Date: 5th, 6th,7th, June, 2017
Time: 10.30 to 13:30
Venue: outside of High School Cafeteria
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Lost and Found Items Claim
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MS STUCO Meeting
Yes there is a STUCO meeting today. Same time, same place.
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Capstone Mini Conference – We Are the Face of the World
The grade 8 FA class has been working hard on their capstone project and the project is coming to an end with their exhibition. They are proud to invite 8-1, 8-4, and FA7 to come visit their final exhibition of the year. Each student has their own individual problem in China that they are addressing. We are excited to see 8-1, 8-4 & FA7 there! If you are in 8-1 8-4, or FA7 please leave lunch at around 12:50 and head to the theatre and please bring either a smartphone or your school issued laptop.
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Bridge Financing: What You Need to Know
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Lost and Found Items Claim
Subject: Lost and Found Items Claim
Venue: outside of High School Cafeteria
Time: 10.30 to 13:30
Date: 5th, 6th,7th, June, 2017
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upcycle old t-shirts for a final Ignite project
For a final Ignite project, we are required to take an action and raise awareness of environmental issues. For this project, we have decided to raise awareness for environmental issues caused by plastic bags. Plastic bags can be harmful when thrown into the ocean, and it can cause many deaths to sea life each year. Hence, we decided to upcycle old t-shirts into reusable bags to minimize the amount of plastic used each year. We would love for you guys to donate some unwanted t-shirts for our project. Please drop these t-shirts off before June 5th outside the MS/HS Cafeteria. There will be a box along with a sign above. Thank you for helping us to raise awareness!
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Waste x 0
Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, 463 gallons of oil, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and saves enough energy to heat an average home for six months. A group of FA8 students have talked to Sodexho and have implemented a new recycling system for ISB. There will be new green buckets in certain places around the school that are for plastics and aluminium products. Some things that CAN'T be recycled in these buckets are things like plastic bottle caps, paper juice boxes, or anything contaminated with food. The buckets will be placed near:
-The main entrance of the cafeteria
-The tray return part of the cafeteria
-The back entrance of the cafeteria
-The main entrance (the ES entrance)
-The high school entrances
-The upper gallery
-By the glass box {6th-grade hallway glass box}
-3129
-3404
-The entrance for gym 1 & gym 2 (by the printer)
Make the easy and good choice to put your plastics and aluminium products in here so you don't contribute to global denigration.
For more information contact:
alex.biggs@student.isb.bj.edu.cn, sally.kim@student.isb.bj.edu.cn, or jazzy.alireza@student.isb.bj.edu.cn
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Grade 8 IDOL
This Friday, June 2 will be the Feedback Rehearsal.
- Location: Black Box
- Time: 3:30-6 pm
- All crew, MCs, and Performers must attend.
- Performers: bring costumes, ensure that Roy has your final music if needed
- MCs: Entire script must be complete for submission. Does not yet need to be memorized.
- There will be HS theatre students to provide feedback and advice on your performance.
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FUTURES PUBLIC RADIO FEATURE
Join FPR to take a deeper look into the ISB Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC). We unravel what some students go through in the middle school and the reasons behind the organization of the ABC on campus.
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Middle School Activities Awards Celebration
"This Friday in the ISB theatre, the 2nd annual Middle School Activities Awards Celebration will be held. Teachers and students could you please make your way to the theatre at around two o'clock as the program will begin at 2:10 and should conclude around 3:20. Please if you have any questions, feel free to email Mr. Cuthbert in the activities office."
Look forward to seeing everyone there for this great event.
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MS Track and Field Day Survey
All MS Students
MS T&F Day is on Friday 9th June (all day!). Woo-hoo! To prepare for your awesome athleticism, please can you complete this 4 question survey. You must sign up for a minimum of three events (two track/ one field OR one track/two field) but feel free to sign up for as many as you like! Go Crazy! Any questions please see your friendly PE Teacher!
Here is the link: http://bit.ly/ISBMSTandFDay
Note: You must be signed into Office 365 to complete it and you can only complete it once. Survey will close at 8.35am.
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Monday, May 29, 2017
Grade 8 Final DRAMA Performance Schedule
For Live Performances: Students need to bring their own costume, props and set pieces
For Video Performances: Video must be edited and exported and ready to be shown
May 24, Day A: 8.3
May 25, Day B: 8.1
May 26, Day C: 8.2 B/8.5
May 30, Day E: 8.4
May 31, Day F: 8.2A
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Sunday, May 28, 2017
Flex Time This Week
Monday - Study Hall for Grades 9-10, Semester 2 Final Exams for Grade11
Thursday - Semester 2 Final Exams for Grades 9-10, Group4 Project for Grade 11
Wednesday - Semester 2 Final Exams for Grades 9-10, EE Day for Grade 11
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Found item
Found jacket, please check at MS office.
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Saturday, May 27, 2017
Booster Club Meeting
Come and join us!
Monday - June 5, 2017
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Activities Conference Room
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PTA Meeting
Tuesday - June 6, 2017
12:30 - 1:30pm
Room 1218
Come along and join our PTA Meeting!
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Friday, May 26, 2017
Final Friday Five
This month’s Final Friday Five focuses, somewhat unsurprisingly, on the weather and the upcoming General Election – with a few guest appearances from other notable topics…
It’s been hot this week…
…Right?!
Temperatures have reached the late 20s and, while this is a welcome change from the norm, it’s likely you’ve been struggling to sleep at night due to the heat – despite all windows and doors remaining wide open.
So did you know that the design of your home could be having an adverse effect on the temperature within? Take a look at our blog post on the topic for more information.
Insulation Insight – spring edition
The spring edition of Insulation Insight hit metaphorical shelves this month. Topics include the rise of tiny homes, psi values and offsite construction to name just a few.
You can download it for free at http://ift.tt/2eXoTcJ. Don’t forget to sign up to receive a notification when future editions are available to read!
General Election 2017
With the General Election taking place in just under two weeks’ time, many of us are still unsure of who to vote for.
This handy tool allows you to choose from a number of key issues – including housing and transport and the environment – and view the main parties’ stance on each, without having to read every manifesto from cover to cover.
RIBA Awards
We’ve been keeping a keen eye on the RIBA website, with all Regional Awards winners set to be announced before the end of the month. A couple of ones that caught our attention include:
- The Word – a RIBA North East award winner which used Kingspan TEK Cladding Panel
- South Street – a RIBA South East award winner, constructed with Kingspan TEK Building System
- This building – which according to the BBC also happens to be owned by none-other than Rowan Atkinson
CIH Housing – Manchester
To finish, a quick reminder that we will be exhibiting at the CIH Housing event next month.
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
TRANSITION SESSION FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS LEAVING ISB
WHAT: TRANSITION SESSION FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS LEAVING ISB
WHEN: MAY 26, 2017
WHERE: MPR
TIME: 12:30PM
Thank you enrichment & specialist teachers for releasing students 10mins early to get lunch. We look forward to seeing you on May 26th! Please bring your laptop with you!!! Thank you!
