BIFS Newsletter, 2016-03-04 (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 46, March 4, 2016

Contentshis Coming Week at BIFSThu, Mar 10: BIFS Information Evening in Geoje

Thu, Mar 10: IB Art Exhibition Opening Night

Whole SchoolWhat a Showcase!

BIFS Parent Workshop – March 9 PTA News

BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration BIFS Information Evening in Geoje – March 10 Whole School Music Concert – March 17 Head Lice Reminder IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts British Embassy Warden Training

0. PE Uniform Shop. Cafeteria Menu: Mar 7 - 11

lementary School

Visual Arts in the PYP Learning Support Parent Coffee ELC Parent Coffee (Rescheduled) – March 10 Grades 3-5 Basketball Camp – March 12 Professional Development Upcoming Elementary Events

Middle School and High SchoolMS Ski Trip

HS Personal Project Exhibition

Grade 11 DP Extended Essay Camps – March 5 / April 9 Grade 12 IBDP Art Exhibition – March 10 WOW Fashion Show 2016 – March 17

or Your Diary

IFS Annual Calendar 2015-16 & 2016-17

chool & Community Links

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id you see the MYP Personal Project Showcase at school on Monday? It was incredible! Our grade 10 MYudents proudly displayed the results of their hard work on a project that was personal to them that tied in wit

heir learning in the MYP. Students displayed novels, movies, music, photography, fashion design, artworkdeos, and so much more. They shared about the camps they led, events they conducted, service campaign

hey organized and physical activities they completed. It was amazing! What was just as amazing was thassion that each student had for their personal project and the student’s ability to reflect on what they haarned through the process and what skills they developed.

Why are culminating activities like the MYP personal project so important for a student’s learning? A culminatinroject, such as the MYP personal project, provides an opportunity for a student to explore a topic of personaterest. By completing the project, students have a real life experience that can help them as they move forward life. Through the process, students gain a number of important skills such as leadership, communicationroject management, time management, group skills, research skills, public speaking, presentation skills and self

motivation. One of the major advantages of this type of project work is that it makes school more like real lifeWhat students choose to study for their inquiry is a real-world topic worthy of their attention and effort. As esult, students learn to take responsibility for their own learning and develop the skills necessary to be life-loneflective learners. What a great outcome!

hearty congratulations to all grade 10 students! Bravo! Way to go Bears!

n Baker

ad of School

Whole SchoolWhat a Showcase!



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BIFS Parent Workshop – March 9

ur next PTA meeting is Wednesday, 9 March at 10:00 – 11:00am following the BIFS ParentWorkshop. I encourage you to attend and learn new things. We need each other’s help in ouroles as parents. Come and be apart.

on’t miss the IB Diploma Program Art Exhibition! Opening night is 10 March at 6:00pm. See more details in theewsletter. What a wonderful way to appreciated another’s creative perspective.

hank you for all that you give to our school!

International Day has a new date

Saturday, 7 May, 10:00am – 2:00pm.Please mark your calendar and plan on attending with your family and friends.

Come and celebrate our global community!Invite your friends.

President

Priedeman

BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration

We would like to ask for your cooperation in registering BIFS Family Member ID Cards. Please register youards with the security office at the front gate when visiting BIFS, and don’t forget to register your attendance bacing your card at the card reader when you enter and exit. This is for security and to help us account for asitors in case of fire or other evacuation. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

TA News

ease come to our next BIFS Parent Workshop on Wednesday, March 9 We will be sharing an overview of ouular activities.

me: 9-10 AM

ace: ES Hall (B5.5)

mmediately following the BIFS Parent Workshop, the PTA will hold their meeting in the same location. Pleasin the BIFS admin team for a meaningful conversation!



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BIFS Information Evening in Geoje – March 10

FS is holding an Information Evening in Geoje on Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30pm. Please help us to spread thord about our school! We have advertising cards in both hard and electronic format, so if you would like toelp us to distribute them offline or online, please contact Miyoung Kim ([email protected]).

hank you for your support and partnership!

Whole School Music Concert – March 17

ou are cordially invited to our Whole School Music Concert, held in the School Gym on Thursday, March 17 at

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Head Lice Reminder

With all of the travel that students do throughout the year and overnight trips thatudents attend, it is important to remember to check your child for Lice.

ce does not transmit disease nor does it mean that a child is unclean. It ismportant to understand what head lice is and how to treat it to preventfestations from re-occurring.

at is head lice?

