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| June 7, 2010 |
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Dear Lower Primary Parents,
Beach parties, pizza parties, author celebrations, poetry readings...a myriad of events to close the school year.
We have just a few days left and before we know it, our school year will end. Your child will have accomplished the completion of a school year, grown by leaps and bounds, and been part of an amazing community of learners. Thank you for trusting your child(ren) to us. We have enjoyed each and every day with your child(ren). We hope that you too, can see the growth and learning your child(ren) has demonstrated over this short nine months!
Your support and commitment to Lower Primary is evident in so much of what I see demonstrated in the hallways, classrooms and activities of our building. Your involvement through volunteering, supporting, assisting, and serving, has been appreciated and valued.
We end our year, with an End of the Year Assembly on Thursday. This is a time to recognize those leaving and to say goodbye to our second graders who will move across the bridge to Upper Primary.
The last day of school for R1 is Wednesday. R2 through G2 have an early dismissal on Thursday at 11:15am. Buses will depart at 11:30am. The school building will be closed Thursday afternoon as all faculty will be at a meeting in Tai Tam.
Yearbooks
Your child's yearbook will come home on Tuesday. Your child may bring it to school on Wednesday and/or Thursday, so that his/her friends can sign it.
Start of Next School Year and Class Lists
You will receive emails about class placement in the second week of August. Orientation day and the opportunity to meet 2010-11 teachers, and sign-up for community activities will be Monday, August 16 (R1-G2) and Tuesday, August 17 (R1-R2). The first day of regular classes will be Tuesday, August 17 for G1 and G2. R1 and R2 join the rest of our school on Wednesday, August 18 with the regular schedule.
Summer Reminders - Check Ups
Just a reminder - summer is always a great time to have a "well care visit" to your family pediatrician! This should be a yearly event and many pediatricians will check all developmental areas on children under the age of six. In addition, yearly vision and hearing tests should also be conducted!
Goodbye
The end of the school year always come with mixed emotion, as we say goodbye to colleagues and friends who move to places, near and far. We have families leaving this year, some of who have been here for quite some time, and some who have just joined us a year ago. We wish you joy, health, and happiness as you move on to your new adventures. Thank you for being a part of our lives and our Lower Primary community. Keep in touch and best of luck!
And, last...Thank you!
It has been an honor to serve as your principal this year. I am blessed to work amongst such professional educators and involved parents. I am always astounded by the generosity, love, and support this community gives. We are all better because of one another, and I am grateful to all of you for your support of our school. Have a wonderful summer and very safe travels!
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
- Charles R. Swindo
Warm regards,
Maya Nelson
Lower Primary Principal
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Note from the Health Office
For students with emergency medication kept in the Health Office, please let us know if you are taking your child out of school before June 10. We will give the medication to your child to bring home on the last day if they are at school. If you prefer, you can pick the medication up from the Health Office. Please call the Health Office to let us know, and if we are not in the office when you visit, our mobile numbers are posted on the door of the office.
Please note that we have a need for extra used uniforms to be kept in the Health Office for students whom have been ill or had accidents.
Have a wonderful summer holiday,
Shannon Hilliard and Alaine Lee, LP Nurses
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Note from the Library All library books and Chinese CD-ROMs should be returned to the library as soon as possible. All HKIS libraries will be closed for the summer.
If you are looking for some reading fun to keep the kids busy this summer try the Hong Kong Public Library http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/. They offer story-time, reading activities, and a summer reading program. Check the website for your local branch and more information about programs under 'Kids & Teens'.
Don't forget about Bookflix! This great online reading program that Lower Primary subscribes to pairs fictional video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks. Kids can be read to or read along with a story. There are also reading games and puzzles http://bookflix.scholastic.com. Contact the LP library if you need the username & password at lpslibrary@hkis.edu.hk.
http://www.storylineonline.net/ - Stories read by celebrities
http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/ - Reading is Fundamental - 'Bookzone' has stories you can watch
http://www.starfall.com/ - Read along with stories and play reading games
Happy Reading!
Kim Opfer & the LP Library Staff |
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COMMUNITY
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Collection by Church of All Nations
CLEAN used or new stuffed animals of all sizes are being collected by Church of All Nations to benefit less fortunate children in Hong Kong and China. If you have stuffed animals that you are willing to share with other kids, please bring them to school by Monday, June 7. They will be picked up from CAN during the last week of school for distribution over the following months. Thank you!
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Gently Used Uniform Collection for Cambodia
Every child in Cambodia must wear a uniform in order to attend school, so let's help educate the children of Cambodia!
WHITE short sleeved polo tops or WHITE short sleeved blouses only.
NAVY BLUE knee length shorts, skorts or skirts
NAVY BLUE capri pants or longer
NAVY BLUE athletic gym shorts
Sizes XXS-12. Please clean the clothing. Collection boxes in LP outside the gymnasium and UP outside the main entrance door until the final day of school.