The Counselors
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MS STUCO Happy Holidays Function
Last day for ticket sales is at lunch today, just 10rmb. The movie tonight is the 2017 version of Beauty and The Beast. Free ice creams will be available after dinner, pizza is only 10rmb a slice and drinks will be on sale.
The times are: 6:00pm – 9:00pm. You should arrive before 6:30pm and you may only leave before 9:00pm if collected by your parent(s). Please bring your ticket to the entrance to the ES Cafeteria when you arrive. See you there!
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For grade 6 leavers
Please note that there is an error on your checkout form, the laptop returning date should be June 12, MONDAY.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Biology 1 CAP project
Hi all, we are Karen, Irina, and Esther. For our Biology 1 CAP project, we are raising awareness for animal cruelty for cosmetics. This is a 1-minute video on some basic facts about animal testing, please watch it and support cruelty-free campaigns.
here is the link.
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PA instruments and lockers return
Dear Band and Orchestra players,
Please be reminded to return your rented SCHOOL INSTRUMENT AND PA LOCKER KEY to PA office in ROOM 1721 a.s.a.p. (after your last performance). Please clean your instrument and put all the assesses in your instrument case when your return your school instrument. Please report to teachers or PA secretary and put a note in your instrument case if there are any issues with your instrument that we will need to know so that we can fix them for your next time rental.
String instruments will need to have the strings and bow hair loosened preparing for the extreme humidity during the summer storage. Any crack or broken part including broken strings will need to be labeled and reported to teacher or secretary.
Viola and Bass players if you know that you are going to be in the orchestra and want to do some practicing during the summer then you will need to come to PA office 1721 to sign a summer rental contract, otherwise please return your instruments to school.
Thank you for your hard work of the year and have a great vacation!
best regards,
PA String and Band teachers
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Departing Students Laptop Return (Grades 9 - 11)
Laptops for students leaving ISB will be collected at 2:45 on Monday, June 12th outside the EdTech Office (room 2413). They may be returned to the EdTech Office before that date if you no longer need it for your school work.
You need to return your MacBook, power supply (including the two-prong adapter) and the power extension cord.
The MacBook needs to be in very good physical condition--free of dents, cracked screens or missing keys. If the laptop needs repairs go to the Apple Support Center well before the return date for a repair quote.
Remember to copy any files you wish to keep to a separate hard drive or online storage site. ISB complies with international copyright laws and software license agreements. Do not copy school-licensed software.
Some MacBook Airs are available for purchasing by departing students. Stop by the ICT Office (room 1315) for pricing and to learn how to buy your MacBook.
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Cormack.
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TRANSITION SESSION FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS LEAVING ISB
WHAT: TRANSITION SESSION FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS LEAVING ISB
WHEN: MAY 25, 2017
WHERE: LOUNGE BANKING AREA (Come to MS Office for Directions)
TIME: 12:25PM
Thank you enrichment & specialist teachers for releasing students 10mins early to get lunch. We look forward to seeing you on May 25th! Please bring your laptop with you!!! Thank you!
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G11 Year End Check Out Form
Dear Gr. 11 students,
Please come to the HS Office to get your Year End Check Out Form. You are supposed to get the books, padlock and any other equipment back to the teacher and ask them to sign on the form. Please return this form to the HS Office by 3:30pm on Tuesday, 13th June.
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G9/G10 Year End Check Out Form
You will receive a year-end check out form from your mentor teacher tomorrow morning. Please give the books and padlock back to the teacher and ask them to sign on the form. Please return this form to the HS Office by 3:30pm on Tuesday, 13th June.
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Dr. Razik Honored with MS Futures Academy Space
The International School of Beijing (ISB) has honored Head of School Tarek Razik by naming the Middle School Futures Academy learning space after him. Dr. Razik described the accolade as "one of the biggest privileges" in his nearly 30-year career as an international educator.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
3 Common Window Treatment Problems and Their Solutions
Finding the perfect window treatment is important because it should complement your décor and furniture at home. Below, you’ll find three of the most common window treatment problems and their solutions to help you achieve the window treatment look you’re aiming for.
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Light leaks and gaps in window treatments
Windows vary considerably in width and height, not to mention all the other details that will impact the fit, such as trim, molding and sill depth. If you’re experiencing significant light leaks and large gaps, then it’s possible your window treatment is the wrong size for the space or the product wasn’t installed in the window frame correctly.
Choosing a custom solution that includes professional measuring ensures your window covering will be fabricated to your exact window specifications. When combined with professional installation, this guarantees your new blinds, shades, shutters or drapery will fit perfectly and function as intended. Source: AngiesList
Not getting the length right
The length of curtains is pretty vital to a room. Too short, and it’ll look like you didn’t buy them long enough. Many will say long enough that they hover just above your floor; this will allow the look of length but without the dirt dragging possibilities. But those who want a really formal, lux look might consider too-long curtains that pool at the ground. Source: ApartmentTherapy
Problem: Lack of privacy outside.
If you’re lucky enough to have a porch, back deck, or balcony, you probably love spending time out there. While you love the extra space, you probably don’t love the wandering eyes of your neighbours.
Solution: Hang curtains outside.
Put up curtains outside to give some space and privacy between you and your neighbours. Not only does adding curtains outside create privacy, it also transforms the outdoor space into another living space. Bonus room without the reno. Source: Blog.HomeStars
If you’re experiencing problems aside from the ones stated above, let our experts help you out. Contact us!
Contact:
Universal Blinds
601 – 1550 W. 10th Ave
Vancouver, V6J 1Z9, Canada
Phone: (604) 559-1988
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Grade 8 Final DRAMA Performance Schedule
For Live Performances: Students need to bring their own costume, props and set pieces
For Video Performances: Video must be edited and exported and ready to be shown
May 24, Day A: 8.3
May 25, Day B: 8.1
May 26, Day C: 8.2 B/8.5
May 30, Day E: 8.4
May 31, Day F: 8.2A
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TRANSITION SESSION FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS LEAVING ISB
WHAT: TRANSITION SESSION FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS LEAVING ISB
WHEN: MAY 24, 2017
WHERE: LOUNGE BANKING AREA (Come to MS Office for Directions)
TIME: 11:00AM
Thank you enrichment & specialist teachers for releasing students 10mins early to get lunch. We look forward to seeing you on May 24th! Please bring your laptop with you!!! Thank you!
The Counselors
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MS STUCO Function
Ticket sales are on today at Lunch. Just 10rmb for a great night with friends.
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Monday, May 22, 2017
ISB Chess Club
ISB Chess Club will have their first meeting on Thursday, May 25th in room #3407. The purpose is to play some games and to see what interest there is in a competitive chess team at ISB for the 2017-2018 school year. Our main goal is to compete in local and international tournaments, and we are looking for any and all chess enthusiasts. Stop by on Thursday and show off your big, beautiful brain!