Small, wingless insects that live on human hair and feed on human blood to surviveDo not have wings or jumping legs so they CANNOT fly or jump

People get lice from direct hair-to-hair contactLay eggs called nits within 1.5cm of scalp• Nits are small, white, and shaped like a sesame seed• Stick to hair and difficult to pull off; do not brush away like dandruff • Commonly found behind ears and the nape of the neck

w to FIND head lice:

Many lice may not cause itching at first; careful inspection is the best way to findWet combing is best because it can slow down the lice and make them easier to catch

• In a well-lit room, apply hair conditioner onto dry, detangled hair•

Comb small sections of hair with a fine-tooth or head lice comb• Wipe conditioner from comb onto paper towel or tissue• Look on tissue and comb for lice and eggs• Repeat combing all over head for at least five minutes• If l ice or eggs are found, the hair should be treated

w to TREAT head lice:

Treatment should begin immediately when head lice are foundPurchase lice treatment shampoo called “Licend” (라이센드) or “Ezabri”(이자브리)at a local pharmacyUse on dry hair for a full 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.Treatment only kills live lice, so nits must be manually removed.After one treatment, student may return to school but is required to be checked in nurse’s office that day

Removal of nits must be done every day for two weeks after 1st treatment via wet combing or with fingers2nd treatment is done 7-10 days (no earlier as shampoo is very strong) after 1st treatmentTwo treatments and follow-up checks with nit removal is the best way to make sure lice are gone

gs to remember:

Tie hair back or braid to reduce transmittingMinimize sharing of child’s hats, hair brushes, clothing, and other objectsCheck other family members when an infestation occurs

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IT Services has negotiated a range of discounted prices and trade-in deals on Applproducts for staff and students 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.

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

(Korean)

(Trade-in prices)

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

T Services - Apple Computer Discounts

gs to remember:

Frequently check child’s hair throughout school year

your child develops symptoms of head lice, check your child’s head and treat if found. As a courtesy, pleasso inform the school nurse ([email protected]).

Head Lice Reminder - Continued

British Embassy Warden Training

Wardens are volunteers working to assist British Nationals. Recently, Kevin Smith (warden for Busan) attended

meeting/training session with the wardens in Korea led by Graham Nelson, HM Consul from Tokyo and Michaem, Honorary Consul in Busan.

he meeting focused on the Crisis Hub, which is the FCO's consular crisis IT system designed to make it easier tupport British Nationals affected by a crisis overseas.

l British nationals are encouraged to subscribe to Travel Advice which will automatically inform nationals abouny crisis that may occur. This can be accessed at https://www.gov.uk/government/world/south-korea . Brits arso encouraged to join the embassy on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ukinrok ) and Twitter (@UKinKorea) fo

egular updates. Please pass on these details to any relevant British contacts and networks.

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is a great time to purchase your BIFS blanket!! A doubleyer of polar fleece is guaranteed to keep you warm on

hese cold days!! BIFS blankets are 40,000 KRWW 35,000 KRW and can be purchased in the PE Uniform

hop.

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

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

PE Uniform Shop

OOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT SCHOOL? The PE Uniform Shop is a great place to start! Noxperience is needed! Training is provided!! For more information about volunteering in the PE Uniform Shopontact Dee Baker at [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!

IFS 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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Cafeteria Menu: March 7 - 11

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

Sandwich Bar

Lunch Menu



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Elementary SchoolVisual Arts in the PYPhe visual arts program in the Elementary emphasizes developing a deeper understanding of the elements ort and principles of design. Students focus on ideas and themes, use a variety of media, and plan and executeow their ideas are communicated to a larger audience. Ongoing reflection and responses to other people’rtwork are given equal importance. To promote the arts program to a wider community, our students' artworkave been used for various exhibits around BIFS, the Busan community, and internationally.

his year we are proud to represent South Korea once again and have two grade 5 students’ art works selecte

o be incorporated into the Schools' International Peace Quilt. Congratulations to Fiona Wilson and Isabelleidenfaden for the selection of their designs!

We invite families to take a gallery walk of the elementary school hallways, where you will find a selection oemi-permanent artworks. These are individual and collaborative pieces from Mr. Quimpo’s art classes over thast several years, and they represent the elements of art and design principles mentioned above. Morertworks and what the students are doing in the art room can be seen ahttp://bifselementaryart.weebly.com/>. We are proud to feature our students’ creativity throughout thchool!

earning Support Parent Coffee

hank you to the parents who attended the session onearning Support at BIFS! Please find the presentationides here: https:/ /goo.gl/J13HjB

