BIFS Newsletter, 2016-01-22 (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 40, January 22, 2016

Contentshis Coming Week at BIFSWed, Jan 27: ES Parent Coffee PYP Exhibition in Grade 5

Fri, Jan 29: Elementary Winter Production of Flakes

Whole SchoolThe Importance of Positivity

Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year PTA News Changes to School Lunch System BIFS PIPA Request PE Uniform Shop The Flu IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts Cafeteria Menu: January 25-29

lementary SchoolThree-Way Conferences

ELC Parent Coffee Feb 17 ES Parent Coffee Jan 27 PYP Second Authorization Visit Upcoming Elementary Events 'Flakes' by the Elementary Drama Club Jan 29

Middle School and High SchoolMHS ManageBac Expectations

Visit to KMOU and Their 3D Printing Lab Middle School Ski Trip 2016 Feb 26-29

or Your Diary

IFS Annual Calendar 2015-16 & 2016-17

chool & Community Links

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Welcome to the end of the first week of our second semester! As we journey into 2016 and the second half ohe school year together, I would like to encourage us all to harness the power of positivity. The research in threa of behavioral psychology is very persuasive as to the power and influence that a positive outlook has oudent development and learning.

ccording to the Mayo Clinic, positive thinking doesn't mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore's less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness and challenges in

more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst. Is this not the behaviond attitude that we want to cultivate in our students so they can be resilient learners? Positive thinking oftearts with self-talk. Self-talk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head. Thesutomatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other selfalk may arise from misconceptions that you create because of lack of information. If the thoughts that ruhrough your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts ar

mostly positive, you're likely an optimist someone who practices positive thinking.

esearchers exploring the effects of positive thinking and optimism on achievement and health have found thahen people are experiencing positive emotions like joy, contentment, and love, they see more possibilities i

heir life and are more open to new experiences, learning and skill development. Positive emotions broadeour sense of possibility and open your mind up to more options. The range of benefits positive thinking anmotions may provide include: Increased cognitive achievement, greater resiliency, stronger problem solvinbility, increased work ethic, increased life span, lower rates of depression and distress, better well-being, andetter coping skills during hardships and times of stress. What tremendous outcomes!

o, what are some practical steps we all can take to be more positive in 2016? Some suggestions includentifying a small area to focus on where you desire to be more positive, monitor yourself during the day, bepen to humor and give yourself permission to laugh at life, surround yourself with positive people, and mos

mportantly practice positive self-talk. These are some of the approaches to positivity that we seek to cultivate i

ur students at BIFS.

o, as you embark into 2016 and the second half of the school year, we hope that you will choose to embracositive thinking and the world of possibilities that awaits each of us and our students at BIFS as we continue txplore, discover, belong and thrive! I am positively excited about our future! How about you?

n Baker

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Whole SchoolThe Importance of Positivity


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hank you for those 56 parents who signed up for the PTA Facebook page. It helps us communicate with youor those who have not yet signed up, please take the time to do so by clicking on this link

ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/bifsssg/

gh School families are needed Please read about the Math Mania and Leadership Conference which BIFS iponsoring January 28-31. Thank you for the ten families that have volunteered. Ten more host families areeeded to house the visiting students. Please show your hospitality and BIFS pride! Email Marty Wagner thaou can house two students. ([email protected]) You have room. Borrow an air mattress. We can do it!

Priedeman

President

Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year

hank you for all who came to our PTA meeting last Wednesday especially our parents new toFS. We discussed International day and what interesting things you can do in Geoje. Stacey

hields, our vice president is moving on. We are so grateful for Staceys influence and work inregards to PTA. Because of her departure, the VicPresident position is open. If you would like to get involvedwith BIFS and PTA, please contact Joy Priedema([email protected]). We would love your help.