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MS STUCO Happy Holidays Function
Our final function for the year is on this Friday 26th May 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Pizza, free ice creams, drinks for sale, a photo booth for those final friends photographs, a movie, dodgeball and the disco – just 10rmb a ticket. Ticket sales will be at Lunchtime today, tomorrow, Thursday and Friday Lunchtime. Remember tickets are just 10rmb! Buy your ticket this week and see you at the function on Friday night.
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Happy Holidays Ticket Selling Schedule
TUESDAY ROSTER:
6-3 Vivian Xu, Michelle Kwon
7-3 Celine Seo Joyce Sun
7-4 Amelia Lee Cecily Gleave
8-3 Dominik Krotzer Andy Sun
WEDNESDAY ROSTER:
6-5 Linie Cha, Daniel Wang
7-5 Emmi Tulus
6-6 Jocelyn Wierzchowski, Kelly Hyojeong
8-5 Austin Li
THURSDAY ROSTER:
6-7 Sveva Familiari
6-8 Matthew Yang, Jeehyun Song
7-5 Annie Yeung
8-6 Andy Sun
FRIDAY ROSTER:
6-4 Take Won Kim
6-6 Jocelyn Wierzchowski
7-1 Ava Nunan
8-2 Kenny Do
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Sunday, May 21, 2017
Flex Time This Week
Monday - STUCO Assembly in the Theater
Tuesday - Study Hall
Thursday - Study Hall for Grades 9-10, Semester 2 Final Exams for Grade 11
Friday - ELO Mentoring for Grade 9-10, Semester 2 Final Exams for Grade 11
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FPR Community Invitation: What's Your Song?
Songs have a powerful place in the hearts and minds of listeners. FPR is asking the MS student and teacher community to contribute a video piece answering the question: "What's Your Song?"
In 3 minutes or less, share your personal or historical connections to your song, followed by an expressive spoken word performance of stanzas and lines from the lyrics. Contact Mr. Sostak or Mr. Moniz with questions and final video submissions.
Here are two stellar pieces: http://ift.tt/2pEeNWM
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Thespian Application Deadline and ISTA CERTIFICATES
Thespian Application Deadline Extended to MONDAY, May 22. Submit your completed forms to Rachel (the PA secretary) or to Mrs. Northcott.
ISTA Make-up Meeting: ISTA CERTIFICATES will be handed-out
When: Monday, LUNCH time (May 22)
Bring your LUNCH and COMPUTERS
Time: 12:40-1:00 PM
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Stop-motion Movie Making
Check out the movie that the Stop-motion movie making class has made.
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Saturday, May 20, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Student Manager for Boys' Rugby in August
Boys' Rugby is looking for a Student Manager to help run and organize the team. The student will help take attendance, set up drills, gather equipment, and, if interested, help run practices (though the last isn't required). The student must commit to at least Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 5:45pm, but Mondays and Fridays are also available. The position is for starting in the Fall as soon as school starts, but if the student wants to get involved now, there are a couple of practices on Mondays and Thursdays the remainder of this school year.
Contact Mr. Dilts in room 2332 or at tdilts@isb.bj.edu.cn or Ms. Gillund or Ms. Fournier for further information.
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Roots & Shoots Spring Fair Booth
Come visit Roots and Shoots' spring fair booth for the opportunity to expand your knowledge on endangered species! Our booth is in the ES cafeteria and will be open all day :) We will also be selling crafts produced by the dedicated and lovely students from the Love and Hope school. All proceeds will go towards their charity and cause.
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MS STUCO Dunking Machine Duties
2017 PTA Spring Fair Volunteers Sign Up Sheet |
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10:00-11:00 |
Svena Familari 6-7 |
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Austin Li 8-5 |
Jocelyn Wierzchowski 6-6 |
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Jovan Steyn 6-1 |
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Amelia Lee 7-4 |
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11:00-12:00 |
Bali Cuthbert 6-1 |
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Justin Woo 8-4 |
Daniel Wang 6-4 |
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Emmi Tulus 7-5 |
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Jovan Steyn 6-1 |
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12:00-1:00 |
Bali Cuthbert 6-1 |
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Chelsey Wang 7-6 |
Serin Gleave 6-1 |
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Maxine Lim 7-6 |
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Curtis Wong 8FA |
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1:00-2:00 |
Katie Kim 6-2 |
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Katie Chao 7-1 |
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Taekwon Kim 6-4 |
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Olivia Xiao 7-2 |
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2:00-3:00 |
Youngsoo Kim FA7 |
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Bali Cuthbert 6-1 |
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Jonathan Zhang 8-1 |
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Dominik Krotzer 8-3 |
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3:00-4:00 |
Kenny Do 8-2 6-1 |
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Andy Son 8FA |
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MS STUCO Spring Fair Service
All the people listed to help this afternoon, please come to Mr Fidler's room by 3:35pm
2017 SPRING FAIR
Sunday 8:30am – 10:00am
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Name |
Home Room |
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Kelly Lee |
6-6 |
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Olivia Xiao |
6-4 |
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Jeehyun Song |
6-8 |
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Vivian Xu |
6-3 |
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Linie Cha |
6-5 |
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Annie Yeung |
7-5 |
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Austin Li |
8-5 |
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Kenny Do |
8-2 |
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Amelia Lee |
7-4 |
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Justin Woo |
8-4 |
Sunday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
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Name |
Home Room |
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Kelly Lee |
6-6 |
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Olivia Xiao |
6-4 |
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Michelle Kwon |
6-3 |
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Taekwon |
6-4 |
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Dominik Krotzer |
8-3 |
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Andy Son |
8-6 (FA) |
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Jonathan Zhang |
8-1 |
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Austin Li |
8-5 |
Friday Afternoon 3:40 - 4:30
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Name |
Home Room |
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Justin Woo |
8-4 |
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Chelsey Wang |
7-6 |
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Emmi Tulus |
7-5 |
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Jovan Steyn |
6-1 |
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Kenny Do |
8-2 |
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Taekwon Kim |
6-4 |
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Maxine Lim |
7-6 |
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Austin Li |
8-5 |
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Enrichments for Day D Friday May 19
Day D Friday May 19
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Period 3 |
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Gardening join Maker's Basic@3118 |
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MS TV news join Stop-motion Movie Making@2124 |
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Badminton combine with Lit.lab@2400 |
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Period 4 |
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Yearbook Photography join Floor Hockey@Gym3 |
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Broadcasting join Role Playing @1717 |
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Paper Quilling join Independent Study Time@2638 |
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Flight combine with Lit. lab@3303 |
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Art of Textiles join Graffiti@1402 |
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Yoga Revolution join Floor Hockey@Gym3 |
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ISB Chess Club
ISB Chess Club will have their first meeting at 3:40 on Thursday, May 25th in room #3407. The purpose is to play some games and to see what interest there is in a competitive chess team at ISB for the 2017-2018 school year. Our main goal is to compete in local and international tournaments, and we are looking for any and all chess enthusiasts. Stop by on Thursday and show off your big, beautiful brain!
