Week of 8-30-20
School Wide News and Announcements
OPEN HOUSE
CANCELLED
updated Sept. 6th
As we continue to observe COVID-19 restrictions on campus, Open House which is scheduled on Friday, September 11th has been cancelled.
Teaching staff will miss having this opportunity to greet and meet their students' parents personally. If there is a possibility to hold Open House later in the school year, we will inform the community.
Message From the Head of School
Aug. 31
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! Head of School, Mr. Ryan Witt, would like to give a brief welcome and update.
New Student and Parent Orientation
Updated Sept. 4
We loved seeing all of our new students at NSO!
It was a great time on Monday being able to introduce the staff and the school to our new families. The parents got to hear from the Head of School and members of the PTO while the students went on a school tour and got to meet their individual principals and teachers. The rest of the day was spent getting everything from documents to student photos to officially start the school year!
Thank you to all our new students and parents for joining the TIS family! We look forward to working with and getting to know your families this year and many years to come.
Aug. 31
All new parents and students, please join us on Monday, August 31 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There we will help orient you to the school building, your children's principals and teachers, and give you a warm TIS welcome. We are so thankful to have you join our TIS family. We look forward to meeting you all!
First Day of School
Updated Sept. 4
Happy first day of school!
The first day of school was unbelievable - every grade has returned to campus for the first time since January! It was such a sweet feeling to finally be able to see all of our students under the same roof again. While we couldn't really see anyone’s faces underneath their masks, we just know that everyone was smiling and eager to come to school! We certainly know all our teachers were!
While not all of our teachers are back on campus, the teachers abroad were still able to greet all of their students for the year and begin the year strong.
While this isn’t how anyone expected to start the new school year, we are encouraged by the upbeat attitude of the staff and students, and our teachers abroad receiving their PU letters and starting their journeys back to China.
This is going to be a great year, and we are excited to get to share it with you all! Let’s all make this a safe, healthy, and fantastic year.
Aug. 31
First day of school is Tuesday, September 1. We are so excited to see all our students back on campus for the first time since January! All our TIS staff have been eagerly preparing for an excellent year.
Part of this preparation has been in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. To view our school response and resources, click the link below to see our COVID-19 web page. If you have any questions at all about this year, feel free contact us via phone () or email ().
COVID-19 Response and Resources
We are so excited for the beginning of the school year, and look forward to a safe, healthy, and wonderful year!
Temperature Logging
Aug. 31
As has been sent out a few weeks ago, in compliance with the local and city government, every student and staff in TIS is required to fill in the COVID-19 logs in PowerSchool starting from Monday, Aug. 17 (so that by Aug. 31, there will be 14 days of record). Please make sure that you fill in all the information listed in the COVID-19 logs, especially the temperatures and locations where you are currently at.
Thank you for your cooperation! For a refersher on how to fill in temperature logs through power school, please click the link below.
Bussing
Updated Sept. 1
There have been changes to the Mango and Pineapple lines, please check out the latest bussing schedule here.
Aug. 31
A new year means new bussing schedules! Current students keep the same lines as last year. Please check the new bussing schedule for pick up times as they may have changed from last school year.
Current students who sat on the Kiwi line last year have have been moved to either the Mango or Pineapple line. An email will be sent out to inform them of which line their children will be riding on.
For all questions please direct them to the bussing department. freddie.feng@tiseagles.com
Principal Role Changes
Aug. 31
We have some people to congratulate! Please congratulate Miss Ham, Miss Barsalou, and Mr. Delzer on their new positions. Click here to read about these changes and learn more about our wonderful and dedicated teachers.
Divisional News
Updated on Sept. 4th
Greetings from the ECC Team!
Welcome back to school! We are very excited to begin this school year with our amazing students. We will do our best to make this an exciting year, filled with explorations and adventures. We are thankful to be partnering with you this year in the growth of your child. We look forward to spending more time together.
Morning Drop-Off
We ask that you do not drop your child off to school earlier than 7:45 a.m. Teachers will be on duty to supervise your child starting at 7:45 a.m. Please make sure that you drive in using the designated route. Teachers will be outside at 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Please make sure that your child arrives at school during this time.
Thank you so much for your support!
First Day of School Letter
Aug. 31
Click here for to view a copy of the first day of school letter sent out to ECC parents.
Sept. 4th
Greetings from the Elementary Team!