Ms. Michelle Roland, our Head of Learning Support,hared some iPad apps that you can use at home in

upporting your child’s literacy and numeracy skillsnd concepts. Most of them are free, so have a look athe following resources:

abc Spelling Reading 2, Reading 3

Nessy - Computer Program Phonics Genius App

One Minute Reader Make 10 App

Squeebles App Telling the Time App

Guided Access on the iPad Google Speech Recognition

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he grade 10 students from Bears Club are organizing a basketball camp for the elementary students from 3ro 5th grade. This camp was planned entirely by the grade 10 students with assistance from Mr. Wilson and Juliespine. The day will be run by them as well. There will also be first aid certified adults to supervise. The purposf this camp is to provide an opportunity for your child to improve their basketball skills by taking part in dril

nd games. The day will certainly be fun for everyone involved.

he basketball camp will take place on Saturday, 12th of March, 2016 in the school gymnasium. The camp startt 10:00 AM and the will end at 2:00 PM. Transportation to and from the camp are the responsibility of tharents. Drop off and pick up should be done at the front gate of BIFS. Feel free to stick around and watch youhild in action!

he cost for participating in the camp is 20,000 Won. This fee will cover registration, a t-shirt and lunch (includezza, snacks and a sports drink). Students should bring a water bottle, and wear good trainers, shorts and t-shir

uitable for running around. If your child has any diet restrictions, please be sure to mention that below and will be sure to accommodate those.

you wish to participate, please complete the form below. Direct any questions to Mr. Wilson [email protected]. The max number of participants is 30, so get your submissions and payment in earlylick here to sign up.

LC Parent Coffee (Rescheduled) – March 10

s lifelong learners, our school supports professional development opportunities for the staff and believes tha

he ultimate recipients are our students. During the past few weeks our ES teachers have been busy learningom various educator experts.

gle Summit: Elementary - Monique Donahue, Brendan Lea, Karen Robb, Marie Eksteen, Sarah Toouli, Menee, Brenna Fairchild, Debora Guzzi | MHS - Kent Saunders, Jamie Robb, Gill Vaughan, Martina Plicka, Grahamoung, Jenny Montague

workshops: Ms. Sierra Waldman, Mrs. Lindy Bok, Mr. Lars Jefferson, Ms. Amy Swenson


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Grades 3-5 Basketball Camp – March 12

ease join our ELC Parent Coffee on reading aloud to our children at home. The session will be held in the ELall on March 10th, Thursday, from 2:15-3:15.

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Professional Development - Continued

fferentiation for English Learners: Mrs. Karen Robb, Ms. Debora Guzzi, Mrs. Cindy Park, Ms. Meng Lee, Mmy Swenson, Ms. Helen Young, Mrs. Kathy Son, Mrs. Carol Lesser, Ms. Sunmi Yu, Ms. Sarah Toouli, Mrs. Ginm, Ms. Leda Cedo

Conference: Ms. Michelle Roland

S Professional Development: All of our teachers worked together on Mar 1 toward professional and schoomprovement. Teams of teachers from all divisions worked together on specific school improvement planrade-level teams met to align curriculum to a trimester schedule for next year, and to rearrange units aeeded. Additionally, the Elementary team began working on the PYP Second Authorization Self Study proces

hich will take place over the next full year.

Date/Time Event Details

ar 10, 2:15-3:15 ELC Parent Coffee Reading aloud to your children

ar 10 Field Trip Grade 3 visits Gamcheon Art Village

ar 11, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Grade 2 Korean Language and Literature students wpresent a small sample of the way we have developed opoetry unit. Grade 5 Korean Language Acquisitistudents will share their learning about 'Media Literacy'.

ar 12, 10:00-2:00 Basketball Camp Grades 3-5 basketball camp (sign-up required)

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Upcoming Elementary Events - Continued

Date/Time Event Details

ar 17, 1:30-3:30 Whole School Music Concertand WOW Fashion Show

Join us for the school-wide music concert, followed by tMHS WOW Fashion Show.

ar 18 Noon dismissal Half day before the Spring Break

pr 8, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Short presentations and performances to celebrachildren's learning in select electives

pr 15, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Grade 5 will share the actions they created as part of thExhibition unit.

incipal

Leda Cedo

PYP Coordinator

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Middle School and High SchoolMS Ski Trip

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his past weekend, 30 middle school students traveled to Phoenix Park Ski Area to learn to ski and snowboardome of the students were experts and others were beginners, but everyone had FUN! The group had 6 skessions over a three day period. The students were all divided up into groups based on their ability to ski androfessional ski instructors gave lessons. As students grew in confidence and ability, the groups were adjustednd everyone gradually moved to the top of the hill. On the last night, the students took a break from the snownd spent some time in a water park. I would encourage you to send your child on this trip next year.