International Day is a few months away. We need Countr

Team Leaders to organize their countrys booth. Eaccountry needs to have an activity for the children, a fooditem to share and create an opportunity to showcase youcountry. As a Country Team Leader, you would work witother parents in creating your booth. Please get involvedwith this wonderful event. To sign up, click on the Sign-up

Genius link below. https://goo.gl/06z33g

FS will conduct an annual re-enrolment process to obtain commitment from families regarding their plans fohe upcoming school year. The form will be 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-enrolment form via email biday, February 12. To continue enrolment at BIFS for the 2016-17 academic year, a non-refundable re

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

PTA News
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Changes to School Lunch System

School lunch is provided either through Meal Pass (semester or annual payment plan) or the new daily paMeal Coupon system.For the daily pay option, students can purchase coupons at the automated coupon vending machine locatein the cafeteria. Students then should turn in their coupon in the coupon box before meal.Please [email protected] questions regarding school lunch.

al Pass

The school will provide a sticker to students who are on the Meal Pass--homeroom teacher will hand out thstickers to students. Please place this sticker at the back, bottom section of the student ID card. Students withMeal Pass can simply show the sticker to eat school lunch and no coupon is required.

The Meal Pass sticker is nontransferable. You may not use someone elses Meal Pass to eat lunch.If the Meal Pass sticker is lost, it can be reissued upon verification.There will be no refund for skipped or missed lunch due to students personal reasons (i.e. absence).If a student transfers to a different school, the remaining lunch fee will be refunded. (Student must return thMeal Pass back to school)

Coupon

Customers can purchase Meal Coupon through the automated coupon machine located in the schoocafeteria. You can purchase the coupon with cash or Korean debit/credit card.Those with daily pay program or school visitors can use this option.

If you want, you can purchase coupons in bulk (10 or 20) in advance through the coupon machine. This wiavoid lines at the machine during lunch time.The school is not responsible for lost coupons and there will be no refund.

Packed Lunch Request for Field TripsIf a student doesnt have a Meal Pass, and wishes to purchase packed lunch for field trip, student must submthe Meal Coupon to homeroom teacher or the teacher in charge of the field trip.Students from the ELC to Grade 2 can purchase and turn in the Grade 3 through 5 Meal Coupon for fieldtrips.

ecently, we have sent an email regarding BIFS PIPA to parents. Please check your inbox and reply to us vimail [email protected].

BIFS PIPA Request
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FS Bears Zip Hoodies *30,000 KRW *Open BIFS Bearsoodieto place your order. Deadline: January 25.

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

is a great time to purchase your BIFS blanket!! A doubleyer of polar fleece is guaranteed to keep you warm onese cold days!! BIFS blankets are 40,000 KRW and can beurchased in the PE Uniform Shop.

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

PE Uniform Shop

OOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT SCHOOL? We'd love to have volunteers cover 8:30-12 or 1230 on two Thursdays each month (but we are flexible)!! We wont turn anyone away! For more informationbout volunteering in the PE Uniform Shop, contact 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!

FS Bears Zip Hoodie ORDER DEADLINE Monday, January 25th, 4:00 pm: BIFS Bears Zip Hoodies*30,000 KRWOpenBIFS Bears Hoodieto place your order!!!

FS 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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The Flu

u season typically peaks from December through February and South Korea is experiencing this peakarticularly among school-aged children, as reported by the Korean Center for Disease Control.

he flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus and infects the nose, throat, andngs. Here is some additional information to help combat flu season:

w does the flu spread?

u viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. Surfaces and handontaminated with nose, mouth, or throat secretions can also spread influenza viruses.

at are the symptoms of the flu?ymptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chillstigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

w long can a sick person spread the flu to others?

eople with the flu may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to 5~7 days after.

is influenza treated?

ou will need nothing more than bed rest and plenty of fluids.ntiviral medications are available by prescription that may reduce the length of illness and help prevent seriou

omplications. Over-the-counter medications, when used as directed, may lessen fever, headache, and musclches.

w can I protect my child against the flu?

Annual flu vaccines are recommended for all persons 6 months and older, unless you have a contraindicatioto the vaccine. A new flu vaccine is made each year to protect against the flu viruses that research indicateare most likely to cause illness during the upcoming flu season.Encourage your child to practice good health habits such as a washing their hands, not sharing drinks ofood, and covering their faces when sneezing and coughing.

en can child go back to school after having the flu?

eep your child home from school for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone. (Fever should be gone withouhe use of a fever-reducing medicine.) A fever is defined as 100F (37.8C) or higher.


