News from Kyoto International School

In this edition:

• KIS Guiding Statements
• Grade 5 – PYP Exhibition Photos & Recordings
• Message from the PTA
• A special thank you
• Summer hat
• Reminders from the Office

Key Info & Dates:

• June – After-school group lessons cancelled
• June 5th, 12th – Saturday School (Cancelled)
• June 9th @ 8PM – PTA Meeting (Zoom)
• June 16th @ 4:30PM – Annual Report (Zoom)
• June 18th @ 12:30PM – End of Semester 2
• June 21st to July 16th – Summer Camp (Info & Registration)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 35 (May 28th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Presenting the Annual Report 2020-21
• Grade 5 – PYP Exhibition
• Message from the PTA
• Spotlight on Learning
• Sharing who we are
• The Golden Queen Chess Tournament
• Note from Wendy
• Reminders…

Key Info & Dates:

• June 2nd @ 8:00 PM – Connecting Ideas
• June 9th @ 8:00 PM – PTA Meeting
• June 16th @ 4:30 PM – Annual Report
• June 18th @ 12:30 PM – End of Semester 2
• June 21st to July 16th – Summer Camp (Info & Registration)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 33 (May 14th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
• Message from the PTA
• Message from the Office (Action Required)
• Spotlight on Learning
• Sharing who we are
• House T-Shirts (Action Required)
• Other reminders

Key Info & Dates:

• May 17th – Grade 2&3 back at school
• May 19th @ 8PM – PTA Meeting
• May 27-28th – MSHS Exam days
• April 26th to May 31st – Group lessons,  bukatsu, and Experiential Week (Cancelled)
• May 15th, 22nd, 29th – Saturday School (Cancelled)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 32 (May 7th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
• Message from the Office (Action Required)
• The Gardening Club is flowering
• Spotlight on Learning
• Sharing who we are
• Other reminders

Key Info & Dates:

• April 26th to May 31st – Group lessons & bukatsu (Cancelled)
• May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th – Saturday School (Cancelled)
• May 17th to 20th – Experiential Week (Cancelled)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 30 (April 23rd, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal (PDF)
• Spotlight on Learning
• Sharing who we are
• Message from PTA
• Message from the Office
• Other reminders

Key Info & Dates:

• April 26th-30th – Book Week
• April 26th to May 14th – No after school bukatsu/lessons and limited childcare
• April 29th (Thu) – Shōwa Day (Public Holiday)
• May 3rd to 5th – Golden Week (No School)
• May 8th – Saturday School (Canceled)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 29 (April 16th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
• Spotlight on Learning
• Sharing who we are
• Message from PTA
• Upcoming events and holidays

Key Info & Dates:

• April 26th-30th – Book Week
• April 29th (Thu) – Shōwa Day (Public Holiday)
• May 3rd to 5th – Golden Week (No School)
• May 6th (Thu) – Back to School

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 27 (March 26th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
  • Happy Haru Yasumi
  • Guiding Statements 2021-2024
• Spotlight on Learning: Photos from SLC & PTSC
• Message from PTA
  • Connecting Ideas in April
  • PTA Meeting
  • A Translator Needed!
• KIS Olympics
  • Photos
  • Results
• External News
  • Parent Survey request from a graduate student
  • External Event: Kyoto City Zoo (April 3rd)
  • External Event: Spring Camp for English Language

Key Info & Dates:

• March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)
• External Event: April 3rd Kyoto City Zoo
• April 5th (Mon) – Back to School
• April 9th (Fri) 8PM – Connecting Ideas
• April 15th (Thur) 8PM – PTA Meeting

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 26 (March 19th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
  • Accreditation volunteers requested
  • Updated childcare guidelines
  • Welcome to new staff
  • Be part of the schools Mission Statement
• Spotlight on Learning: Grade 1
• Sharing who we are
• KIS Olympics
• Conference Sign up Reminder
• Message from PTA
  • PTA Meeting Mar 23rd @ 8PM
  • Community Event Feedback Form
  • Facebook group for KIS community
  • Book Publishing “Finding Byakko: Magical Adventures in Kyoto”
• External Events
  • Spring Camp for English Language

Key Info & Dates:

• March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
• March 23rd & 24th – EY1-G5 Student Led Conferences & G6-9 Parent Teacher Student Conferences
• March 23rd (Tues) @ 8:00pm – PTA Meeting (Zoom)
• March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
• March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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