Questions? Please contact the Fletcher Family, tel: 6332-2711, e-mail: miloandmoose@hotmail.com. ___________________________________________________________
HKIS Summer Discovery Program
If you are thinking of enrolling your child in the Summer Discovery program but have not done so yet, then this is the time to do it.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Session 1: June 14 - July 2 (13 school days)
REGISTRATION CLOSED ON MAY 18.
Session 2: July 6 - July 23 (14 school days)
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JUNE 9.
Registration after application deadline will incur a HK$500 late fee per student, and applications will be accepted based on availability.
Please click here to select courses. All the courses for LP students will take place at the Repulse Bay Campus. Contact us to find out if your child's favorite teachers are teaching any of these courses.
To enroll, please complete the necessary forms, paying special attention to the program information and registration procedures, including the registration deadline. Please click here to download forms and to learn about school bus arrangements and lunch plans.
If you require assistance in course selection or have other questions, please contact us at email summerprogram@hkis.edu.hk or call 3149-7838.
We look forward to sharing an exciting summer with your child!
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Dragon Shop Back to School Sale
Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe the end of the school year is upon us! The Dragon Shop is already planning for the start of the 2010-2011 year. As in previous years, we would like to offer extended shop hours prior to the start of school and the first week of school. However, an army of volunteers is needed in order to make this happen - 80+ people, to be exact! Please consider signing up for one or more of the shifts below so that we can serve all HKIS parents as they prepare for the start of school. No prior experience is necessary. All shifts are at the Tai Tam campus in the HS Cafeteria Function Room.
MS/HS starts on Monday, August 16, 2010 and Primary registration is also Monday, August 16, 2010.
Available shifts:
Sales prior to the start of school:
Thursday, August 12: 10 am - 4 pm (2 shifts, 10 - 1, 1 - 4)
Friday, August 13: 10 am - 4 pm (2 shifts, 10 - 1, 1 - 4)
Saturday, August 14: 10 am - 4 pm (2 shifts, 10 - 1, 1 - 4)
Sunday, August 15: 10 am - 4 pm (2 shifts, 10 - 1, 1 - 4)
Sales the first week of school:
Monday, August 16: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (3 shifts, 9:00 - 11:30, 11:30 - 2:00, 2:00 -4:00)
Tuesday, August 17: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (3 shifts, 9:00 - 11:30, 11:30 - 2:00, 2:00-4:00)
Wednesday, August 18: 7:30 am - 4 pm (3 shifts, 7:30-10:30, 10:30-1:30, 1:30-4:00)
Thursday, August 19: 7:30 am - 4 pm (3 shifts, 7:30-10:30, 10:30-1:30, 1:30-4:00)
Friday, August 20: 7:30 am - 4 pm (3 shifts, 7:30-10:30, 10:30-1:30, 1:30-4:00)
Saturday, August 21: 10:00 am -1 pm (1 shift)
We need multiple volunteers for each shift, so please think about signing up with a friend or two! Please also encourage your High Schoolers to sign-up as they can earn money for their class, club or sports team.
Sign up for a shift at mysignup.com/august_back_to_school_sale
If you have questions, please contact me at dragonshop@hkis.edu.hk.
Thank you in advance for your time and support.
Joanne Kim, HKIS Booster Club
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All School Calendar 2010-2011
Click here for the final All School Calendar for the school year 2010-2011.
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HKIS Job Openings
LP Part time Nurse - 2 days a week
HS Senior Library Assistant
LP and UP Teacher Assistants
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| Events This Week |
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Wed, June 9
R2-G2
Music Share ends
- Music Rooms
Last day of School for
R1 students
Thur, June 10
9:00am
Courage Assembly
- Gym
Last day of School
for R2-G2 students
- dismissal at 11:15am, buses depart at 11:30am
Report Cards sent home in students' backpacks
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| Dates to Remember |
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August 16
R1-G2 Orientation
& Registration
August 17
R2-G2 Orientation
& Registration
First Day of School
for G1-G2
August 18
First Day of School
for R1-R2
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Mrs. Maya Nelson
mnelson@hkis.edu.hk |
| Associate Principal |
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Mr. Ben Hart
bhart@hkis.edu.hk |
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Associate Principal |
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Mr. Nate Dennison
ndennison@hkis.edu.hk |
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Support Staff |
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Ms. Anjali Lakhwani
2812 5454
alakhwani@hkis.edu.hk |
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Ms. Nikki Adams
2812 5410
nadams@hkis.edu.hk |
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Ms. Liza Chan
2812 5412
lscchan@hkis.edu.hk |
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Mrs. Rita Wong
2812 5425
rjwong@hkis.edu.hk |
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Ms. Cynthia Au
2812 5425
cau@hkis.edu.hk |
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS |
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GENERAL
Until 4pm
LPS Office 2812 5000
BUS SITUATIONS
School Hours
Kenny Chu 2812 5419
kchu@hkis.edu.hk
After school until 6pm
Kenny Chu 6086 1143 | |
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