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T Services - Apple Computer Discounts

IT Services has negotiated a range of discounted prices on Apple products for staff andstudents 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. For example:

a 13.3" MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Core i5 CPU, 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD is currently 1,205,4000 KRWversus a 1,370,000 KRW retail pricea 13.3" MacBook Pro Retina with a 2.7GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD is currently 1,619,200 KRWversus 1,840,000 KRW retail price

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

(Korean)

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

Cafeteria Menu: January 25-29

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

Sandwich Bar


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Elementary SchoolThree-Way Conferenceshank you very much for attending the conferences this week. Please make sure to fill out the feedback formbout the event. This information will be useful in improving our conferences as we review the feedback ovehe course of the year.

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ELC Parent Coffee Reading Aloud to Your Child

ack by popular demand, we will host an ELC parent coffee on reading aloud to your child. Sure, we all read tour kids and understand how important this is to developing pre-literacy skills. However, there are certainuestioning and reflection techniques you can use when reading with your child that will help to build a deependerstanding of stories and language. You can also practice pre-literacy reading with your child by teachingome critical reading skills, such as book orientation, finger pointing, and initial letter-sound recognition. Theskills and concepts can lead to stronger reading skills in your child as he/she becomes an independent reader.

ease join our ELC Parent Coffee at the ELC Hall on February 17th, Wednesday, from 2:15-3:15.

ES Parent Coffee PYP Exhibition in Grade 5

his months Parent Coffee will be on January 27, from 9:00-10:00 at the ES Hall. The topic will be about the PYxhibition in Grade 5.

We welcome all ES parents to attend, and strongly encourage all Grade 5 parents to come and learn morebout how they can support their childs inquiry at home.

What is the PYP Exhibition?he Exhibition is a requirement for students completing their last year in the PYP, typically in Grade (Grade 6 inome schools). All authorized IB PYP schools are required to participate in the exhibition.

uring the Exhibition, students engage in a collaborative inquiry process that involves them in identifyingvestigating and offering solutions to real life issues or problems.

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S Parent Coffee - Continued

ow can parents help?Support at home by asking questions about their inquiry and listening to their Exhibition stories.Brainstorm ways with your children how you can provide assistance, e.g. finding resources, chaperoningduring trips, etc.Encourage your children when they are stuck.Dont do the work for them!Attend the celebration! (April 22nd for the ES assembly and April 26th for parents)

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YP Second Authorization Visitur PYP program is authorized by the IBO, and we are preparing for our second authorization visit in the sprinf 2017. While the visit is more than a year away, there is much leg-work to be done to document all of thonderful work we are doing here in our PYP program. We see authorization and accreditation visits as apportunity to celebrate what we are doing well, and to set goals for the school in areas we want to developounds a bit like the Three-Way Conferences for our students, doesnt it? We are excited about thuthorization process and the opportunity for external validation of our program.

Date/Time Event Details

n 27, 9:00-10:00 am Elementary Parent Coffee Grade 5 Exhibition: This Parent Coffee targeted Grade 5 parents, but everyone is welcome to join anlearn about the student-led inquiry in the PYP.

n 29, 2:35-3:15 pm Elementary Assembly The Elementary Drama Club will present 'Flakes'. Watas all the flakes in the blizzard help the littlesnowflake see that no two flakes are alike an

everyone is unique!b 5 School-wide Assembly Lunar New Year Assembly

b 12, 2:35-3:15 pm Elementary Assembly Grade 5 will share what they have learned in their unabout media literacy and share some of the medmessages they have created.