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Enrichments for Day C Thursday May 18
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Period 3 |
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Math Lab join Planet Earth@3123 |
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Independent Study Time combine with Lab Science&Engineering@2127 |
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Doodles, Designs and Drawings join World & American History in Movies@3409 |
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WORLD SCHOLAR'S CUP join Civilization@3303 |
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Softball join Basketball@Gym3 |
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Period 4 |
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Math Lab join Independent Study Time @2127 |
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World History on Films join Wiffleball@Gym3 |
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Fashion Forward join Sewing@3122 |
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Music in the Movies join Climbing@Gym3 |
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Installing insulation between timber studwork – retrofit
Offices in industrial mills, modern flats in village churches and even Victorian water towers converted into homes, the last decade has seen an increasing number of period properties brought back to life in one form or another.
The external aesthetic of these buildings is a key part of their charm; however, most require a significant upgrade in energy performance to make them suitable for the modern world. The solution, both for these properties, and many of the solid walled homes within the UK is to fit insulation internally.
In internal insulation applications, every millimetre counts, and that’s part of the reason we recently launched our Kooltherm K100 range. With a thermal conductivity of just 0.018 W/m.K – the products are designed to allow specifiers and contractors to achieve the desired level of thermal performance quickly, and with a slim construction thickness.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen several unusual renovations take advantage of our Kooltherm range. In 2013, Pete Fagg converted the derelict, empty shell of a 19th Century windmill into a large detached home complete with a new barn extension. The following year, Phil Evans and Joanne McGirr restored a grade II listed church in the village of Gamblesby, turning it into a spacious holiday home. And just last year, Carol and Majid Nadry completed work transforming a 1930’s water tower into a large, multi-storey family home.
In all three cases, timber battens were fixed internally to the brickwork with a layer of Kingspan Kooltherm K12 Framing Board fitted between. Last month we launched the product’s successor – Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board – further enhancing the space saving advantages for homeowners. To take full advantage of these benefits, it’s essential to ensure insulation is installed in accordance to best practice.
Retrofitting insulation onto a solid brickwork wall
Before installing timber studwork, guidelines should be marked out at maximum 600 mm centres around the perimeter of the external walls. Timber studwork, backed with a strip of damp-proof course, should then be mechanically fixed in place. The timbers must be deep enough to allow the desired thickness of Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board to be fitted between them along with a 25 mm (min.) air gap between the insulation layer and the brick wall.
Once the timbers are installed, the gaps between them should be carefully remeasured to ensure the insulated framing board fits snugly. Treated softwood ‘stops’ should be fixed to the side of the wall battens to maintain the air gap and to keep the K112 Framing Board flush with the face of the timber battens. The insulation boards can then be cut to size with a fine-toothed saw and any gaps filled with flexible sealant or expanding urethane sealant and flexible sealant.
Once the boards are installed, Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard can be fixed to the battens. The boards should be cut approximately 5 mm short of the floor to ceiling height. They should be located centrally over the timber battens, lightly butted together, and fixed using either drywall screws at 300 mm centres (or 200 mm at external corners), or large headed galvanised clout nails at 150 mm centres.
Fixings should be driven straight through the board so the head is slightly embedded below the plasterboard surface and positioned no less than 10 mm. Fixings should penetrate at least 25 mm into the timber battens without exiting the other side and care should be taken to ensure they’re not overdriven. Where sheet joints occur over battens they should lap by at least 19 mm. Once all the boards are fitted, the 5 mm gap at the base of the wall should be filled with flexible sealant.
Renewed hope
Old buildings add diversity to our built environment and rich heritage to properties. By taking advantage of the top-performing insulation materials such as Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board, homeowners and building developers can achieve modern levels of thermal and energy performance, whilst retaining internal space.
You can find out more about the Kingspan Kooltherm K100 range in our knowledge base, or to see more examples of our products in action, take a look at our case study section.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Semester Two Finals Detailed Schedule
The detailed schedule, showing venues and clashes, is on Dragons Gate.
If you have a clash, you should be able to find your name listed, and a venue, in a later session.
Take a close look today. Can you find all your exams?
If there is a problem, come to see Mrs. Huang in the HS Office today.
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Thespian Application Deadline and ISTA CERTIFICATES
Thespian Application Deadline Extended to MONDAY, May 22. Submit your completed forms to Rachel (the PA secretary) or to Mrs. Northcott.
ISTA Make-up Meeting: ISTA CERTIFICATES will be handed-out
When: Monday, LUNCH time (May 22)
Bring your LUNCH and COMPUTERS
Time: 12:40-1:00 PM
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Enrichments for Day B Wednesday May 17
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Period 3 |
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Gardening join Maker's Basic@3118 |
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MS TV news join Stop-motion Movie Making@2124 |
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Book Arts join Yoga@Dome |
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Badminton combine with Lit.lab@2400 |
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Period 4 |
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Yearbook Photography join Floor Hockey@Gym3 |
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Broadcasting join Role Playing @1717 |
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Paper Quilling join Independent Study Time@2638 |
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Flight combine with Lit. lab@3303 |
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Art of Textiles join Graffiti@1402 |
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Knitting join Girls Choir@1768 |
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Yoga Revolution join Floor Hockey@Gym3 |
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Monday, May 15, 2017
SB Community Golf Tournament 2017
Sunday June 4th, 2017 @ Beijing Country Club (Farmers)
- ormat: Team Scramble in teams of 4 players
- Cost: 3200RMB per team (including green fee, lunch and prizes) - payable to the ISB Box Office by Thursday June 1st
- Tee time: 08:00 start.....
- Transport: There will be a courtesy bus going out to the course from ISB, and then returning after the event. That bus will depart from ISB at 06:45, and will return at around 15:30.
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3 Tips on Choosing Kitchen Curtains
The kitchen may not be the most important room in the house, but you do spend a lot of time in it. And, we know the best food is made with love, so it’s a given that you should feel comfortable in your kitchen. When it comes to your kitchen’s curtains, here are some tips that might help you choose the best curtains that perfectly fit your kitchen style.
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Curtain Fabric
There are many kinds of fabric available for kitchen curtains from those made of heavy materials, to those made of lightweight fibers. Brocades and other heavier fabrics are usually not recommended as they obstruct air and light. The most recommended fabric for kitchen curtains is cotton because it is a durable but lightweight fabric that is easy to wash, and is thus ideal to the demands of kitchen action.
There are fabrics that have cute printed or embroidered designs that could definitely add to the aesthetic value of the curtains. It is however important to check if the fabric is light resistant so that it would not easily fade or turn yellow over time. Some kitchen curtains are quite thin and might need to have linings. Most fabrics are sold pre-shrunk so that their shapes would not be altered, however, if you are making your own curtain, you might need to make some allowance for shrinkage. Source: StreetDirectory
Curtain Color
If your kitchen already has a theme and/or color, you should take care to seamlessly integrate the curtains. Match them to the tiles (including wall tiles), counters, furniture, etc.
