, we should be using our Macbooks for academic purposes, only. Students should not be shopping, gaming, or visiting non-academic websites during the school day.
Locker Issues: Please please follow these steps if you have any problem with your locker. First, try to solve the problem yourself. Second, ask your advisor for support. Third, complete this form.
Playground Expectations: The MS has access to the playground area during lunch recess on Tuesdays and Fridays. Do not climb on the outside of slides, and make sure you do not hang upside-down on the monkey bars. The monkey bars are for swinging with hands only.
Stairwells - We need to be mindful of our behavior in the stairwells, especially during passing times and at lunchtime.
We do not want too many students trying to squeeze up the stairs. This leads to pushing, and that leads to accidents and injuries. It is also not practicing social distancing. Students really should be walking up and down the stairs, no more than two at a time, and keeping to the right.
The volume level should be low. There is always another grade or two that are in classes. As you move about the building you need to "turn off your outdoor voices.
Please continue to follow our uniform policy. Students are expected to be in the proper uniform at all times and to wear their uniforms properly. Non-uniform clothing should not be worn on campus during the school day.