Upcoming Elementary Events

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Flakes' by the Elementary Drama Club

ease come along and show your support for the elementary winterroduction of Flakes, the musical starring students from grades K-5! Theerformance will be held on Friday, January 29th in the elementary hall at 2:40

Hope to see you there!

entary Drama Club

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Upcoming Elementary Events - Continued

Date/Time Event Details

b 16 and 17 ISA ACER Testing Grades 3-5 will take the external assessments provideby ISA-ACER. More details in a separate article.

incipal

Leda Cedo

PYP Coordinator


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Middle School and High SchoolMHS ManageBac Expectations

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roviding clear direction and being transparent is critical to student success. As part of our work in the MHS wave identified ManageBac expectations that will assist students with both time management and organizationakills. We continue to reflect on our practices and aim to establish structures that support student learning.

Manage ac xpectations

All tasks are labeled as formative (yellow) or summative (red), and whether each task is in-class, at-home

or at-home and in-class.All out-of-school assignments (homework - green) are posted on Managebac before 4:00 pm on the daassigned.All in-class formative assessments are posted at least two days in advance.All summative assessments are posted at least one week in advance.Task-specific rubrics for mid-term and long-term assignments are posted at the same time as the summativassessment.

tudents are expected to check ManageBac on a daily basis to assist with developing self-managementrganizational and study skills. ManageBac is an excellent tool to assist students in both short-term and long

erm planning. Students are encouraged to look at daily, weekly and longer range assignments or tasks.

students have difficulty understanding the posted assignment it is the expectation that they communicate withheir teacher to clarify those misunderstandings.

hank you for your on-going feedback and support as we continue to create structures to assist students andmprove our communication practices.

Jamie Robb

High School Principalincipal


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Visit to KMOU and Their 3D Printing Lab

esign Teachers Kent Saunders and Simon Furmston had the good fortune to visit the 3D printing lab at KMOUKorean Maritime & Oceanographic University).

his place is a bit of a secret and shouldnt be!!! Run by Mark Lee, an economics lecturer at the university, thb operates on minimal funding provided mostly by outside business connections, and the Economicepartment of KMOU.

Mark states that currently they are actively working with 5-7 Korean companies, most of which are startups, anhe few that are expanding their present business model to include 3D printing and are also new to thechnology. They (Mark and his team) provide a global understanding of the technology and the market (such

s it is currently) and making predictions as to where it is going. They also provide insight into the Korean andoreign (mostly the North American) markets and customer profiles of those markets. They also provide specifD printing solutions to clients that are interested in adapting the technological benefits to their operationsom procuring 3rd party services to purchasing the most appropriate hardware or software for their operations

Mark has just completed an extensive report & recommendation on 3D printing for BIFS and supplied the schooith connections to local manufacturers of the machines. These companies are all enthusiasticabout beinvolved in BIFS move towards this developing technology.

Many thanks go out to Mark and for an enjoyable educational visit and all the work he has put into informing

IFS about this technology.

t Saunders

ad of Dept. Design

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Middle School Ski Trip 2016

he 2016 Middle School Ski trip will take place from 26 to 29 of February. Skiers and snowboarders will be goingo Phoenox Park near Seoul, which offers some of the best slopes Korea can offer. Detailed information of thip can be found here. We can take a maximum of 38 students, so if you are interested please fill out the

le Form as soon as you can. Participants will be accepted on a first come first ski basis.

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For Your Diary

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26th-31st ISCMS Music Festival Trip

27th ES Parent Coffee (Exhibition)

28th-31st AISA Math Mania and Leadership Conferenceat BIFS

28th KIMEA Middle School Choir Festival

29th ES Assembly

February 2016

1st-15th ES Electives Registration

2nd KIMEA Middle School Honor Band Festival

3rd MHS Parent Coffee

5th End S02 CCA/Elective

Registration deadline for ABRSM Music Theoryand Practical Exams

Lunar New Year Assembly

8th-9th Lunar New Year Holiday

12th-13th KIMEA High School Music Festival

12th HS Assembly

ES Assembly

17th ELC Parent Coffee - Reading Aloud

19th-20th KIMEA National Honors Festival

19th ES Assembly

22nd Start S03 CCA/Elective

24th BIFS Parent Workshop

PTA Meeting

25th Spring Open House

26th-29th MS Ski Trip 2016

26th ES Assembly


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