Welcome to the TIS Elementary, first graders and new students! It's great to have you join us. Welcome back, returning students! We are looking forward to a great year of learning and growing!
Elementary Handbook Form
Please sign and return the Handbook commitment form by Monday, September 14th. A digital copy of the handbook was sent out through email. A paper copy of the commitment form was sent home this week. Please contact the elementary secretary, Miss Christina Wu, at ext. 370 if you did not receive a copy or have any questions.
Updated on Sept. 4th
First Week of School
We had a great first week of school. The students seemed excited to be back in the classroom. The first week of school always has many new experiences, some are welcome and some are more difficult. Encourage your children to talk to their teachers with their problems. In the middle school we work to teach problem solving techniques and these take time to develop. But teaching students to advocate for themselves, to talk to others for help and to seek assistance if there is a problem they can’t solve are all all valuable and very worth it.
Technology:
Now is the time to set limits and restrictions on device use in the home. Simply rejecting technology isn’t an option as it is a central part of our lives so parents need to learn to manage technology at home and to help their children learn to do the same. There are several ways we can support students in using their devices responsibly. Please consider:
- Keep devices public
- Keep Track of Time: After a certain time devices are turned off and put away.
- Do not allow the student to charge their devices where they can easily get to it without you knowing.
- Know passwords. Sit with them and have them show you their learning tools. Talk with them about them.
- Canvas
- PowerSchool
- OneNote or other note keeping program
- One thing at a time: discourage “Multitasking” when doing homework.
- Encourage uninterrupted rest/sleep. 6-13 year old children are recommended to get 9-11 hours of sleep a night.
Athletics:
On Wednesday an email was sent explaining this year’s soccer plan. Respond to Mr. Heimer if you want to be on the soccer team this year. Practices start September 15.
Lunch Cards:
Please make sure to keep money on your student’s lunch cards. You can find the balance, and items purchased, on PowerSchool.
Carrying Computers:
To keep laptops and iPads safer from harm, students are to carry their devices in padded cases with handles. Please make sure that your child has a case to avoid damage to the device. Students are responsible for computer repairs so let's keep the computers safe.
Welcome Letter
Aug. 31
Click here for to view a copy of the welcome letter sent out to ECC parents.
Updated on Sept. 4th
First Week of School
We had a great first week of school. The students seemed excited to be back in the classroom. The first week of school always has many new experiences, some are welcome and some are more difficult. Encourage your children to talk to their teachers with their problems. In the high school we work to teach problem solving techniques and these take time to develop. But teaching students to advocate for themselves, to talk to others for help and to seek assistance if there is a problem they can’t solve are all all valuable and very worth it.
Technology:
Now is the time to set limits and restrictions on device use in the home. Simply rejecting technology isn’t an option as it is a central part of our lives so parents need to learn to manage technology at home and to help their children learn to do the same. There are several ways we can support students in using their devices responsibly. Please consider:
- Keep devices public
- Keep Track of Time: After a certain time devices are turned off and put away.
- Do not allow the student to charge their devices where they can easily get to it without you knowing.
- Know passwords. Sit with them and have them show you their learning tools. Talk with them about them.
- Canvas
- PowerSchool
- OneNote or other note keeping program
- One thing at a time: discourage “Multitasking” when doing homework.
- Encourage uninterrupted rest/sleep. 6-13 year old children are recommended to get 9-11 hours of sleep a night.
Athletics:
On Wednesday an email was sent explaining this year’s volleyball plan. Respond to Mr. Heimer if you want to be on the volleyball team this year. Try-outs start September 14th.
Lunch Cards:
Please make sure to keep money on your student’s lunch cards. You can find the balance, and items purchased, on PowerSchool.
Carrying Computers:
To keep laptops and iPads safer from harm, students are to carry their devices in padded cases with handles. Please make sure that your child has a case to avoid damage to the device. Students are responsible for computer repairs so let's keep the computers safe.
Welcome Letter
Aug. 31
Click here for to view a copy of the welcome letter sent out to HS parents.
MS Soccer
Sept. 2
Practice begins September 15th. Practice runs each Tuesday and Thursday after school. Students will take the school bus home after practice.
HS Volleyball
Sept. 2
Try-outs begin September 14th. Practice runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school. Students will take the school bus home after practice.
Aug. 31
Click here for the pdf version of the lunch menus:
Lunch Menus 8/31/2020 - 9/11/2020
Lunch Menus 9/14/2020 - 9/25/2020