If you have tiles of neutral colors, you should keep this neutrality with your curtains. Focus your choice towards beige, white or pastel colors.
If you can, select a range of color samples that you like and check if they match the rest of your kitchen. Source: GroomedHome
Curtain Style
Curtain styles in the kitchen are country, contemporary and casual and like color we generally have a theme in our home and most of us keep to that theme.
For many a country style kitchen is popular since it incorporates earth tones that make the kitchen a warm and comfortable place to spend time in. There are literally 1000’s of country style curtains to choose from. Toile, Battenburg and lace curtains are just a few.
For many of the urban dwellers living in cities contemporary curtains/valances is the perfect choice. These types of curtains generally have straight lines without a lot of texture and are solid in color some have vertical or horizontal lines on them. Source: HelpfulKitchenTips
Contact:
Universal Blinds
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Vancouver, V6J 1Z9
Canada
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Bio 1 CAP Survey
We are students from Bio 1 and we are working on our Conservation Action Project (CAP), and it would be really nice if you could take a minute to answer a few question. Thank you
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Teaching English as a Second Language Opportunity
Are you in Grades 9-11? Are you interested in teaching English as a second language?
This is your opportunity to be part of a new venture here at ISB in the 2017-18 school year, offering English classes to many of the workers on campus who support you and our programs every day. Check out the posters on the HS noticeboards. If you are interested in finding out more information, please head to the Glass Box at 12:00 noon on Friday May 19th. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Grade 8 Formal Tickets
These are now on sale at the Box Office @ RMB300 per ticket. Ticket sales will continue until Thursday 18th May. If you have any questions see Mr Fidler
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FPR Community Invitation: What's Your Song?
Songs have a powerful place in the hearts and minds of listeners. FPR is asking the MS student and teacher community to contribute a video piece answering the question: "What's Your Song?"
In 3 minutes or less, share your personal or historical connections to your song, followed by an expressive spoken word performance of stanzas and lines from the lyrics. Contact Mr. Sostak or Mr. Moniz with questions and final video submissions.
Here are two stellar pieces: http://ift.tt/2pEeNWM
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HFH ASA MEMBERS!
PLEASE COME TO MS PATTY'S ROOM DURING BREAK THIS MORNING!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPRING FAIR ACTIVITY!
PLEASE COME TO 3405 AT 10:10 TODAY
SEE YOU ALL THERE!
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MS Spring Trip Feedback Survey-Team 1 Student and Teachers
Please complete this feedback survey before Wednesday.
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Sunday, May 14, 2017
5th Block this week
5th Block this week is allocated to the G4 project for 11th graders.
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Flex Time This Week
Monday - Grade Level Assembly
Grade 9 in the Theater
Grade 10 in the Upper Gallery
Grade 11 in the MPR
Tuesday - Study Hall for Grades 9-10. Grade 11s will meet with their counselors
Ms. Blohm: Glass Box
Ms. Cuthbert: Bank Area
Mr. Mennick: Theatre
Mr. Stenger: Room 1227 (Library)
Ms. Tebo: MPR
Thursday - Mentoring
Friday - ELO Mentoring
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Habitat for Humanity ASA
See you today after school: our last meeting before the Spring Fair!
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MS STUCO Meeting Today
We have Spring Fair and the Happy Holidays function to discuss. See you all at 12:40pm
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MS STUCO Happy Holidays Function
Our final function for the year is on Friday 26th May. Mark it down on your calendars. Pizza, free ice creams, a photo booth for those final friends photographs, a movie, dodgeball and the disco – just 10rmb a ticket. Ticket sales will start on the 22nd May.
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ICAA Spring Fair Kimchi Making Event
ICAA is back with activities to make Korean food! During the annual Spring Fair (May 21st), if you want to participate in a cultural learning opportunity, sign up here: http://ift.tt/2pFd9Tb. You will learn to make kimchi and learn all about the culture behind it. Tickets are limited, so please sign up soon! The final day for signups is May 15th, 2017, and you will receive an email regarding your reservation on the 18th.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Yoonho Cha (yoonho.cha@student.isb.bj.edu.cn), Sang Yoon Choi (sangyoon.choi@student.isb.bj.edu.cn) or Flora Jeong (flora.jeong@student.isb.bj.edu.cn).
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
Friday, May 12, 2017
Thursday, May 11, 2017
University Acceptances for the Class of 2017
The International School of Beijing (ISB) is proud of its seniors who have received offers from more than 600 universities worldwide.
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Notice to Grade 11
11th Grade: During Flex Time on Tuesday, 16 May, all 11th grade students will meet with their counselors for an update on the college admissions process.Depending on your counselor, please go to the following locations during Flex Time:
Ms. Blohm: Glass Box
Ms. Cuthbert; Bank Area
Mr. Mennick: Theatre
Mr. Stenger: Room 1227 (Library)
Ms. Tebo: MPR
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Enrichments for May 12, Fri, Day E
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Period 3 Day E May 12 |
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PLANET EARTH join Drawing @1400 |
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Lab Science and Engineering join Ind.Study time@2120 |
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World & American History in Movies combine with Math lab@2118 |
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Civilization join World Scholar's Cup@2122 |
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Basketball join Softball@Gym3 |
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Period 4 Day E May 12 |
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Independent Study Time combine with math lab@3411 |
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Design for Yearbook G7&8 join Fashion Forward @Black Box |
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Makers Woodshop join World History on Film@2122 |
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Sewing join Music in the Movies@2123 |
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Robotics join Fashion Forward @Black Box |
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Wiffleball and Kickball join Climbing@Gym3 |
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Enrichments for May 11, Thur, Day D
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Period 3 Day D May 11 |
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Independent Study Time combine with Lit.lab@2400 |
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Stop-Motion Movie Making join MS TV news@2120 |
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Maker's Basic join Book Art@3405 |
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Chess join Gardening @OLE |
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Exploring TED join Gardening @OLE |
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CrossFit join Yoga@Dome |
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Period 4 Day D May 11 |
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Literacy Lab join Independent Study Time@2638 |
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Graffiti G7&8 join Art of Textiles@1400 |
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Maker's Basic join Textiles@1400 |
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International Thespian Society Application period May 11-19
you done at least TWO MS drama productions at ISB? Or have you participated in a production AND an ISTA theater festival (at ISB)? If yes, you qualify to apply for the "International Thespian Society," a worldwide organization honoring excellence and participation in Drama and Theater.
If interested to apply, grab an application form at the bulletin board at the PA hallway. Submit your application to either Mrs. Northcott or Rachel, the PA secretary.
Deadline for submission is May 19.
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Track and Field Athletes
The ACAMIS track meet will be held at ISB on Friday (12May2017) at 3:00PM. Please report to the stadium bleachers nearest the West Gate immediately AFTER school. Check in with the Track and Field coaches as soon as possible to get further instruction. Please come dressed in your MS PE kit. Remember to bring your water bottle to remain hydrated. Thank you!
Please release the following students at 2:30PM. Thank you!
