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Panda Notes January 11th, 2019, Issue 19
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Panda Notes January 11th, 2019, Issue 19
The Keegan family
Letter from our Head Principal:
Dear CDIS Parents:
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday and were able to spend some
relaxing and quality time with your families. We are back in full swing at CDIS and
looking forward to an amazing 2nd semester.
It is during this time of the year that CDIS staff are making decisions about next
year and signing contracts to continue into the next school year. I am happy to
report that the vast majority of our staff are making the commitment to be here for
next year and beyond and I am very excited about that.
At the same time, I also need to share with you that this will be my last year as
Head of School at CDIS. I will begin a new leadership position with iSC schools
that will require my family to relocate to the city of Tianjin. This was not an easy
decision for my family and me, as we have treasured our time here in Chengdu
over these last 8 years and will miss being a part of this amazing school
community. At the same time, we are excited about staying in China and
continuing our work with iSC schools. In this new role I will be able to remain
connected to the staff and leadership of CDIS as we continue our efforts to be a
blessing to our students, our families, and the city of Chengdu.
Over the last few years, we have built up a strong leadership team that has proven
excellence in a variety of circumstances. I have full confidence in the future
direction of CDIS and its leadership. The process of identifying and hiring my
replacement is already underway and a strong applicant is already in the process.
It won’t be long before we announce to you the next Head of School at CDIS.
It has been a privilege for me to serve as a principal at CDIS. The hundreds of
students and their families, along with the amazingly supportive staff and teachers,
who have been a part of CDIS in the time I have been here, have made this a
wonderful place to work. I want to thank you all for the role you have played in this
community, your support, and for your ongoing partnership in the education of your
children. I love this school and will always treasure the memories of our time here.
Fortunately, we have an entire semester to enjoy before we have to move on and
we plan to make the most of it. Thank you all!
Sincerely,
Josh Keegan
Parent WeChat Groups
For new and returning parents who may not have yet done so, please scan the QR
code below to join the parent WeChat group for your child's grade/s. CDIS Parent
WeChat groups are a great resource to get reminders, time sensitive updates, photos
and videos of school activities, and to ask questions and get connected with other
parents!
CDIS is pleased to announce that
Jennifer Birdsong, Principal for
Teaching and Learning,
has recently completed and earned
a Doctorate of Education from
Capella University with a
specialization in Educational
Leadership and Management.
As the Principal for Teaching
and Learning, Dr. Birdsong’s
primary role is within the areas
professional development, curriculum, assessment, and instruction in
order to build and sustain a rigorous academic program at CDIS. Dr.
Birdsong’s dissertation study on “Effective Uses of Collaborative Team
Protocols in Job Embedded Professional Learning” was an action
study started in the 2017-2018 school year with select volunteer
Elementary teachers at CDIS. As part of the study, volunteer teachers
worked to further their understanding of how to work as collaborative
teams using student data to improve classroom instruction. This initial
research and study helped in laying the groundwork toward full school
implementation of assessment practices, like MAP. Dr. Birdsong’s
work also has also resulted in the provision of additional training for all
teachers to more effectively work in collaborative teams which can
identify areas of growth and continuous improvement in individual
students, classrooms, and across the school for the current school
year.
It’s time to show your school spirit! Panda Day is here again! The second and
last Panda Day of the school year will be on Tuesday, January 15th. Come
dressed up in your Panda Onesies or other panda gear!
Bus Notice:
Special requests for bus service or bus changes can now be made by
submitting a request on the Transportation page in PowerSchool. You can
access PowerSchool at https://powerschool.iscglobal.org/public, and you can
also find the link on our website and official WeChat account. Your request
For the non-regular bus rider, please submit your request at least 24 hours
in advance. If there is an available seat on the bus, the Transportation
Manager will send you an email giving your child permission. You will need
to pay 25 RMB per trip. Please contact the Transportation Manager for
details about payment methods: [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE: Solo & Ensemble
Who? Any MS or HS student
When? Saturday morning, April 20th
Where? CDIS campus
What? A chance to show off your musical talent—piano, singing,
instruments—in solos or small groups, and receive feedback from judges.
Start preparing music now and look for registration information after Chinese
New Year!
From the Nurse:
If your child is still missing required vaccinations, we will soon be sending home a
reminder letter. Please make arrangements to receive the missing vaccinations
during the holiday break. Once your child's vaccinations are completed, please
remember to send a copy of the new records to school as soon as possible. Thank
you!
This week's MS Volleyball scores!
January 10th: CDIS Girls vs. QSI set one 25-21, set two 21-25, set three 15-11
CDIS Boys vs.QSI set one 25-13, set two 25-18 (@CDIS)
Secondary Swimming:
Now that tryouts are done, swim practices will start on Thursday January 17th and be
held on Tuesday and Thursday for the remainder of the season.
Middle School Volleyball (U15)
Practice Schedule:
Boys
Monday 3:30 – 4:30
Thursday 3:30 – 4:30
Girls
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30
Friday 3:30 – 4:30
Game Schedule:
1/15 CDIS Girls vs Malvern College @
CDIS 4:00 pm
1/15 CDIS Boys vs Malvern College @
CDIS 5:00 pm
1/22 U15 Volleyball Tournament @
LIS
High School Basketball (U19)
Practice Schedule:
Boys
Monday 4:30 – 5:30
Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30
Girls
Monday 3:30 – 4:30
Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30
Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30
Game Schedule:
1/12 U19 CISA Basketball Tournament
@ MIS
1/23 CDIS Girls vs Malvern College @
CDIS 4:00 pm
2/14 CDIS Boys vs Malvern College @
CDIS 5:00 pm
2/22-23 ISC Basketball Tournament @
TIS (Tianjin, China)
2/27 Awards Banquet
PTO Club
Look out for an updated PTO events schedule after Chinese New Year!
January 14th -January 18th
Monday
International: Chicken Cacciatore
Chinese: Garlic Shoots & Chicken
Dessert: Butter Cake
Tuesday
International: Macaroni & Cheese
Chinese: Roast Beef
Dessert: Almond Tarts
Wednesday
International: Sub Sandwiches
Chinese: Beef & Green Peppers
Dessert: Pastry Puffs
Thursday
International: Butter Chicken
Chinese: Roast Duck
Dessert: Black Forest Cake
Friday
International: Hot Dogs
Chinese: Kung Pao Chicken
Dessert: Tiramisu
Vegetables and Soup served every day!
Important Contacts
Receptionist & General Inquiries
Elsa Yu: [email protected]
or call 6517-5228
Elementary
Juno
Deng: [email protected]
or call 6517-5228
Secondary
Linda Yang:
or call 6517-5228
Athletics
John Blanchard:
Transportation
Doreen Dong:
Parent Liaisons
Korean
Jina Oh:
or call 6517-5228
Chinese – Elementary
Juno
Deng: [email protected]
or call 6517-5228
Admissions
Diane Sonam:
Chinese – Secondary
Linda Yang:
or call 6517-5228
Address:
Chengdu International School (CDIS)
60 Shuinianhe Nanlu, Jinjiang District
Chengdu, China 610065, China
成都爱思瑟国际学校
成都锦江区水碾河南路 60号，邮编 610065
Phone numbers:
+86 (028) 6517 5228
Email: [email protected]
Business hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm when school is in session
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm during summer break
Location:
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