Hear from the Head

TIS Family,

The annual LifePlus Basketball Tournament has been an exciting way to end our first week back after the Spring Festival holiday. I trust your holiday was relaxing and filled with opportunities to connect with family and friends. I also trust that you’ll take advantage of the basketball tournament to continue building connection here at the school. If you have not had an opportunity to experience this tournament yet, please join us on Saturday for the conclusion.

Alumni Connections and University visit in Korea

From Saturday through Tuesday, I am excited to share the three areas of connection with the Korean community:

1. Four Tianjin International School alumni hosted a two-hour event on Saturday, February 8th for TIS families to learn more about their experiences entering University. A special thank you goes out to Yu SeoYeon, Jeon HyeongJae, Lim SuHwan, and Kim JiWoo. These four alumni have modeled a heart for investing in the next generation, and have already made plans to offer this event again next year.
2. Mrs. Cotton, Mr. Way, and I hosted about 25 alumni for dinner on Sunday, February 9th in Seoul. This opportunity was a fantastic time connecting with graduates from recent years. We loved to hear the stories from the past and are encouraged to see where they are and where they are going in the future.
3. Mrs. Cotton and Mr. Way joined a LifePlus Principals and University Counselors group to meet with the Admissions departments of six Universities in Korea on Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th. These visits allow universities to learn about our school and the education that LifePlus schools provide. They also offer an opportunity for our leaders to learn face-to-face what the requirements are necessary and what rumors are untrue regarding admissions.

As this week ends, I encourage you to look ahead to the calendar regarding future engagement opportunities.

See you soon!

School Wide Announcements

LifePlus High School Basketball Tournament

Tianjin International School Robotics Challenge 2025
VEX V5 Robotics Competition - High Stakes
Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22
Gymnasium

Divisional News

ECC & Elementary

Elementary Clubs

Secondary

Canada Math Competition
Our annual “Canada Math Competition” is almost here. To practice using past contest papers, go to this link. From here, you can select specifically which contest (9th - Pascal, 10th - Cayley, 11th - Fermat, 11th/12th - Euclid).

Time & Place:
9th, 10th, 11th: Thursday, March 6, 3:30 – 4:30, A342.
11th & 12th: Thursday, April 3, 9-11:30, B325 (yes, this is during Spring Break; like SAT, you will be responsible for your own transportation.)

Please register for the competition using this form, no later than Monday, 2/17.

For Middle School Parents/Students reading this notification, the Middle School competition will be held in May (Thursday, May 15) with signups at the beginning of April.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Gilbert.

Guidance Counselor

Senior 2025 Newsletter

SAT March 8 - Registration

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines

AP Practice and Tips

https://www.youtube.com/@advancedplacement

10th GRADE: PSAT10 (ONLINE) is set for MARCH 10

Click here for practice exams (BLUEBOOK DOWNLOAD NEEDED): https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice

PTO

Health Office

We are in the midst of Winter, and it is the most susceptible time to catch a cold. Because infectious diseases are spreading widely in the city, and it is easy to catch them, we need to pay attention to personal hygiene and keep social distance for prevention. Although not required, we highly recommend getting the flu vaccination to help protect yourself and your family. In addition, as their immunity wanes, some boosters are required. For example, TIS requirement of Tdap/DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis 3-in-1) is five doses for Grades 1-8. Students must have a booster dose of Tdap after the age of 10 and before Grade 9. For the safety of students during extracurricular activities and travel, a tetanus booster shot is also required by the school. Please check your children’s immunization records and make plans to obtain this vaccine while traveling outside China, as the booster shot of Tdap for teenagers is not available in mainland China. If your child missed this vaccination or others, the holidays are a good opportunity to get a catch-up shot. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep TIS a healthy and safe environment.

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