Corinne Wierzchowski
Haylie Wampler
Let's Go Dragons!
The Coaches
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Insulating timber frame – new build
Quality has become a key watch word in the UK construction industry, and particularly within housebuilding, in recent years.
In 2016, the BRE launched the Home Quality Mark, a voluntary standard designed to provide consumers with information about the design, construction quality and running costs of a home. The Each Home Counts report also called for a “quality mark” both for energy efficiency products and the companies that install them.
This focus owes much to ongoing discussions around the performance gap – where the actual energy performance of buildings falls short of the design performance. One of the key sources of this discrepancy is the issue around workmanship and lack of attention to detailing. In insulation installations, for example, thermal bridging (caused by breaks in the insulation layer) can significantly undermine the energy performance of a home and potentially lead to problems with condensation.
By following best practice, these problems can be easily avoided. Take, for example, a new timber frame building with a brick masonry outer leaf. There are two approaches to insulating these properties with premium performance insulation such as Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board:
- Insulating between and outside the studs
- Insulating between and inside the studs
Regardless of which approach is chosen, best practice should be that the two layers of insulation are fixed so that there are no air spaces between them in construction.
Insulating between and outside the studs – timber frame with masonry outer leaf
Before cutting the Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board to slot between the studs, the gap between each stud should be carefully measured to ensure a snug fit. The insulation boards can then be cut to size with a fine-toothed saw.
The insulation should be installed flush with the outer face of the studs and treated softwood battens fixed in place to prevent the boards moving within the cavity. To limit air-leakage, any gaps or penetrations through the insulation layer – such as plug sockets – should be filled with flexible sealant or a combination of flexible polyurethane foam and flexible sealant or equivalent. A vapour control layer should also be installed on the inner face of the stud. This can be provided by vapour check plasterboard, polythene sheeting or with a couple of coats of drywall sealer.
Timber frame systems come with a layer of oriented strand board or plywood fixed to the external face of the studs, along with a breather membrane. A second, continuous layer of insulation can then be fitted externally of the breather membrane. The insulation boards should be restrained in accordance with the timber frame manufacturer’s guidance. If this guidance is unavailable, insulation boards should be lightly butted to maintain continuity and fixings carefully lined up with underlying timber studs, head rails and sole plates.
Large headed galvanised clout nails can be used to hold the insulation boards in place before they are tied into the masonry leaf with an appropriate timber frame wall tie.
Insulating between and inside the studs – timber frame with masonry outer leaf
Again, installers should carefully measure and cut the Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board to ensure a snug fit within each cavity. The stud cavity insulation layer should be flush with the internal face of the studs. Treated softwood battens can again be used to provide stops. Any gaps should be filled with flexible sealant or flexible polyurethane foam and flexible sealant. The external face of the studs should also be fitted with Oriented Strand Board or plywood sheathing.
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard can then be fitted internally. The insulated plasterboards should be cut approximately 5 mm short of the floor to ceiling height. Sheet joints should be lightly butted with fixings no less than 10 mm from the bound edges of the sheet and any joints should lap the timber framing studs by a minimum of 19 mm. Where joints between sheets of insulated plasterboard are unsupported by the timber framing studs, timber noggins should be installed.
The insulated plasterboard sheets should be located centrally over the timber studs and fixed using either drywall screws at 300 mm centres (or 200 mm at external corners), or large headed galvanised clout nails at 150 mm centres. Fixings should be driven straight with their heads embedded just below the surface of the plasterboard. They should penetrate at least 25 mm into the studs without penetrating right through the timber, care should also be taken not to overdrive nails or screws. The perimeter of the Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard and the 5 mm clearance gap at the base of the wall should then be sealed with a flexible sealant or equivalent.
Retrofit
In addition to benefiting new-build projects, insulated framing board such as Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board is also a common choice for internal wall insulation applications on refurbished buildings. In the next blog in this series, we’ll look at some example applications and cover best practice for installations.
Further information about how to install within other applications including ventilated cladding and blockwork can be found within the Kingspan Kooltherm K100 range product literature.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017
PHOTOS FROM THE HS MUSIC CONCERT May 9
Students and parents can access these photos by going to vidigami.
These are great photos and a lovely memento of the occasion.
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Enrichments for May 10,Wed, Day C
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Period 3 Day C May 10 |
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PLANET EARTH join Drawing @1400 |
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Lab Science and Engineering join Ind.Study time@2120 |
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World & American History in Movies combine with Math lab@2118 |
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Civilization join World Scholar's Cup@2122 |
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Basketball join Softball@Gym3 |
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Period 4 Day C May 10 |
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Independent Study Time combine with math lab@3411 |
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Design for Yearbook G7&8 join Fashion Forward @Black Box |
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Makers Woodshop join World History on Film@2122 |
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Sewing join Music in the Movies@2123 |
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Robotics join Fashion Forward @Black Box |
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Wiffleball and Kickball join Climbing@Gym3 |
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Monday, May 8, 2017
3 Tips to Make Your Windows Look Larger
If you have small windows and you want larger ones, but can’t afford to have them renovated, then this article is for you. Here are some tips to make your windows look larger using only window treatments.
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Fabric selection
To make a short window look taller, make curtains and draperies from printed fabric with a vertically inclined pattern. Vertical patterns include more than just stripes; you can use any pattern that draws your eye up and down rather than side to side. To make tall, narrow windows look wider, choose a horizontal pattern that draws your eye across instead of up. If you want to create the illusion of both height and width, opt for a vertically inclined pattern, or use a solid or random print. You can use placement tricks to create the illusion of width. Make valances, shades, cornice boards and lambrequins from your curtain or drapery fabric, or choose a coordinating solid, random pattern or nondirectional mini-prints for a contrasting look. Source: Homeguides.SFGate
Layer curtains and shades
The same way a curtain rods can help you fudge on width, window shades can help exaggerate height. “Hang those shades right under the rod for the appearance of taller windows,” says Berry. Plus, this treatment has a very high-end look to it. Source: HouseBeautiful
Anchor the rod 8 to 12 inches outside the frame
Many people make the mistake of placing the curtain rod directly on the outside of the window frame. But anchoring the rod eight to12 inches outside the frame on each side, will make the window appear much larger. Plus, when the curtains are open, they won’t block any part of the window — instead, they’ll only block the wall. That means you’ll get much more light flooding into the room. Source: Zillow
Learn which type of window treatment will best suit your windows – contact us!
Contact:
Universal Blinds
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Vancouver, V6J 1Z9, Canada
Phone: (604) 559-1988
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Prom Tickets DUE THIS FRIDAY!
Hello all upperclassmen!
Please remember that Prom tickets are due THIS FRIDAY (MAY 12th)! We will not be selling any more tickets next week so remember to get them before the weekend!
LAST CALL FOR PROMPOSALS THIS WEDNESDAY (MAY 10th)! You still have a chance to be a candidate for winning two free tickets to prom by sending in your promposal via vivian.an01@student.isb.bj.edu.cn
An email about seating arrangements will be sent out shortly this week, so please fill them out or else we will pick your seat for you.