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MS Ski Trip - Continued

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HS Personal Project Exhibition

ongratulations to the Grade 10 students for a wonderful first annual BIFS Personal Project Exhibition onMonday, February 29! The Personal Project is the culminating experience of the MYP (Middle Years Programmend gives students an opportunity to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and attitudes that they have developehroughout the programme.

The students went all out to develointeresting, interactive displays celebratintheir work. Visitors to the booths could sand listen to original music compositionsread excerpts from novellas, try their handat cartooning, animation, or Photoshoplearn about health and diet issuesendangered rhinos or the benefits of yogasee a mini-motorcycle in action or ride rocking horse.


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HS Personal Project Exhibition - Continued

Visitors to the exhibit were impressed bthe diversity of the students’ interests andthe intelligence and depth in which thewere able to explain and reflect on theproject and learning.

Thanks to all the students, parentsadministrators and supervising teachers fomaking the evening such an inspirinsuccess.

Jamie Robb

High School Principal

Grade 11 DP Extended Essay Camps – March 5 / April 9

ur Grade Eleven students are working hard to

omplete their 4000 word Extended Essays. Thextended Essay is a central requirement of the two-ear IB Diploma Programme. The majority of their

major papers will be completed by April 22nd. Toupport the students, Extended Essay camps haveeen set up in the school library on Saturdays. Therst camp ran on February 13th and was a greatuccess. Twelve students spent seven hours in thebrary, solidly working on their Extended Essays.rade Eleven Parents, please circle your calendars

nd remind your sons and daughters of thepcoming EE camps on March 5th and April 9th.No tents or sleeping bags required.) Our goal is to support students with completing this major IB task beforeniversity applications and major assessments are due in the fall.

n Yorke

Coordinator & Curriculum Director

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Grade 12 IBDP Art Exhibition – March 10

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WOW Fashion Show 2016 – March 17

he Art and Digital Design departments have theeasure of inviting you to the 2016 WOW Project

ashion Show. This exciting event will take place onursday, March the 17th at 1:40 pm in the school

. The World of Wearable Art (WOW)roject is a ten week long learning experience whereth grade students get the opportunity to apply thekills and knowledge learned in their different subjectreas in a final interdisciplinary product. The themeor this years show is Creativity. Thus, please mark

our calendars, and we look forward to seeing youelp us celebrate this event with your children. If youave any questions, please e-mail your child’s subjecteacher.

hank you for supporting this event.

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For Your Diary

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April 2016

2nd • ABRSM Music Theory Exams

4th • Start of Term 3

8th • MHS Mid Semester Reports Distributed

• ES Assembly

• HS Assembly

9th • SKAC ES BBall @ DIS (Gr 4/5)

12th • Grade 8 Parents Subject ChoiceInformation Session

• MHS Student Led conference/ES-PD

13th-15th • TAIMUN

13th • BIFS Parent Workshop

• PTA Meeting

14th • 2nd Spring Open House

15th • ES Assembly

16th • SKAC HS Futsal @ BIFS

18th-May 20th • Map Testing

19th • MS Parent Evening (Current G5)

20th • ES Parent Coffee

22nd • ES Assembly

22nd-23rd • KISAC HS Soccer (RED)

23rd • KISAC Blue Grade 6 & 7 Bball @ DCSL

• SKAC MS BBall (Divisional) @ ISK

25th • Interhouse Track and Field @ SajickStadium

26th • Grade 5 Exhibition (for parents)

27th • MHS Parent Coffee

29th • ES Assembly

2nd-8th • G12 Mock Exams

4th • ES Movie Night (Student Council)

5th • KISAC MS Boys Vball @ BISC

• KISAC MS Girls Blue VBall @ CI

7th • MS Basketball Practice Begins

9th • BIFS Parent Workshop

• PTA Meeting

0th-12th • DP Art Exhibition

0th • Grade 3 Field Trip to Gamcheon Art Village

• DP Art Exhibition Opening Night

•BIFS Information Evening in Geoje

1th • HS Assembly

2th • ES Basketball Camp

4th • Grade 7 Human Ingenuity Night

5th • Grade 7 Human Ingenuity Exhibition

• KIMEA Middle School Honor OrchestraFestival

6th • MHS Parent Workshop

7th • Whole School Music Concert & WoWFashion Show

• SKAC HS Futsal @ GIFS (Blue)

8th • Noon Dismissal

21st-Apr 1st • Spring Break Holiday

31st-Apr 2nd • EARCOS Teachers Conference



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