For more questions, please approach any of the Junior STUCO members. Thanks!
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Chess Clinic
Middle Schoolers,
This Saturday there will be a Chess Clinic conducted by a Chess Olympian and gold medalist Zhao Xue from 9:30-11:00. The clinic will be held in room 2231. All you have to do is just have to show up with your chess board.
Full Details at ISB Activities office
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ES Parent Transition Meeting
Tips for Healthy Transitions
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
8:30 am | ES Cafeteria
Are you and your family leaving ISB at the end of the semester? Is a close family friend leaving Beijing for good? Attend this Transitions Parent Workshop Session hosted by the ISB ES counselors to learn how to make an easier, healthy transition from ISB and Beijing to your next location.
Click here to download presentation materials.
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Sunday, May 7, 2017
Flex Time This Week
Monday - Study Hall
Tuesday - Study Hall
Thursday - Mentoring
Friday - ELO Mentoring
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5th Block this week
5th Block this week is allocated to Econ HL for 11th graders.
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2017-18 STUDENT AMBASSADOR INTEREST MEETING
WHAT: 2017-18 STUDENT AMBASSADOR INTEREST MEETING
WHEN: MAY 9, 2017
WHERE: ROOM 1227 (MS/HS LIBRARY)
TIME: 12:30PM
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting on May 9th! Please bring your lunch. Thank you!
The Counselors
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Habitat For Humanity
Be sure to come to the meeting after school today! We have much to talk about and plan for the Spring Fair. See you there!
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Saturday, May 6, 2017
Bosa’s Final Phase of Miramar in White Rock
Building on the earlier success of Miramar in White Rock, Bosa launches the last phase at Miramar Village.
One of the region’s most renowned developers doing what they do best; classy concrete towers perfectly integrated with the surrounding neighbourhood. Unimpeded ocean views make this an option that simply must be explored.
Expect luxury with high-end finishings, incredible outdoor spaces, and a full-time concierge.
Live at the beach, but stay close to the heart of White Rock’s shopping, dining, and and other diversions.
Schools and community centres are also at your doorstep.
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Quinn hits Surrey
Quinn by Mortise is coming to South Surrey. Located south of the Morgan Creek Gold Course and just a short hop from the beaches in White Rock, Quinn’s homes will range from 1600-2300 square feet.
Quinn consists of 26 homes in a quiet, residential setting.
Most homes will include large roof-top patios for entertaining friends and family.
Quinn is also conveniently located near the shops and restaurants at Morgan Crossing.
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Friday, May 5, 2017
Midtown Central – Mount Pleasant Built by PortLiving
Coming to the growing Mount Pleasant neighborhood is Midtown Central by PortLiving. This development will consist of 35 units, twenty studios, nine 1 bed units and four 2 bed units.
Mount pleasant is one of hottest spots in Vancouver and this great development is located beside Main Streets lively bars,restaurants and cafes.
Floor Plans for Midtown Central
Floor plans have yet to be finalized.
Pricing for Midtown Central
Please register and join our VIP list for early access and be the first to receive information on plans and pricing.
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French Vancouver developed by Coromandel
Coromandel introduces its new townhome development called French located in Marpole. This stunning development consists of 9 boutique townhomes each with 3 bedrooms and within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Floor Plans for French
Floor plans have yet to be finalized.
Pricing for French
Please register and join our VIP list for early access and be the first to receive information on plans and pricing.
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
Shunyi AQI: 895 :Level 4
No outdoor activity of any kind for students.
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ICAA (International Cultural Awareness Association) Kimchi-making Activity Sign-Ups
ICAA is back with activities to make Korean food! During the annual Spring Fair (May 21st), if you want to participate in a cultural learning opportunity, sign up here: http://ift.tt/2pFd9Tb. You will learn to make kimchi and learn all about the culture behind it. Tickets are limited, so please sign up soon! The final day for signups is May 15th, 2017, and you will receive an email regarding your reservation on the 18th.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Yoonho Cha (yoonho.cha@student.isb.bj.edu.cn), Sang Yoon Choi (sangyoon.choi@student.isb.bj.edu.cn) or Flora Jeong (flora.jeong@student.isb.bj.edu.cn).
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Higher Mortgage Rates. Why?
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Back to the future – the revival of timber frame construction
From Metropolis to Minority Report, set designers have been imagining the buildings of the future for well over a century. The built environments are dominated by man-made materials such as steel and concrete. It’s ironic, therefore, that to solve Britain’s housing shortage developers are increasingly turning back to timber.
A brief history of timber frame construction
The bio-degradable nature of wood makes it extremely difficult to accurately estimate when the first wooden structures were created, however, recent archaeology discoveries show that it was already in use by the period 5600 to 4900 BC. In the UK, the oldest wooden building still in use is Greensted Church, which contains timber planks estimated to date back to 1060.
In the UK, timber frame was the dominant form of construction from the middle ages right through to the early Stuart period, with Britain’s large native woods making it a cheap, fast and affordable construction solution. This began to change by the mid-17th Century for a variety of reasons. The lack of effective building regulations meant many timber frame buildings were susceptible to rot – greatly reducing their lifespan when compared with other construction methods. Over cramping of timber buildings also exacerbated the risk of fire and was a key factor in the rapid spread of the Great Fire of London. Finally, Britain’s oak woodlands had been largely exhausted, making timber much costlier. As a result, by the Victorian period, the timber structural elements of most UK buildings were largely consigned to the roof and internal floors of the building.
It wasn’t until the 1960s that timber frame construction began to see a revival as a long-term housing solution – even then, the change was largely restricted to Scotland. The cooler, wetter climate north of the border made timber frame a logical choice – allowing buildings to be constructed rapidly and delivering improved fabric performance compared with other methods of the time. Today, around 75% of new Scottish homes are constructed using structural timber frames, and increasingly housebuilders across the UK are embracing its benefits.
Modern benefits
Today, the most common structural timber frame approach is open panel construction. A recent survey from the National House Building Council showing that around 70% of companies surveyed had used open panel constructions in the past three years, and around half expected to use it in 2016.
In an open panel construction, the skeletal timber frame panels are pre-fabricated offsite without any vapour control or insulation. Once the panels are erected and made weathertight and the initial electrical and plumbing work is carried out, insulation can be fitted within the stud cavity. Modern, premium performance insulation products such as our Kingspan Kooltherm K100 range can achieve thermal conductivities as low as 0.018 W/m.K. This can help housebuilders meet the desired level of fabric performance with a minimal construction depth.
For example, take a typical open panel timber frame home with 89 mm deep studs with a foil faced breather membrane, Oriented Strand Board and a 102.5 mm brickwork outer leaf. In order to meet our best starting point U-value for domestic properties in England and Wales (0.16 W/m2.K) all that is required is 70 mm Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board between the studs and a further 52.5 mm thickness of Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard internally.
As a result, housebuilders can construct highly energy efficient homes whilst preserving valuable internal space. In the next blog, we’ll take a look at best practice when installing Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board within open panel timber frame construction.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Thespian Inductees
THESPIANS: Congratulations to new inductees: Eric Cen and Emiley Travers.
Thespian officers for the 2017-2018 school year:
President: Ray Kao; Vice-President: Chen Hui Lee; Secretary: Andrew Lu.
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AQI:533 Level 4
No outdoor activity of any kind for students.
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Grade 8 Formal Tickets
These are now on sale at the Box Office @ RMB300 per ticket. Ticket sales will continue until Thursday 18th May. If you have any questions see Mr Fidler
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MS STUCO
Our next meeting is tomorrow. Please wear your Smile Week t-shirts.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
3 Things to Consider When Installing Window Treatments
A wide variety of window coverings can improve lighting, privacy and efficiency in your home while enhancing or changing the design of an entire room. Here are 3 things to consider when installing window treatments.
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Number & Size of Windows
Clearly the number of windows that need treatments installed affects the price of installation. However, like most home improvement jobs, there are some cost savings associated with increased volume because the workers and their tools are already on site. Therefore, while the installation of a single custom window covering costs on average $60-$70, the price to install two is less than double that, around $80. The price for three or more is similarly discounted, ranging from about $100 for three to about $120 for five window treatment installations. Source: HomeAdvisor
Material and Quality
Whether you’re looking to add some serious designer cred to the look of your home, or you’re dead set about stopping pesky sunlight from bothering you on a weekend morning, the kind of material you choose can significantly affect your price.
For instance, window blinds, shades, and shutters can be made from plastic, vinyl, metal, hardwood, faux wood, bamboo, and even fabric. Hardwood is among the most expensive material while vinyl is among the least. Lower-end materials can cost as little as $20 per panel while high-end materials can be a little more.
But quality of window treatments doesn’t just have to do with the material itself. The quality is also affected by who has designed and manufactured the treatments. A set of custom-made blinds made from hardwood, specifically intended to be eco-friendly and hand-crafted by a leading designer will cost you much more than a mass-produced vinyl blind. Whether or not these differences in price — which can be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars — are worth it to you depend on how you plan on using the treatments, the ease or difficulty of fitting blinds to your unique windows, and how much value you put in design and decor. Source: SomfySystems
Types
- Curtains or Drapes: You have several choices in what you can use to cover your windows. Drapes and curtains come in a variety of shades, designs, lengths and textures. It would be very easy to find drapes and curtains that went well with your room’s motif. Some curtains also have unique features that block the sun. Curtains can be as transparent as you wish. For the “greenest” option, blackout curtains are available. These curtains completely block out the sun’s heat and light from your room, saving on unnecessary cooling costs. To get best results with blackout curtains, have a professional measure the area to be covered. Many people opt for another window treatment such as blinds or a shade underneath the curtains.
- Blinds: Blinds are another option you may choose. They may come with horizontal slats or vertical slats. Most of them have a pull cord that opens the slats when twisted and opens the entire blind when pulled. When you are considering which blinds to buy, remember, ones that are of lower quality usually don’t hold up as well as custom blinds. Flimsy blind slats will twist, tear off and stain. Many companies sell blinds of a much higher quality that look great for years. A home improvement professional will measure your window and install blinds that fit perfectly for your unique window. Try window blinds that are made of wood for a dramatic effect.
- Shades: Other types of blinds are often referred to as shades. The roll-up shade rolls up to close similar to a scroll. The Roman shade has become more popular lately. This shade folds up onto itself to close. It is possible to hire a professional to make and install your fabric shades. When choosing your fabric for the Roman shade, remember that it is okay for window treatments to be your accent color rather than the dominant colors of the room. Source: ImproveNet
Professional window covering installation can ensure your window treatments are installed properly and without damage to the walls and trim of your home. For more information, contact us now!
Contact:
Universal Blinds
601 – 1550 W. 10th Ave
Vancouver, V6J 1Z9
Canada
Phone: (604) 559-1988
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HAMILTON SHOW and Broadway Workshops at New York City
Have you heard about the super popular musical "Hamilton?" This is your chance to have a taste of Broadway! Broadway Summit is organizing a 2-day workshop in New York City that includes watching HAMILTON and working with professional theater practitioners at Broadway. Below are the dates.
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Session A: January 13 - 14, 2018 - HAMILTON Session B: February 17 - 18, 2018 - HAMILTON Session C: March 17 - 18, 2018 - HAMILTON Session E: April 7 - 8, 2018 - HAMILTON |
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Registration for both individuals and groups opens at9:00am EST on May 15th. Here is a link to the registration page. Parents can register their kids online for any of the sessions. http://ift.tt/2p5VvFG . Registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis with either payment in full (individuals) or with a deposit (groups). If interested, you will need to register and arrange for the whole trip yourself (with your parents help) including flight, registration, accommodation and chaperone. This will NOT be a school organized trip but a self-initiated trip to New York. Please note that most participants are high school students but dedicated, skilled and dedicated middle school students with theater experience are also welcome. Thanks, Hannah |
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Conservation Action Project (CAP)
Hello High School Students,
We are students from Biology 1 class. In order for our Conservation Action Project (CAP) to be more successful and customized for the ISB High School community, we will need the cooperation from female students (or males who are interested in cosmetics). If you are currently using any cosmetic products, please take this really short 3-question survey regarding your usage. We appreciate your time!
Survey link: http://ift.tt/2pFN32Q
Thank you,
Esther, Irina and Karen
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Found items
Found water bottle and cellphone, please check at MS office.
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Calling All who participated in the Spring Fair Logo Contest
Please claim your art works from the MS Office and receive an ice cream coupon!
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HAMILTON SHOW and Broadway Workshops at New York City
Have you heard about the super popular musical "Hamilton?" This is your chance to have a taste of Broadway! Broadway Summit is organizing a 2-day workshop in New York City that includes watching HAMILTON and working with professional theater practitioners at Broadway. Below are the dates.
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Session A: January 13 - 14, 2018 - HAMILTON Session B: February 17 - 18, 2018 - HAMILTON Session C: March 17 - 18, 2018 - HAMILTON Session E: April 7 - 8, 2018 - HAMILTON |
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Registration for both individuals and groups opens at9:00am EST on May 15th. Here is a link to the registration page. Parents can register their kids online for any of the sessions. http://ift.tt/2p5VvFG . Registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis with either payment in full (individuals) or with a deposit (groups). If interested, you will need to register and arrange for the whole trip yourself (with your parents help) including flight, registration, accommodation and chaperone. This will NOT be a school organized trip but a self-initiated trip to New York. Please note that most participants are high school students but dedicated, skilled and dedicated middle school students with theater experience are also welcome. |
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Monday, May 1, 2017
5th Block this week
5th Block this week is allocated to MathHL for 11th graders.
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Flex Time This Week
Tuesday - Study Hall
Thursday - Mentoring
Friday - Mentoring: Digital Citizenship
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